Michael Longley, 85, Northern Irish Poet of Nature and ‘the Troubles,’ Dies
Ceasefire,” his most famous poem, invoked the “Iliad” in exploring his country’s sectarian strife. But his work wasn’t ...
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Omagh survivor ‘haunted’ by guilt over death of niece in Real IRA massacre
Garry McGillion suffered severe injuries in the Real IRA blast which occurred in August 1998, just one week before he was due to be married.
Courts and Inquiries Set to Reveal Secrets from the Northern Ireland Conflict
Thirty six years ago today, during the 1969-98 Northern Ireland conflict, Belfast human rights lawyer Pat Finucane was shot ...
Cost of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past estimated at more than £2 billion
The Policy Exchange has put the cost of inquiries, court cases, inquests and compensation payouts so far at between £840 million and £1.4 billion. | UTV News ...
Troubles legacy cost £601m so far, think tank says
The Policy Exchange think tank also warns about potential future costs - which it claims could amount to £1.3bn.
Taxpayers' '£2.7bn hit for Troubles' including cash for Gerry Adams
The Policy Exchange has put the cost of inquiries, court cases, inquests and compensation payouts so far at between ...
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Dealing with legacy of Troubles could cost Northern Ireland up to €3.23bn - new report
New research has estimated that the cost of dealing with the legacy of the Troubles could be as much as £2.7bn (€3.23bn). Policy Exchange – a right-wing think tank – has examined past and potential ...