31 August 2000 Edition
The real reason McCreevy should resign
31 August 2000
At least one in five 26-County citizens are living in poverty in the midst of the longest ever period of economic growth and wealth creation. In the same economic boom, the gap between families on low incomes and those on high incomes has risen. The risk of women suffering poverty has also increased. Free article
Killing for Rangers
31 August 2000
As the pub danced to Chris Sutton's injury time tap-in last Sunday, as Celtic hammered Rangers 6-2, the moment for this son of Parkhead was spoiled. Free article
Blair has just one chance on policing
31 August 2000
In an address to party actiists in Strabane at the weekend, Sinn Féin national chairperson Mitchel McLaughlin addressed the vexed issue of policing. The Foyle Assembly member said: Free article
Latin America's Generals face prosecution
31 August 2000
Two men associated with right-wing juntas in Chile and Argentina, respectively, during the 1970s and 1980s, have recently been arrested on international extradition warrants in relation to human rights offences. Free article
Nósanna an Fhómhair
31 August 2000
Caithfidh a adhmháil gur tréimhse thar a bheith tábhachtach an fhómhair. Is dócha, áfach gur thuig ár muintir cé comh tábhacht is a bhí sé is saol na ndaoine ag brath ar an mhéid a bhí tógtha i rith an séasúir seo. Free article
Back issue: Welcome home Brian
31 August 2000
BRIAN KEENAN'S sisters are right. The welcome home for their brother is huge, warm and genuine. It's so deep that no one even begrudged Gerry Collins his bit of reflected glory after the state jet touched down at Dublin Airport. Ireland breathed a sigh of relief when it saw the Belfastman finally step off the aircraft. Nobody minded if anyone else also got into the picture. Free article