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Irish Government can do more for Troubles victims, says former minister

The Irish Government can do more to look after Troubles victims living in the state, a former minister has said. Charlie Flanagan said there were ”gaps in the system” when it came to catering for the needs of those injured or bereaved in the ...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:38

Northern Ireland

Politicians to attend screening of film about Troubles killings

Politicians from a range of parties are to attend a screening at the Irish parliament of a film about killings during the Troubles. The Victims’ Stories features eight people who have lost family members in a number of atrocities in ...

27 Sept 2022 at 13:11

Irish premier vows to respond to concerns raised by brother of Troubles victim

National News

Brother of Troubles victim urges Irish premier to look into 1991 case

The Irish premier has pledged to respond to concerns raised by the brother of a Troubles victim about the case at a meeting in Dublin. Taoiseach Micheal Martin was urged to “play with a straight bat” and look into the circumstances ...

25 Jul 2022 at 20:04

National News

Families of people killed by Bloody Friday bombs mark 50th anniversary of atrocity

The families of nine people killed in a series of bomb attacks known as Bloody Friday are set to mark the 50th anniversary of the atrocity later. Five men, two women and two children were killed when the Provisional IRA detonated ...

21 Jul 2022 at 10:57

Taoiseach: Legacy proposals a ‘get out of jail’ card for ex-fighters

National News

Micheal Martin: Legacy proposals a ‘get out of jail’ card for ex-fighters

An Taoiseach has said that UK plans to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland amount to “get out of jail” legislation for ex-paramilitaries. Taoiseach Micheál Martin was also critical of what he labelled a ...

21 May 2022 at 10:19

National News

UK prime minister must 'sit down and listen' to stories of Troubles deaths - campaigner

The UK Prime Minister and Northern Ireland Secretary must meet families of Troubles victims, according to a campaigner opposed to the UK Government’s introduction of controversial legacy legislation. Raymond McCord, ...

24 May 2022 at 12:39

National News

Judge rules material from Troubles documentaries be handed to PSNI for terror probe

The BBC is to hand over broadcasted and unbroadcasted material from a documentary series about Northern Ireland’s Troubles to the police as part of investigations into terrorist activity, a judge has said. An order ...

07 Apr 2022 at 17:45

Local News

Keynote speaker at the annual Drumboe Martyrs Commemoration announced

Sinn Féín North Belfast MP John Finucane will be the keynote speaker at the annual Drumboe Martyrs Commemoration on Easter Sunday in Stranorlar. The parade will leave from Johnston’s Corner (McClay's Corner) in ...

11 Apr 2022 at 12:26

Arts & Entertainment

Writer of Troubles film 'Belfast' recalls childhood moment that inspired script

Kenneth Branagh says as a child he experienced “20 seconds where the world turned upside down”, which provided him with creative inspiration decades later. The award winning actor and director said he had come ...

21 Jan 2022 at 17:45

National News

Troubles campaigners who oppose British legacy proposals will meet with Coveney

A cross-community group of Troubles victims is to outline their opposition to the British Government’s legacy proposals during a meeting with the Irish foreign affairs minister. Simon Coveney is to meet with ...

18 Jan 2022 at 18:25

National News

Soldiers responsible for Troubles atrocities should be 'brought to justice' - Taoiseach

Micheál Martin has said the British Government has “dragged its feet for too long” on legacy issues in Northern Ireland. The Taoiseach has again criticised proposals in London to introduce a ban on future ...

19 Jan 2022 at 17:55

National News

Highest UK court rules PSNI wrong not to pursue torture allegations in Troubles case

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) was wrong not to investigate allegations of torture in the case of the “Hooded Men”, the Supreme Court has ruled. Delivering the judgment on Wednesday, Lord ...

15 Dec 2021 at 12:30

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