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SDLP Opposition Tables Gaza Ceasefire Motion

The Official Opposition at the Northern Ireland Assembly will lead a debate calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and southern Israel this week. It is the first time the Assembly has been given an opportunity to make a united call for peace since the outbreak of conflict in October 2023. The SDLP motion: Speaking […]

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‘We Demand Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza’ – O’Neill Tells Major London Demo

Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has called for an immediate ceasefire to end the slaughter in Gaza and said a peace process must be the shared will of the international community. Speaking at a major Palestine solidarity demonstration in London today, Michelle O’Neill said: “What is happening in Gaza is the gravest human rights violation […]

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Poignant Camlough Palestine Vigil Told That History Will Judge All Of Those Who Are Complicit In What Is Being Done To Palestinians

Several Hundred people attended a recent vigil in Camlough tillage to acknowledge the 200th Day of the continuing military onslaught  by the Israeli Government on Gaza.  Many of those present wore the colours of their local GAA clubs and counties.  Speakers at the event which was organised by the local Gaels Against Genocide Group, give […]

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Camlough Village Vigil Will Mark 200 Days of Gaza Slaughter

A vigil to mark the 200th day since the start of Israel’s military assault on Gaza will take place in Camlough village on Wednesday April 24th at 7.30pm. The event is being organised by the group, ‘Gaels Against Genocide’.  Pat McGinn who is part of the organising committee explained, “Gael’s Against Genocide have been active […]

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Newry Vigil Marks Palestinian Prisoners Day

Activists based at Saoradh’s Newry office held a solemn vigil yesterday evening [April 17] to coincide with Palestinian Prisoners Day. Party member’s gathered at the Palestinian Murals at Catherine Street and displayed banners which stated “”Stop the Murder of Palestinain Children” and another which read “Saoirse don Phalaistín” – Freedom For Palestine. Numerous passing motorists […]

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Ministers Meet With U.S. Economic Envoy

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met with U.S. Special Envoy to NI for Economic Affairs Joe Kennedy today, reaffirming their commitment to building prosperity through investment. The Special Envoy is on a three-day visit to Northern Ireland and met with the Ministers to discuss a range of issues including the […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh to Hold Newry Vigil for Palestinian Prisoners Day

The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh is set to hold a vigil to mark Palestinian Prisoners Day in Newry. Speaking from their social media: “Marked every year on April 17th, the date is dedicated to the centrality of prisoners to the Palestinian cause.” “Saoradh will assemble at the Palestinian murals at Catherine Street this evening at […]

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Michelle O’Neill Meets US President Joe Biden

Following a very successful week of engagements in the US where she engaged with US investors to set out the stall and make a compelling economic pitch; meeting with the Irish diaspora in both Washington and New York; the Administration, including President Joe Biden at the White House, Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill said: “Today […]

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Junior Ministers Welcome Guests to ‘Ulster Fry for St Patrick’s Day’ in Brussels

Junior Ministers Pam Cameron and Aisling Reilly have travelled to Brussels for a series of engagements designed to develop and strengthen the Executive’s relationship with the European Union. The Junior Ministers today welcomed around 170 guests to the ‘Ulster Fry for St Patrick’s Day’ breakfast networking event at the Office of the Northern Ireland Executive […]

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O’Neill Urges President Biden to Play Constructive Role In Securing Immediate Gaza Ceasefire

Leas-Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill has urged the US President to play a constructive role in securing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the Israeli blockade on humanitarian aid. In her first opportunity to talk with President Biden on her US tour, Michelle O’Neill also called for an end to illegal settlements […]

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Bus From Newry to Palestine March From QUB to US Consulate

A bus from Newry will head up to Belfast to attend the Shamrocks For Palestine march from QUB to the US Consulate. The bus will leave at 11am from the Stone Bridge bus stop at Trevor Hill by Sugar Island and return after the march has completed. Tickets cost £10 each, and we request people reserve seats […]

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Sinn Féin To Host Palestinian Solidarity Event

Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin is hosting ‘Saoirse Don Phalaistín’, a night in solidarity with Palestine on Thursday 21st March, at 7:30pm, in Tí Chulainn. The event will be addressed by several speakers, including Palestinian medic and activist Mohammed Samaana and Sinn Féin Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Matt Carthy TD.  Speakers will address a number of issues, […]