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Elected unionists avoid SDLP conference on 'Abolition of Northern Ireland' in Belfast - 'The Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change'
Unionists have queried the value of an SDLP conference about what they branded the abolition of Northern Ireland after it was confirmed that it featured no elected unionists.
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Irish News
· Jun 26, 2026
John Manley: Will we see the re-birth of pan-nationalism in the push for Irish unity?
Nationalist parties across the island need to come together to campaign for Irish unity
Reuters
· Jul 1, 2026
LIVE: European Council President and Irish PM hold joint press conference
European Council President Antonio Costa and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin hold a joint press conference in Dublin, as Ireland takes over as EU rotating president. #antoniocosta #eu #ireland #europeancouncil #michaelmartin #dublin #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
RTÉ News
· Jul 7, 2026
Legislation will allow for planning on Irish unity - SF
Sinn Féin has said the objective of its legislation on Irish reunification is to allow the Government to prepare for a united Ireland.
Limerick Post Newspaper
· Jul 4, 2026
Numerous events across Limerick to mark Ireland’s presidency of EU Council
A NUMBER of events are to take place across Limerick to mark Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union, along with Limerick’s official pairing with Germany. Events during the term are being planned by Limerick Council in collaboration with the Centre for Irish-German Studies at the University of Limerick and the Department of [] The post Numerous events across Limerick to mark Ireland’s presidency of EU Council appeared first on Limerick Post.
The News Letter
· Jul 1, 2026
'Sinn Fein need to explain why they reject compromise': Nationalists push Irish signs onto Unionist area that rejected them, tonight overturning previous decision not to build
Belfast Council has voted to slap Irish signs on a unionist area that’s opposed to them, Sinn Fein leading a push to overturn a previous decision on the issue.
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