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The Dáil has heard that the work of a Clare artist was treated by an AI system as a "resource to be harvested". Sinn Féin has this week tabled a motion aimed at protecting the copyright of Irish artists in the era of artificial intelligence. The bill has received vocal support from the likes of the International Federation of Actors, Danny O'Donoghue of The Script, and former arts minister Catherine Martin. Speaking in the Dáil, Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan says the use of the Clare artist's work in this way "reflected the priorities of an algorithm".

President of Aontas na Mac Léinn Daniel Walsh joined the panel of Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education and Independent TD for Sligo- Leitrim // Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party leader and TD for Dublin West // Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West.

Irish Language Commissioner Séamas Ó Concheanainn joined the panel Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education and Independent TD for Sligo- Leitrim // Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party leader and TD for Dublin West // Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West.

Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education and Independent TD for Sligo- Leitrim // Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party leader and TD for Dublin West // Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West.

Lise Hand and John Lee join Matt to discuss Mary Lou McDonald and Micheál Martin's true feelings for each other after the Sinn Féin leader calls her Fianna Fáil counterpart and Taoiseach a 'tosser'. Lynn Boylan's European Parliament embarrassment on the Irish language. Sinn Féin's position on an engineering plant in Derry that might be supplying the Israeli Air Force. The politics of Intel's increased Irish investment. Why the government must be glad it no longer has to deal with Aer Lingus' decisions. The length of the Dáil summer break, and John teases his cabinet scorecards. Brought to you by The Greenman Group.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow Matt:https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Tortoise Shack episode Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan joins us to talk about the EU Parliament, the rolling back of workers rights and environmental protections in the name of competitiveness and simplification and why Ryanair are flying to occupied territory. And yes, we also discuss her party's position on hare coursing. The Right To Tell, whistleblower Special Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-163159955

Morning Focus was broadcasting live from Bunratty Castle for stop three of Alan Morrissey's Summer Tour. Firstly, Alan spoke to Suzie Clifford, Senior Executive Officer, and Caimin Dillion, Acting Senior Executive Engineer, from Shannon Municipal District about what the MD does and how it benefits residents. Fianna Fáil's Timmy Dooley and Sinn Féin's Donna McGettigan discussed how the Dáil has done so far this year ahead of their summer recess, and what needs to be the main priorities when they return. Alan was then joined by John Strand, Executive Engineer, Pat Kearney, Senior General Services Supervisor, and Taryn de Vere, Creative Places Coordinator, about the improvements to Shannon MD that people have been enjoying, including the popular new Shannon Dog Park. Aidan Acheson, Technician, Patricia O'Neill, Staff Officer, and Michael Keane, Supervisor, continued telling Alan about the developments in Shannon MD, and how community groups could get their ideas made reality. Kevin O'Connor, Chairman of the Bunratty Economic Development Association, and Mike Rohan, Vice Chairman of the Bunratty Economic Development Association, spoke to Alan about the Bunratty Economic Development Association, and how they're continuing to develop Bunratty's famous tourism trade. Alan, Mark O'Shaughnessy, Head of Operations at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, and Erin Malone, Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park discussed what makes the area's historical sites so special. Alan remembered the life and legacy of the late Anthony "Sconey" Kilmartin with Bob Enright, Anthony's former coach, and Seanie Dilger, Chairman of New York Clare Hurling Club. Our Friday Panel (Mike Glynn and Maurice Walsh) discussed the Government's performance so far, the new Sex For Rent legislation, the unusally warm weather you might have noticed, and should we stop automatically supporting every team who plays against England. Finally, to take us into the weekend, Alan learnt about a Clare submission to the Galway Film Fleadh from Douglas Reddan, Movement Artist, Choreographer, and Director from Quin. Image (c) Clare FM

