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
River Shannon floods crisis – Sinn Féin tables Dáil Bill to establish single management agency
7 January 2016
New agency would be responsible for assessment and management of flood risk and flood defences along the River Shannon, for co-ordinating the work of key stakeholders in the region, and for preparing a strategic plan for management of the River Shannon Free article
Soldiers, police and UVF in Glenanne Gang murders shielded by British Government hiding behind 'national security'
6 January 2016
Families mark 40th anniversary of co-ordinated sectarian attacks carried out by the Glenanne Gang with joint statement Free article
Floods – Government pledge of Shannon 'co-ordinating task force' not enough, says Gerry Adams
5 January 2016
Mary Lou McDonald told RTÉ News that the Government's reaction to date was piecemeal and the new task force was insufficient if it did not have statutory powers Free article
RUC Special Branch successor’s guilty lapse in investigation into wounding of PSNI Gaelic football team captain
5 January 2016
C3 delayed passing information to detectives investigating the bomb attack that seriously injured PSNI Constable Peadar Heffron, Irish speaker and captain of the PSNI’s Gaelic football team Free article
On This Day – Fenian prisoners’ amnesty, 1871
5 January 2016
33 of the prisoners, who had endured appalling conditions in various prisons in England over the years, were freed on condition that they exiled themselves to a country of their choice – some chose to go to Australia while others opted for America Free article
Unionist Assembly member writes in January An Phoblacht on the challenges of the 'Decade of Centenaries'
4 January 2016
'Unionism and republicanism both have a responsibility to demonstrate a spirit of generosity,' says John McCallister MLA Free article
Seán Sabhat Commemoration reflects Limerick republicans' pride
4 January 2016
Upcoming elections crucial for a fair recovery and unity, crowd of more than 300 hears from Maurice Quinlivan and Seamus Browne Free article
The Irish Volunteer - Óglach na hÉireann Volume 2 - Number 56
1 January 2016
Series by Mícheál Mac Donncha chronicling the road to the 1916 Rising as seen through the pages of An tÓglach – The Irish Volunteer from 24 April 1915 to 22 April 1916 Free article
New Year message from Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams TD – 1916-2016 Centenary Year
31 December 2015
2016 a unique opportunity to begin the work of positively transforming Irish politics and society to reflect the revolutionary vision of Easter Week 1916, Gerry Adams says Free article
Scotland's highest mountain scaled in cancer charity climb
30 December 2015
£2,000 raised for cancer charity by Caitríona Ní Cheallaigh and Barry McColgan on family anniversary Free article
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