DUP MP Backs GAA Motion, Bridging Divides

0:00I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Europe News today, AI-powered European coverage. A DUP member of Parliament from Stringford, Jim Shannon, just backed a motion in the House of Commons celebrating the Gaelic Athletic Association as a core part of Irish culture and community life. The motion shouts out St. Mary's Agagallin Club, for crushing it at the Ulster Score Championships in Dance, Ballad Group, and Novelty at Categories. Alliance MP Sarcha Eastwood tabled the early-day motion last week, but Shannon was the only other politician to sign on. These motions rarely hit the debate floor, since they lack a set time slot. DUP leaders have caught heat before for shading the GAA, like when their communities minister slowed down the Cacement Park rebuild, leaving the group. Feeling iced out in a hostile spot. Shannon told reporters he's all for hyping the GAA's wins, but insists sports stays out of politics, and they need to do more outreach to unionists.

1:00He pointed out folks from GAA backgrounds in his area who vote for him after he helps with their issues. This move hints at bridges building across divides, praising what's good while calling for more steps toward unity in Northern Ireland's communities.