FOSF USA is registered with the U.S. Department of Justice. We are the sole agent for logistics and fundraising for the Irish Political Party Sinn Féin.
Major congratulations to Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on his nomination to be Labor Secretary for the Biden Administration. Marty is a longtime friend of Ireland and Sinn Fein and the son of Irish immigrants from Galway.
Mary Lou McDonald on her way to Capitol Hill with Michelle O'Neill. US leaders are absolutely unequivocal in their support of Good Friday Agreement and Protocol.
#UnityInOurTime
@MaryLouMcDonald
@moneillsf
Congrats to
@MaryLouMcDonald
and the entire
@sinnfeinireland
team. Your hard work has changed Ireland in a way few thought was possible. The two-party monopoly is on its way out and a new Ireland is coming.
Incoming Senate Majority Leader
@SenSchumer
(D-NY) expresses support for
#IrishUnity
and
@sinnfeinireland
. We look forward to working with Senator Schumer and the US Congress in the years to come.
"WHEN PEOPLE SAY WAS IT WORTH IT. IT WAS WORTH IT FOR ME" Bobby Storey. 20 years in Prison a passionate advocate for peace and Irish Unity. FoSF remembers Bobby Storey.
We remember the many great leaders we lost this year who dedicated their lives to creating a united Ireland. Bobby Storey was one. Storey, reflecting on his life's work said: "you always be clear, that up until the last minute you've seen me, it was worth it to me."
25 years on, Irish America stands united in its support for the Good Friday Agreement and for Unity Referendums. This collaboration ran in newspapers all over the country, making it clear: it's time to let the people have their say.
#GFA25
#Time4Unity
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald with President Biden at today's Friends of Ireland Speaker's lunch. His support for the Good Friday Agreement and the protection of Irish interests remains consistent and unequivocal. Go raibh maith agat.
@POTUS
@MaryLouMcDonald
History was made today
@sinnfeinireland
President
@MaryLouMcDonald
became the first woman to lead the official opposition. We oppose the FG, FF & Green Party Govt. The choice is clear: the old order that has always ruled or a new & united Ireland led by Sinn Féin.
Major congratulations to former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on his confirmation as Labor Secretary for the Biden Administration. Marty is a longtime friend of Ireland and the son of Irish immigrants from Galway.
March 1, 1981 Bobby Sands began his hunger strike. He wrote then, "I have considered all the arguments & tried every means to avoid what has become the unavoidable: it has been forced upon me & my comrades by four-and-a-half years of stark inhumanity. I am a political prisoner."
Sent in to FOSF by a supporter, this a Bobby Sands memorial in Hartford, Connecticut. Today we all remember the ultimate sacrifice Bobby gave 39 years ago. Irish America will never forget.
The 'Irish Republic' flag flies over the GPO on Easter Monday, 1916. Incredibly the flag survived and has been put on display at the National Museum of Ireland
#EasterRising
#irishrepublic
On
#internationalwomensday2021
we honor the one and only Rita O’Hare. Fighter against injustice, advocate for a
#UnitedIreland
& central figure opposing British involvement in Ireland for 50 years. Loved by many across the US. We celebrate Rita - fighter, jailbreaker, peacemaker.
Merry Christmas from Friends of Sinn Féin in New York City to all our friends around the world. Wishing you all a safe and happy day. Nollaig Shona daoibh!
Friends of Sinn Fein USA deeply regret the passing of our President Jim Cullen. A former General in the US Army he became a human rights lawyer who was determined that the truth about what was happening in the north of Ireland was heard in America. Thank you for everything Jim.
"I am travelling to Washington this week to meet with senior US officials & politicians on Capitol Hill to update them on the current situation in the north following the outcome of the recent historic council elections."
@moneillsf
Today is the 49th anniversary of the Ballymurphy Massacre. The British Army Parachute Regiment killed 11 unarmed civilians in Ballymurphy, Belfast. The attack was just 6 months before the same battalion killed 14 during Bloody Sunday in Derry.
