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Budget is a missed opportunity to advance constitutional change – Senator Conor Murphy - Friends of Sinn Féin

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 6d

“Real ambition for the future of this island would see government led active planning, through the establishment of Citizens’ Assemblies on Irish Unity supported by appropriate budgets." Conor Murphy

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“Real ambition for the future of this island would see government led active planning, through the establishment of Citizens’ Assemblies on Irish Unity supported by appropriate budgets. “Imagine the e...

British Solvency Issue as a Path to Irish Unity - Friends of Sinn Féin

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 4d

"The UK spends far more than it collects, with Northern Ireland being a major contributor to that unsustainable equation. However, within that imbalance may lie a formula for solving the historic Irish question: how can 26+6=1?" Dylan Egan in The IrishEcho

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Sound economic policy is the cornerstone of a prosperous society. When applied correctly, it can build economic and social bridges between Dublin, Belfast, Boston, and beyond. When mismanaged, in the ...

A week is a long time in clichés - Friends of Sinn Féin

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 3d

"When writing, I tend to avoid clichés like the plague. Last week, I wrote about the Irish Presidential election campaign. Then, there were three candidates; now there are two. A week is a long time in politics." @c1aranquinn.bsky.social's latest

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The third candidate, endorsed by Sinn Féin, Catherine Connolly, is ahead of Humphries in the polls. In a sign of the times, a video surfaced while out on the campaign trail, playing soccer and basketb...

Irish Unity Education Webinar Series -October - Ben Collins

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 4d

Join us on Saturday, October 25th for the next installment of the Irish Unity Education Webinar Series with special guest Ben Collins, author of the new book "The Irish Unity Dividend". This event is free and all are welcome. Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/Aj27tPU-j...

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 2d

* HARTFORD * BOSTON * PHILADELPHIA *

Join us for Irish Unity People's Assembly for the Diaspora w special guest Mairead Farrell TD. Free & all are welcome. Be a part of the work & planning for a new& united Ireland!

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 2d

* HARTFORD * BOSTON * PHILADELPHIA *

Join us for Irish Unity People's Assembly for the Diaspora w special guest Mairead Farrell TD. Free & all are welcome. Be a part of the work & planning for a new& united Ireland!

www.eventbrite.com/o/friends-of...

A week is a long time in clichés - Friends of Sinn Féin

Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 3d

"When writing, I tend to avoid clichés like the plague. Last week, I wrote about the Irish Presidential election campaign. Then, there were three candidates; now there are two. A week is a long time in politics." @c1aranquinn.bsky.social's latest

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The third candidate, endorsed by Sinn Féin, Catherine Connolly, is ahead of Humphries in the polls. In a sign of the times, a video surfaced while out on the campaign trail, playing soccer and basketb...

Irish Unity Education Webinar Series -October - Ben Collins

Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 4d

Join us on Saturday, October 25th for the next installment of the Irish Unity Education Webinar Series with special guest Ben Collins, author of the new book "The Irish Unity Dividend". This event is free and all are welcome. Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/Aj27tPU-j...

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British Solvency Issue as a Path to Irish Unity - Friends of Sinn Féin

Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 4d

"The UK spends far more than it collects, with Northern Ireland being a major contributor to that unsustainable equation. However, within that imbalance may lie a formula for solving the historic Irish question: how can 26+6=1?" Dylan Egan in The IrishEcho

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Sound economic policy is the cornerstone of a prosperous society. When applied correctly, it can build economic and social bridges between Dublin, Belfast, Boston, and beyond. When mismanaged, in the ...

Budget is a missed opportunity to advance constitutional change – Senator Conor Murphy - Friends of Sinn Féin

Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 6d

“Real ambition for the future of this island would see government led active planning, through the establishment of Citizens’ Assemblies on Irish Unity supported by appropriate budgets." Conor Murphy

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“Real ambition for the future of this island would see government led active planning, through the establishment of Citizens’ Assemblies on Irish Unity supported by appropriate budgets. “Imagine the e...

Irish Unity on presidential election agenda in spite of Mícheál Martin - Friends of Sinn Féin

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 7d

“Nobody can have a veto on progress. The constitutional duty is on the Taoiseach and a future president to champion Ireland’s future and to lead the preparation for referendums." Mary Lou McDonald

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Speaking at the 27 September Sinn Féin national conference ‘Building for Unity’ in the Helix, Dublin, Mary Lou McDonald urged all Sinn Féin activists to strengthen the party in preparation for the uni...

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 8d

BOSTON! Join us Tue, Oct 28th at Florian Hall for Irish Unity People's Assembly for the Diaspora. With special guests Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin TD for Galway West & Sinn Féin Rep to North America @c1aranquinn.bsky.social.