Another step in the right directionThe decision by Micheál Martin last week to oppose Sinn Féin's “Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026” was no real surprise. His opposition to any meaningful planning for Irish Unity has been transparently obvious for many years. Despite Fine Gael spokespersons declaring that Fine Gael would not oppose the Sinn Féin Bill they then chose to support An Taoiseach. No surprise there. Simon Harris is Tánaiste to Micheál Martin's Taoiseach. For Fine Gael to step away from a united government approach would have likely had serious repercussions for the coalition government.I spent the day in Leinster House on the day of the debate and it was clear from my conversations with some Fianna Fail TDs and the Sinn Féin team, who had spent significant time speaking to TDs from other parties and none, that there is a significant number of them deeply unhappy with ‘The Republican Party' turning its face against a common sense Bill that would have advanced the discussion about the future.Irish Republicanism & ‘The Gays' ExhibitionNext Wednesday, 22 July, an important exhibition will open in Áras Uí Chonghaile in Belfast. It examines the relationship between Irish Republicanism and ‘The Gays'. For those of a certain age who remember in particular the hunger strikes of 1980 and 1981, the support of members of the gay community in Ireland in solidarity with the men on the Blanket Protest in the H-Blocks and the women in Armagh Prison, was evident at many of the demonstrations that took place. Their banners were always front and centre and were well received by the crowds in attendance.The exhibition records the fact that it was a gay republican prisoner writing in the H-Blocks in 1991 who pointed out that “gay men and lesbian women have been involved in the struggle for national liberation and independence as long as any other section of our people.” He was right.Moore St. should be bought by the GovernmentLast week it was announced that the London developer Hammerson had sold the Carlton site on O'Connell Street to Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Hammerson is the company that owns part of the 1916 Moore St. Battlefield site and the Carlton site connects it to O'Connell St.Responding to the news James Connolly Heron of the Moore St. Preservation Trust pointed out that under the Hammerson plan the former Carlton site was to be the gateway to a shopping mall extending into Moore Lane and Moore Street. This was to include the demolition of part of the terrace, the last headquarters of the leaders of The 1916 Rising. We were told that this was essential for retail ‘footfall'.James Connolly Heron pointed out that: “The sale of the Carlton site rendersThe Glorious Twelfth. Now that the Twelfth has come and gone it is long past the time for opinion makers within unionism to chart out a course to regulate the building of Twelfth bonfires so that they are safer, legal and community friendly. The Orange Parade in Rossnowlagh in Donegal should be an example to the ‘Loyal‘ Orders of what is possible.  Is anyone out there within the Orange or Unionist leaders up for that challenge?  

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin councillor Deirdre Ferris and Brian Crean, secretary for Banna Rescue about the damage done to the Argo search and rescue vehicle at Banna Beach. There was also theft. The Argo vehicle is an amphibious rescue vehicle which allows the Banna Rescue team to traverse the 10km stretch of beach from Ballyheigue to Barrow, crossing the inlets at Akeragh and Poulgorm, resulting in a quicker response. Furthermore, Banna Rescue volunteers have had to deal with verbal abuse when they’ve asked people to move cars that are blocking access for rescue services.

Ag labhairt ar a thaithí i nGaeltacht Dhún na nGall agus na pobal ansin ag labhairt Béarla leis.

Report from Una Kelly followed by Dr Phil Kieran, Cork-based GP, and Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD and Chair of Oireachtas Justice Committee

Hildegarde Naughton, Minister for Education and Fine Gael TD for Galway West / Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford Westmeath / George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford / Stephen Burke, Water Operations Senior Manager for the East, Uisce Éireann

Hildegarde Naughton, Minister for Education and Fine Gael TD for Galway West / Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford Westmeath / George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford

Hildegarde Naughton, Minister for Education and Fine Gael TD for Galway West / Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford Westmeath / George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford

Hildegarde Naughton, Minister for Education and Fine Gael TD for Galway West / Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford Westmeath / George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford

Ellen Coyne and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· Sinn Féin's Planning for Constitutional Change Bill, which obliges the Government to draft and publish a Green Paper on unification within 18 months, failed to win support from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, or independents. · All Government TDs also voted against a PBP Bill to ban hare coursing. The Bill presented an issue where the party whip could have been spared in favour of a free vote, given the public's clear support to outlaw the practice. The Bill was overwhelmingly defeated by 125 votes to 24. · And this week saw Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and far-right French leader Marine Le Pen take the biggest political gambles of their respective careers.Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Graham Platner crashes and burns, dwindling swag bags for visiting journalists, and the derelict ‘Carlton' site on O'Connell Street is snapped up by MetroLink.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tá Grúpaí Gaeltachta ag iarradh ar an nAire Tithíochta agus Aire na Gaeltachta comhairliúcháin poiblí a reáchtáil faoi na lochtanna suntasacha ar an nDréacht Ráiteas Náisiúnta Pleanála Tithíochta Tuaithe & Gaeltachta, dar leo.

