John D Ruddy
The Border of Northern Ireland in 8 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Here is but a brief history of the Border of Northern Ireland, its medieval origins and why it is such a key factor in Brexit!
John D Ruddy
Revolutionary Ireland 1916-1923 (Remastered Supercut) - Manny Man Does History
As we head towards the end of the Decade of Centenaries, I thought I'd release a Supercut of The Easter Rising, War of Independence, Bloody Sunday, and the Irish Civil War all rolled into one cohesive narrative. It features rerecorded...
John D Ruddy
Irish War of Independence in 12 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Find out about the tumultuous time in Ireland which led to its independence from Britain.
John D Ruddy
Irish Civil War in 14 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Explore the tragic war which tore Ireland apart at the seems, some which remain torn today!
TLDR News
MPs Vote for Marriage Equality & Abortion in Northern Ireland - TLDR News
Written by Zach Elsbury and Jack Kelly Yesterday afternoon MPs voted in favour of legalising abortion and marriage equality. In this video we discuss why this happened and why Northern Ireland lags behind the UK when it comes to social...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Kevin O'Rourke: Ireland and the European Debt Muddle
In this INET interview, Kevin O'Rourke, Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin, warns that a socialization of Irish debts will eventually lead to sovereign default, and that amid austerity measures and bank bailouts right-wing...
TLDR News
Brexit Gets Heated: Britain Forces Changes to Northern Irish Protocol - TLDR News
The Irish Border and the Irish Sea Border have been pretty contentious since before Brexit even started making changes - but in recent weeks things have become even harder. So to try and solve those problems Britain seems to just be......
TLDR News
The Northern Irish Assembly Reforms After Three Years - TLDR Explains
This weekend Northern Ireland's assembly reconvened after a 3 year suspension. We explain what lead to the original assembly shut down as well as why they came back now.
TLDR News
Northern Ireland Election Results Explained - TLDR News
Following a tumultuous period in Northern Irish politics, it was time for the public to go to polls in a landmark election. With Sinn Fein's historic victory, we take a look at what this means for the future of Northern Ireland and...
TLDR News
The Rise of Sinn Fein: The History of Ireland's Nationalist Parties - TLDR News
Over recent months and years Sinn Fein, the most prominent nationalist voice in Nothern Irish politics, has seen a significant boost in support. As the world and the union changes support for the party has seemingly risen so in this...
Press Association
Handing housing portfolio back to Fianna Fail would be a ‘catastrophe’ – SF
Sinn Fein’s Louise O’Reilly, Eoin O Broin and Anengus O Snodaigh say that another five years of Fianna Fail handling the housing portfolio would be a “catastrophe”. Dublin.
Press Association
Support for Sinn Fein ‘has come back very strongly’, Mary Lou McDonald says
Mary Lou McDonald has said that support for her party is ahead of already favourable poll numbers, adding that Sinn Fein was “in it to win it” five days out from polling day.
The Sinn Fein president said that over the past week, an...
Press Association
Sinn Fein says house prices will continue to rise if Fianna Fail and Fine Gael return to power
Sinn Fein housing spokesperson Eoin O Broin said house prices will continue to rise until 2029 if Fianna Fail and Fine Gael return to power. At the Teachers Club, Dublin.
Press Association
McDonald discusses Sinn Fein's measures for Ireland's unification
Mary Lou McDonald to discuss Sinn Fein’s measures in pursuit of Irish unification at the Teachers’ Club in Dublin.
She says unification and change is now in the hands of the voters.
Press Association
McDonald: Sinn Fein will challenge UK over clarity on unity referendum
Mary Lou McDonald says a Sinn Fein Government in the Republic of Ireland would be open to legally challenging the UK over clarity on the preconditions for a unity referendum.
Press Association
McDonald defends her stance of being willing to attend IRA funerals if she becomes Taoiseach
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald defends her stance of being willing to attend IRA funerals if she becomes Taoiseach. Speaking at Dublin City University.
Press Association
McDonald should withdraw 'chilling, despicable proposal' to investigate RTE's objectivity, says Taoiseach
Sinn Fein’s manifesto pledge to investigate RTE’s objectivity is a “dog whistle to conspiracy theorists”, the Taoiseach has said.
The Sinn Fein manifesto commits to commissioning an “independent human rights and journalist expert review...
Press Association
Tanaiste 'shocked' by Sinn Fein proposal to investigate RTE's objectivity
Tanaiste Micheal Martin says Sinn Fein's manifesto pledge to investigate RTE’s objectivity is a “dangerous departure” and "almost a threat to the media".
The Fianna Fail leader said he was “shocked” by the proposal.
Sinn Fein...
Press Association
We make 'every effort to support accessibility', says Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein spokeswoman Louise O'Reilly says the party makes every effort to support accessibility.
Press Association
Fine Gael criticise Sinn Fein spending plan
Fine Gael ministers Paschal Donohoe and Peter Burke criticise Sinn Fein's spending plans.
Press Association
Micheal Martin speaks to the media in Co Cavan
Tanaiste Micheal Martin with local candidate Niamh Smyth (yellow coat) speaking to the media at Ballyjamesduff Co Operative Livestock Mart in Ramonan, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, ahead of the General Election on November 29.
Press Association
Leaders arrive for election debate at RTE
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald, Roderic O'Gorman of the Green Party, Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, Simon Harris and Tanaiste and leader of Fianna Fail, Micheal Martin arrive for RTE Leaders' Debate.
Ten party leaders are to...
Press Association
'Incredible' that Sinn Fein has not published its manifesto. - Micheal Martin
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin to speak to the media during a canvass of Dublin Bay South at Ranelagh Gaels GAA club. He says it is 'incredible' the Sinn Fein - the main opposition - has not published its manifesto halfway through the...
Press Association
Sinn Fein discuss plans to end waste of public money
Sinn Fein finance spokesman Pearse Doherty and outgoing PAC chairwoman Mairead Farrell discuss the party's plan to end waste of public money at the Teachers Club.