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
Sectarian hate targets Holy Cross schoolchildren – This week in 2001
3 September 2016
The ugly nature of loyalism was exposed on Ardoyne Road in north Belfast when Catholic schoolchildren, some as young as four, were attacked by baying mobs as they returned to school for the new term Free article
Apple Tax scandal: Dáil recall as Independents back Fine Gael appeal
2 September 2016
Independent TDs back plan to appeal €13billion Apple Tax investigation as Sinn Féin accuses Establishment parties of being in the pocket of big business Free article
Forgotten Free State atrocities in Dublin
1 September 2016
The month of August 1922 was a period of vicious murders by Free State forces in the wake of the assassination of Michael Collins Free article
Protests against Turkey's war on Kurds
1 September 2016
Dubin protesters express support to the people of Rojava as Turkey ramps-up its war on Kurds under the pretext of fighting ISIS Free article
How do you like them Apples, Fine Gael?
31 August 2016
Protesters cover Fine Gael head office with apples as row over €13billion in taxes owed by software giant Apple continues Free article
Government must address exodus of healthcare graduates
31 August 2016
Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson Louise O"Reilly TD writes that the tide of doctors and nurses emigrating following graduation must be addressed, and that means a real reform of a health system in crisis Free article
Back from Palestine – Long Kesh Hunger Striker Pat Sheehan MLA writes
31 August 2016
‘The Palestinian Prime Minister thanked Sinn Féin for our long history of solidarity with the Palestinian people and he encouraged us to share our experience of the Irish Peace Process with all sides in the Palestinian/Israeli conflict’ Free article
IRA Volunteer Diarmuid O'Neill to be remembered on 20th anniversary
31 August 2016
20 years ago, unarmed IRA Volunteer Diarmuid O'Neill was shot dead by London Police in his flat in Hammersmith Free article
Apple tax scandal – Government to fight against collecting €13billion taxes owed
30 August 2016
Ireland's tax arrangements with Apple ruled illegal by European Commission Free article
Belfast Republican Plot re-dedicated following loyalist attack
30 August 2016
The Republican Plot in Milltown Cemetery which was attacked by loyalists in May was re-dedicated Free article
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