A discussion labelled ‘Towards a United Ireland’ will take place on Saturday morning in Letterkenny with prominent voices from civic Unionism and Nationalism in attendance.
The event, which will be held in An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny at 11am, will political commentators such as Alex Kane and Patricia McBride, as well as from Matt Carthy MEP and Michelle O’Neill. The discussion will be chaired by Damian Dowds.
Sinn Féin Senator, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, said that it promises to be an interesting, engaging and informative event.
He said: “Throughout the last number of years, Sinn Féin has hosted numerous conferences regarding a United Ireland throughout Ireland, Britain, America and Australia. These have been hugely successful with large crowds of people from a whole array of political viewpoints.
“Obviously, as an Irish republican party, Sinn Féin believes in – and is actively working towards – the reunification of this island. Any New Ireland though, must reflect all of its people and respect its different cultures.
“A discussion on how this can be achieved is now more important than ever as the prospect of the North of Ireland being removed from the EU against the will of its people along with the reinforcing of the border, has brought the issue of a united Ireland back onto the political agenda.
“I would encourage people, those who agree with us and those who may disagree with us, to engage in what is a crucial discussion by attending and participating. Everyone is welcome.”
