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Two pensioners (70s) granted leave to appeal extradition over RUC officer murder

Two pensioners (70s) granted leave to appeal extradition over RUC officer murder

John Edward McNicholl (73) is charged with murdering an RUC officer and attempted murder, while Seamus Christopher O'Kane (74) is charged with possession of firearms

Immense potential of former Maze site needs to be unlocked – O’Neill

Immense potential of former Maze site needs to be unlocked – O’Neill

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly stressed that the site of the former prison could only be developed when political consensus is reached.

A united Ireland ‘would be the most fitting tribute’ to former IRA man, Sinn Féin MLA says

A united Ireland ‘would be the most fitting tribute’ to former IRA man, Sinn Féin MLA says

Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly delivered the graveside oration to Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane at Milltown Cemetery.

Funeral to be held for former senior IRA man Brendan McFarlane

Funeral to be held for former senior IRA man Brendan McFarlane

Gerry Adams says any compensation in ex-detainee case will be donated

Gerry Adams says any compensation in ex-detainee case will be donated

Givan hits back over meetings with group linked to loyalist paramilitaries

Givan hits back over meetings with group linked to loyalist paramilitaries

‘Discussion and care’ needed on future of site of former Maze Prison, MLA told

‘Discussion and care’ needed on future of site of former Maze Prison, MLA told

Museums body consulted on potential role in future of former Maze Prison site

Museums body consulted on potential role in future of former Maze Prison site

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

It has lain derelict for decades amid political disagreement over its future.