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
Ruairi Ó Brádaigh, former President of Sinn Féin, dies
5 June 2013
Longford veteran republican who split from Sinn Féin passes away at the age of 80 Free article
1987 – Máirtín Ó Muilleoir arrives with a poll-topping performance
5 June 2013
THE HARD WORK and dedication of Sinn Féin’s election workers paid off last week with both Fra McCann and Máirtín Ó Muilleoir winning seats on Belfast City Council. Free article
Video – Alex Maskey recalls past as Máirtín Ó Muilleoir becomes Belfast's new mayor
4 June 2013
Publisher and broadcaster says jobs and mutual respect for both the unionist and republican communities his priorities Free article
Friday: Belfast conference for unionists and republicans – ‘A City of Equals on an Island of Equals’
4 June 2013
Sinn Féin conference to engage with unionists and non-republicans around the causes, nature and consequences of the conflict Free article
SDLP allows passing of hardline unionist ‘SPAD Bill’ aimed at republican ex-prisoners
4 June 2013
SDLP sits on fence after criticising legislation as ‘flawed’ Free article
Anger as SDLP leader admits hierarchy of victims in SPAD Bill debate
2 June 2013
SDLP leader's shock statement Free article
Willie Frazer in court Monday as Protestant Coalition fractures
2 June 2013
Key figures from BNP and UDA walk away from serial campaigner’s latest incarnation Free article
'What's Left?' A look back at some odd bits from the week
1 June 2013
Bernard Blather, Al Qaeda and Fianna Fáil expenses, EDL respect, and ‘Bloody Sundae’ Free article
Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy in Cuba for Colombian peace initiative
31 May 2013
Political talks follow land reform agreement between Colombian Government and rebel FARC guerrillas Free article
Eleventh-hour U-turn on mini-Twelfth by Portadown Orange Order
31 May 2013
Portadown Sinn Féin Councillor Paul Duffy welcomes Orange Order’s decision to withdraw their application to use Portadown People’s Park as part of their mini-Twelfth parade in the town Free article
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