23 January 1997 Edition
Snobbery deepens Dublin housing crisis
23 January 1997
Some residents have objected to the purchase of houses by Dublin Corporation in their estates and certain councillors are trying to win their favour in a cynical vote-catching exercise. Free article
Greenpeace may fold
23 January 1997
``Greenpeace is too hierarchical, bureaucratic and authoritarian'' - these are the reasons suggested by a former member of the organisation for the possible closure of its Irish branch. Free article
SDLP rejects memorial
23 January 1997
Sinn Fein has failed in a proposal bid to have an extension at the Magherafelt College of Further and Higher Education named after murdered party colleague and college lecturer Councillor Bernard O'Hagan. The motion was rejected by the Nationalist controlled Magherafelt District Council by six unionist votes to four Sinn Fein votes after all four SDLP councillors abstained. Free article
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Harvey memorial unveiled
23 January 1997
On Sunday 2,000 people gathered at Flynn's junction outside Crossmaglen for the unveiling of a monument to Volunteer Séamus Harvey who was killed 20 years ago. Free article
Congratulations to West Belfast Gaelgeoirí.
23 January 1997
West Belfast has again been rewarded on its exceptional drive to promote Irish language and culture. In a nationwide competition. Arts and Gaeltacht Minister Michael D Higgins announced in a ceremony in Dublin on Monday 20 January that the West Belfast Glór na nGael group was voted all Ireland winner. They received £9,000 in prize money. Free article