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
Abstentionist Sinn Féin MP honoured at Westminster
19 July 2018
A portrait of the first female MP elected to the British parliament, Sinn Féin's Constance Markievicz, has been unveiled at Westminster, 100 years on from her election. Free article
Parties' concern at lack of progress on protecting rights from Brexit
19 July 2018
The leaders of the parties representing the anti-Brexit majority at Stormont have expressed concern at the lack of "tangible progress" on rights in the Brexit negotiations. Free article
Those behind attacks have 'no plan, strategy or vision for the future' - Mary Lou McDonald
16 July 2018
Those responsible for the bomb attacks on the homes of Gerry Adams and Bobby Storey, and the recent disturbances in Derry, have no "plan, strategy or vision for the future," Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has said. Free article
Solidarity rally in Belfast tonight following attacks on homes
16 July 2018
A solidarity rally will be held in Belfast this evening following the attacks on the homes of Gerry Adams and Bobby Storey. Free article
Orange Culture is being undermined by ‘project fear’ - Declan Kearney
16 July 2018
In this article, first printed in the Belfast Telegraph, Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney writes that Orange culture is being undermined by 'project fear' from senior unionists and Orange leaders and adds that dialogue between Sinn Féin and the Orange Order is required. Free article
Ennis calls for new deal to end geo-blocking of GAA games
16 July 2018
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has called on RTÉ’s new Head of Sport to take the concerns and growing frustration among northern viewers on board when negotiating deals for GAA coverage with satellite providers. Free article
Derry protest tonight against 'warped agenda' behind violence
13 July 2018
The people of Derry will take to the streets tonight to challenge what Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has described as the "warped, negative, regressive, and dangerous" agenda of those behind the disturbances that have occurred in the city's Bogside area in recent nights. Free article
Ban on import of Israeli goods moves step closer
12 July 2018
Ireland has moved one step closer to officially banning the import of goods and services produced in illegal Israeli settlements. Free article
Anger at insulting and sectarian banners on loyalist bonfire
11 July 2018
Banners mocking the Ballymurphy massacre justice campaign and calling for the sectarian murder of catholics on a loyalist bonfire in Belfast have sparked anger anger. Free article
Parties unite to condemn violence
11 July 2018
The leaders of the political parties in the North have united to condemn violence which has erupted in several areas across the north in recent days. Free article
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