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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

Northern Ireland

Troubles tragedy inspires Co Tyrone woman’s debut novel

A Co Tyrone woman whose father was murdered has described how writing her first novel has been a cathartic experience. Claire Shiells’ father Eric, 49, was killed outside his home when she was a child in April 1977. The part-time ...

25 Sept 2022 at 14:27

Northern Ireland

Son appeals for information over IRA murder of father 40 years on

The son of a man shot dead by the IRA as he went to work in Co Tyrone in 1982 has appealed for anyone with information which could bring his father’s killers to justice to come forward. Saturday is the 40th anniversary of the ...

30 Sept 2022 at 15:12

Local News

Controversial legacy Bill ‘can be improved’, says Heaton-Harris

A controversial Government Bill aimed at addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past can be improved, the region’s new Secretary of State has said. There is almost universal opposition to the proposed ...

21 Sept 2022 at 08:13

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s legacy Bill ‘can be improved’, says Heaton-Harris

20 Sept 2022 at 18:20

Home

Barney Rowan is 'Living with Ghosts'

Barney (only his mother calls him Brian) Rowan’s Holywood burr belied his horrific description of the 1992 deaths of Gregory Burns, Aidan Starrs and John Dignam. The former BBC journalist was reading ...

22 Sept 2022 at 16:15

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 ...

25 Jul 2022 at 20:04

45 recommended for payment under Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme

Northern Ireland

Some 45 applicants to the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme have been recommended for payment. As of Monday, the Victims’ Payment Board led by Mr Justice McAlinden had received more ...

26 Jul 2022 at 18:05

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 ...

21 May 2022 at 10:19

Arts & Entertainment

Derry Girl Jamie-Lee to showcase the ‘real Derry’ in new documentary

Derry Girls star Jamie-Lee O’Donnell is to showcase the past and present of her hometown of Derry in a new Channel 4 documentary. The actress starred as Michelle Mallon in the hit Channel 4 ...

24 May 2022 at 11:09

Local News

Families of victims of 'The Troubles' stage protest in Derry

Families of victims of 'The Troubles' staged a protest in Derry's Guildhall Square today. The protest, organised by the Pat Finucane Centre, the Bloody Sunday Trust and the Ballymurphy ...

24 May 2022 at 16:58

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