7 August 1997 Edition
News review
Thursday 31 July
The 26 Counties' longest libel case ends in a win for DL leader Proinsias De Rossa over Independent Newspapers.
Travellers on a site in Cabinteely, County Dublin vow not to move until an alternative site is provided.
Mo Mowlam has set up an enquiry into supposed irregularities in the last Westminster election in the Six Counties.
Friday 1 August
The Tories win the Uxbridge by-election in England with a majority of 3,766, their first by-election win since 1989.
A 1,000lb car bomb is defused by controlled explosion at the Carrybridge Hotel in County Fermanagh.
Sixteen of Yasser Arafat's 18 cabinet Ministers offer to resign as a result of reports into corruption within the Palestinian Authority.
Saturday 2 August
Yasser Arafat meets President Mubarak for discussions after the suicide bombings in Jerusalem on Wednesday 30 July.
Sunday 3 August
At least six people were injured in Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh as the RUC in full riot gear clashed with anti-march demonstrators shortly before a parade by members of the Royal Black Preceptory.
Monday 4 August
It is reported that SDLP leader John Hume may stand in the forthcoming 26-County Presidential election.
The Apprentice Boys' parade in Dunloy, County Antrim is to be rerouted, along with several others, away from nationalist areas.
The British government is to review the IRA ceasefire at the end of the month.
Tuesday 5 August
Gerry Adams outlines what he would like to see on the agenda when he meets Mo Mowlam, the unity of Ireland being the foremost.
Former Health Minister Michael Noonan is unapologetic in his defence of his handling of the case of Hepatitis C victim Brigid McCole.
Wednesday 6 August
British Direct Ruler Mo Mowlam meets a Sinn Féin delegation at Stormont Castle.
The 26-County Health Minister anounces a crackdown on `alcho-pops' and underage drinkers.
The 26 Counties' longest libel case ends in a win for DL leader Proinsias De Rossa over Independent Newspapers.
Travellers on a site in Cabinteely, County Dublin vow not to move until an alternative site is provided.
Mo Mowlam has set up an enquiry into supposed irregularities in the last Westminster election in the Six Counties.
Friday 1 August
The Tories win the Uxbridge by-election in England with a majority of 3,766, their first by-election win since 1989.
A 1,000lb car bomb is defused by controlled explosion at the Carrybridge Hotel in County Fermanagh.
Sixteen of Yasser Arafat's 18 cabinet Ministers offer to resign as a result of reports into corruption within the Palestinian Authority.
Saturday 2 August
Yasser Arafat meets President Mubarak for discussions after the suicide bombings in Jerusalem on Wednesday 30 July.
Sunday 3 August
At least six people were injured in Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh as the RUC in full riot gear clashed with anti-march demonstrators shortly before a parade by members of the Royal Black Preceptory.
Monday 4 August
It is reported that SDLP leader John Hume may stand in the forthcoming 26-County Presidential election.
The Apprentice Boys' parade in Dunloy, County Antrim is to be rerouted, along with several others, away from nationalist areas.
The British government is to review the IRA ceasefire at the end of the month.
Tuesday 5 August
Gerry Adams outlines what he would like to see on the agenda when he meets Mo Mowlam, the unity of Ireland being the foremost.
Former Health Minister Michael Noonan is unapologetic in his defence of his handling of the case of Hepatitis C victim Brigid McCole.
Wednesday 6 August
British Direct Ruler Mo Mowlam meets a Sinn Féin delegation at Stormont Castle.
The 26-County Health Minister anounces a crackdown on `alcho-pops' and underage drinkers.