Scandals we need to remember
12 September 2026
Renowned Irish journalist Frank Connolly exposed some of the biggest scandals that rocked the political establishment and led to tribunals of inquiry and the resignation of at least one Taoiseach. Here Mícheál Mac Donncha interviews him about corruption then and now. Free article
Fine Gael attacks on PAC watchdog are unacceptable, says David Cullinane TD
18 March 2017
‘The Public Accounts Committee did its work fairly, independently and diligently. Our report is balanced and fair’ Free article
DUP to meet McGurk’s Massacre families after Nolan Show on-air commitment
16 March 2017
Jeffrey Donaldson agrees on radio show to meet relatives of 1971 UVF bomb attack blamed on IRA by Unionist Government, RUC and British Army Free article
Cost of Irish Language Act in North £2million per year, says Conradh na Gaeilge
16 March 2017
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Additional, once-off cost of £9million needed over five years to create the basic infrastructure to support legislation Free article
St Patrick’s Day 1975 – IRA prisoner Tom Smith shot dead in Portlaoise
15 March 2017
On St Patrick’s Night 1975, the escape bid went ahead shortly after 8pm. An explosive device blew open the door to a yard and the lead group of 20 emerged from the recreation hall Free article
Prominent loyalist dies in UDA feud – muted response from unionist leaders
14 March 2017
Gilmore had posted Facebook messages taunting his former associates in the UDA Free article
Catalan ex-President banned from office for two years and fined €36,500 for holding independence referendum
14 March 2017
Two former ministers also found guilty, fined and banned from holding public office Free article
Tipperary Sinn Féin and MEP take a stand to save Bus Éireann Route X7 Clonmel/Dublin
14 March 2017
‘Rural communities are entitled to a functioning public transport system’ – Councillor Catherine Carey Free article
Bus Éireann strike unavoidable due to management intransigence, says SIPTU
14 March 2017
‘Our proposal would help drive out inefficiencies while simultaneously securing a decent wage for workers’ – SIPTU’s Willie Noone Free article
Extending President vote practical expression of Good Friday Agreement – Tyrone MP
13 March 2017
Glasgow-born Pat Doherty says Taoiseach should now say when referendum will be held Free article
Taoiseach in US announces referendum on voting rights for Irish citizens outside state
12 March 2017
Long-overdue move in Presidential elections welcomed by Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams TD Free article
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