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The New IRA has claimed responsibility for an attack on the PSNI police in Lurgan and in an Easter statement has said it remains “committed to the path of revolution”.

Armed action against PSNI

A potentially explosive device has been used in an attack on a PSNI police base in Lurgan, County Armagh, the first such attack by militant republicans in almost four years.

Adams ‘defended the Republican cause’

Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has welcomed the collapse of a London civil action against him following a politically driven attempt at a backdoor legacy inquiry targeting the armed struggle.

Trump’s silver lining after White House horror show

An expression of support for Irish unity by US President Donald Trump was a pleasant surprise at the end of an enervating day in Washington DC which will be remembered for Taoiseach Micheal Martin’s kowtowing to Trump at the annual St Patrick’s Day shamrock ceremony.

Kneecap defeat last-gasp censorship

Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has vowed that the group “will not be silent” after a London court ruling confirmed he will not face a new trial over allegations he displayed an illegal flag at a London gig.

‘Epstein war’ condemned

A sudden and unprovoked US/Israeli aerial bombing campaign against Iran has erupted into a giant war stretching from the eastern Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean.

UDA, UVF ‘not going anywhere’

Loyalist murder gangs have threatened the republican and nationalist community in County Down following a declaration by prominent loyalist Jamie Bryson that the UVF and UDA “aren’t going anywhere”.

‘Show Israel the Red Card’

There is intense opposition to plans for Ireland to play Israel in the Nations League European international soccer competition.

Remembering a hero

Vol. Frank Stagg’s death by hunger strike in protest at criminalisation took place 50 years ago today. A native of Mayo, he died at the age of 34 in Wakefield Prison in England on 12 February 1976 after 62 days on hunger strike. Commemorations to mark his sacrifice will take place in Mayo next weekend.

A tsunami of sleaze

A giant scandal over revelations in documents linked to child sex abuse ringleader Jeffrey Epstein is threatening to topple British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and has raised very serious questions in Ireland, particularly around many of those who were heavily involved in the Irish peace process.

Bloody Sunday insult on eve of anniversary

Efforts to protect the Crown Forces from the consequences of their murderous actions in Ireland have continued on multiple fronts.

State of emergency

Irish politicians have struggled to respond in the face of the near-collapse of NATO under pressure from US President Donald Trump, who has said he is no longer interested in peace following his failure to secure this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.

Moves to Welsh independence could hasten end for Union

A new poll published this week shows pro-independence parties in Wales on around 50% of the vote and on course to win a historic majority of seats at the Welsh Assembly election in May.

Ireland ‘must stand up for international law’

Ireland’s military neutrality is under renewed pressure after US President Donald Trump bombed Venezuela and abducted its president, threatened several nations, seized oil tankers and demanded control over the entire western hemisphere.

‘Shameful’ delays to inquest findings

The evils of the British occupation have once again been exposed after the family of a 14-year-old boy shot dead by a British soldier over 54 years ago finally heard a coroner’s findings that the killing was ‘unjustified’.

Settlement – but still no justice

An apology has been issued by the Crown Forces for the “hurt and suffering” endured by the family of Patrick Rooney since the nine-year-old was shot dead in his own home at the Divis Flats in Belfast August 1969.

Kenova report a British ‘fairytale’

The final report of a £47 million investigation into the activities of a top British Army double agent inside the IRA has shed more light on the murderous actions of his Crown Force handlers, but has again failed to identify Freddie Scappaticci as the agent in question.

Irish support for Gaza flies high over Belfast

An attempt by Belfast city council to affirm Irish opposition to the continuing slaughter of Palestinians by Israel has overcome opposition from loyalists.

Britain set to admit guilt for ISU killings

The British government is to open talks on compensation for the families of those murdered and maimed by British double agents operating with the Provisional IRA’s ‘Internal Security Unit’ (ISU), according to a report this week.

Payout after sick PSNI abuse of body parts

The widow of a Catholic man murdered by unionist paramilitaries 38 years ago is set to receive a five-figure sum in damages over the police retaining his skull and other parts of his body.

April 9, 2026

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