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
Conor Murphy MP's blog from Venezuela: A witness to democracy
9 October 2012
Newry/Armagh Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy's blog from Venezuela on Monday 8 October, the day after the people of Venezuela re-elected Hugo Chávez for his third term as president 54% to 44% – Conor was one of the International Observers Free article
Kilkenomics 2012 – November 1st to November 4th
8 October 2012
The only festival brave (and foolish) enough to put the best comedians and economists in the world on the same stage Free article
Video: Architects protest at Dublin event sponsored by Israeli Embassy
5 October 2012
Doorstep demo at Civic Trust 'Open House' event backed by Israeli Government Free article
Anti-Fascist Action Ireland – Celebrating 21 Years
4 October 2012
Weekend of activity – 6 to 7 October Free article
Dáil question to Health Minister Reilly on primary care centres controversy this afternoon
3 October 2012
'Nothing less than full and frank disclosure is acceptable from Minister Reilly,' says Sinn Féin's Ó Caoláin Free article
Unionist centenary events – Historian Tom Hartley's recommended reading
3 October 2012
After his recent series of articles in 'An Phoblacht' on unionism and its centenary events, TOM HARTLEY picks out several books for people interested to read more about 1912 as a critical year in the history of unionism and Ireland Free article
Child Benefit U-turn by Minister Joan Burton as families fear cuts
2 October 2012
Sinn Féin defends Child Benefit and says third income tax rate of 48% on income over and above €100,000 would be fairer and bring in more money than messing with Child Benefit Free article
Environment Minister Phil Hogan booed at All-Ireland winners' homecoming
2 October 2012
Minister in shock at public anger in his Kilkenny heartland Free article
MEP wants BNP leader’s Euro Parliament immunity lifted over ‘Fenian bastards’ tweet
1 October 2012
Irish MEP says immunity is for freedom of expression but should not protect hate-speech Free article
Video: Sinn Féin AIB balcony protest at FG/Labour gifting billion bonanza to bondholders
1 October 2012
Fine Gael and Labour pay-out to speculators met with opposition by Sinn Féin Free article
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