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Sportsview: GAA should stand by Rule 21 (Free article)
30 April 1998
With all the debate raging on the so-called Good Friday Agreement, the GAA's Rule 21 has been dragged into the euphoria and hype. Rule 21 is the rule that forbids members of the Crown forces from playing the national games or from being members of the association. It states: ``Members of the British armed forces and police shall not be eligible…
Remembering the Past: Death of Liam Lynch (Free article)
30 April 1998
In the early hours of the morning of 10 April 1923, over 1,000 Free State soldiers, under the command of Major General John Prout of Waterford Command, began a search and sweep operation of the Knockmealdown Mountains on the border of counties Tipperary and Waterford, looking to capture IRA leaders in the area.
Back issue: Republicans and May Day (Free article)
30 April 1998
The struggle for national liberation in the North has undoubtedly led to a widespread radical politicisation of not just IRA Volunteers but of the oppressed people who realise that the fruits of our victory must be social and economic as well as the political freedom of national separation.
Television: Ye Blackhearted Sinners! (Free article)
30 April 1998
Dr. Paisley I presume Channel 4, Mon Children of the Ashes UTV Tues People in need RTE 1 Fri I gCillin an Bhais TnaG
Editor's desk (Free article)
30 April 1998
Anyone who watched Channel 4's documentary this week on Ian Paisley's missionary trip to Cameroon (see review), was treated to a picture of blustering Ian at his best. But you don't need to go to Cameroon to see big Ian's missionary work. Our friend Alex Smart sends me word of Paisley's trip to Lewes in Sussex last week where a church has thrown…
Nationalists beaten in Castlederg (Free article)
7 May 1998
A number of nationalists were attacked after a Loyalist march in the County Tyrone town of Castlederg on Saturday, April 25. Two men who were dragged out of a cafe and beaten in the street. One of their assailants was identified as the son of an RUC man.
Palestine - the failed peace process (Free article)
7 May 1998
So it's come down to this: the elected head of the Palestinian nation pleads for 13 percent. Israel counters with an offer of nine percent. Vested interests, in the guise of mediators, attempt to fashion a deal: one percent here, one percent there. Ultimately, Arafat's entreaties are rebuffed and he returns home as he arrived - empty-handed.
Forward in Unity (Free article)
7 May 1998
Next Sunday Sinn Féin delegates from across Ireland will meet at the party's resumed Ard Fheis to discuss important resolutions regarding future political strategy and tactics. That debate will centre on how best Sinn Féin can, in the immediate term, advance its political objectives of an end to British rule in Ireland and national…
Mála Poist (Free article)
7 May 1998
Trust yourselves Stormont, or what it has stood for, has been the focus of what we must change. Stormont or an assembly with unionists in control is surely Stormont of old. Stormont or an assembly with the alliance and the SDLP playing up service to power sharing will inevitably remain Stormomt of old. Stormont or an assembly with British…
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