DUP ‘hiding behind’ Northern Ireland protocol, says Michelle O’Neill Sinn Féin’s first minister designate lambasts DUP for ‘denying’ election result as leader Jeffrey Donaldson says issue is protocol The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022
Groundhog Day: why another Northern Ireland election looks like insanity Bar a dramatic surprise, the DUP will continue its boycott and doubts will grow over viability of institutions established by Good Friday agreement The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022
Stormont fails to elect new speaker as Northern Ireland election looms December 15 is the most likely polling date Irish Mirror · Oct 27, 2022
Northern Ireland set for snap election after Stormont fails to elect speaker DUP blocks attempt to restore government, citing mandate to boycott assembly over post-Brexit border The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022
Tetchy scenes in Dail as Tanaiste Leo Varadkar calls Pearse Doherty 'Kwasi Doherty' and compares Sinn Fein to Liz Truss' failed Tory government The Fine Gael leader said that it would take Sinn Féin one Budget to 'wreck the economy' under 'Kwasi Doherty' Irish Mirror · Oct 27, 2022
Why is Northern Ireland facing another Stormont election? DUP boycotted power-sharing executive over post-Brexit Irish Sea border and if not revived by midnight election must be called The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022
Belfast City Council to discuss citizen's assembly on Irish unity An attempt to quash a Sinn Féin motion failed Belfast Live · Oct 27, 2022
Thursday briefing: Is Northern Ireland about to face another election? In today’s newsletter: As a Brexit row continues on the eve of a deadline for the DUP to take up its role at Stormont, Ireland correspondent Rory Carroll explains what might happen next The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022
Last chance for Stormont government before Northern Ireland election Assembly elections expected to be called by UK government if members fail to install a speaker The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022
Ireland grapples with singing of pro-IRA chant Country debates whether chant is legitimate expression of national pride or an affront to victims of the Troubles The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022
Ooh, ah, up the ’Ra: Ireland grapples with singing of pro-IRA chant Country debates whether chant is legitimate expression of national pride or an affront to victims of the Troubles The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022
Mary Lou McDonald nominated for embarrassing award alongside Vladimir Putin Ms McDonald is set to be unveiled as the winner of the CASE (Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe) SLAPP Politician of the Year award Irish Mirror · Oct 18, 2022
'Stop telling lies about us' - Eoin O Broin hits back at claims Sinn Féin has policy of legal action He also accused Taoiseach Micheál Martin of “hypocrisy” for his sustained commentary on Sinn Féin’s legal affairs Irish Mirror · Oct 18, 2022
Convicted Jonathan Dowdall gave €1k donation to Mary Lou McDonald while he was a Sinn Fein councillor Speaking in Leinster House on Tuesday morning, Mr Ó Broin was asked if the party would donate the same sum to a charity supporting the victims of gangland violence Irish Mirror · Oct 18, 2022
Irish Mirror · Oct 17, 2022 Leo Varadkar says 'at least three' Fine Gael members have received legal letters from Sinn Fein The Tanaiste has questioned who funds the party's legal expenses
Irish Mirror · Oct 15, 2022 'Fair play, kid' - Fans blown away as Christy Moore sings with young boy during gig Viewers were quick to heap praise of Christy and Micéal, including Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald
Belfast Live · Oct 15, 2022 Alliance party votes against call for citizen assembly on United Ireland It follows the party snubbing Ireland's Future's event in Dublin
Belfast Live · Oct 15, 2022 Brendan Hughes: DUP not alone in seeking to control the media narrative Excluding journalists from party conferences is wrong, but other parties should also consider their actions if they truly believe in freedom of the press
Belfast Live · Oct 14, 2022 DUP councillor accused of telling arson attack victim 'you have brought this upon yourself' It is the latest complaint over Facebook activity by the councillor, who has been suspended after a "misogynistic" comment about Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill
Belfast Live · Oct 13, 2022 Cherryvale gate: Councillors to meet residents over antisocial behaviour concerns A five year council saga to reopen the gate is nearing conclusion
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022 Sinn Féin having ‘chilling’ effect on Ireland’s democracy, says taoiseach Micheál Martin claims RTÉ pulled interview with Mary Lou McDonald biographer for fear of being sued
Belfast Live · Oct 11, 2022 West Belfast family's call for rehab and crisis centre after son's death Lorraine found her son on the floor of his Glen Road apartment
Belfast Live · Oct 10, 2022 DUP councillor John Carson suspended for three months over 'misogynistic' Michelle O'Neill remark The councillor faced widespread criticism for the "misogynistic" comment, which was posted under an image backing Edwin Poots for the DUP leadership
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022 ‘It’s closer now than it’s ever been’: could there soon be a united Ireland? With Catholics now outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland, advocates for unification are starting to believe their dream could become a reality. But is it inevitable – and would a referendum reignite old enmities?
Belfast Live · Oct 5, 2022 Long-delayed £40,000 portraits of Sinn Fein Belfast lord mayors to be unveiled The DUP said a civic reception was "inappropriate at a time when we are trying to encourage others to show restraint"