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
Remembering Ireland’s patriot dead
3 April 2021
Here today we reprint the Roll of Honour in memory of the 364 Republicans whose names are recorded here. These men and woman, Volunteers in Óglaigh Na h-Éireann, Cumman Na mBan, Fianna Éireann, and members of Sinn Féin gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom. Free article
1916 and 1981
3 April 2021
Martin McGuinness once said that the deaths of the ten hunger strikers in 1981 was “our 1916”. The impact of the hunger strike was so profound that he was comparing it to the epoch-making events of the 1916 Rising and the executions of the 16 leaders. Free article
The DUP needs to stop making bad decisions - Declan Kearney
1 April 2021
Writing in his latest blog, Declan Kearney said the DUP need to stop making bad decisions. Free article
The Cure for Southern Partitionist Guilt - by Ciarán Quinn
31 March 2021
The Cure for Southern Partitionist Guilt – Ciarán Quinn outlines talks about Irish Unity and the need for new thinking and planning. Free article
Mary Lou McDonald: Women are entitled to modern, compassionate healthcare
25 March 2021
Women are entitled to modern, compassionate healthcare. The historic referendum to Repeal the Eighth Amendment made this very clear.
No woman can be left behind; no matter where they live on our island.
One year after the law was changed to legalise abortion and provide women with proper healthcare in the north, it is unacceptable that services have still not been provided for.... Free article
A story of defiance, commitment and determination
24 March 2021
Former republican prisoner Peadar Whelan reviews 6,000 days, the ‘epic memoir of survival’ by Jim ‘Jaz’ McCann. Free article
22 March 1981 – Four on Hunger Strike
22 March 2021
Ray McCreesh and Patsy O'Hara join Bobby Sands and Francis Hughes on the H-Blocks Hunger Strike for the restoration of political status Free article
New portrait launched in memory of Martin Mc Guinness
21 March 2021
A stunning new portrait of Martin Mc Guinness, painted by acclaimed artist Tony Bell, has been launched today on his fourth anniversary. Free article
Time For An Irish Unity Referendum - Mark Guilfoyle
21 March 2021
Writing in An Phoblacht, Friends of Sinn Féin USA President Mark Guilfoyle said it's time a for a referendum on Irish Unity. Free article
An Ghaelainn i nGéibheann
19 March 2021
San alt seo, déanann Oisín Ó Síocháin plé ar an gcaoi ar fhoghlaim na fir phluide an Ghaeilge, cén fáth, agus na ceachtanna atá ann dúinne sa lá atá inniu ann. Free article
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