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September 21, 2023
‘Bill of Shame’ passes into law
Clonoe inquest opens
The inquest into the killings of the Clonoe Martyrs – Vol Kevin Barry O'Donnell, Vol Patrick Vincent,
Vol Peter Clancy and Vol Sean O Farrell, – finally opened this week, some 31 years after their deaths.
Call for investigation into unit which directed Scappaticci
The author of a new book about the Crown Force project ‘Stakeknife’ has
called for an inquiry into a secret intelligence umbrella group he says
oversaw the running of double agents.
Further PSNI stonewalling at Sean Brown inquest
British authorities have been accused of defying court orders as a
strategy to avoid an inquest going ahead into the 1997 murder of GAA
official Sean Brown.
McDonald, back from surgery, targets unity, housing
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has returned to work after having
undergone major surgery in late June.
A breath of fresh air at RTÉ
A transformation of RTÉ’s flagship talk show has ben confirmed with the
first show by the new presenter, County Down comedian Patrick Kielty.
The fearless death of Robert Emmet
On this day, 220 years ago, a 25-year-old Irish republican Robert Emmet
was taken from his cell in Kilmainham Jail and sent to die at a gallows
erected on Thomas Street.
A ‘new Ireland’ isn’t exclusively a Sinn Féin project
The southern election will probably be next year, and government
partners Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are under serious pressure.
September 14, 2023
Britain’s Big Lie
British Direct Ruler Chris Heaton-Harris was accused of delivering
“breathtaking fake news” after claiming there is “no alternative” to
legislation which includes a full amnesty for British war crimes in the
north of Ireland.
Derry riots as PSNI seek to assert control
A series of PSNI raids in Derry on some of the warmest nights of the
year produced the inevitable result for a force desperate to deflect
attention from its own internal crises.
Two in court linked to collusion
A former RUC policeman and his partner have appeared in court on charges
of helping to cover up the murder of Portadown man Robert Hamill more
than 20 years ago.
Peace funds seen boosting UVF groups
A huge UVF poster placed in advertising hoarding in south Belfast has
been slammed as a celebration of the murder gangs.
Internment battles for republicans
A North Derry man who was granted bail this week following a public outcry
over his detention earlier this month has been returned to jail in an
apparent dispute over his bail conditions.
Odds fall for unity vote
A referendum on Irish unity before 2030 is now an odds-on bet, according
to bookmakers.
Legacy bill violates domestic and international law
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.
Republicans ‘must take the initiative’
The main oration from the recent Alan Ryan commemoration, read by national
chairman of the 32 County Sovereignty Movement Francie Mackey.
September 7, 2023
Defend human rights
The Dublin government has been urged not to delay a legal challenge
against Britain’s ‘Bill of Shame’ after the massive legal cover-up passed its
final hurdle at Westminster on Wednesday.
PSNI collapsing under its own contradictions
Simon Byrne has resigned as chief of the PSNI amid a meltdown
in the Crown police force caused by unionist politicking.
Hypocrisy called out as fans back the Wolfe Tones
Ireland’s young people have delivered a stunning rebuff to critics of
the Wolfe Tones rebel band when they turned out in record-breaking
numbers to see them at the country’s largest music festival.
Senior unionist questions future of union
After a lifetime of staunch unionism, a leading unionist and a founder
of the DUP alongside Ian Paisley has said he is seriously considering
supporting Irish unity.
GAA club attacked again
A sectarian campaign against a Gaelic sports club dating back three
years has escalated with successive loyalist attacks at their venue in
east Belfast.
Re-enactment of battle that ended 1798 rebellion
An upcoming festival will see hundreds take part in a re-enactment of
one of the most important clashes to have occurred during the 1798
United Irishmen rebellion.
John Joe McGirl – an unbreakable Fenian
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.
The push factors toward a United Ireland
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.
