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    DUP promises to rename Derry Girls to Londonderry Girls if they win election

    Gerald LeinsterBy Gerald LeinsterApril 25, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    A shock to us all, the DUP promises to rename Derry Girls to Londonderry Girls if they maintain their majority in the upcoming elections.

    In a surprise move, the Democratic Unionist Party has pledged to rename the popular TV sitcom Derry Girls to Londonderry Girls. This will come into effect if they maintain their majority of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly elections to be held on 5 May.

    Sinn Fein has labelled the promise as “a cheap trick to pull the wool over the electorate’s eyes to garner votes.” 

    Londonderry or Derry, the city’s name has always proved contentious for those living in Northern Ireland. Nationalists preferred Derry, while Unionists referred to the city as Londonderry.

    The issue became highly politicised during the Troubles.

    Protecting tradition – loyalty to the Crown

    DUP promises to rename Derry Girls to Londonderry Girls.
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    DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson was speaking from Party Headquarters in Belfast. He told reporters, “It’s time we got back to our roots and once more took up the cudgel to protect our glorious tradition of loyalty to the Crown and the protection of what’s great in Great Britain.

    “I look at the misnaming of this, I admit quite amusing television series Derry Girls, as a slur on the traditional values of proud Ulster Unionists.”

    Donaldson continued, “Dropping the ‘London’ from Derry Girls is another slap in the face for those Unionists who hold the memory of the Apprentice Boys sacred. It’s just another attempt by Channel 4 to put us down. Fostered no doubt by those Fenians in media land,” he droned on and on, just like Uncle Colm in the series.

    The undertaking to rename the show was highlighted in the latest DUP manifesto and comes as Sinn Féin’s popularity figures show a steady rise in the polls.

    Many political commentators say that Sinn Féin may emerge as the Assembly’s largest party. Commenting on the poll findings, Donaldson said, “It’s the results that count.”

    Tensions – more subliminal mind-games

    It's not just the name that upsets them.
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    The Derry Girls name is not the only issue causing tensions on both sides of the political divide. A DUP party spokesperson has singled out other plotlines that are causing umbrage amongst DUP candidates.

    “Many of our candidates are outraged at the flagrant pro-Fenian slant within the show. Especially the newest series’ first episode cameo appearance of Liam Neeson. He plays the part of an RUC Inspector investigating a break-in at Our Lady Immaculate College.

    “Everyone associates Neeson with his portrayal of the Fenian leader Michael Collins. This casting was an obvious ploy to plant the idea of a United Ireland in the minds of the voters,” he said.

    Donaldson continued; “Let us not forget his, ‘but if you don’t, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.’ quote in the movie Taken. If that’s not a blatant Sinn Féin/IRA subliminal threat to undecided voters, what is?”  the spokesperson asked.

    Londonderry Girls − a more Loyalist slant

    DUP promises to rename Derry Girls to Londonderry Girls to take a more Loyalist stance.
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    “We feel there should be a more Loyalist slant to the Derry Girls plot,” which was one additional complaint that the DUP undertook to rectify if they retain their majority in the Assembly.

    One DUP candidate (who, because of security implications, remains unnamed) has promised to ensure that Loyalist tastes are better catered for if re-elected. “I’m sort of thinking that a cameo role for Prince Andrew could be written into the script,” he proposed.

    “Wouldn’t it be great to see him play the role of a visiting school counsellor? He could help some of the young girls with their issues? It would go a long way toward him regaining public trust and putting his recent problems behind him,” the unnamed candidate suggested.

    Response – Sinn Féin responds

    Sinn Fein has said not to worry.
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    In response to the DUP promises, Sinn Féin’s Party Headquarters has issued the following statement.

    “Ah Shur, don’t be paying them any heed whatsoever. Shur doesn’t every party make empty promises coming up to an election. It’s sort of like us saying we’d decommission all the guns, so it was. Now, where did I leave me balaclava? I need to make a cash withdrawal,” the statement read.

    Sister Michael of Our Lady Immaculate College was unavailable for comment.

    What do you think of the fact that the DUP promises to rename Derry Girls to Londonderry girls?

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    This article is satire. We do satire articles because it is great craic and Irish people love it! Articles in this section are spoof articles which should not be taken as the truth, nor are they are intended to offend.

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    Gerald Leinster is one of Ireland's most noteworthy journalists, columnists and commentator on Irish and international issues. Often accused of being more right-wing than Genghis Khan whom he admires greatly, Gerald is an Oxbridge graduate. He has authored many best-selling books including the recent ' The Margaret Thatcher I knew and Loved' and his previous bestseller 'Reagan, Bush, and Trump -- Gods of Their Time.' In his spare time, you might find Gerald relaxing on a golf course in Kildare, watching International rugby or dining out in Dublin's more fashionable restaurants. Although he strives for a professional journalistic apolitical stance, he feels strongly about the reunification of Ireland and the UK. He also holds membership of both Fine Gael and Fianna Fail.

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