Categories: Republicans, Dissident Republicans, Sinn Fein, IRA
This Week Sinn Fein Are Annoyed About...
When I first saw the headline Sinn Fein anger over B&Q emblem I thought the Sinners had taken offence at the fact that the DIY chain's colour-scheme is Orange, but apparently it's something much more sinister.
Yes folks, B&Q have signed a deal… more »
Disaffected Republicans Quit IRA
IRA infighting could cause problems in County Londonderry
According to Irish newspaper the Sunday Tribune, the South Derry brigade of the IRA (comprising around 25 members) are to split away from the provisionals because they are "disillusioned" that Si… more »
Mope-Fest Continues
Apparently Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald (MEP for Dublin, IIRC) has heard the plight of the West Belfast Festival and while attacking the whole July celebrations in Northern Ireland decided to mope on their behalf. Unfortunately fact-checking still doesn… more »
Destroying The Mood
by beano on 12 Jul 2006 at 15:09. Categories: Orange Order / Other Marches, Loyalists, Republicans, Law & Order, Culture
I was out taking pictures of the bands today, planning on writing a little piece about the twelfth, since last year's got so many hits. Unfortunately, I came home to hear some disgusting and sickening acts had taken place last night in County Antrim.… more »
Most Oppressed Festival Ever
by beano on 30 Jun 2006 at 15:28. Categories: Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein, Orange Order / Other Marches, Republicans, Culture
The organisers of the inclusive West Belfast Festival and Sinn Fein have both criticised a government decision to award funding to the tune of £104,000 to the Orange Order over three years.
Despite the fact that they were awarded by different b… more »
Sinn Fein To Spit Dummy
Senior figures in Sinn Fein are contemplating withdrawing the party from the assembly in September, some time before the 24th November deadline set by the governments. It's unclear at the moment whether this is a serious threat or just a publicity stunt… more »
Who Was Denis Faul?
When Monsignor Denis Faul died last week I have to confess as to now knowing who he was or why he was important. In fact it wasn't until Mick Fealty pointed out this piece in the Times and I then googled a bit until I came across his obituary in the Guar… more »
Real IRA Suspect Charged
Following the unscheduled outbreak of law and order mentioned at EU the other day, I'm pleased to see a fourth man has been charged following the arrests made in Armagh and Fermanagh.
Paul McCaugherty, 39, from Lurgan, has been remanded in custody on… more »
Outbreaks of Law and Order Sweep Ulster
by beano on 21 Jun 2006 at 21:38. Categories: News, Northern Ireland, Irish Republic, PSNI, Republicans, Dissident Republicans, Environment
Over the last couple of days we've seen the seizure of cocaine at Aldergrove with estimated value between £1-3 million, 8 men arrested (although 4 already released without charge) suspected of being involved with active republican groups, promises… more »
Heavy Handed My Arse
Yes folks, another prominent republican has been involved in an altercation with the police - and of course you know what that means. Yes, another whinge about police "heavy handedness". Now that they've accepted claims of 'brutality' were taking the pis… more »