FORMER Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew and DUP MP Ian Paisley Jr. feature in a new BBC podcast, Borderland – UK or United Ireland?, which tackles one of the most contentious questions in Northern politics: should there be a united Ireland? This podcast asks key questions about the shape and timing of any […]
Gildernew holds no ‘rancour’ towards Sinn Féin
FORMER Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew said she is “very grateful for the opportunities I got” after she confirmed that she has been removed from the Sinn Féin payroll. The 55-year-old is a veteran Sinn Féin politician, first securing election to Westminster in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone seat in 2001, when she […]
Fermanagh and South Tyrone goes to the polls
Fermanagh and South Tyrone is famous as one of the closest run races in the country, so make sure to use your vote!
Gildernew ‘not overly optimistic’ on EU election
‘We’re still in the mix’ the Fermanagh South Tyrone MP said, however she has conceded it is unlikely she will be elected.
Gildernew gets €10k for breaking leg in Leinster House
SINN Féin’s Michelle Gildernew has received a €10,000 payout after breaking her leg in Leinster House in 2012. The MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone sought damages from the Houses of the Oireachtas in Dublin after falling down stairs while attending a committee meeting. She was paid a €10,000 settlement through the State Claims Agency in 2019. […]
Gildernew: Voters are fed up with cost of living crisis
VOTERS in Fermanagh last week sent out a clear message to Westminster that they are fed-up with the cost of living crisis. The MP for the county, Michelle Gildernew, stated that the electorate has reached the end of its tether with below-inflation wages and increased cuts to services. Sinn Fein topped the polls, not just […]
Gildernew welcomes US Congress hearing on Legacy Bill
MICHELLE Gildernew has insisted the USA continues to play a vital role in protecting the Good Friday and other agreements. The US Congress heard evidence last week on the British government’s plan to end all judicial investigations into their actions during the conflict and banning victims from accessing the courts. Speaking during a visit to Irish American […]
VIDEO: Happy Retirement Dom!
Happy Retirement Dom! After years at St Michael’s College, Dom Corrigan has called it a day. He leaves with a lasting legacy having led the college to vast success on the Gaelic field, including MacRory Cup titles and a Hogan Cup. A few of Dom’s old friends have paid him a special tribute. […]
Sinn Fein celebrate after another dramatic night in FST
The constituency is famous for its closely run parliamentary races, and this year it was true to form.