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northern-ireland
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

A united Ireland is growing ever more likely thanks to the failures of Brexit Britain | John Walsh

Brexit had unexpected implications for Ireland, including rekindling the constitutional question of Irish unity.
Brexit undermined the shared space and fluid identities in Northern Ireland established by the Good Friday Agreement. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

British and Irish governments play down Sinn Fein's calls for united Ireland

The British and Irish governments downplayed Sinn Fein's calls for Irish unity and emphasized the importance of stability and the new devolved government in Northern Ireland.
Rishi Sunak urged the Stormont executive to focus on day-to-day issues rather than redrawing the border, while Leo Varadkar declined to comment on the possibility of a united Ireland in his lifetime. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

I will be a first minister for all': Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill marks historic moment for once unionist state

Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Ireland's first nationalist first minister, marking a historic moment for Irish nationalism.
O'Neill focused on reconciliation and bread-and-butter issues in her inaugural address, avoiding explicit mention of constitutional change. [ more ]
morenorthern-ireland
Irish Independent
1 month ago
Europe politics

Plan now for a united Ireland Sligo Sinn Fein Easter 1916 commemoration hears

Seismic generational change in Ireland, reunification discussions gaining momentum.
Call for Irish government to establish Citizens' Assembly for Unity planning. [ more ]
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