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Disclosure ‘progress’ in inquest of internee shot dead in escape bid

The preliminary inquest into a Co Tyrone man shot dead while trying to escape from Long Kesh in 1974 has been told that there is “a lot of progress” concerning disclosure. The death of Hugh Gerard Coney, 24, from Coalisland was the subject of a ...

14 Mar 2022 at 17:55

Northern Ireland

Political agreement needed to unlock economic potential of Maze site, MLAs told

The head of an arm’s-length government body has expressed hope that political agreement can be reached to unlock the economic potential of the former Maze prison site in Northern Ireland. Brett Hannam, chief executive of the Strategic ...

09 Feb 2022 at 17:25

Local News

Huge sadness at death of Canon Pat McHugh

The death has taken place Canon Pat McHugh, who had strong links with Donegal and whose funeral takes place in Pettigo on Saturday. Fr Pat as he was popularly known, was also a highly respected player, coach, administrator and ...

28 Apr 2022 at 13:33

Derry Now

Derry launch of 'On the Blanket: An A to Z of Prison Resistance'

Derry republican Eoghan Mac Cormaic spoke at a recent event marking his friend and comrade, Ciarán Fleming, and other Derry 'blanket men' which coincided with the launch of his second book on the epic 1976-81 prison struggle, ...

03 Jul 2022 at 14:33

Northern Ireland

Hearing set ahead of inquest into man shot as he tried to escape from Long Kesh

A public interest immunity hearing is set to take place in January ahead of a fresh inquest into the death of a man shot dead while attempting to escape from Long Kesh internment camp. Hugh Gerard Coney, 24, from Coalisland, ...

19 Dec 2022 at 15:40

Northern Ireland

Teenager in critical condition after crash in Co Fermanagh

A teenager is in critical condition in hospital after a road collision in Co Fermanagh. The PSNI received a report shortly after 6pm on Friday of a collision in Kesh involving a silver Peugeot 207 HDI Sport and a blue Honda ...

08 Jun 2024 at 15:14

Northern Ireland

Teenager dies following road crash in Co Fermanagh

A teenager has died following a road crash in Co Fermanagh. Oisin Gregg, 18, died in hospital following the incident in Kesh on Friday evening shortly after 6pm. Police have appealed for information following the collision ...

13 Jun 2024 at 16:48

Northern Ireland

Political will exists to ‘unleash potential’ of former Maze site, says O’Neill

The political will exists to “unleash the potential” of the former Maze Prison site, Michelle O’Neill has said. The First Minister updated MLAs at Stormont on future plans for the regeneration of the site near Lisburn. ...

23 Sept 2024 at 16:27

Local News

Donegal Orange Order leader buys Crumlin Road Courthouse

The leading Orangeman in Donegal, David Mahon, has bought the Crumlin Road Courthouse in Belfast. A native of Ballintra, now living in Kesh, County Fermanagh, Mr Mahon is the Grand Master of the County Donegal Grand ...

17 Jul 2024 at 17:33

Northern Ireland

Potential of Maze prison site must be matched by action, First Minister insists

The potential of the former Maze prison site must be matched by political action to kick-start its full redevelopment, the First Minister has said. Michelle O’Neill revealed she and deputy First Minister Emma ...

24 Jun 2024 at 15:34

Northern Ireland

No development on Maze site that would cause hurt to victims – Little-Pengelly

There will be no development at the site of the former Maze prison which would cause hurt and pain to victims of terrorism, deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly has pledged. It came as SDLP Stormont ...

11 Nov 2024 at 17:29

Local News

50th anniversary commemoration held for Derry IRA man Jim Moyne

The 50th anniversary commemoration for Derry Volunteer Jim Moyne has taken place in the city. Jim Moyne was 29 years old when he died of an asthmatic attack while interned in the cages of Long Kesh. The ...

21 Jan 2025 at 11:33

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