CONFERENCE ON IRISH UNITY TO TAKE PLACE IN MONAGHAN

“Is it time to plan for a United Ireland?” will be the question explored at a conference organised by Sinn Féin TD for Cavan/Monaghan Matt Carthy which takes place in Monaghan’s Garage Theatre on Saturday April 9 from 11 am to 2 pm. Deputy Carthy told the Northern Standard this week that the conference was open to those of all political persuasions.

“I have organised the conference in order to bring the debate surrounding the prospects of Irish Unity to the central Border community,” he stated. “I am inviting everyone with a view on the matter, regardless of what that view is, and those who are simply interested in the subject, to attend and participate in what will be a lively and interesting event.”

Sinn Féin leader Marylou Mc- Donald TD and party Vice- President Michelle O’Neill MLA will deliver addresses at the event. Deputy Carthy said the conference’s component would be a discussion hosted by Northern Sound political editor Ashling Kieran. Among the participants will be unionist commentator and former UUP press advisor, Alex Kane. He will discuss his own opposition to a United Ireland…