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Thursday 9 January, 1997
IRA `unified, confident and steadfast'THE IRA has said it is ready to ``assist in the development of the conditions necessary'' for re-establishing a meaningful peace process. The message came in a New Year statement issued on Wednesday. more Garda drugs fiasco exposedSECRET Customs documents confirm the 1995 Urlingford cannabis haul was part of a supercop stunt that went badly wrong for top GardaiA rocket attack at the High Court in Belfast on Monday injured an RUC member. Sean Sabhat and Fergal O'Hanlon remembered The fortieth anniversary of the deaths of Volunteers Sean Sabhat from Limerick and Fergal O'Hanlon from Monaghan was marked by commemorations in Limerick, Monaghan and Fermanagh over the New Year holiday. Loyalist ceasefire over Despite reassurances from loyalist political representatives, the CLMC ceasefire is over in all but name. McAliskey remanded again Roisín McAliskey has been remanded in custody in Holloway jail until 16 January, following two separate court hearings. Sinn Féin Mid-Ulster representive Francie Molloy was arrested by the RUC on St Stephens Day. Twenty-two years ago Pairic Mac Fhloinn was sent to Portlaoise Prison, convicted of IRA membership. Now, following his repatriation from Full Sutton Prison in England, he finds himself back in Portlaoise again. He writes about the changes he has found since 1975. RUC criminalises Garvaghy residents Residents of Garvaghy Road have accused the RUC of a ``systematic campaign of harassment'' against them. Liam O Coileáin reviews the life story of Sister Sarah Clarke, a straightforward, determined fighter for justice. Mary Nelis gazes briefly skyward to see if the stars have anything to say about the New Year. Opening salvo in electoral battle The campaign for the next Westminster general election got underway in earnest in the Six Counties this week, writes Mícheál MacDonncha Ballyargan Chapel near Scarva, County Down, was attacked on Christmas morning in a continued campaign of sectarian attacks on Catholic churches. Gardaí on vigilante witch-hunt Gardai are bringing charges of 'drug vigilanteism' against Republicans and anti-drugs campaigners in an effort to discredit the activists. Branch harass Cork republicans Garda Special Branch have once again targeted Cork republicans for harassment. Sinn Féin economics spokesperson and Ard Chomhairle member Councillor Caoimhghín O Caoilain welcomed this week the decision by the coalition to abolish water charges. Community organises against car thieves A public meeting is being held as part of a community response to the latest upsurge in car theft and joyriding to hit West Belfast in recent weeks.
DAILY REPUBLICAN NEWS SERVICE
REPUBLICAN BULLETIN BOARD
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Bloody Sunday
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