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# independence - Sunday 20 January, 2019

The Dáil sat for the very first time 100 years ago tomorrow. Here's what they talked about Centenary

The Dáil sat for the very first time 100 years ago tomorrow. Here's what they talked about

Jan 20th 2019, 9:45 PM 28,568 Views 44 Comments

Many of those elected to the Dáil were listed as “fé ghlas ag Gallaibh” (imprisoned by the foreigners).

# independence - Saturday 5 January, 2019

Ukrainian Orthodox church gains independence from Russia Decree

Ukrainian Orthodox church gains independence from Russia

Jan 5th 2019, 5:25 PM 8,140 Views 18 Comments

The Russian Orthodox Church has cut ties following the move.

# independence - Monday 14 May, 2018

New Catalan president accused of being a 'puppet' and 'supremacist' Independence

New Catalan president accused of being a 'puppet' and 'supremacist'

May 14th 2018, 7:09 PM 10,599 Views 7 Comments

Quim Torra said previous comments he made have been taken out of context.

# independence - Thursday 3 May, 2018

Restored newsreel footage shows Ireland's fight for Independence IFI This post contains videos

Restored newsreel footage shows Ireland's fight for Independence

May 3rd 2018, 5:57 PM 26,920 Views 30 Comments

The footage was restored from the original nitrate film and will be available on the IFI Player.

# independence - Monday 26 March, 2018

Exiled former Catalan leader to appear in court as his arrest triggers protests Independence

Exiled former Catalan leader to appear in court as his arrest triggers protests

Mar 26th 2018, 7:33 AM 8,037 Views 39 Comments

German police arrested Carles Puigdemont after he crossed the border from Denmark.

# independence - Sunday 24 December, 2017

Ousted Catalan president wants to return to the region following election victory Independence

Ousted Catalan president wants to return to the region following election victory

Dec 24th 2017, 10:49 AM 5,739 Views 12 Comments

Puigdemont campaigned from Brussels, where he sought self-imposed exile after he was sacked by Madrid and a Spanish court charged him with rebellion.

# independence - Friday 22 December, 2017

Catalan separatists win absolute parliamentary majority Independence

Catalan separatists win absolute parliamentary majority

Dec 22nd 2017, 6:49 AM 16,449 Views 46 Comments

There was a record high turnout of over 80%.

# independence - Friday 10 November, 2017

Catalonia: Ex-parliament speaker spends night in jail for involvement in independence drive Rebellion

Catalonia: Ex-parliament speaker spends night in jail for involvement in independence drive

Nov 10th 2017, 11:06 AM 7,986 Views 28 Comments

A judge at Spain’s Supreme Court has ordered Carme Forcadell to be detained on charges of “rebellion”.

# independence - Sunday 5 November, 2017

Judge has 24 hours to decide fate of former Catalan leader and ministers Independence Bid

Judge has 24 hours to decide fate of former Catalan leader and ministers

Nov 5th 2017, 4:15 PM 15,389 Views 44 Comments

The five men handed themselves in to police in Belgium this morning.

# independence - Monday 30 October, 2017

Charges of rebellion, sedition and misuse of funds sought against ousted Catalan cabinet members Opposition

Charges of rebellion, sedition and misuse of funds sought against ousted Catalan cabinet members

Oct 30th 2017, 1:21 PM 14,765 Views 56 Comments

Spanish authorities say deposed officials will be allowed to take their personal belongings from official buildings, but are barred from performing any official duties.

# independence - Saturday 28 October, 2017

Catalonia's leader wants 'democratic opposition' to Spanish government's takeover Independence

Catalonia's leader wants 'democratic opposition' to Spanish government's takeover

Oct 28th 2017, 3:05 PM 24,283 Views 55 Comments

The Spanish prime minister last night quashed the Catalan parliament and called an election for late December.

# independence - Friday 27 October, 2017

Spain has dissolved the Catalan parliament, removed its leader, and called an election for late December Escalating Quickly

Spain has dissolved the Catalan parliament, removed its leader, and called an election for late December

Oct 27th 2017, 8:12 PM 39,617 Views 178 Comments

Earlier, the Catalan parliament voted overwhelmingly to declare independence from Spain and proclaim a new republic.

# independence - Sunday 22 October, 2017

450,000 protest in Barcelona as Catalan leader claims Spanish government is 'acting like Franco' Spain

450,000 protest in Barcelona as Catalan leader claims Spanish government is 'acting like Franco'

Oct 22nd 2017, 7:48 AM 10,823 Views 43 Comments

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont was scathing in his condemnation of the Spanish government’s decision to strip him and his administration of their autonomy.

