Ard Fheis
Translates to "main meeting". The name most Irish political parties give to their annual party conferences.
# ard-fheis - Friday 14 June, 2013
Gerry Adams issues discipline warning as one Sinn Féin TD rejects abortion law
Peadar Tóibín says he cannot support the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill.
# ard-fheis - Thursday 30 May, 2013
Fianna Fáil to examine if free votes should be given more often Exclusive
Micheál Martin tells TheJournal.ie that a committee is to examine whether other matters merit a conscience vote.
Fianna Fáil TDs and Senators to have free vote on abortion bill
The party could not reach a unified position on the legislation, so members will be allowed to vote without party instruction.
# ard-fheis - Saturday 27 April, 2013
In full: Micheál Martin’s speech to the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
The full text of the Fianna Fáil leader’s speech to his annual party conference – including his support for public sector workers (but without any mention of abortion).
As it happened: Micheál Martin’s keynote speech at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
The Fianna Fáil leader will be delivering his address to his party from 8.30pm. Join us to see what happens.
The Evening Fix… now with added double rainbow in Dublin
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Fianna Fáil’s 1980 Ard Fheis… with added Larry Gogan (and fancy raffle prizes)
Seven day tour of European capitals, anyone?
# ard-fheis - Friday 26 April, 2013
Micheál Martin gives Taoiseach an E- grade on jobs
The Fianna Fáil leader was speaking as the party’s Ard Fheis got under way at the RDS in Dublin this evening.
The Evening Fix… now with added how Indiana Jones should have ended
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Column: More female voices are needed in Irish politics to tackle societal imbalances
Only when a large enough proportion of elected representatives are female will the challenges, interests and life experiences applicable to women properly gain a voice in Ireland, writes Fianna Fail Ard Fheis candidate Laura Reid.
Government will not get away with ‘broken promises’ – Micheál Martin
Delivering his opening address at the party’s Árd Fheis, he said “reconnecting with the people” would take longer “than we have had”.
The 5 at 5: Friday
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Fianna Fáil to debate its pro-life stance as Ard Fheis gets under way
The party is to debate motions which include reforming the way a party leader is elected and the circumstances under which it would go into coalition government.
# ard-fheis - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Toibín dismisses talk of SF rift after defeat on abortion ‘free vote’ motion
Peadar Toibín says he is “determined” to ensure that he is on the same page as Sinn Féin when the Dáil votes on abortion laws.
# ard-fheis - Saturday 13 April, 2013
Adams calls on Labour to leave government in Ard Fheis address
The Sinn Fein leader said that “a real Labour Party” would not be in government with Fine Gael.
McGuinness: Sinn Féin is an anti-abortion party
Martin McGuinness said that the party is not pro-abortion, but that he does not agree with all anti-abortion protesters.
# ard-fheis - Friday 12 April, 2013
Abortion, all-Ireland football team and political broadcasts on Sinn Féin agenda
More than 250 motions will be tabled at this weekend’s Ard Fheis
# ard-fheis - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
Fine Gael senator echoes calls for all Ireland soccer team
Catherine Noone believes the idea is now worth considering and would benefit the two nations.
# ard-fheis - Monday 28 May, 2012
‘Yes’ to babies: Two Sinn Féin TDs welcome new sons on Ard Fheis weekend
It’s been a busier pre-referendum week for Pearse Doherty and Peadar Tóibín than for most…
# ard-fheis - Sunday 27 May, 2012
Pro-Treaty parties: Adams ‘misleading’ public on access to ESM funds
Simon Coveney and Timmy Dooley attack Gerry Adams, saying his claims about access to the ESM are wrong.
# ard-fheis - Saturday 26 May, 2012
Adams calls for No vote and proposes €13bn stimulus in Ard Fheis speech
The Sinn Féin president also told delegates in Killarney that a united Ireland makes economic sense.
In full: Speech by Gerry Adams at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
The full text of the Sinn Féin’s president’s speech to his party conference in Killarney this evening.
‘The war is over’: McGuinness offers to meet dissident republicans
Elsewhere, the party’s Ard Fheis in Killarney has heard speeches on the economy and emigration as it prepares to hear from president Gerry Adams later this evening.
# ard-fheis - Friday 25 May, 2012
McGuinness urges republican dialogue with unionists
“Ireland as a nation can only truly prosper if we are at peace with ourselves as a people,” McGuinness said at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis.
# ard-fheis - Tuesday 22 May, 2012
Taoiseach to address the nation ahead of Fiscal Compact referendum
Enda Kenny will deliver an address to the nation on Sunday evening to ensure balanced coverage from RTÉ after it broadcasts Gerry Adams’ speech to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis on Saturday evening.
# ard-fheis - Monday 2 April, 2012
Government must ‘take stock’ of household charge situation – Shortall
The junior minister said “mistakes were made” and the Government needed to pause before taking more decisions.
# ard-fheis - Sunday 1 April, 2012
In pictures: The final day of the Fine Gael Ard Fheis
The event came to a close with a speech by Enda Kenny at the Convention Centre in Dublin last night.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Nine things you need to know this morning…
# ard-fheis - Saturday 31 March, 2012
Hogan thanks 798,957 Household Charge registrants for ‘genuine patriotism’
The environment minister says the charge is a “legacy left behind” and wouldn’t be pursued if an alternative had been found.
In full: Enda Kenny’s speech at the Fine Gael Árd-Fheis
The full text of Enda Kenny’s speech, as prepared in advance, for his televised keynote address at this year’s Fine Gael Árd-Fheis.
As it happened: Enda Kenny’s speech to the Fine Gael Árd Fheis
We liveblogged proceedings from Dublin as the Taoiseach gave the keynote address at his party’s national conference.
The Daily Fix: Saturday
Your essential news round-up from the day’s main happenings, plus the little bits you may have missed.
FG members vote to prioritise same-sex marriage in convention
The result of the vote means that all of Ireland’s major political parties are in favour of considering a referendum.
GALLERY: 5,000 attend anti-Household Charge demo in Dublin
Thousands gathered outside the National Convention Centre, where Fine Gael’s Ard-Fheis is taking place this weekend.
FG: Gardaí ‘instructed blinds to be pulled’ as protests gathered outside Árd Fheis
Gardaí reportedly advised that blinds be pulled at the Convention Centre as anti-household charge protesters gathered outside.
In pictures: The 76th Fine Gael Ard Fheis gets underway in Dublin
Delegates arrived at the Convention Centre in Dublin last night as Taoiseach Enda Kenny opened proceedings.
# ard-fheis - Friday 30 March, 2012
Taoiseach urges Yes vote on treaty in Ard Fheis opening speech
Enda Kenny also defended the household charge and urged anyone who has not paid to “make their contribution” to public finances and pay the €100 charge.
Taoiseach arrives at Convention Centre for Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Protests are expected over the weekend as Fine Gael members gather for the 76th party Ard Fheis.
# ard-fheis - Sunday 4 March, 2012
Column: Fianna Fáil renewed? No, the optics tell a different story
The party of Cowen and Coughlan may have apologised – but they don’t seem to have got the point, writes Philip O’Connor.
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