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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

Film evidence of loyalist thugs’ attacks at Royal Black Preceptory parade

27 August 2012

DUP politicians watched as unionist bands broke the law and defiantly breached a Parades Commission determination by playing loyalist tunes outside St Patrick’s Church in Belfast on Saturday during a parade by the Royal Black Preceptory Free article

UVF sectarian double killer dies in 'human torch suicide'

25 August 2012

Billy Hunter was sacked and reinstated at a Belfast ASDA store after loyalist protests Free article

PSNI Chief Constable apologises for police raid on Sinn Féin Derry City Mayor's home

24 August 2012

PSNI Assistant Chief Constable visits Mayor to personally and unreservedly apologise on behalf of Chief Constable Free article

Prince Harry pricks Jubilee PR bubble

23 August 2012

British media holds back on 'shock' photos of Prince Harry 'fondling nude girl as he enjoys boozy ‘strip billiards’ party with six women' in Las Vegas Free article

Olympic Games threat by ‘dissidents’ hyped up by MI5

22 August 2012

MI5 and British Intelligence wildly exaggerated capacity of micro groups in England Free article

Household Charge prosecution threats reflect 'massive failure' of unfair charge

16 August 2012

Sinn Féin TD says Household Charge should be replaced by fair taxation ensuring those on higher incomes pay their proper share and real wealth is taxed Free article

Newry MLA appeals to groups for talks about three days of unionist parades next week

16 August 2012

Unionist parades scheduled to take place in Newry City on August 24th, 25th and 26th Free article

Pearse Doherty to visit Australia: 'Irish workers facing exploitation'

16 August 2012

Issues facing Irish workers in Australia include underpayment; the denial of entitlements such as leave and workers’ compensation; and diminished safety standards on sites where migrant workers are concentrated Free article

Ballymurphy March for Truth

15 August 2012

THE families of 11 people killed by British paratroopers in the nationalist Ballymurphy area of west Belfast in August 1971 continue to draw attention to their campaign for truth.

A march organised by the families and attended by up to 2,000 people took place on Sunday 12 August and drew support from other campaign groups who are themselves highlighting their quest for... Free article

Nationalists should stay indoors for loyalist parades, says DUP councillor

14 August 2012

Self-imposed curfew call comes after loyalist band attacks Catholic bar during Apprentice Boys parade Free article

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