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Building a movement for a New Ireland

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New Ireland Commission @newireland.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Building a new Ireland is about changing the record for people in every community on our island , regardless of their background, who have been badly served by the failure to deliver good public services, high quality housing and new economic opportunities.
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This constitutional context isn't working. It doesn't work for young nationalists in Derry. It doesn't work for young unionists in Belfast.

It's not reconciliation OR unity. It's reconciliation AND unity. And better public services for everyone who lives here.
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New Ireland Commission @newireland.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Our mission is to build a new Ireland by winning a referendum. That means we need to understand the needs, hopes, concerns and fears of everyone but particularly people in the middle who are open to change. @columeastwood.ie speaking to @dmcbfs.bsky.social at Féile an Phobail.
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New Ireland Commission @newireland.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Welcome news that the Irish Government is engaging in the detailed work of examining the cost of harmonising services in a New Ireland. This practical preparation is essential and will help build the case for change. www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
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Irish government begins work of costing out a United Ireland
Irish government begins costing for reunification
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New Ireland Commission @newireland.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
The gap between support for Irish unity and Northern Ireland staying in the UK has narrowed to 7% in the past year new poll finds. m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
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NI voters still favour the Union over a united Ireland – but gap narrows to 7%, poll finds
The gap between support for Irish unity and Northern Ireland staying in the UK has narrowed in the past year.
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New Ireland Commission @newireland.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
“There is a real opportunity between now and the next set of elections to realign the debates on constitutional change between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.” Read more from Dr David McCann on our important year in the @irishnews.com @dmcbfs.bsky.social www.irishnews.com/opinion/davi...
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David McCann: Colum Eastwood and his New Ireland Commission have an important year ahead
There is a real opportunity between now and the next set of elections to realign the debates on constitutional change north and south
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New Ireland Commission @newireland.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Catch our chairman @columeastwood.ie on BBC Northern Ireland’s Sunday Politics today talking about our work and the opportunity to build a New Ireland.
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New Ireland Commission @newireland.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
The election is over but coalition formation negotiations are just starting. We believe there’s space for a common platform on advancing Irish unity after assessing each of the party manifestos. Here are some of the key pledges each party made.
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What were the parties saying about Irish Unity during the election?

New Ireland Commission urges parties to adopt 'common platform' in government formation talks.
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New Ireland Commission @newireland.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Irish unity quietly becoming more significant for Dáil parties www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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Irish unity quietly becoming more significant for Dáil parties
Voters are not talking about Irish unity, but an increasing number of politicians are convinced issue will occupy more time in years ahead
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New Ireland Commission @newireland.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
We were delighted to host a conversation with @columeastwood.ie , @leovaradkartd.bsky.social and young people in Derry a few weeks ago to hear their ideas about the future of our island. We’re about convening the ideas for change that will unite people and communities across Ireland. #newireland
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New Ireland Commission @newireland.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
The broad base of commitments and ideas produced in manifestos ahead of next week’s election is a good indication that parties are thinking seriously about how government can meaningfully advance unification. We are committed to convening those big ideas. www.irishnews.com/news/politic...
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Manifestos’ unity commitments welcomed by New Ireland Commission chair
Colum Eastwood said pledges on Irish reunification ahead of next week’s general election reflected the growing debate around constitutional chang
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New Ireland Commission @newireland.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Today we published an assessment of manifesto pledges on #IrishUnity made ahead of next week’s general #election. The Commission wrote to leaders earlier this month asking them to make a clear commitment to unity as an objective of government. newirelandcommission.com/wp-content/u...
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PLEDGING A NEW FUTURE TOGETHER

An assessment of election manifestos and their commitments to advancing the case for Irish Unity in the Irish General Election.
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New Ireland Commission @newireland.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
We heard there was a place for some #blueskythinking?
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The world is changing fast right now. We know that can feel rough.

But if you're concerned, or angry, or just want a different kind of future, ask yourself - what am I doing about it?

We're mobilising a movement for change.
And we want you to help us.

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