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
Martin McGuinness reappointed as North's deputy First Minister
12 May 2016
Caitríona Ruane is Principal Deputy Speaker and Carál Ní Chuilín Chief Whip and Group Leader Free article
Child Benefit cut threat by Government is 'shocking', says Gerry Adams
12 May 2016
Children's Minister Katherine Zappone urged to immediately remove Programme for Government proposal Free article
Tesco strike over attacks on pay and conditions deferred as talks renewed
12 May 2016
Workers’ union says Tesco has the capacity to prevent the strike by withdrawing their threat to cut workers’ wages without agreement or by attending the Labour Court for a hearing on the matters in dispute Free article
12 May 1916 – Executions of Seán Mac Diarmada and James Connolly
12 May 2016
Last of the Rising leaders executed by British Army firing squad in Kilmainham Gaol, Roger Casement is later hanged at Pentonville Prison on 3 August 1916 Free article
Mental health, disability inclusion, public services and Irish unity priorities for Sinn Féin in new Dáil
11 May 2016
Republicans want to work with other progressives in Oireachtas to form effective Opposition as well as MLAs in the North's Assembly and MEPs in the European Parliament Free article
International Nurses’ Day – 12 May
11 May 2016
Senator Máire Devine is a member of the Psychiatric Nurses’ Association Free article
Dublin mayors and housing chiefs join in call to new Government to make homes priority
11 May 2016
Meeting at South Dublin County Council at the invitation of Sinn Féin Mayor Sarah Holland Free article
Language activists picket BBC over anti-Irish bias
10 May 2016
Anger at BBC presenters’ dismissive attitudes to a young Gaelgeoir during two televised Assembly election debates Free article
Community rallies behind victims of Rathfarnham racist assault
10 May 2016
200 take part in protest against 'racist scumbags' who beat three young Afghan boys unconscious Free article
Unveiling of Citizen Army plaque in Baldoyle by Sinn Féin councillor
10 May 2016
SIPTU-sponsored plaque tribute to heroes of 1916 Rising Free article
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