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
Time to ‘Stand Up Against Sectarianism’ – #SUAS
14 October 2017
Political, civil, church and community leaders need to speak out with one voice against sectarianism, just as they have rightly done so in the past against racism Free article
Unionist ex-minister John Taylor refuses to apologise to UVF bomb victim’s daughter
13 October 2017
In 1971, Taylor insisted the UVF attack on McGurk’s Bar was an IRA ‘own goal’; this week he washed his hands of responsibility, refusing to admit he was wrong or to apologise. Free article
Assembly gets formal complaint over DUP Speaker's alleged ties to UDA-linked group
13 October 2017
Stormont parties – except DUP – call for Robin Newton to go after BBC TV probe Free article
Che Guevara stamp sells out first run in ‘unprecedented’ public demand
12 October 2017
An Post hopes new stocks of €1 stamp will become available for general sale Free article
Gerry Adams welcomes Fatah and Hamas agreement as opportunity to revive peace process
12 October 2017
‘I urge the international community to speedily grasp this opportunity and encourage all sides to open up a renewed dialogue to making progress in the peace process’ Free article
Oireachtas Good Friday Committee to meet groups working with those affected by violence
11 October 2017
Watch proceedings live with reps from Pat Finucane Centre, Justice for the Forgotten, Relatives for Justice Free article
Dublin Greek Film Festival returns with award-winning movies – 19-22 October
9 October 2017
The festival will be presenting cinematic visions of Greece through features, documentaries and shorts along with few special events, including a concert and photo exhibition Free article
Women footballers’ victory a great result for teamwork and union, conference hears
6 October 2017
‘The stance taken by international captain Emma Byrne and her colleagues has brought the message of the victories that can be won through collectivisation’ Free article
Gerry Adams has 20-minute phone call with Catalan President – ‘Assured me his Government stands ready to talk’
6 October 2017
Onus on EU to help inclusive dialogue and mediation to resolve crisis Free article
PSNI Chief Constable breaks bread with the DUP
6 October 2017
‘Cabinet minister Michael Gove addressed big DUP fund-raising dinner in Ballymena last night, attended by Chief Constable, business and others’ – News Letter Political Editor’s tweet Free article
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