Sinn Fein objects to ‘Welcome to Northern Ireland’ road signs

I like Seamus60's idea, at least as a form of compromise. More importantly, did anyone notice that the sign appears to have been changed? The space between Welcome to and NORTHERN IRELAND. Also, why the Upper Case for Northern Ireland? The lettering on the sign just looks out of proportion.

The official name in English is simply IRELAND, but I thought I read somewhere about 'The Provisional Government of the Irish Republic'...

There is no such places as "The Irish Republic". I think the DUPer means the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland is a shameful joke. i was born there but no one needs to draw attention to the fact that a minority was carved out by the british and turned into a majority with a shameful history. We got by without annoying signs for 80 years. They will keep being removed and eventually it will come to violence. No signs, no point, no use, no value.

Just make the signs bi-lingual

The signs should read, Beware your are entering N.I

This piece is totally inaccurate. Sinn Fein are not the primary ones who disapprove the signs. The locals who live in the area are upset with these signs, which appear to have been installed for divisive reasons. You may be familiar with the 'Flags and Emblems Act NI'? Symbology is very significant in the North. Given the history this is a petty and unnecessary poke in the eye to the Nationalist community - whatever the minor advantage claimed. Another 'Home-Goal' by over-zealous Unionists.

Ya gonna answer the question coward!!!

Stick to your donkey, Seano, at least he still loves you...

Another pearl of stupidity from Dano,you're a sad little spiteful man Dano. Crawl back into your little flat and curl up with whatever your drinking!! It's sure fried your "brain" or what's left of it.

Is it the Brits who have put them up? Maybe the Irish could also put some up in front of them then, saying "Welcome to the REST of Ireland!" ;-).

ciara: Says you.

It is Northern Ireland so there really shouldnt be an issue.

Looks like Seanos been out in that hot Aussie sun too long...again...supporting a group of zealots that FAILED miserably in their 'war aims'...defending the indefensible...so what sign for his house? How about a nice blue plaque 'Pity poor Seano, who PROBABLY lived here 1972 onwards - He was bitter, he was twisted, he was left in the sun - his heart was in Dublin, but his brain was undone'

Oh Jeebus Crisp! Ya'll bicker more'n any two ughly sisters I almost ever met. Jus put up a dern sign on t'other side o'th road thet sez, "Welcome to Southern Ireland Ya'll" an have done with it.

Ignorant Clowngate is incapable of making an honest opinion or argument on Irish history/politics. Probably due to his limited education. Maybe we should have a sign outside Clowngate's abode reading "FAILED HUMAN BEING INSIDE"