In Tyrone, a replica of a mosque on top of a bonfire is being treated as a "hate-motivated criminal offence", police have said. A 56-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of displaying threatening, abusive or insulting material which is intended to stir up hatred. For more on this Jonathan spoke to Colm Gildernew MLA, Sinn Féin, Fermanagh and South Tyrone.

RTÉ is back before PAC with clashing views on its financial performance and funding needs, Sinn Féin's Dáil push on reunification, international focus on Aughinish keeps pressure on Govt and the podcast says slán to Áine.

Sinn Féin has tabled a Bill which, if accepted, would compel the Government to examine the implications of Irish unity.Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald joins The Last Word to discuss why her party believes now is the time to start preparing for a referendum on a united Ireland.Catch the full chat by pressing 'Play' button on this page!

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire tells PJ that reunification will be complex and needs a whole-of-government plan starting now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's panel reacts to the end of a wonderful World Cup for Crumlin's Pico Lopes. Charlie McConagle, Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture, and Sport, and Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal; Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South Central; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West.

Martin Harte, CEO of Love Temple Bar; and today's panel Charlie McConagle, Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture, and Sport, and Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal; Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South Central; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West.

Sean O'Driscoll, member of the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce; and today's panel Charlie McConagle, Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture, and Sport, and Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal; Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South Central; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West.

Momentum around Unity GrowsI want to begin by commending the SDLP for organising last week's conference – The Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change. It was a well-attended day-long event, held in Belfast, on the issue of Irish Unity. Among those who contributed to the series of discussions was Dublin Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan, former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy and others, including leading figures in the SDLP like the party leader Claire Hanna.Add this to Fine Gael's announcement that it is planning to publish a blueprint on Irish Unity at its Ard Fheis in November and next Tuesday's Dáil debate on Sinn Féin's legislative proposal - “Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026” – and it is clear that there is increasing unanimity in the Unity movement that planning for unity is now a priority.These are significant developments. Sinn Féin has long argued that the cause of Unity is bigger than any one party. It requires the greatest number of citizens, political parties, community and lobby organisations all moving together in the same broad direction and planning for unity.   Sign the Petition for Moore St.The 1916 Moore St. Battlefield site in the centre of Dublin is a hugely important historical and cultural location whose significance has been ignored by successive Irish governments for over a century. Currently much of the Moore St. Terrace and adjoining lanes are under threat of demolition by the London based developer Hammerson. The Moore St. Preservation Trust (MSPT), the Relatives of the 1916 Rising Relatives and others groups and individuals have been involved in a long running campaign to save this iconic site.Early next year the Moore St. Preservation Trust will be in court to judicially review the Hammerson Plan. This is a vital step to preserve this historic area and the Trust is engaged in a campaign to inform, lobby, and win support for its efforts. As part of its campaign the Trust has launched a petition calling on the Irish Government to bring Moore Street into public ownership and build a 1916 historical Cultural Quarter. Sínigh an achainí | Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/save-moore-street-buy-the-terrace  Tá fáilte romhaibh - Féile an Phobail AbúI'm looking forward to 25 July when Féile an Phobail – begins its longest and biggest ever summer extravaganza as the largest community festival on the island of Ireland.The programme was launched last week and is an amazing mix of music, sport, gaeilge, arts exhibitions, literary events, discussions and debates, comedy, film, tours and walks and much more. Over 500 events with something for everyone. And an anticipated 120,000 tourists from outside of west Belfast coming along to join in the celebrations. The programme is available online through this link - https://feilebelfast.com/  Seomra Máire DrummThe conference room in the Sinn Féin Falls Office was dedicated last Friday to Sinn Former Vice –President Máire Drumm by the current Vice President of the party Michelle O'Neill. Máire was assassinated in the Mater Hospital in October 1976.She was a passionate, gifted and articulate advocate for Ireland and republicanism who frequently faced down armed British soldiers, and RUC officers. The image of Máire leading a river of women into the Falls in the summer of 1970 to break the British Army - imposed curfew, or her protests by women carrying hurling sticks, are iconic moments in the struggle for freedom.  

Earlier today on Newstalk Breakfast, Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson on Children, Disability and Equality Claire Kerrane spoke to Anton on Childcare costs calling for the Government to deliver €200 a month childcare.Joining Ciara to discuss is Emer Currie, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Childcare.

