It was hard to think of a way that the PSNI’s year could have gotten
worse, but somehow they managed it this week.
Published December 14, 2023
In 1917, the British government announced its support for the
establishment of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine.
After leaving in 1948, Britain kept a foothold on nearby Cyprus from
where it now helps Israel bomb Gaza. Now, Britain is secretly backing
Israel’s complete takeover of Palestine.
Published December 7, 2023
Over half a century after the civil rights movement, the PSNI appears to be protecting secret agents who are apparently immune from prosecution.
Published December 7, 2023
An account of the largest republican hunger strike in Irish history
at the end of the Civil War, by Kilmainham Tales.
Published November 30, 2023
Dublin is gripped by an edginess and an utter disillusionment amongst
some younger men who will kick off when the spark ignites.
Published November 30, 2023
Since its creation over a century ago, we have been told that the North
is part of the Union because that is the wish of a majority of its
population.
Published November 9, 2023
Britain’s King Charles was on a state visit to Kenya this week
expressing “greatest sorrow” and “deepest regret for the wrongdoings of
the past”, but not apologising.
Published November 9, 2023
A background to Ireland’s strong support for the Palestinian
people.
Published November 2, 2023
Nadia El-Nakla, wife of Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousef, has said
her family are among those trapped in Gaza in desperate conditions with only
salt water to drink.
Published October 19, 2023
Jamie Bryson’s journey into the heart of the British political
establishment is staggering.
Published October 19, 2023
Dehumanisation of Palestinians is as central to Israel’s war strategy as
the deadly missiles it wields.
Published October 12, 2023
Lough Neagh was snatched in the early 17th century, with English titled
families claiming ownership of a large share of the body of water.
Published October 5, 2023
In the north, across the political divide, the general electorate share
a belief that they get little to-nothing from having an actual
government.
Published October 5, 2023
Forty years ago today, the British establishment was rocked by the
biggest prison escape in the history of these islands.
Published September 28, 2023
Sarah may well be the closest I have come to being in the company
of a living saint.
Published September 28, 2023
The southern election will probably be next year, and government
partners Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are under serious pressure.
Published September 21, 2023
The age old saying “only victims know the true cost of war” is certainly
apt as the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is
railroaded through Westminster.
Published September 14, 2023
In the course of almost 60 years of activism I have been very lucky to
meet many wonderful, committed, compassionate republicans. On Saturday,
in Ballinamore in County Leitrim, Republicans from Leitrim and beyond
gathered to celebrate the life of one of these – John Joe McGirl.
Published September 7, 2023
I came across a striking image this week. Shared by Dr Patrick
Bresnihan, it depicted urban planner Frank Gibney’s 1942 vision for a
United Ireland.
Published September 7, 2023
Irish Times journalist Freya McClements recently visited Milltown
cemetery in west Belfast, which opened 154 years ago. She met with Gerry
Doherty, the cemetery’s manager, and historian Tom Hartley.
Published August 31, 2023
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