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New lines of inquiry emerge in Joe Deacy investigation

May 8, 2026 by

NEARLY nine years after the death of 21-year-old Joe Deacy, gardaí have identified new lines of inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his fatal injuries, an inquest has heard. The update, delivered at Dublin District Coroner’s Court last week, offers a tentative sense of movement in a case that has long been defined by unanswered questions and repeated appeals from the … [Read more...] about New lines of inquiry emerge in Joe Deacy investigation

Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr backs campaign calling on FAI to boycott Israel fixtures

May 7, 2026 by

FORMER Ireland manager Brian Kerr has backed a campaign calling on the Football Association of Ir... … [Read more...] about Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr backs campaign calling on FAI to boycott Israel fixtures

Majority of people across island of Ireland would vote for reunification

May 7, 2026 by

NEWLY released data shows the majority of people in the north and south of Ireland would vote in ... … [Read more...] about Majority of people across island of Ireland would vote for reunification

Taoiseach will address Ireland’s national Famine commemoration

May 7, 2026 by

TAOISEACH Michel Martin will deliver a keynote speech when Irelands annual Famine commemoration... … [Read more...] about Taoiseach will address Ireland’s national Famine commemoration

Suspected explosive device which sparked security alert was ‘elaborate hoax’

May 7, 2026 by

A SUSPICIOUS device left outside a home in Co. Antrim has been confirmed to have been an elabora... … [Read more...] about Suspected explosive device which sparked security alert was ‘elaborate hoax’

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October 27, 1980

The first hunger strikes of Irish republicans imprisoned at HM Prison Maze in Northern Ireland began on this day in 1980. Only seven were selected to take part in the hunger strike, to match the seven signatories of the 1916 Easter Rising Proclamation. The strikers were IRA members Brendan Hughes, Thomas McKearney, Raymond McCartney, Tom McFeeley, Sean McKenna, Leo Green and John Nixon. The strike launched talks between the IRA and British government, drawing up a proposed settlement, before McKenna fell into a coma. The first strike officially ended on December 18 after 53 days. However, in January of 1981, it became clear that none of the demands would be met, causing another strike to take place. The second strike included the election of striker Bobby Sands to parliament.

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