Gerry Adams

GERRY ADAMS: Denial of national rights remains conflict driver

FOR decades now I have argued that self-determination is one of the big issues of our time. In 2005 I wrote: “In my view the big international struggle of our time is to assert democratic control by people over the decisions which affect their lives. This does not mean retreating behind existing borders and refusing contact with the outside world, but it does mean reasserting the primacy of democracy and working together in order to pursue this objective.”

GERRY ADAMS: Kitson memoirs turn a blind eye to British crimes

I RECENTLY came across the autobiography of British General Sir Frank Kitson which was published last year, shortly after his death. It is titled ‘Intelligent Warfare’, an oxymoron in any language. In truth, it is an account of British military failures through several colonial wars in which Kitson fought, including in Ireland. It is also a reflection of Kitson’s enormous personal ego.

GERRY ADAMS: Dublin’s golden opportunity to advance Irish unity

ON July 1 the Irish government will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This will be its eighth time holding this key administrative and political role within the EU and the first time since Brexit.

GERRY ADAMS: The US is currently doing what it has always done

SHOULD we be surprised by the decision of President Donald Trump to kidnap President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores? Should we be shocked by his claim that the US will now administer Venezuela or that US oil companies will manage Venezuela’s huge oil reserves? And what of his threats against Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Greenland, Nigeria and others?

Gerry Adams: For Gazans, the Nativity scene is a truly horrific one

THE story of Christmas and the birth of Jesus in a stable, as Mary and Joseph sought shelter, is known by billions around the world – even by those of other faiths and none. Christmas will be celebrated, presents given, and many will go to their respective places of worship to remember the child born in poverty, surrounded by a loving family and animals.

GERRY ADAMS: Kenova Report revelations come as no big surprise

THE Kenova Report adds further substance to the litany of existing reports that over several decades have exposed the extent of British state participation in the murder of citizens.

GERRY ADAMS: Laurence’s prison story reaches its latest chapter

‘AND Flowers Grew up Through the Concrete’ is Laurence McKeown’s second prison memoir. Big Laurny is a very fine writer. This latest book is an account of his journey through imprisonment, hunger strike, brutality and growing self-awareness. It is beautifully written and unashamedly honest in its emotion.

GERRY ADAMS: An open letter to my unionist neighbours

I WANT to respectfully reach out to my unionist neighbours at this time of ongoing change on our island and continuous turbulence and conflict in parts of our world. We should count our blessings. Imperfect though it might be, we have peace and the ability to work out our difficulties peacefully.

GERRY ADAMS: Tom opens a new chapter on the Al Rawdah prison ship

FOR the first time ever the families of many of the 207 republican internees held on the Al Rawdah prison ship between 1940 and 1941 met in Belfast. 85 years after their loved ones were interned on the prison hulk the families came together for the launch of Tom Hartley’s insightful account of that period, 'The SS Al Rawdah'.

GERRY ADAMS: This was a week for saying goodbyes

PHILOMENA Mulvenna died in the early hours of last Friday morning. I have known Philomena and her husband Paddy for most of my adult life. Paddy and she were 72 years married, they had seven children: Colette, Teresa, Brendan, Michael, Desmond, Patrick and baby Martin, who died in his infancy.

Gerry Adams: We’ve seen it all before as DUP frets over TUV

MICHELLE O’Neill honoured her commitment to be a First Minister for All when she chose to take part in Sunday’s Remembrance Day ceremony in Belfast. Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly chose not to honour her responsibilities by refusing to attend this week’s inauguration of Catherine Connolly as the 10th Uachtarán na hÉireann. The two choices taken by both leaders highlight again the refusal by unionism to accept the core principles of equality and parity of esteem which are at the heart of the Good Friday Agreement.

GERRY ADAMS: Belfast came alive with the spirit of the language

COMHGHAIRDEAS to all of those who helped make Oireachtas na Samhna the huge success it was. Thousands of Irish language speakers from across the island of Ireland spent last week enjoying the music, dance, culture, arts, craic and discussions that are part of the oldest Irish language and arts event on the island of Ireland. The Waterfront Hall and other venues were filled with the very young to the not so young Gaels, all actively and enthusiastically enjoying the enormous diversity of Oireachtas na Samhna. Many took part in competitions, including sean-nós singing, sean-nós step dancing and lúibíní (poetic verses).

Gerry Adams: Catherine Connolly election an opportunity

BA mhaith liom mo chomhghairdeas a ghabháil le Catherine Connolly agus a foireann. Maith sibh as feachtas Uachtaránachta dearfach, forásach agus trócaireach a chur chun cinn.

Gerry Adams: Censorship anniversary is a lesson for today

SUNDAY was the anniversary of the imposition on October 19, 1988 of the broadcasting ban by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Prior to that censorship in one form or another had operated in the North and in Britain, and also in the 26 counties. The rationale for this had long been the desire of the two governments to deny citizens their right to information. In this way it was easier to promote the establishment’s narrative.In Ireland the British media strategy had its roots in Britain’s colonial experience. But it was especially influenced by the writings in the late 1960s of General Frank Kitson who believed that all governmental structures; the judiciary, the law, the police and the media, must be part of a co-ordinated strategy to defeat ‘the enemy’ while suppressing citizens and their rights.

GERRY ADAMS: Liam Mellows’ words resonate through the years

I WAS very pleased to speak at the launch in Áras Uí Chonghaile of the latest edition of Desmond Greaves’ wonderful book, ‘Liam Mellows and the Irish Revolution’. Dr Ruan O’Donnell, a Senior Lecturer in History, was instrumental in updating the book. Present also were Anthony and Muriel Coughlan. Anthony is Desmond Greaves’ literary executor. He is owed a debt of gratitude for his lifelong work on many issues, but especially the work of collating Desmond’s writings.

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