Sherri Said:

How strong if the Republican movement in Kerry, Republic Of Ireland?

We Answered:

v ery strong, did you ask this question the other day, here's a link for ya
http://www.sinnfein.ie/elections/constit…

Wade Said:

How strong is the Republican tradition in County Kerry, ireland?

We Answered:

ya its pretty strong in the south of ireland in the province of Munster, mainly in Kerry cork and parts of Tipperary. The Sinn Fein politicians always get a good turnout in the elections. Now days Sinn Fein are less popular as since the troubles in the north have ended, Sinn Fein (at least in the south) as had to turn to real politics and most of their policies at least in my opinion are a joke and they have lost a lot of popularity. Sinn Fein are always willing to jump on the band wagging to gain support though (see the Lisbon treaty). Though i would say the republican movement is probably supported the most in kerry then in any other county, though that is my opinion, and i think the general one.
In regards to culture republican music is very popular amongst all ages, its the same as irish traditional music except the lyrics tend to lean towards anit- all things english (and thats putting it very mildly!) There's a festival were i am from, an irish traditional one. Last time i was there i saw a a british flag being burnt, it was just a laugh though... good craic!

Dolores Said:

What is your opinion on the current Northern Ireland situation?

We Answered:

You're kidding? You just found this out and you live there?! I've known this for years now! As for Northern Ireland's "situation," I didn't think there was a situation anymore; I thought you people worked it all out through politics instead of murder. Hey, was it nice for the first Queen Elizabeth to plant all those English Protestants in Northern Ireland back in the 16th Century? No, but they're Irish now and you guys better find a way to live together. I can't see anything changing anytime soon. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Darren Said:

How big is the Republican movement in Glasgow, Scotland?

We Answered:

Sectarianism does exist in Glasgow, but it is more to do with whether a person is Catholic/Protestant or supports Celtic/Rangers. And it is a minority wh hold these sectarian views.

In the past, celtic supporters would mainly have been catholics, and Irish Catholics would have sympathised with Irish republicans, but I don't really see it as relevant anymore. I have no idea if people support Sinn Fein in Glasgow. Anyway, Sinn Fein are a political party in Ireland, so why would people support a political party that they cant vote for !

Rangers supporters would mainly have been protestants, maybe supporters of the Orange Order (who traditionally opposed Irish independence), now whether or not that would make a person a Loyalist is a question. I really dont know. Maybe someone else could fill you in on that one.

Republicanism and Loyalism are mainly concerns of Northern Ireland and divide communities there.

The orange order is quite big in the Glasgow Area, there seem to be alot of bands that march on the Glasgow walk. I had never heard of the West of Scotland Band Alliance, looked up their website.They look like a small organisation.

In the Republic of Ireland, Catholics and Protestants live side by side and people are really not that bothered! Its ironic, there is little sectaranism here.

Jeff Said:

What do you think of the Irish Republican Army?

We Answered:

I think they are fighting for a good purpose they are trying to be free They should be fighting in England and not northern Ireland They should do a big protest or boycott

Nathan Said:

Could 'Sinn Fein' in Northern Ireland be compared to any political party in the US?

We Answered:

No, there is no equivalent. They are not like either.

In Northern Irish terms they are a 'tribal' party as distinct from a cross-community one.

Northern Ireland society is still partly tribal, based on the old Catholic/Protestant social divisions, but modern secularism is also growing significantly. However, tribal politics have yet to be eclipsed by normal left/right politics.

In the US the two major parties are both secular in that they aim at getting votes from the community as a whole, though they will have core voters. The orientation is generally left/right, not based on distinctly separate communities.

Clyde Said:

Has Sinn Fein betrayed the Republican cause by conceding to Stormont and the PSNI?

We Answered:

mordent?///// only an outsider could think like that, so be aware, nothing is settled until Ireland is ONE?
remember it is still part of a redundant empire.
democracy is not dominating others,

monkey man? for now son for now

you mean nobody in the north that's because of all the freebie's you get from the Brits, you answered the question well god bless?