3 September 1998 Edition
WYSIWYG... not!
3 September 1998
In George Orwell's novel 1984 the art of rewriting newspaper stories and of falsifying photographs for political reasons provided one of the most prophetic and enduring images of totalitarianism. Free article
New proposal to end Basque conflict
3 September 1998
Herri Batasuna, the Basque independentist party, has presented a new document to be discussed by political parties, trade unions and lobby groups. The document - entitled National Agreement - aims to open a debate in the Basque society that could reach a democratic solution to the Basque conflict. Free article
Leanfar de Chogadh Ghúna Mhonica
3 September 1998
Smaoiním na laethanta seo ar an gCaptaen Robert Jenkins. Sa bhliain 1739 bhain scata mairnéalach Spáinneacha an chluas de Robbie bocht. Scéal brónach é nach bhfuil cuimhne dá laghad ag aon duine ar an ainniseoir ach gur as a ainmníodh Cogadh Chluas Jenkins nuair a chuaigh na gunnabháid sa tóir ar na Spáinnigh tar éis don Domhan Sibhialta (agus, gan dabht, ``all right-thinking people'') bheith curtha trína chéile leis an mbeart gránna. Free article
Workers in struggle: Fruit of the Loom's bitter harvest
3 September 1998
Hundreds of jobs are on the line at Fruit of the Loom this week. The 3,500 workers, the Dublin Government and IDA Ireland all await detailed news from the group's chairperson Bill Farley on the future of the company's Irish plants in Donegal and Derry. Free article
Sportsview: Kildare topple the Kingdom
3 September 1998
Kildare's years of frustration on the football field finally came to an end as the Lilywhites made it to their first All-Ireland final in over 60 years. While some commentators and the football purists found the game poor I found it the thrilling and exciting. Free article
Back issue: SAS kills three Volunteers
3 September 1998
Three young men in the front line of the struggle for a free and peaceful Ireland paid the ultimate price for their dedication to their people when they were mown down by an SAS death squad. IRA volunteers Brian Mullin, and Martin and Gerard Harte died near their own homes in what was a carefully laid ambush. Free article
Television: Outside the frame
3 September 1998
An Irish Voice: Niall O'Dowd (RTE) Questions and Answers (RTE) Fair City (Network 2) El Nino (BBC2) Free article
Editor's desk
3 September 1998