Mary Lou McDonald Hails Election of Catherine Connolly as Uachtarán na hÉireann in Historic Election Victory
“This is a great day for Ireland. The arc of Irish history is long and now it bends towards a future that belongs to the people. The Presidency of Ireland is a noble office that stands as the north star for the values, ideals, and hopes of the Irish nation. In Catherine Connolly, we have an Uachtarán na hÉireann who will safeguard these values, ideals and hopes with courage, a President who represents Ireland with integrity, wisdom and honour.”
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The excerpt above is from the Táin Bó Cuiligne or The Cattle Raid of Cooley, from the Ulster Cycle, here she is doing what she does best, stirring things up.The passage comes towards ...
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he could transform himself into all manner of creatures. These supernatural powers gave him a frightening reputation among the simple people of Kildare and it’s surrounding areas.
A Legal Look: The Political Parties in the North
When we read about the political and legal matters facing the north, we regularly see the political parties being mentioned as well. The representatives speaking on behalf of their parties will state their party’s perspective on the issue, usually with an unequivocal voice. Beyond the immediate statements they make on the issues concerning the day, where do these political parties stand on issues that extend beyond the day?Where do they stand on Irish unification, the economy and Brexit, and the Legacy Act? To find out we need to review their party manifestos and positions.