Happy Birthday to the big man
@GerryAdamsSF
! All the Friends of Sinn Fein in America look forward to welcoming you back to the United States in the future.
Friends of Sinn Féin USA now has 4,000 twitter followers and well over 7,000 Facebook followers. Thank you for all the great support! We appreciate all the engagement, suggestions and debate. Onward and upward.
Back in New York with
@johnfinucane
after a busy few days in Washington. Thanks again to
@RepRichardNeal
for hosting the Congressional Friends of Ireland meeting. Hope to see you all at the New York City Bar Association tomorrow night at 6 PM.
@sinnfeinireland
@c1aranquinn
Great day of engagement in Washington today.
@MaryLouMcDonald
meeting with the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus. The US is committed to protecting the agreements and building for the future.
#time4unity
Remembering Martin McGuinness on what would have been his 70th birthday. He was loved in the US. Thanks for all you did Martin, you'll never be forgotten.
#peacemaker
Many US city governments have also adopted resolutions in support of
#IrishUnity
including Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cincinnati, St Louis, Portland, Baltimore, Buffalo, Albany and more!
#uniteireland
7 US states, representing 100 million citizens, have adopted resolutions in support of Irish Unity.
- California
- New Jersey
- New York
- Rhode Island
- Massachusetts
- Pennsylvania
- Florida
“Supported by her exiled children in America.”
Mairéad Farrell was an IRA Volunteer and proud leader of Republican women prisoners. Shortly after this video was recorded in 1988, Mairéad was executed with two of her comrades in Gibraltar by the British Army. We remember her sacrifice.
Over 24 years ago Malachy McAllister fled an assassination attempt and sought refuge in the USA. During that time he has built a business and raised a family. He is again days away from deportation. Do the right thing - Let him stay.
Appalling scenes on the Ormeau Road today at the wreath laying commemoration. Mark Sykes, who was shot 7 times 29 years ago was arrested by the PSNI for doing absolutely nothing. This bullying and intimidation against republicans will no longer be tolerated.
Today we offer heartfelt congratulations to the new President of the United States, Joseph R Biden Jr. A proud son of America and great grandson of Ireland. We wish the Biden Administration luck and look forward to working with him and his team in the years to come.
Today we honor the life and legacy of a great man, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK famously said: “Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.”
#MLKDay
"COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS" This time last year this song topped the charts in Ireland, England & Australia. It was a protest of Fine Gael's plan to commemorate the notorious Black and Tans of the British Army. It is one of the all time rebel songs. So play it loud & sing along!
“Our efforts in the time ahead must focus on challenging the Irish and British governments with the demand for the setting of a date for the referendums, ...to prepare for the unity referendums, and for a successful outcome.”
@GerryAdamsSF
What a view - Ireland United. 💚🤍🧡. Let's make it happen. 13,000+ watched the Irish Unity talk last week! A big thank you from us. The message is clear a United Ireland is possible & we are key. Many ask "What can we do?" and as Gerry Adams said, "Get Informed and Get Active".
A great start to meet some great friends. Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald
@MaryLouMcDonald
w/ Senate Leader Schumer
@SenSchumer
& Senator Murphy
@ChrisMurphyCT
for discussions about protecting Good Friday Agreement, the protocol, & preparations for Irish unity.
#time4unity
Today on his anniversary we remember Martin McGuinness a republican leader gone too soon. Here he talks about the importance of Irish America in the Peace Process.
Friends of Sinn Féin are proud to stand with other Irish American organisations and call on the Irish Government to prepare of Unity, to join the debate on unity and to call on the British Government to set the date for a Unity Referendum as promised in the Good Friday Agreement.
"The bombings were carried out by loyalists in collusion with British agents - to this day the British government refuses to provide the information it holds."
@mattcarthy
@MaryLouMcDonald
@CllrConlon
42 years ago today we heard the news of the death of Bobby Sands in Long Kesh gaol. We remember his example, his leadership, and his sacrifice. The 1981 Hunger Strike changed the course of Irish history. The cost of 10 lives lost are still felt by many in the US and Ireland.
