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
Brexit – A threat to Irish national interests and a social Europe
1 February 2016
The push for Brexit is the product of a growth in influence by narrow English nationalism linked to conservative, Tory ideological interests Free article
People in the West 'treated like second-class citizens under Fine Gael/Labour'
1 February 2016
Sinn Féin says its plan will make the West a sustainable place to live and work Free article
After 5 years in power, now Labour unveils first-time buyers' incentive pledge on eve of election
1 February 2016
Labour's election announcments should be taken with a pinch of salt, given its record of broken promises in government Free article
On this day, 1796 – Wolfe Tone arrives in France
1 February 2016
Theobald Wolfe Tone arrived in France to organise aid for a rising in Ireland on 1 February 1796, 220 years ago this week Free article
Racist Pegida launch in Dublin faces strong opposition
1 February 2016
English Defence League founder's new group in Ireland to be formally launched on Saturday at GPO Free article
UCD students demand release of young Irish man imprisoned in Egypt
31 January 2016
UCD students and political activists join with family of Ibrahim Halawa to demand his release Free article
Leading a progressive government – Making a change
30 January 2016
The Fine Gael/Labour coalition has presided over an unprecedented housing and homeless crisis, chaos in our hospitals, increased taxes on struggling families and workers, regressive Budgets, the dismantling of vital public services and the abandonment of rural communities Free article
Activists – 'Banksy' mural to highlight desecration of Moore Street
29 January 2016
Activists campaigning to protect Moore Street say they were behind Banksy-style mural which appeared on historic Dublin street Free article
An Phoblacht Editorial, February 2016 – 1916 centenary year election milestone
29 January 2016
2016 will see elections for the Dáil and for the Assembly. It is an opportunity for real change, to have republicans in government North and South. Free article
1916 Banksy-style graffiti appears on Moore Street
29 January 2016
Pádraig Pearse faces the might of the property developers Free article
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