TED SMYTH, former Irish diplomat and current member of the Ad Hoc Committee to Protect the Good Friday Agreement reviews Eamonn Mallie’s book AT a time when we are confronted by daily scenes of horror and butchery in the Middle East, it is heartening to read a book which provides unique insights into the people and agonising process that led to the ultimate cessation of … [Read more...] about A reporter’s life on the frontline
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BBC show unravels mystery of decades-old US documentary ‘given exceptional access inside the IRA’
A BBC programme that unravels the mystery surrounding a 1972 US documentary in which producers were given 'exceptional access' inside the IRA is set to air in the coming months. The Secret Army is a feature-length documentary commissioned by BBC Northern Ireland in which journalist Darragh McIntyre investigates how an inexperienced US crew pulled off the extraordinary … [Read more...] about BBC show unravels mystery of decades-old US documentary ‘given exceptional access inside the IRA’
Three jailed for attempted murder of teenage boy
THREE men have been jailed for 32 years after being found guilty of the attempted murder of a 16-year-old boy. Following a trial at Manchester Crown Court, Kyle Meighan, Aiden Broadhurst and Jieh Sufyaan were all found guilty of the attempted murder of the teenager, who cannot be named be named for legal reasons. The court heard that Meighan, 31, of Chancel Avenue in Ordsall, … [Read more...] about Three jailed for attempted murder of teenage boy
Ban on hedge-cutting comes into effect in Ireland this week
THE Irish Government has issued a reminder to the public that hedge-cutting becomes illegal across the country later this week. A seasonal ban takes effect every year prohibiting the cutting of hedges and the burning of land in Ireland. The law, which comes back into effect this Friday, makes it an offence to destroy vegetation on uncultivated land between March 1 and August 31 … [Read more...] about Ban on hedge-cutting comes into effect in Ireland this week
Residents urged to be vigilant over possible second device after pipe bomb found in Derry
POLICE have urged residents in Derry to be vigilant after a viable pipe bomb was found during a security alert in Dungiven. PSNI officers issued the alert over the weekend, closing roads and shutting down access to the area from Saturday, February 24 until yesterday evening (February 26). As the security ended last night, officers thanked the public for their patience, but … [Read more...] about Residents urged to be vigilant over possible second device after pipe bomb found in Derry