Sinn Féin to recruit in 2005

SINN FÉIN will use centenary celebrations next year to embark on a major recruitment drive on both sides of the Border.

The party is planning rallies, concerts, exhibitions and leadership tours across Ireland throughout 2005 as well as events in Britain, Europe, Australia and other parts of the world.

South Down Assembly member Caitriona Ruane, a member of the party committee responsible for the celebrations, said: “This is a huge undertaking for us. The last six months have been spent preparing for the centenary celebrations.