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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

Peace Process moves must be reciprocated by political unionism and by British state, Martin McGuinness tells Derry Volunteers Commemoration

28 June 2015

'Reaching out the hand of friendship, taking initiatives and working together in a spirit of generosity doesn’t mean surrendering our principles or our political allegiances' Free article

Watch – Springfield Road residents ask Orange Order to talk

28 June 2015

Parade was attended by DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds and Progressive Unionist Party leader Billy Hutchinson Free article

Unionist threat of violence against Parades Commissioners and their homes, says PSNI

27 June 2015

'If we cannot walk in our areas then they will not be able to live safely in them.' statement says Free article

Remembering the Risen People – The Battle of St Matthew’s and the Falls Curfew

27 June 2015

Addressing a mass rally in west Belfast in 1975, then Sinn Féin Vice-President Máire Drumm spoke of the emergence of what she called “The risen people.” There had been resistance before, even armed resistance, but now “we have a risen people” and, as Máire told the crowd, “No one can beat a risen people.” Free article

Finucane family denied judicial review of Prime Minister's refusal of independent public inquiry into assassination

26 June 2015

Sinn Féin says judgement an attempt to continue the cover-up of the British state’s central role in the actions of unionist death squads Free article

General played tennis in IRA custody – Remembering the Past

26 June 2015

In stark contrast to republicans captured by the British, Lucas was treated exceptionally well by his captors Free article

Limerick gets its 1916 flag back – thanks to Sinn Féin Councillor Maurice Quinlivan and Queen Elizabeth

25 June 2015

Imperial War Museum returns historic Tricolour in time for Rising centenary Free article

PSNI legacy unit's independence questioned by police watchdog

24 June 2015

'Particular concern' about independence of investigators attached to new unit tasked with investigating conflict-related killings Free article

British state sued by Glenanne Gang bomb victim

23 June 2015

Two people were killed in the attack by the notorious Glenanne Gang on the Step Inn, in Keady, south Armagh, in August 1976 – Maria McShane's son was later shot dead by the UVF Free article

Europe's shame: Refugee drowning horror in the Mediterranean

23 June 2015

Thousands drown fleeing war and persecution while much of Europe seems more concerned with building a 'Fortress Europe' rather than helping desperate people Free article

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