Scotsman – Page 5 – Peter Geoghegan

Truth must come out over collusion claims

By peterPosted on 15th September 2010Posted in Northern Ireland, Politics, ScotsmanTagged Chesney, Claudy, Collusion

In 1972, Northern Ireland looked to be on the brink of civil war. In many respects, the bombs that ripped through Claudy on 31 July epitomised the senseless brutality of the Troubles’ bloodiest year. According to Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman Al Hutchinson’s report, the IRA were responsible for the Claudy bombing and its south Derry […]

Hellbent on violence – but it won't work

By peterPosted on 26th February 2010Posted in Northern Ireland, Politics, ScotsmanTagged Dissident republicans, IMC, Newry, Real IRA

This comment piece on Monday’s dissident bombing in Newry appeared in The Scotsman on 24 February. In November, the International Monitoring Commission, charged with keeping tabs on Northern Ireland’s paramilitary groups, suggested dissident republican ranks were being swelled by ex-Provisional IRA members. The Newry car bomb has now confirmed the worst fears of the security […]