Michael Rice

Sinn Féin Councillor NMDDC -South Down🔴⚫️ -Áit tí Chathail🟢⚪️🟡

[Michael Rice @michaelricesf]

1998- 2022
🔴 Trimble (UUP)
🔴 Paisley (DUP)
🔴 Robinson (DUP)
🔴 Foster (DUP)
🔴 Givan (DUP)

2024
🟢 O’Neill (Sinn Féin)

Tomorrow for the first time ever we will elect a republican to the Office of First Minister.

Be in no doubt this is a seismic moment in our history.

Change is coming and it is happening right across this island.

[Official Down GAA @officialdowngaa]

Tailteann Cup Round 3

Change on the Down Team

No22 Tom Gilgroy replaces
No11 Ceilum Dogerty

[Michael Rice @michaelricesf]

📍Great days craic at the Balmoral Show📍

Was good to get talking to different people and discuss the various issues facing our farming and rural communities.

Farming is more than an industry, it is a way of life that sustains families, communities and our rural economy.

Supporting farm families means supporting rural communities.

@mc_mla
@ainemurphy116

[Michael Rice @michaelricesf]

Saddened by the headline on this morning’s Irish News.

It’s not good enough that our local landscape, communities and small family farmers face the same cycle of destruction.

Those responsible are rarely held to account. I would urge anyone with any information to please come forward to the police.

[Michael Rice @michaelricesf]

An ambush in Letterkenny 🔴⚫️

An Dún Abú.

[Michael Rice @michaelricesf]

📍Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2026 - Belfast 📍

[Michael Rice @michaelricesf]

A really thought-provoking event last last night in Theirafurth, Kilcoo.

South Down Irish Republicans were joined by Declan Kearney, Rosie McCorley, and Pat Treanor, each bringing lived experience, honesty, and clarity to the discussion.

From reflecting on the past and the realities of conflict and imprisonment, to challenging narratives in the present and shaping a vision for the future.

There was great discussion on all things Irish unity, broad alliances, and meaningful engagement with unionism.

These conversations matter.

Go raibh maith agaibh to everyone who attended and contributed.
@M_AndersonSF
@DeclanKearneySF

[Declan Kearney @DeclanKearneySF]

Good to be back in Kilcoo last night with local republicans discussing political change in Ireland; growth of Sinn Féin; potential for Irish unity; the role of youth; international politics; & decolonisation.

Great to get meeting up again with long standing friends & comrades.

[Martina Anderson Sinn Féin🇮🇪🇵🇸 @M_AndersonSF]

Another strong Republican panel in Kilcoo last night with Declan Kearney, Rosie McCorley & Pat Treanor, chaired by Michael Rice.

Important discussion on the past, present & future - and the path to Irish unity 🇮🇪

[Mary Lou McDonald @MaryLouMcDonald]

@caulmick @Dublin_Eire @EamonMelia That's it in a nutshell. Useful idiots who achieve only one thing - FFFG government. That is their only goal and achievement.

[Michael Rice @michaelricesf]

📍Out in Rathfriland this evening delivering our Spring Sceal 📍

Was good speaking to local residents about the Environment Improvement Scheme that started in March.

Local Councillor Chris McCartan and his colleagues have worked hard to deliver this much needed Scheme to the town 👏

[darren mullen @ncr72]

Enjoyable evening discussing the challenges involved in building a successful team culture with @AtticallGAC Senior Men’s Team. Many thanks to @BennyCoulter82 for the invite and more importantly for the group donation to @hospiceSAHS

[Michael Rice @michaelricesf]

Before Christmas pupils from @stlouisgrammar brought a motion calling for Young People to be better prepared before voting at 18.

Following on from their motion I have asked that a letter goes out to all schools in the district, inviting public reps to discuss their policies and party manifestos.

This will give young people an opportunity to better engage with the democratic process before going to vote for the first time.

[Michael Rice @michaelricesf]

A special night remembering Martin McGuinness in South Down.

Martin was a giant of Irish politics. A champion of our struggle, a leader and peacemaker.

Rooted in his community, he worked every day to deliver better for his people and to achieve a United Ireland.

Great to get a look at James McVeigh’s new book tonight, which contains new insight and iconic images of Martin and to share some memories and stories of our friend, our leader, our Martin.

[Michael Rice @michaelricesf]

📍Our Martin Book Launch - AOH Glassdrummon Hall 3rd December @7pm📍

We are hosting the launch of James McVeigh’s ‘Our Martin’ on Wednesday 3rd December at 7pm in AOH Glassdrummon

Martin McGuinness was a giant of the republican movement. A freedom fighter, a visionary and a man who lived and worked every day for the people of Ireland.

James’ new book contains new insight into the man and iconic images of our chieftain. It’s a great hardback production and will make a powerful Christmas present!

Join us and pick up your copy for £25. All proceeds to The Martin McGuinness Foundation.

[Mary Lou McDonald @MaryLouMcDonald]

🇮🇪Our motion to plan and prepare for a United Ireland has been backed by the Dáil. A hopeful step forward on our national journey.

It’s time for the government to show leadership, start preparing for unity referendums and plan with ambition for Ireland’s future.

Ní neart go cur le chéile.

[John Finucane MP @johnfinucane]

Sinn Féin will support the motion of no confidence in the Education Minister.

Today, crowds gathered in Belfast calling on Paul Givan to resign.

Israel has murdered tens of thousands of children & destroyed nearly every school in Gaza.

It is abhorrent that any minister anywhere in the world would associate themselves with Israel’s genocide, ethnic cleansing, forced starvation & illegal occupation.

[Mary Lou McDonald @MaryLouMcDonald]

🇮🇪 A lad of eighteen summers

105 years ago today, Volunteer Kevin Barry was hanged in Mountjoy Gaol by British Crown Forces.

A rebel, a brave patriot who laid down his life for the freedom of Ireland. His courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Our generation is a called upon to achieve young Kevin Barry’s dream. Full nationhood. Full freedom. A United Ireland.

“Hold on and stick to the Republic.”