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
Orange hall arson attack ‘naked sectarianism’ – Sinn Féin MLA
27 June 2016
Young republicans offer to help in clean-up and repairs, local lodge secretary informed Free article
Fine Gael MEP: 'Brexit result means break-up of Britain'
24 June 2016
Brexit vote is 'hugely negative' for all of Ireland Free article
Brexit – Calls for referendums on Irish unity and Scottish independence
24 June 2016
British Prime Minister David Cameron announces resignation as Britain votes to leave European Union; Scotland, North of Ireland and Gibraltar overwhelmingly vote to stay Free article
Overwhelming remain vote in Foyle
24 June 2016
The Foyle constituency has become the first area in the north to declare a result in the EU referendum with a resounding vote to remain. Free article
UDR soldier and loyalist quizzed on murder of Patrick Kielty’s father allowed to stay on duty
22 June 2016
Police investigator requested suspect’s removal because of his use of military intelligence to target nationalists and republicans Free article
Jo Cox murder accused lauded loyalist leader behind attempted murder of Bernadette McAliskey
21 June 2016
Thomas Mair wrote to pro-apartheid magazine in South Africa praising UDA/UFF leader and sectarian rabble-rouser George Seawright Free article
Loughinisland, Kerr and Kitson – Britain’s ‘dirty war’ legacy still overshadows the Peace Process
21 June 2016
The strategic sub text to the sectarian massacre of the six Catholic men in Loughinisland was to undermine the embryonic Peace Process Free article
Thousands brave pouring rain to honour Wolfe Tone
20 June 2016
Thousands march from Sallins to Bodenstown to remember the 'father of Irish ' Free article
World Refugee Day – Open up safe and legal access to Ireland, says Irish Refugee Council
20 June 2016
Call to politicians goes alongside a series of events throughout the week which draw attention to the need for solidarity with asylum seekers and refugees Free article
Nationalist anger over demolition of 1916 memorial by council
19 June 2016
Rising monument destroyed by council and PSNI while tributes to UVF and UDA death squads left untouched by authorities Free article
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