Members of the Finucane family reacted angrily when told that the British government will not hold a public inquiry into the 1989 murder of Catholic-solicitor Pat Finucane. Seventeen years after Finucane was assassinated by UDA gunmen, the victim's family feel they are no nearer the truth. An initial review by retired Canadian judge Peter Cory concluded that there was … [Read more...] about Finucanes Demand Full Tribunal
2006
Staunton Replaces Kerr
Steve Staunton was unveiled as the new manager of the Irish international soccer team. In a surprise move, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) named Staunton to lead the new management team alongside veteran manager Bobby Robson. Staunton, 37. will be team manager and Robson, 72, who once guided the English national side to the semifinals of the World Cup. will be his … [Read more...] about Staunton Replaces Kerr
Casey Returns to Galway
Former Bishop of Galway Dr. Eamonn Casey returned to Ireland at the start of February following 13 years in exile. Dr. Casey, 78, lived and worked in the U.S., Ecuador, Mexico, and England and has retired to the parish of Beagh near Gort in Co. Galway. "I regret that in the past I let a number of people down," he said in a rare interview with the Irish media. "It caused great … [Read more...] about Casey Returns to Galway
Stardust Anniversary Raises Questions
Hundreds of people gathered in the north Dublin suburb of Coolock to remember the 48 young people who died in a fire at the Stardust nightclub 25 years ago. The disaster occurred at a disco on St. Valentine's eve in 1981. and families of the victims are demanding that the investigation into the fire should be reopened. The last inquiry was inconclusive about the cause of the … [Read more...] about Stardust Anniversary Raises Questions
Dublin Considers Cable Car
A private consortium is behind a spectacular proposal to build a 52 million euro cable car complex running 2.5 miles along the River Liffey in Dublin's city centre. Property developer Barry Boland outlined a plan that would set cable cars running from Heuston Railway Station to Spencer Dock in the International Finance Services Centre. Four cable cars would ferry visitors … [Read more...] about Dublin Considers Cable Car