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RTÉ doc 'Murder of a GAA Chairman' sheds light on the unanswered questions of the family of Sean Brown

On May 12, 1997, in a small rural village in South Derry, Sean Brown, the esteemed chairman of Bellaghy Wolfe Tones GAA Club, fell victim to a brutal act of violence that shook the foundation of the community. At 11.25pm, Sean Brown was ambushed by ...

18 Apr 2024 at 09:55

National News

Harris: UK and Ireland ‘close’ to legacy framework

The UK and Irish Governments are “close to announcing a framework” on legacy issues in Northern Ireland, Ireland’s deputy premier is expected to tell a conference. It comes as Unionists have reacted negatively to the Government’s dealings with ...

05 Sept 2025 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

BBC to pay Gerry Adams 100,000 euros in defamation case

The BBC has been ordered to pay former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams 100,000 euros (£84,000) after he won a “resounding” libel victory over the broadcaster. Mr Adams took the BBC to court over an episode of its Spotlight programme, and an ...

30 May 2025 at 16:07

National News

'We will be back with renewed determination' - Bog search for IRA victim paused for winter

The search for a Northern Ireland teenager who was abducted, murdered and secretly buried by the IRA, is being paused for the winter due to “dangerous” weather conditions. Columba McVeigh, 19, from Donaghmore in Co Tyrone, was last seen ...

04 Nov 2022 at 11:34

Northern Ireland

Omagh bombing horrors revealed in hearings ‘will educate on effect of terrorism’

A focus on the victims and impact of the Omagh bombing will have “important value” in educating others about the “real effect of terrorism”, a public inquiry chairman has said. Bereaved families and survivors have gathered at the ...

28 Jan 2025 at 13:58

National News

Omagh Bombing Inquiry reaches agreement with Irish Government over cooperation

Agreement has been reached between the Omagh Bombing Inquiry and the Irish Government over cooperation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was agreed by the Irish Cabinet in Dublin on Tuesday morning following months of back ...

15 Apr 2025 at 21:06

National News

Keir Starmer ‘engaging with campaigners’ on Birmingham pub bombings but does not commit to inquiry

Sir Keir Starmer has said “we are engaging with the communities and campaigners” affected by the Birmingham pub bombings, but declined to commit to an inquiry. Earlier this week, relatives of people killed in the 1974 bombings ...

22 Nov 2024 at 14:06

Northern Ireland

‘Painstaking’ search for remains of Disappeared soldier Robert Nairac under way

A “painstaking” search for the remains of Disappeared soldier Robert Nairac is taking place close to an historical site near the Irish border. The British Army officer is believed to have been abducted by the Provisional IRA ...

26 Aug 2024 at 13:46

Northern Ireland

Legacy Act prevented ‘landing zone’ being reached for Troubles victims – Harris

The Legacy Act prevented a “landing zone” being reached that could have enabled Troubles victims to secure truth and answers, Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has said. The Tanaiste said he hoped that the Irish ...

28 Jan 2025 at 16:11

Northern Ireland

NI politicians challenged to ‘step up’ and support new Troubles legacy body

The man taking over responsibility for investigating unresolved Troubles deaths has challenged politicians in Northern Ireland to “step up” and support his work. Peter Sheridan is commissioner for investigations at ...

01 May 2024 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

More work was needed on legacy of Troubles in 1998, says Bertie Ahern

More work should have gone into addressing the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles when the Good Friday Agreement was signed, former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said. Mr Ahern said the legacy issue was still ...

18 Apr 2023 at 13:34

Northern Ireland

Immunity provision in Legacy Act is not human rights compliant, judge rules

Provisions for conditional immunity from prosecution for Troubles offences in the Government’s Legacy Act are not compatible with human rights legislation, the High Court has ruled. Delivering a judgment at ...

28 Feb 2024 at 11:31

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