They were two very religious people. My father was a foundry worker and was a daily Mass attender, as was my mother. Martin McGuinness attenderdailyfather Change image and share on social
When I went to the all-Ireland final - Kerry against Dublin - I couldn't get away for an hour and a half with people coming up and wishing me all the best. Not one of them said, 'Martin, when did you leave the IRA?' But every one of them knew I was in the IRA at one stage. Martin McGuinness comedublinfinal share on social
Along with that ongoing process Sinn Fein took a decision to establish a peace commission which had the responsibility to travel around the country to receive submissions from the general public, also our opponents. Martin McGuinness commissioncountrydecision share on social
On a number of occasions, I have made it clear that Sinn Fein policy was to argue for the establishment of an independent, international truth commission. Martin McGuinness argueclearcommission Change image and share on social
It is amazing that you now have a bus company in Ballymena producing world class buses for Hong Kong, Singapore, London and Las Vegas. Martin McGuinness amazeballymenabus Change image and share on social
The task ahead of us will be extremely challenging as the Tory party continue with their austerity agenda and as we continue to resolve the issues of the past and build unity, reconciliation, and equality. Martin McGuinness agendumaheadausterity share on social
Sinn Fein is the fastest growing party on the island of Ireland. Martin McGuinness fastfeingrow Change image and share on social
I'm not going to be known as the Sinn Fein Minister who did the bidding of a Tory administration which is focused on decimating the welfare state. Martin McGuinness administrationbiddecimate Change image and share on social
I don't cheer when people lose their lives. Martin McGuinness cheerlivelose Change image and share on social
The Good Friday Agreement was an incredible breakthrough. But it's my view that the Hillsborough Agreement could see politics in the north come of age, and see us all move forwards on the basis of equality and partnership. Martin McGuinness ageagreementbasis share on social