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The Real Story of
Veronica Guerin

By Louise Carroll, Contributor
October / November 2003

October 1, 2003 by </a> By Louise Carroll, Contributor<br/><a href="https://irishamerica.com/archives/2003-archive/october-november-2003/">October / November 2003</a> Leave a Comment

The murder of one of Ireland's most prominent journalists by crime bosses provoked outrage but has not received justice. ℘℘℘ Although she is virtually unknown to Americans, Irish crime journalist Veronica Guerin was a legend in Ireland. She wrote eye-opening front-page columns for Ireland's most popular newspaper, The Sunday Independent. She courted both controversy and danger … [Read more...] about The Real Story of
Veronica Guerin

December 1, 1494

Poynings Law was enacted in Ireland on this day in 1494. The legislation, which was initiated by Sir Edward Poyning, the Lord Deputy of Ireland under King Henry VII, outlined the operation of the Irish Parliament. It placed Irish parliament under the authority of the English parliament, forbid the assembly from meeting without the King’s permission and called for all Irish parliamentary legislation to be approved by the King. Poynings Law and this date marked the beginning of English dominance via Tudor rule in Ireland.

The Real Story of
Veronica Guerin

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