Standing at the crossroads | International Solidarity | Honouring Rita O’Hare | Remembering Bobby Sands

Gerry Adams delivers a powerful reflection on Ireland's present and future at the heart of Sinn Féin's annual Ard Fheis, framing the moment as a historic crossroads between a fractured, partitioned Ireland and a united, people-centered nation. He emphasizes the urgency of building a new Ireland through inclusive dialogue, citing Mary Lou McDonald’s call for a green paper on Irish unity and the party’s commitment to engaging unionist communities with respect and shared purpose. The episode underscores international solidarity as a core principle, spotlighting the presence of global liberation movements—from the ANC and Basque independence fighters to Palestinian and Cuban activists—while condemning ongoing atrocities in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis in Cuba exacerbated by U.S. sanctions. Adams honors the legacies of Rita O’Hare, a tireless activist whose work bridged Irish republicanism and international labor solidarity, and Bobby Sands, whose hunger strike remains a defining moment in the struggle for Irish freedom. The commemoration of Sands, alongside the unveiling of a bust in O’Hare’s memory, serves as both a tribute and a call to continue the fight for justice, equality, and self-determination across borders.