A Waterford councillor has given an urgent warning to people jumping off a Waterford bridge for fun.Donnchadh Mulcahy, a Sinn Féin Councillor for Dungarvan / Lismore in Co. Waterford said the activity of jumping off the Lismore Bridge is an “accident waiting to happen”...He joins Ciara, as well as Ellie Palmer, Regional Education Officer with Water Safety, to discuss.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Eoin Ó Broin is back to discuss Ireland's housing crisis, recent legislative changes, and strategic solutions to address homelessness and housing affordability. We also get involved in cross-party efforts (or lack thereof), policy reforms, quick wins, and urgent actions needed to improve housing conditions. There's also chat about his role on the Sinn Féin front-bench and Eoin's feelings about the new Barak Obama centre. Lynn Ruane podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-162385343 Reporting from Occupied Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-162124288

Paul Gallagher, CEO Irish Hotels Federation, joins the panel of Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Migration and Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South and Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth.

Dr Emma Howard, Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin, joins the panel of Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Migration and Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South and Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth.

Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Migration and Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South and Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth.

Ennis has its first Sinn Féin mayor in over a century following the election of Clarecastle Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle at the annual general meeting of Ennis Municipal District this week.    The Cork native ascended to the position after being nominated by fellow magpie, Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy.    The outgoing Cathaoirleach of Ennis MD, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, will serve as leas-cathaoirleach for the coming 12 months - she was nominated for the position by Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker-Bashua.    A postal worker with a background as a trade unionist, Councillor Guilfoyle has been on Clare County Council since the June 2024 Local Elections.    Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the meeting and spoke to the new mayor about what the role means to him. Photo (c) Seán Lyons

To look back on the news stories of the week were Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Senator Maria McCormack of Sinn Féin. Also Gearoid Keegan, Deputy Editor, Tullamore Tribune and Court reporter for Offaly Live.

A gradual reversal in the excise cuts on petrol and diesel is set to be discussed by Government party leaders on Monday night…Joining Ciara to discuss is Sinn Féin TD, Matt Carthy.

Níor éirigh le rún a chur an Teachta Dála Charles Ward os comhair na Dála aréir faoin chaighdeán IS 465 a úsáidtear le measúnú a dhéanamh ar bhrící lochtacha. Deir an Teachta Ó Dochartaigh go bhfuil gá le hathbhreithniú ar Scéim Cúitimh na mBrící Lochtacha.

As you may have seen on social media recently, TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson spoke out on his experience of being diagnosed with prostate cancer.He encouraged his followers to get tested, stating the vital importance of prostate screening, encouraging followers not to be one of the "12,000 people, men, who die every year in the UK from prostate cancer".Sinn Féin TD Sean Crowe has had his own experience with prostate cancer over ten years ago, and joins Shane to discuss.

The Hard Shoulder is broadcasting from Malahide for Newstalk's Summer Tour in partnership with ESB, showcasing all the best Dublin has to offer.Joining Ciara and Shane in The Grand Hotel to talk all things Malahide is Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Journalist with the Irish Independent, Comedian Steve Cummins and Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West.

It started with what looked like a routine query from a politician to a council office. In 2019, staff at Wexford County Council believed they were dealing with a standard request made by then councillor Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin on behalf of a constituent, and so they responded as normal. But alarm bells went off four years later when a woman contacted the council asking why her confidential records had been released without her knowledge or consent. The man who received the files is a Sinn Féin activist and the brother of a Provisional IRA bomber. After conducting an investigation, the council admitted there was a breach of personal data and formally apologised to the woman in question. Ó Súilleabháin, now a Sinn Féin TD, is now facing a legal battle following the data breach, with party leader Mary Lou McDonald appearing to stand by him. On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Katie Byrne is joined by Irish Independent Ireland Editor Fionnán Sheahan who details his exclusive investigation. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With more than eleven thousand people on waiting lists for dental and orthodontic treatment. The Dáil will hear calls today for the Government to publish an action plan to tackle these waiting lists.For more on this Anton spoke to David Cullinane, Sinn Féin's Spokesperson on Health.

