Unionist rebel to join Wolfe Tone debate.(News)

From: The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland) | Date: June 24, 1998 | Copyright information

MAVERICK Ulster Unionist MP Willie Thompson is to travel to Eire to take part in an event to mark United Ireland leader Wolfe Tone's connections with Donegal.

The West Tyrone MP, who urged the Ulster electorate to say No in last month's referendum, has said Yes to an ...

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