[Irish Republican News]

Thursday, September 21, 2023

[Irish Republican News]

‘Bill of Shame’ passes into law

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The British government’s notorious cover-up legislation, which became law this week, has already been hit with several legal challenges, including over a dozen by victims of its war crimes in the north of Ireland.

Clonoe inquest opens

clonoemartyrsbig.jpg 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

scapflat1200.jpg 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

seanbrown1200.jpg 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

mcdonaldback.jpg 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

kieltylls.jpg A transformation of RTÉ’s flagship talk show has ben confirmed with the first show by the new presenter, County Down comedian Patrick Kielty.

Britain’s Big Lie

heatonharris1200.jpg 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

derryriot0923.jpg 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

roberthamill1200.jpg 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

sbuvf.jpg 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

okanesmyth.jpg 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

irishunityeirigi.jpg A referendum on Irish unity before 2030 is now an odds-on bet, according to bookmakers.

The fearless death of Robert Emmet

robertemmet1200.jpg 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

martinmcdonaldvaradkar1200.jpg The southern election will probably be next year, and government partners Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are under serious pressure.

Legacy bill violates domestic and international law

rfjprotest.jpg 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’

mackeyoration.jpg The main oration from the recent Alan Ryan commemoration, read by national chairman of the 32 County Sovereignty Movement Francie Mackey.

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