Over 20 inquests into controversial killings by British and pro-British
forces in the north of Ireland can proceed after a suspension on the
probes was lifted this week.
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Relief for families as inquests to proceed
Over 20 inquests into controversial killings by British and pro-British
forces in the north of Ireland can proceed after a suspension on the
probes was lifted this week.
Published February 15, 2013
Unions hold giant protests, but significance questioned
On Saturday February 9, up to 100,000 people took to the streets of the
26 Counties in a display of mass opposition to austerity, with
demonstrations taking place in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Sligo, Galway and
Waterford.
Published February 15, 2013
Anti-Irish racism reported on the increase
Irish community activists in Britain have sought high-level political
discussions following an increase in attacks on Irish events by
far-right organisations and loyalists.
Published February 15, 2013
Frazer suggests republican horsemeat cheats behind attack
Loyalist hardliner Willie Frazer has blamed “criminal elements in the
republican movement” after his car was set on fire last weekend.
Published February 15, 2013
Public demonstrations are to be held around the 26 Counties tomorrow
(Saturday) to demand a fairer deal on the state’s banking crisis, which
will now leave taxpayers paying €60 billion for one bank alone.
Published February 8, 2013
Kenny expected to make full apology to Magdalene women
The survivors of the Magdalene laundries have demanded a meeting with
the Taoiseach after a report showed the state had heavy involvement in
the unofficial detention centres.
Published February 8, 2013
Loyalist violence in Belfast and Antrim
There have been a series of attacks against Catholic church goers in
County Antrim.
Published February 8, 2013
Detentions fuelling prison crisis
Overcrowding in the North’s jails has reached a crisis point with the
prison population at its highest in three decades.
Published February 8, 2013
Judge’s frustration at inquest hearing delays
The British ministry of defence has uncovered up to 100 new documents
linked to the police investigation into the UVF murder of a Catholic
pensioner in 1994.
Published February 8, 2013
Acknowledging grief and trauma
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams clarifies his apology last week
for the death of Garda Jerry McCabe in 1996.
Published February 8, 2013
Emergency legislation on bank debt rushed through Dáil
After a wretched day for the Dublin government, the Fine Gael/Labour
coalition has this morning forced emergency legislation through the Dáil
to liquidate the Irish Bank Resolution Corp, formerly the failed
Anglo Irish Bank.
Published February 7, 2013
State involved in Magdalene laundry workhouses - report
An offical report has found the 26 County state was heavily involved in
the religious-run workhouses known as the Magdalene laundries.
Published February 5, 2013
The funeral of Dolours Price on Monday was a seminal event for Irish
republicans as they paid their last respects to an IRA heroine.
Published February 1, 2013
Apology puts Adams on defensive
An ill-advised apology by Gerry Adams for the death of Garda Jerry
McCabe in County Limerick 17 years ago has created a storm of
controversy and left the Sinn Féin leader battling with condemnation
from political rivals and demands to apologise for other actions during
the conflict.
Published February 1, 2013
Union has ‘never been stronger’ as flags protests abate
The British Direct Ruler Theresa Villiers has said loyalist flags
protestors are wrong to believe that Britishness in the north of
Ireland is being “eroded” and condemned them for “dishonouring our
flag”.
Published February 1, 2013
CIRA claims attack on undercover troops
The Continuity IRA has said that its members fired on British soldiers
engaged in an undercover operation in County Armagh.
Published February 1, 2013
Injustice as journalists’s killers go free
The family, friends and former colleagues of respected journalist
Martin O’Hagan have been “shocked and devastated” at the decision of
Crown prosecutors not to pursue a prosecution against a loyalist gang
for the 2001 murder.
Published February 1, 2013
There have been a number of positive developments in regard to
historical cases this week. We detail seven cases in which families
are coming closer to securing justice.
Published February 1, 2013
Political prisoner Gerry McGeough has been released from Maghaberry
Prison after serving two years of his sentence for his part in an IRA
action more than 30 years ago.
Published January 29, 2013
Marian Price refused parole to attend sister’s funeral
The family of Marian Price have been told this evening that her
application for compassionate parole following the tragic death of her
sister Dolours has been refused.
Published January 25, 2013
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