# independence - Wednesday 18 October, 2017

Spain to suspend Catalonia's autonomy unless leader abandons independence push Tension

Spain to suspend Catalonia's autonomy unless leader abandons independence push

Oct 18th 2017, 9:45 AM 6,402 Views 23 Comments

If Catalonia does not provide a satisfactory response by 8am tomorrow, direct rule could be imposed.

# independence - Monday 16 October, 2017

Spain gives Catalonia deadline of 9am Thursday to make up mind on independence Yay Or Nay

Spain gives Catalonia deadline of 9am Thursday to make up mind on independence

Oct 16th 2017, 1:31 PM 11,114 Views 25 Comments

The Prime Minister of Spain is said to be prepared to take the “nuclear option” and suspend the Catalan regional government.

# independence - Tuesday 10 October, 2017

Catalan president may declare region independent in defiance of Spain Referendum

Catalan president may declare region independent in defiance of Spain

Oct 10th 2017, 7:44 AM 8,191 Views 71 Comments

All eyes will be on Carles Puigdemont’s speech later today.

# independence - Monday 9 October, 2017

Catalan leader says he must 'apply the law' after independence referendum Spain In Crisis

Catalan leader says he must 'apply the law' after independence referendum

Oct 9th 2017, 7:30 AM 14,543 Views 51 Comments

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont is required by law to announce independence by tomorrow evening.

# independence - Sunday 8 October, 2017

Thousands take to the streets of Barcelona campaigning against independence Catalonia

Thousands take to the streets of Barcelona campaigning against independence

Oct 8th 2017, 1:56 PM 8,786 Views 37 Comments

Today, thousands of supporters of Spanish unity took to the streets of Barcelona.

# independence - Thursday 5 October, 2017

Spain court orders Catalan independence session suspended Mediation

Spain court orders Catalan independence session suspended

Oct 5th 2017, 4:15 PM 20,249 Views 153 Comments

The Catalan leader had said it could declare independence after a meeting on Monday.

# independence - Tuesday 3 October, 2017

FC Barcelona, tourist sites and universities all expected to join Catalonia general strike today Independence

FC Barcelona, tourist sites and universities all expected to join Catalonia general strike today

Oct 3rd 2017, 7:36 AM 11,577 Views 72 Comments

The strike is to condemn police violence at a banned weekend referendum on independence.

# independence - Sunday 1 October, 2017

From The42 Barcelona's game played behind-closed-doors after violent scenes on the streets of the city Independence

Barcelona's game played behind-closed-doors after violent scenes on the streets of the city

Oct 1st 2017, 3:00 PM 25,883 Views 29 Comments

Tonight’s La Liga fixture against Las Palmas will go ahead despite protests surrounding the Catalan referendum vote.

# independence - Friday 29 September, 2017

Catalonia referendum: Tractors roll in and buildings occupied to support independence vote Independence

Catalonia referendum: Tractors roll in and buildings occupied to support independence vote

Sep 29th 2017, 10:37 PM 14,476 Views 61 Comments

Authorities in Madrid have instructed police to ensure no votes are cast in Sunday’s vote.

# independence - Monday 11 September, 2017

Pictures: Hundreds of thousands of Catalans turn out to say 'Goodbye Spain' ahead of vote INDY REF

Pictures: Hundreds of thousands of Catalans turn out to say 'Goodbye Spain' ahead of vote

Sep 11th 2017, 8:38 PM 41,586 Views 65 Comments

Some 400,000 people marched through central Barcelona today.

# independence - Thursday 7 September, 2017

Catalonia says it will hold a referendum on independence from Spain next month It's A Date

Catalonia says it will hold a referendum on independence from Spain next month

Sep 7th 2017, 8:08 AM 12,962 Views 54 Comments

The Spanish government has pledged to do everything in its power to stop the vote.

# independence - Friday 9 June, 2017

Catalonia is set to vote on independence from Spain Catexit

Catalonia is set to vote on independence from Spain

Jun 9th 2017, 12:08 PM 20,491 Views 30 Comments

A referendum is set to be held on 1 October.

# independence - Tuesday 14 March, 2017

Tomorrow's UK newspapers may spoil the Scottish independence party Indyref 2

Tomorrow's UK newspapers may spoil the Scottish independence party

Mar 14th 2017, 11:02 PM 24,017 Views 51 Comments

New polls show that Scots aren’t yet sold on independence.

