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
Ex-internees to meet for legal and welfare updates after Belfast court ruling
21 October 2016
British Government told to hand over documents in internment case Free article
The ‘centre ground’ and the politics of Tweedledee and Tweedledum – Gerry Adams
20 October 2016
Nothing new about Fine Gael’s and Fianna Fáil’s ‘new politics’ – it’s about sustaining the status quo, says Sinn Féin leader Free article
Remembering Sheena Campbell
16 October 2016
Sheena’s plan for the by-election became known as ‘The Torrent Strategy’ and it changed the way Sinn Féin approached election work Free article
British police spy at Shell to Sea in Mayo – MEP wants Justice Minister to get answers from counterpart
14 October 2016
Lynn Boylan says Frances Fitzgerald has ‘perfect opportunity’ to find out who was responsible Free article
Budget Bingo’s fiver a week for all
13 October 2016
There was no bad news in the Budget, says spin doctor Terry Prone Free article
Westminster’s Brexit policy ‘all over the place’
12 October 2016
Uncertainty is thwarting investment and jobs. Brexit is already affecting household budgets, says John O’Dowd MLA Free article
1916 leader Éamonn Ceannt’s grand-nephew joins Felons’ Club celebration in Belfast
12 October 2016
David Ceannt thanked the Felons’ Association for making all the families of the executed 1916 leaders honorary members Free article
Martin McGuinness meets European Parliament’s chief Brexit negotiator in Brussels
12 October 2016
North’s deputy First Minister meets senior MEPs and leaders of the European Parliament’s political groupings Free article
On This Day, 1984 – IRA bombs British Government at Brighton
12 October 2016
Audacious IRA attack in England during the conflict Free article
‘Bullish’ Michael Noonan turns tail and runs from TV Budget showdown with Pearse Doherty
11 October 2016
Fine Gael Finance Minister pulls out of live head-to-head just hours before ‘Prime Time’ face-off Free article
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