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» Ciarán Quinn "Irish unity is no longer an aspiration; it is achievable. It is no longer a fanciful option; it is the strategic interest of all Ireland" - Ciaran Quinn The most obvious lesson from Brexit is that Ireland north or south can no longer be a hostage to the whims of Westminster. It is a truth known to generations of republicans. It is a lesson learned by every generation of Unionist leadership.  It is a fact yet to be acknowledged by the Irish government establishment. Successive Irish governments, since Seán Lemass, set the relationship with Britain as priority. The rights of...

Local shoppers already losing out to Brexit Posted: 10:05 am January 6, 2021 By Roisin Henderson THE FACT a Brexit deal was reached at the 11th hour has not mitigated all the problems that had been predicted, with both shoppers and businesses in Fermanagh already experiencing serious issues getting deliveries to the North. Even before Brexit finally happened last week on January 1, local shoppers were warned of impending delivery issues from online retailers, while businesses were worried about their supply chains. Now, many of those online retailers have either stopped delivering to...

Ireland avoids economic disaster after last-ditch Brexit trade deal reached Taoiseach Micheál Martin warmly welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Get the latest news from across Ireland straight to your inbox every single dayInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, a...

Ireland welcomes Brexit deal, calling it 'a good compromise' Taoiseach Michael Martin said he 'regrets' Brexit but respects the UK's decision to leave the EU 24 December 2020 • 5:23pm Taoiseach Michael Martin wished the UK well in a 'new chapter of its history' Credit: Tom Honan /PA Michael Martin, the Taoiseach, said that while he respects the UK’s decision to leave the EU, he “deeply regrets” the outcome. “The UK was an important member of the European Union, and Ireland and the UK frequently worked closely together on many EU issues. However, as we now approach the end of the tr...

Taoiseach: No such thing as 'good Brexit' for Ireland but deal is good and balanced "There is no such thing as a ‘good Brexit’ for Ireland. But we have worked hard to minimise the negative consequences," said Mr Martin. The Taoiseach said the Government will work to ensure that the sector and the coastal communities that depend on it are supported through the period ahead. Thu, 24 Dec, 2020 - 17:23 Elaine Loughlin and Michelle McGlynn The Taoiseach has described the Brexit deal as a "good compromise and a balanced outcome". Micheál Martin has said he still regrets the decision of the UK...