# independence - Monday 13 March, 2017

Poll: Should Scotland hold another referendum on independence from the UK? Indyref 2 This post contains a poll

Poll: Should Scotland hold another referendum on independence from the UK?

Mar 13th 2017, 8:32 PM 31,568 Views 143 Comments

Has Brexit changed the game that much?

# independence - Saturday 15 October, 2016

Nicola Sturgeon raises prospect of second Scottish independence vote Referendum

Nicola Sturgeon raises prospect of second Scottish independence vote

Oct 15th 2016, 7:50 PM 10,112 Views 52 Comments

The SNP leader said: “I have never doubted that Scotland will one day become an independent country.”

# independence - Friday 16 September, 2016

Budgeting is boring? A guide to why - and how - you need to master the purse strings Change Generation

Budgeting is boring? A guide to why - and how - you need to master the purse strings

Sep 16th 2016, 11:00 AM 19,595 Views 4 Comments

A third-level student will need at least €11,000 to get through the college year, living away from home.

# independence - Friday 2 September, 2016

Nicola Sturgeon launches new drive for Scottish independence Brexit

Nicola Sturgeon launches new drive for Scottish independence

Sep 2nd 2016, 12:01 PM 14,102 Views 66 Comments

A new poll found 46% of people are now in favour of Scottish independence.

# independence - Wednesday 23 September, 2015

Catalan leaders want voters to "give the finger" to Spain El Dedo

Catalan leaders want voters to "give the finger" to Spain

Sep 23rd 2015, 7:50 AM 9,631 Views 32 Comments

But Spain says it would hurt their economy.

# independence - Tuesday 11 November, 2014

Spain rejects Catalan self-determination after vote Independence

Spain rejects Catalan self-determination after vote

Nov 11th 2014, 9:07 PM 10,402 Views 30 Comments

The Spanish Government has rejected the result and ruled out any further vote.

# independence - Sunday 9 November, 2014

Catalonia will vote today on whether to break away from Spain* Independence

Catalonia will vote today on whether to break away from Spain*

Nov 9th 2014, 7:33 AM 9,632 Views 18 Comments

*The vote is purely symbolic but the Spanish government will obviously be watching the results closely.

# independence - Wednesday 5 November, 2014

Catalonia WILL vote on independence this Sunday, but Madrid won't be listening RIGHT TO VOTE

Catalonia WILL vote on independence this Sunday, but Madrid won't be listening

Nov 5th 2014, 10:08 AM 8,009 Views 58 Comments

The vote is set to go ahead in defiances of legal challenges by central Government.

# independence - Tuesday 14 October, 2014

Catalonia leader vows to go ahead with independence vote in new form Independence

Catalonia leader vows to go ahead with independence vote in new form

Oct 14th 2014, 10:51 AM 3,692 Views 12 Comments

Artur Mas was forced to suspended the referendum after the Spanish government challenged its legality.

# independence - Sunday 12 October, 2014

1916 Rising relatives are not happy with the Government's commemoration plans Centenary

1916 Rising relatives are not happy with the Government's commemoration plans

Oct 12th 2014, 4:06 PM 13,835 Views 123 Comments

The association said they are eager to have a meeting with the new Arts Minister.

# independence - Thursday 9 October, 2014

In pics: Our guide dogs changed our lives World Sight Day

In pics: Our guide dogs changed our lives

Oct 9th 2014, 7:00 AM 5,603 Views 1 Comment

“With York as my guide, I take in the sea air, listen to the seagulls and fetch my morning coffee.”

# independence - Monday 29 September, 2014

Spain wants Catalonia's independence vote declared illegal Vote9N

Spain wants Catalonia's independence vote declared illegal

Sep 29th 2014, 12:24 PM 6,921 Views 31 Comments

Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says he will defend the country’s “sovereignty”.

# independence - Saturday 27 September, 2014

Catalonia defies Spanish government and makes independence vote official 9N Votarem

Catalonia defies Spanish government and makes independence vote official

Sep 27th 2014, 7:48 PM 28,145 Views 155 Comments

The region’s drive for independence has been ramped up since Scotland’s attempt.

# independence - Tuesday 23 September, 2014

Some of Ireland's strangest old laws are to be repealed Fight The Law

Some of Ireland's strangest old laws are to be repealed

Sep 23rd 2014, 10:20 AM 30,814 Views 67 Comments

Did you know we’re (kind of) at war with Denmark?

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