Mark Robinson

1 week ago | irishnews.com | Mark Robinson

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that a ‘50 plus one’ threshold in a border poll is ‘enough’ for reunification but added that those seeking a United Ireland should aspire for more. Mr Varadkar attended an event at St Mary’s University College in west Belfast on Friday, hosted by Féile an Phobail and Ireland’s Future. In a conversation with Rev Karen Sethuraman from Ireland’s Future, the former politician discussed what he sees a United Ireland looking like.

1 week ago | irishnews.com | Mark Robinson

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1 week ago | msn.com | Mark Robinson

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1 week ago | irishnews.com | Mark Robinson

Around £6m in funding has been announced to progress economic and community projects in an area of Belfast that was one facing an “existential crisis”. These include the transformation of disused archways into a new restaurant and gym as well as plans for a new heritage centre and investment for shared housing. The funding, which has been provided by a number of different bodies, was announced by the Market Development Association (MDA) on Wednesday.

1 week ago | irishnews.com | Mark Robinson

Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known by his stage name Mo Chara, is appearing before a London court this morning after being charged with an offence under the Terrorism Act. The 27-year-old has been accused of allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a concert in the city last November. Read more: Why are Kneecap in court?