The Troubles

New documentary details how young man was killed by IRA after falsely being labelled an informer

Stating that “it’s the worst stigma in the world” to be labelled an informer, the young man’s brother sought out the truth behind his sibling’s death. RTÉ is airing a new documentary on Tuesday night (13 June) in which the brother of a man killed by the IRA after being labelled an informer is interviewed […]

Stating that “it’s the worst stigma in the world” to be labelled an informer, the young man’s brother sought out the truth behind his sibling’s death. RTÉ is airing a new documentary on Tuesday night (13 June) in which the brother of a man killed by the IRA after being labelled an informer is interviewed […]

2 years ago

Leo Varadkar calls on Sinn Féin to apologise for “the killing of children” during the Troubles

“Not only will they not apologise for the killing of children and civilians throughout the Troubles – they still celebrate those who committed those crimes. That sickens me, quite frankly.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has called on Sinn Féin to apologise for “the killing of children and civilians” during the Troubles by the Irish Republican Army. […]

“Not only will they not apologise for the killing of children and civilians throughout the Troubles – they still celebrate those who committed those crimes. That sickens me, quite frankly.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has called on Sinn Féin to apologise for “the killing of children and civilians” during the Troubles by the Irish Republican Army. […]

4 years ago

Irish Government hits back after reports UK authorities will ban Troubles-era prosecutions of British soldiers

The ban would reportedly also include former IRA members. The Irish government has hit back after reports that UK authorities are set to ban prosecutions of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. The Daily Telegraph and Times newspapers reported the move will be announced in Queen Elizabeth’s speech next week. […]

The ban would reportedly also include former IRA members. The Irish government has hit back after reports that UK authorities are set to ban prosecutions of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. The Daily Telegraph and Times newspapers reported the move will be announced in Queen Elizabeth’s speech next week. […]

5 years ago

Season 4 of The Crown will tackle The Troubles

The show is being urged to deal with real-life instances with accuracy. It has been announced that season four of The Crown will depict events from during The Troubles, with a number of the scenes having already been filmed. We’re going to throw in a spoiler warning for the show here, even though it is […]

The show is being urged to deal with real-life instances with accuracy. It has been announced that season four of The Crown will depict events from during The Troubles, with a number of the scenes having already been filmed. We’re going to throw in a spoiler warning for the show here, even though it is […]

6 years ago

BBC’s documentary on The Troubles ends on the peace process and Good Friday Agreement

“The inside story of the peace process from within the IRA and the British government.” Don’t miss it. For the majority of the past two months, BBC’s seven-part series on The Troubles has proven to be one of the TV highlights of the week because Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History has been educational […]

“The inside story of the peace process from within the IRA and the British government.” Don’t miss it. For the majority of the past two months, BBC’s seven-part series on The Troubles has proven to be one of the TV highlights of the week because Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History has been educational […]

6 years ago

BBC’s excellent documentary on The Troubles is now focusing on the intelligence war against the IRA

Gripping and insightful, it airs tonight and looks great. While the opening three episodes of BBC’s enthralling documentary series Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History have provided an in-depth retelling of the conflict, it appears that the next episodes will be delving into the murkier waters of espionage, collusion, and state secrets. As mentioned […]

Gripping and insightful, it airs tonight and looks great. While the opening three episodes of BBC’s enthralling documentary series Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History have provided an in-depth retelling of the conflict, it appears that the next episodes will be delving into the murkier waters of espionage, collusion, and state secrets. As mentioned […]

6 years ago