Conviction: attempted murder, possession of rifle & ammunition, membership of a proscribed organisation Sentence: 14 years Joined Hunger Strike: 22nd March Suicided 21st May The 7th child of 8 in a family from Carnlough, Co. Armagh, Raymond McC… more »

I've been watching a couple of threads over at the Young Unionists blog with interest recently, following David Ervine's decision to join the UUP grouping in Stormont, allowing the Ulster Unionists to claim an extra seat in any potential executive. I… more »

I haven't posted much on the disgusting attack which resulted in the death of 15 year old Michael McIlveen at the weekend because I knew posting in the immediate aftermath would result in a lot of political ballocks. It comes as no surprise that my lack… more »

That's what Gerry Adams thinks of discussing "education reform, water charges, health and rates increases" when the assembly reconvenes on Monday. He has said that his party, Sinn Fein, will not take part in any discussion on these matters, and has criti… more »

Conviction: Murder Sentence: Life Joined Hunger Strike: 15th March Suicided: 12th May From Bellaghy in the south of Co. Londonderry, Hughes was once described by the police as the most wanted man in Northern Ireland. His father was a farmer and for… more »

It's one thing to suggest that the 11+ needs to be replaced, but it's quite another to say that, despite evidence to the contrary, getting shot of academic selection completely will lead to anything other than a second-rate, comprehensive, education syst… more »

Sinn Fein/IRA/Republican criminality has been under the spotlight for some time now with the leadership of the DUP blaming such activity, along with the lack of support for policing, for the lack faith they have in the prospect of sharing power with Sinn… more »

Absolutely digusted to read today that lecturers have rejected a 12.6% payrise over 2 years and will continue an "assessment boycott" effectively meaning that some of my 3rd year exams scheduled for next week may be cancelled and my degree classified wit… more »

What more needs to be said? Michael McIlveen, a 15 year old boy from Ballymena was brutally attacked at the weekend and last night died from his injuries after spending days fighting for his life in hospital. The family are understandably distraught. Mic… more »

Two men believed to be connected to the Real IRA, the group behind the Omagh Bomb (in which 2 of the 29 victims were Spanish), have been arrested in Spain. The men are being held in Madrid on suspicion of attempting to smuggle £683,000 worth of… more »