Much to Ben and Jason's surprise (not), the Dáil backed a Sinn Féin bill last week to get rid of the three-day abortion waiting period. They discuss the "betrayal" of voters who were reassured by that promise, as well as poor weeks press-wise for the Taoiseach and Tánaiste.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! El conflicto de Irlanda del Norte, conocido con el eufemismo de “The Troubles”, se cobró cerca de 3.500 vidas entre 1968 y 1998 y marcó a fuego la política británica durante el último tercio del siglo XX. Sus orígenes hay que ir a buscarlos mucho más lejos, a la invasión inglesa del siglo XII y, sobre todo, a las plantaciones del Úlster del siglo XVII, que convirtieron al norte en la única región irlandesa de mayoría protestante. La fractura religiosa se superpuso a la nacional hasta volverse indistinguible con el tiempo. El IRA fue una sucesión de distintos grupos que se sucedieron y que, en ocasiones, se enfrentaron entre sí. Tras la guerra de la independencia y el tratado anglo-irlandés de 1921 que partió la isla, el republicanismo armado quedó relegado a la clandestinidad durante décadas. Los “Troubles” no surgieron de aquel viejo IRA, sino de la discriminación que el régimen unionista del Úlster ejercía contra los católicos en vivienda, empleo y reparto electoral. El movimiento por los derechos civiles de finales de los 60 se encontró con represión policial, algo que agravó el despliegue del Ejército en 1969, los internamientos sin juicio de 1971 y algunos episodios como el Domingo Sangriento de 1972. De todo ello se aprovechó una escisión del IRA que se autodenominó IRA Provisional. Sus miembros abogaban por una guerra larga de desgaste mediante atentados y asesinatos selectivos, simple terrorismo no muy distinto al que los extremistas de aquella época practicaban en otras partes de Europa. Pero el caso de Irlanda del Norte fue peculiar. Allí los partidarios de mantenerse en el Reino Unido formaron organizaciones “lealistas” que eran muy violentas y que, en ocasiones, colaboraban con el Estado. Las huelgas de hambre de 1981 regalaron al IRA una generación de mártires y dieron paso a la estrategia del fusil y la urna, mediante la cual, mientras una parte del movimiento, el Partido Sinn Féin, mantenía la lucha armada, otra participaba en política. Fue ya en los años 90 cuando se empezó a negociar, un proceso que consumió mucho tiempo y que culminó con el Acuerdo de Viernes Santo de 1998 que reconocía una amplia autonomía política para Irlanda del Norte y abría la puerta a la reunificación con la República de Irlanda . El IRA se desarmó años después y el Sinn Féin hoy gobierna el Úlster. Bibliografía: “No digas nada” de Patrick Radden Keefe - https://amzn.to/4oIhZLw “Matar por Irlanda” de Rogelio Alonso - https://amzn.to/43NwGDj “Guerra y paz en Irlanda del Norte” de Jacobo Celnik - https://amzn.to/4xDagSH “The Troubles” de Leon Maher - https://amzn.to/4elfP0N “Irlanda del Norte: historia del conflicto” de Luis Antonio Sierra - https://amzn.to/3QwZcWz Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! El conflicto de Irlanda del Norte, conocido con el eufemismo de “The Troubles”, se cobró cerca de 3.500 vidas entre 1968 y 1998 y marcó a fuego la política británica durante el último tercio del siglo XX. Sus orígenes hay que ir a buscarlos mucho más lejos, a la invasión inglesa del siglo XII y, sobre todo, a las plantaciones del Úlster del siglo XVII, que convirtieron al norte en la única región irlandesa de mayoría protestante. La fractura religiosa se superpuso a la nacional hasta volverse indistinguible con el tiempo. El IRA fue una sucesión de distintos grupos que se sucedieron y que, en ocasiones, se enfrentaron entre sí. Tras la guerra de la independencia y el tratado anglo-irlandés de 1921 que partió la isla, el republicanismo armado quedó relegado a la clandestinidad durante décadas. Los “Troubles” no surgieron de aquel viejo IRA, sino de la discriminación que el régimen unionista del Úlster ejercía contra los católicos en vivienda, empleo y reparto electoral. El movimiento por los derechos civiles de finales de los 60 se encontró con represión policial, algo que agravó el despliegue del Ejército en 1969, los internamientos sin juicio de 1971 y algunos episodios como el Domingo Sangriento de 1972. De todo ello se aprovechó una escisión del IRA que se autodenominó IRA Provisional. Sus miembros abogaban por una guerra larga de desgaste mediante atentados y asesinatos selectivos, simple terrorismo no muy distinto al que los extremistas de aquella época practicaban en otras partes de Europa. Pero el caso de Irlanda del Norte fue peculiar. Allí los partidarios de mantenerse en el Reino Unido formaron organizaciones “lealistas” que eran muy violentas y que, en ocasiones, colaboraban con el Estado. Las huelgas de hambre de 1981 regalaron al IRA una generación de mártires y dieron paso a la estrategia del fusil y la urna, mediante la cual, mientras una parte del movimiento, el Partido Sinn Féin, mantenía la lucha armada, otra participaba en política. Fue ya en los años 90 cuando se empezó a negociar, un proceso que consumió mucho tiempo y que culminó con el Acuerdo de Viernes Santo de 1998 que reconocía una amplia autonomía política para Irlanda del Norte y abría la puerta a la reunificación con la República de Irlanda . El IRA se desarmó años después y el Sinn Féin hoy gobierna el Úlster. Bibliografía: “No digas nada” de Patrick Radden Keefe - https://amzn.to/4oIhZLw “Matar por Irlanda” de Rogelio Alonso - https://amzn.to/43NwGDj “Guerra y paz en Irlanda del Norte” de Jacobo Celnik - https://amzn.to/4xDagSH “The Troubles” de Leon Maher - https://amzn.to/4elfP0N “Irlanda del Norte: historia del conflicto” de Luis Antonio Sierra - https://amzn.to/3QwZcWz Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty says the TV licence has to be scrapped. He says the Government must choose between chasing people through the courts for non-payment of the fee or funding RTÉ through the exchequer. Jerry got the views of Professor Emeritus Dr Colum Kenny, who’s a former chair of the Masters in Journalism programme at DCU.

