Decades after denials, ex-priest admits he was major IRA bomber

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24 Sep, 2019 Decades after denials, ex-priest admits he was major IRA bomber A unrepentant former Roman Catholic priest has admitted that the Brighton bomb was among scores of IRA attacks in which he was involved – and said that his big regret is that he wasn't "more effective". Latest News Teenage bandsmen called 'Orange b*****ds' in sectarian attack Two teenagers say they were called 'Orange b*****ds' and attacked while walking home from a band parade in Londonderry at the weekend. Former BBC political correspondent Martina Purdy has left the convent Martina Purdy, BBC News NI's former political correspondent has left the convent. No Deal Brexit: As many 40,000 people in Republic of Ireland with U.K. driving licence could be driving illegally Tens of thousands of people living in the Republic of Ireland who use a UK driving licence could be driving illegally in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the Irish government has warned. Alex Kane: Bespoke deal may just get DUP off its Brexit hook Well, is the DUP serious about shifting from a position it has adopted since June 2017, when it signed the confidence and supply arrangement with the Conservatives? Sport Update Family of seriously injured racer Aaron Clifford issue positive update on teenager's progress The family of County Meath racer Aaron Clifford has provided an update on his condition as he continues his recovery from a serious head injury. Michael Dunlop is special guest at inaugural Dan Kneen charitable ball Michael Dunlop will be the star guest at the inaugural '14 Ball' organised by the Dan Kneen Charitable Fund in November. Guy Martin satisfies his need for speed with 270mph race victory in England Guy Martin's need for speed was in evidence again as the Lincolnshire man recently won at the Straightliners event at Elvington in England after topping 270mph. And finally... Iron Maiden and Lewis Capaldi announced as Belsonic headliners Iron Maiden and Lewis Capaldi have been announced as two of the headliners for next summer's Belsonic music festival. See all the day's news here

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