Brandon Lewis:
•Wants to cover up British crimes during the conflict.
•Plans an amnesty for his military.
•Believes he has the right to break international law and agreements
•Has no votes in the North
•Is in the US to convince leaders that his is the only way forward
.
#OnThisDay
in 1981, Francis Hughes joined his friend Bobby Sands on hunger strike in the H Blocks. The second of what would soon become ten men.
#francishughes
For clarity:
Sinn Féin cannot fundraise in the USA.
Only the legally constituted and fully accountable FoSF USA can fundraise.
FoSF USA does not fundraise in Washington at St. Patrick’s Day
His proposal would be illegal for FoSF USA,
Labour’s
@AodhanORiordain
says it’s “stunning hypocritical” of Sinn Féin to visit America for what is partly a fundraising trip in March and accept money from “MAGA Republicans and Netanyahu cheerleaders” donors. Challenges them to direct any proceeds to Gaza humanitarian groups
.
@GerryAdamsSF
talks to the BBC about the importance of the US granting his visa in 1994 in advancing peace in Ireland. Irish America pushed hard for the visa and in the face of pressure from the British Govt and his own State Dept. President Clinton did the right thing.
"The Good Friday Agreement placed the future constitutional position in the hands of the people. If a majority in referendums North & South voted for unity, then Ireland would be united. It is a peaceful & democratic pathway to unity."
@c1aranquinn
's latest
A note from Rita O'Hare
November 18th 2019
New York, NY
After 20 years as the Sinn Fein Representative to North America, I am taking on a new role with Sinn Fein.
A heartfelt thanks to all of you who have helped us on this long journey to justice and equality for Ireland.
Counting is underway in election in the North of Ireland. Early indications is that the Sinn Féin vote is up across already areas with some very significant increases in areas like Glengormley. 👇
On May 5th, listen to Jennifer McCann tell the inside story of the women prisoners of Armagh Gaol & the 1981 hunger strikes. Jennifer was a former prisoner, friend of Bobby Sands and
@sinnfeinireland
MLA for Belfast West.
Leading Irish American organisations call for Irish Government to prepare for Irish Unity and British Government to set date for a referendum. Time for an inclusive, informed and respectful discussion. Time to let the people have their say.
#Time4unity
A Tale of 2 Headlines. When the DUP sees the inevitability of a border poll on unity while FF & FG don't you know there's a serious problem. The Irish people deserve a government that wants a
#UnitedIreland
.
@sinnfeinireland
is the republican party that leads.
ON THIS DAY IN 1983, 38 PRISONERS BROKE OUT OF LONG KESH. It remains one of the great prison breaks ever. Maggie Thatcher said the IRA had played its last card in the most secure prison in Europe. She was wrong & the prisoners were unbowed & unbroken.
On this day in 1916, the British Army continued to execute the leaders of the Rising. Today we remember:
Éamonn Ceannt, Con Colbert, Seán Heuston, Michael Mallin.
More info👉
"If the British government do not withdraw this (Legacy) legislation, the Irish government should confront this denial of human rights through an interstate case and international action against the British government.”
@moneillsf
The Boston Connection – The Asgard Gun Runners
A shipment of weapons used at Easter 1916 landed at Howth from the Asgard. The yacht was a wedding gift from Boston physician Dr Hamilton Osgood to his daughter Molly. Pictured is Molly & Mary Rice aboard the Asgard.
#EasterRising
#IrishAmerica
and the
#EasterRising
Tom Clarke – The Driving Force
The first to sign the Proclamation. 58 and a naturalized US Citizen, twice exiled in the US, imprisoned for 15 years in England & held no rank in the Volunteers, yet was the driving force behind 1916.
President of
@sinnfeinireland
Mary Lou McDonald addresses Irish America tonight in New York City. ‘The days of the English empire are over, done. Ireland will not be the collateral damage of their Brexit’.
#noborderinireland