Ireland… Irish Ayes 10 Feb 201210 Feb 2012 This article first appeared in Bella Caledonia, the original can be viewed here. By Jim Slaven The constitutional question has dominated Scottish politics for some considerable time. During the last…
Culture… The Genius Of Luke Kelly 30 Jan 20128 Feb 2012 Luke Kelly died on this day 1984. Below is the poignant last minutes of a documentary about his life and some clips of the man himself. I would not normally…
Ireland… Bloody Sunday- 40 Years On 30 Jan 201230 Jan 2012 Forty years ago today 14 civilians were murdered by the British Army on the streets of Derry. Coverage of yesterday's march in the city can be found here. The Bloody…
Ireland… Loyalists And The Paedophile Tory 18 Jan 201225 Jan 2012 The conviction and sentencing of paedophile John Smart will no doubt receive a bit of news coverage not only because of his horrific abuse of vulnerable children but also because…
Ireland… Brigid Hannon 13 Jan 201217 Jan 2012 Below is a short tribute to Brigid Hannon who was buried earlier this week. I was fortunate enough to meet Brigid many times over the last 25 years and can…
Ireland… Support Vita Cortex Workers 11 Jan 201213 Jan 2012 Vita Cortex Workers Website Vita Cortex Workers on Twitter Support Vita Cortex Workers Facebook Page The article below first appeared in the Irish Times. Funny how life goes on.…
Ireland… Women of the IRA – Rose Dugdale 9 Jan 201211 Jan 2012 First programme in a TG4 series looking at the experience of women in the IRA features Rose Dugdale. Fascinating documentary about an inspirational socialist republican.
Ireland… Remember Political Prisoners This Christmas 24 Dec 201115 Jun 2012 December is traditionally prisoners month for republicans. A time to think about those men and women held in prison and their families on the outside. This year has been particularly…
Culture… Up The Ra And All That 21 Dec 201116 Feb 2014 By Jim Slaven It has now been a week since the SNP government passed their Offensive Behaviour Bill in the Scottish parliament. Since then much has been written and said…
Culture… Artist Hugh Doherty 13 Dec 201121 Dec 2011 Hugh Doherty is a former IRA POW who was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment after his and his comrades’ arrest in London in 1975. Now a successful artist, samples of…
107cowgate 