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New search taking place in Co Monaghan bog for IRA victim Columba McVeigh

New search taking place in Co Monaghan bog for IRA victim Columba McVeigh

Investigators identified ‘a small piece of ground’ at Bragan Bog that had not been searched previously.

Adams: It’s a regret that end to armed campaign took decades to bring about

Adams: It’s a regret that end to armed campaign took decades to bring about

The former Sinn Féin president was speaking ahead of the 20th anniversary of the end of the Provisional IRA’s armed struggle.

Watchdog identifies series of failings in investigation of Kingsmill massacre

Watchdog identifies series of failings in investigation of Kingsmill massacre

Ten Protestant workmen were shot dead by the IRA outside the village of Kingsmill in 1976 in one of the most notorious incidents of the Troubles.

Long-awaited watchdog report into Kingsmill massacre due to be released

Long-awaited watchdog report into Kingsmill massacre due to be released

Challenge to Clonoe ruling is ‘disgraceful’, Sinn Féin says

Challenge to Clonoe ruling is ‘disgraceful’, Sinn Féin says

Inquest findings in SAS shooting of four IRA men referred to prosecutors

Inquest findings in SAS shooting of four IRA men referred to prosecutors

Use of force in killing of four IRA men ‘not justified’ - coroner

Use of force in killing of four IRA men ‘not justified’ - coroner

No evidence of police collusion in 1978 hotel bombing near Belfast, says ombudsman

No evidence of police collusion in 1978 hotel bombing near Belfast, says ombudsman

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

The Police Ombudsman’s report considered the effectiveness of the initial RUC investigation.

Use of lethal force in 1986 shooting of Francis Bradley was justified – coroner

Use of lethal force in 1986 shooting of Francis Bradley was justified – coroner

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

A coroner said Bradley was ‘engaged in activities on behalf of the IRA’ when he was shot 21 times by soldiers near Toomebridge on February 18 1986.

Bomb victims cannot sue Provisional IRA but Gerry Adams legal action continues

Bomb victims cannot sue Provisional IRA but Gerry Adams legal action continues

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Three men are pursuing High Court challenges against the former Sinn Fein president for ‘vindicatory’ £1 compensation.

Gerry Adams awaits ruling in High Court fight with bomb victims

Gerry Adams awaits ruling in High Court fight with bomb victims

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

John Clark, Jonathan Ganesh and Barry Laycock sued the former Sinn Féin president and the Provisional IRA for nominal damages