This is a free event and all are welcome! www.eventbrite.com/e/1592018874...

Opinion | Northern Ireland, Gaza and the Road to Peace

Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 9d

ICYMI: excellent piece in the NYT by @megankstack.bsky.social - "There’s no perfect parallel between the two struggles, but it’s worth recalling that Northern Ireland’s conflict was also dismissed as unresolvable..."

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 10d

"Irish Unity and reconciliation go hand in hand. Reconciliation, addressing the past, respecting difference, and working together is required in both a divided and a united Ireland. It is an ongoing process." @c1aranquinn.bsky.social 's latest

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Rendering Reconciliation Meaningless - Friends of Sinn Féin

Speaking on Saturday at an event, Catherine Connolly reminded us that the Irish Constitution states that Irish Unity is the firm will of the Irish Nation. As President, she would advance the will of t...

Sinn Féin Releases Alternative Budget - "Workers and families deserve better." - Friends of Sinn Féin

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 11d

"The Good Friday Agreement makes clear that the people alone will decide our future. We cannot delay, deny, or obstruct that right. The Irish & British governments should agree a date for a border poll, and begin preparing now to ensure it is inclusive, fair, and respectful of all."

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 12d

“Workers and families deserve better.” Mary Lou McDonald - Sinn Féin Releases Alternative Budget

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“The cost of living crisis is not over. The price of everything is going through the roof – energy bills, rent, insurance, childcare and groceries. This is why we are proposing a €2.5bn cost-of-living...

Irish Unity Education Webinar Series: Colin Harvey

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 22d

Did you see our conversation with Professor Colin Harvey about how to best prepare for a new and United Ireland? You can watch it and find links to resources and ways to learn more right here:

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 17d

"We all need a President who will act on behalf of the whole island and nation abroad. A president who will be ambitious for Ireland. The campaign is underway, and I, for one, will be supporting @catherinegalway." @c1aranquinn.bsky.social's latest

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A President for All - Friends of Sinn Féin

In essence, the election will a choice be between the current government party candidates, Humphreys and Gavin, against a united opposition candidate, Connolly. This will be a first in recent history ...

Irish Unity People's Assembly: Diaspora - Philadelphia

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 15d

PHILADELPHIA! Join us on Thursday, October 30 with special guest Mairéad Farrell for the Irish Unity People's Assembly for the Diaspora. This is a free event an all are welcome!

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1591474566...

Commission on the Future of Ireland People's Assembly, Diaspora

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McDonald calls on British and Irish Governments to agree a timeframe for referendum on Irish Unity - Friends of Sinn Féin

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 13d

“The unity conversation is live, happing in real time. The people are ahead of the governments and they must catch-up.

“We require now a systematic focus on the constitutional futures of Britain and Ireland." Mary Lou McDonald

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“Engaging the political parties, civic society, key sectors including industry, unions, and wider civil society is vital. “People must be consulted, and the two governments must now set out proposals ...

McDonald calls on British and Irish Governments to agree a timeframe for referendum on Irish Unity - Friends of Sinn Féin

Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 13d

“The unity conversation is live, happing in real time. The people are ahead of the governments and they must catch-up.

“We require now a systematic focus on the constitutional futures of Britain and Ireland." Mary Lou McDonald

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“Engaging the political parties, civic society, key sectors including industry, unions, and wider civil society is vital. “People must be consulted, and the two governments must now set out proposals ...

Mary Lou McDonald challenges Taoiseach’s complete disregard for the Good Friday Agreement on Irish Unity poll - Friends of Sinn Féin

Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 14d

“Nobody can have a veto on progress. The constitutional duty is on the Taoiseach and a future president to champion Ireland’s future and to lead the preparation for referendums." Mary Lou McDonald

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Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has challenged Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s bizarre intervention on the border poll debate. She said: “Twice in a week, the Taoiseach has shown complete disregard for ...

Irish Unity People's Assembly: Diaspora - Philadelphia

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Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 15d

PHILADELPHIA! Join us on Thursday, October 30 with special guest Mairéad Farrell for the Irish Unity People's Assembly for the Diaspora. This is a free event an all are welcome!

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1591474566...

Commission on the Future of Ireland People's Assembly, Diaspora

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Mary Lou McDonald addresses British Labour Party Conference in Liverpool - Friends of Sinn Féin

Friends of Sinn Féin USA @fosfusa.bsky.social · 16d

Mary Lou McDonald calls on the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer “to be true to the obligation and commitment to unity referendums in the Good Friday Agreement – the referendums need to be held by the end of this decade.”

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Ms McDonald will call on the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer “to be true to the obligation and commitment to unity referendums in the Good Friday Agreement - the referendums need to be held by the...