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[Ahead of the fiftieth anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, the programme asks why no-one was ever brought to justice]

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General discussion / Re: British State Collusion

Last post by Main Street - May 16, 2024, 10:22:11 PM

Thurs night.  21:35  RTE  Prime Time
Ahead of the fiftieth anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, the programme asks why no-one was ever brought to justice

Dublin-Monaghan bomb gang investigator says 'there was collusion'

The officer leading the inquiry into the activities of the loyalist gang suspected of being responsible for the Dublin and Monaghan bombings has said he has no doubt there was collusion between the gang and the British security services.

Sir Iain Livingstone heads up Operation Denton, which is examining allegations relating to the activities of the so-called Glenanne Gang, which was based in County Armagh and Mid-Ulster during the Troubles, including its role in the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.

There's been a lot on the radio over the past few days, but given the scale of the bombings in terms of civilian lives lost, its amazing how little has been said about it over the years.
I was in school in the 80s and 90s and it was a footnote in history class at best - there was certainly no in depth coverage or analysis. 
It seems many people have been unhappy with the Irish state response to it - presumably in terms of pressuring the British government to investigate probable collusion.  Why would the Irish state be reluctant to press the Brits about that though?

Thurs night.  21:35  RTE  Prime Time
Ahead of the fiftieth anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, the programme asks why no-one was ever brought to justice

Dublin-Monaghan bomb gang investigator says 'there was collusion'

The officer leading the inquiry into the activities of the loyalist gang suspected of being responsible for the Dublin and Monaghan bombings has said he has no doubt there was collusion between the gang and the British security services.

Sir Iain Livingstone heads up Operation Denton, which is examining allegations relating to the activities of the so-called Glenanne Gang, which was based in County Armagh and Mid-Ulster during the Troubles, including its role in the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.

There's been a lot on the radio over the past few days, but given the scale of the bombings in terms of civilian lives lost, its amazing how little has been said about it over the years.
I was in school in the 80s and 90s and it was a footnote in history class at best - there was certainly no in depth coverage or analysis. 
It seems many people have been unhappy with the Irish state response to it - presumably in terms of pressuring the British government to investigate probable collusion.  Why would the Irish state be reluctant to press the Brits about that though?

Simply put, it was totally down to the lack of interest by  the toxic sludge  FG/Lab coalition government of the day to do anything other than exploit it for their own interests.

#22

General discussion / Re: Name your three favourite ...

Last post by Ronnie - May 16, 2024, 10:20:02 PM

About a Girl
Penny Royal Tea
All Apologies

#23

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by God14 - May 16, 2024, 10:06:09 PM

Just Padraig McGrogan that featured in the match against Galway in the league game not named on that Derry 26 and he's replaced by McKinless. A depleted side and potential injury crisis?

Niall Loughlin is a huge loss from the 26. He's a very underrated forward. Always worth a couple of points and a massive work rate.

Agreed, really solid if unspectacular performer. Heavily under rated.

#24

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by lenny - May 16, 2024, 10:02:31 PM

Just Padraig McGrogan that featured in the match against Galway in the league game not named on that Derry 26 and he's replaced by McKinless. A depleted side and potential injury crisis?

Niall Loughlin is a huge loss from the 26. He's a very underrated forward. Always worth a couple of points and a massive work rate.

#25

GAA Discussion / Re: Tailteann Cup 2024

Last post by snoopdog - May 16, 2024, 09:59:28 PM

Where are the tickets for sale for this weeks games? Nothing on Gaa.ie  that I can see

https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/tailteanncup24

Cheers

#26

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by God14 - May 16, 2024, 09:58:40 PM

Not many score getters on that Derry bench

You'd wonder what'd happen if Shane McGuigan ever got an injury

#27

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by Armagh18 - May 16, 2024, 09:51:29 PM

It's not that changes to the Derry team I'd be thinking about from the league it's the changes to the Galway team.

#28

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by screenexile - May 16, 2024, 09:47:58 PM

Just Padraig McGrogan that featured in the match against Galway in the league game not named on that Derry 26 and he's replaced by McKinless. A depleted side and potential injury crisis?

Loughlin and Murphy seem to be injured as well. 3 U20s named,  our bench isn't just as strong as it seemed during the league.

I hope McEvoy is fit but Harte likes to name bullshit teams so we'll find out on Saturday evening!

#29

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by Armagh18 - May 16, 2024, 09:44:17 PM

Just Padraig McGrogan that featured in the match against Galway in the league game not named on that Derry 26 and he's replaced by McKinless. A depleted side and potential injury crisis?

Rumour has it McEvoy isn't fit but maybe that's bullshit?

#30

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by Captain Obvious - May 16, 2024, 09:42:28 PM

Just Padraig McGrogan that featured in the match against Galway in the league game not named on that Derry 26 and he's replaced by McKinless. A depleted side and potential injury crisis?