In his new post-pandemic live show set, Christy Moore has stitched in references to the DUP’s fascination with gay conversion therapy, Gregory Campbell’s interest in Irish, plus Junior Paisley and Van the Man. Ulster Unionist health minister, Robin Swann may shortly be added to the list. When Christy is taking stock of the antics within unionism, it’s a sure sign that happenings within Northern Ireland have a capacity to travel well beyond its contested borders.  Northern politics will certainly be centre stage next week with two big questions set to be answered. Is Sinn Féin about to become the largest party in…

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