Easter 1916 and Maeve Cavanagh, ‘poetess of the revolution’

https://www.culturematters.org.uk/index.php/arts/poetry/item/3675-easter-196-and-maeve-cavanagh-poetess-of-the-revolution

Northern Ireland and Republic sign memorandum of understanding on coronavirus cooperation – BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the departments of health in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to strengthen co-operation in the battle against coronavirus. Source: Northern Ireland and Republic sign memorandum of understanding on coronavirus cooperation – BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Sinn Fein’s historic breakthrough is a long-overdue rejection of the status quo and a cosy two-party system — RT Op-ed

It’s been described as “seismic,” a “tsunami,” a “monsoon.” Whatever you call it, Ireland has witnessed a political earthquake, with long-time outcast Sinn Fein stunning the establishment to become the island’s most popular party. Source: Sinn Fein’s historic breakthrough is a long-overdue rejection of the status quo and a cosy two-party system — RT Op-ed

Irish unity has taken on a new dynamic as result of Brexit – BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Tonight, after 47 years of membership, the North will leave the European Union. This decision is entirely contrary to the democratically expressed wishes of a cross community majority o Source: Irish unity has taken on a new dynamic as result of Brexit – BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Anglo Celt – Border protests as Brexit comes to pass

People from Cavan were among those to assemble at six points along the Border last night in protest as Britain left the EU at 11pm last night. Source: Anglo Celt – Border protests as Brexit comes to pass

With Parliament Voting for Brexit, Is Irish Unification Inevitable?

Republican sentiment is rising over fears that Brexit will tank the economy, but Northern Ireland’s unionists won’t go quietly. Source: With Parliament Voting for Brexit, Is Irish Unification Inevitable?

ANF | Thousands marched for Irish unity

Source: ANF | Thousands marched for Irish unity

Ireland on path for dual north/south referendums on unification – The Irish News

BREXIT has set Ireland “on the path” to simultaneous north/south referendums on unification, an international legal conference has been told. Source: Ireland on path for dual north/south referendums on unification – The Irish News

DUP may be overestimating opposition to Irish Sea border in Northern Ireland.

Has the party unnecessarily compromised its powerful position in Westminster? Source: DUP may be overestimating opposition to Irish Sea border in Northern Ireland.

Galway’s Lonely Planet award: ‘I don’t see how we will cope’

Galway is struggling with capacity problems and homelessness. A new travel award will not help Source: Galway’s Lonely Planet award: ‘I don’t see how we will cope’