In this issue; 

-               Míchéal Mac Donncha and Joe Dwyer take on the centenary executions with a focus on Liam Mellows and Erskine Childers. We reprint Nora Connolly O’Brien’s 1932 refection on the Mellows she knew.

-               Conor Foley reports from Brazil on the Lula Presidential Election victory

-              We have extensive coverage of the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis with the full text of Mary Lou McDonald’s presidential address, along with contributions from Michelle O’Neill, Conor Murphy, Pearse Doherty, John Finucane, and Mairéad Farrell. Meanwhile Kathleen Funchion, Emma Sheerin and Eoghan Ó Finn reflect on the day in the RDS.

-             Laura Carroll gives a pitchside analysis / reflection on equality for women in sport.

-              Declan Kearney considers the potential of the Commission on the Future of Ireland. 

 -            Robbie Smyth gives ideas on Christmas books for the republican in your life.