Patricia Moore is a community activist and longtime Sinn Féin member from Derry, Northern Ireland, whose life has been shaped by the Troubles and the subsequent peace process. Raised in Derry during some of the most violent years of the conflict, she experienced military raids, street violence, and the daily realities of a divided society from an early age. At 17, she became involved in republican politics and later spent more than a year in prison after being detained during a mass arrest operation; the case against her ultimately collapsed when the key witness withdrew her testimony.Moore describes prison as both a hardship and a place of political education, where solidarity among women prisoners and engagement with political debate deepened her commitment to social and political change. In the decades since, she has become a strong advocate for dialogue and reconciliation, working with former prisoners, loyalists, former British soldiers, and community groups across traditional divides. She has also participated in efforts to rebuild trust in public institutions and encourage nonviolent civic engagement.Today, Moore speaks openly about the human cost of conflict while emphasizing the importance of conversation, accountability, and cooperation. She remains committed to building what she describes as “a new Ireland for everybody”—one based on equality, respect, and shared opportunity across communities.Credits:Photos and text, John NoltnerField production, summer interns Kate West, Sawyer Garrison, and Kaitlin ImaiAudio Engineering, Razik SaifullahThanks for listening to A Peace of My Mind's podcast. For photos, videos, and additional content, visit our website and follow us on Instagram.

David Cullinane, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Health, discusses the passing of his bill to remove the three-day wait period for abortion in the early stages of pregnancy.

D'aontaigh an rialtas an tseachtain seo faoi dhréacht den ráiteas náisiúnta pleanála ar lóistín gearrthréimhseach. Deir Sinn Féin go bhfuil go leor éiginnteacht ag baint leis an reachtaíocht atá curtha chun cinn ag an rialtas.

Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports on the upcoming Dáil vote on legislation to remove the three day wait period for an abortion.

Our political correspondent Micheal Lehane brings us the latest from Leinster House today.

Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent, discusses Sinn Féin's move to legislate for the removal of the mandatory three-day wait period for abortion in early pregnancy.

Trump's oil revelation, ActBlue fraud, Róis-Máire Donnelly, Albert Mohler, and Jensen Huang headline today's A.M. Update. Trump drops a bombshell at a White House signing ceremony, revealing the U.S. military has been secretly siphoning millions of barrels of Iranian oil through the Strait of Hormuz every night — which is why prices are at $85 to $90 a barrel instead of $250, and why his "I love inflation" soundbite is going to be played on a loop. ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones pleads the fifth when Congressman Jim Jordan asks her point blank whether ActBlue has watered down its fraud standards to benefit Democrats, and Aaron says that answer tells you everything. New Belfast Lord Mayor Róis-Máire Donnelly, a Sinn Féin councillor who took office June 1st preaching diversity and inclusion, is now presiding over a city where mobs are burning buses and police cars in response to a Sudanese migrant's attempted beheading of a local man. Albert Mohler's male-pastor-only amendment to the Southern Baptist Convention constitution passes its first required two-thirds vote at 76%, and Aaron calls it the SBC course-correcting back toward orthodoxy. Aaron closes with Jensen Huang's task-versus-purpose argument for why AI elevates jobs rather than eliminating them, and the poll of the week results on who has done the most damage to college sports.