6 May 1999 Edition

British set to arm Sinn Féin

6 May 1999

Reports in Belfast last week have suggested that Mo Mowlam is set to issue personal protection weapons to senior members of Sinn Féin Free article

Thousands remember Hunger Strike

6 May 1999

Thousands, young and old, marched, walked, danced, played and talked as they descended on Dunville Park in West Belfast to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the deaths of the Republican hunger strikers in 1981 and celebrate their spirit and legacy. Free article

Pastor questioned over loyalist attacks

6 May 1999

Clifford Peebles, self-appointed Protestant fundamentalist pastor, was arrested on Wednesday 28 April and taken to Castlereagh for questioning. Free article

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Blair, RUC and British Army criticised by Peacewatch

6 May 1999

Peacewatch Ireland, a US based human rights organisation who have worked to ``support the pursuit of peace with justice in Ireland'' since 1994 released it's report on the 1998 marching season lasting week. Free article

Sinn Féin initiates major tourism project

6 May 1999

A major tourism project which could provide a new boost to the local economy in County Monaghan has been launched in Ballybay. Free article

Fógraí bháis: Kieran Kehoe

6 May 1999

The tragic death occurred recently of Kieran Kehoe, Galbally, Co. Wexford, following a car accident at Kyle Cross. Kieran, who was 28years of age, came from a solid and well respected republican family in the county. He was the son of well known pikeman and republican Bob Kehoe. Free article


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