Republic of Ireland played integral role in supporting IRA, says historian

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5 Apr, 2019 Republic of Ireland played integral role in supporting IRA, says historian An Irish historian says his new book aims to shine a light for the first time on the role of people from all levels of Irish society in supporting the Provisional IRA from its inception in 1969 to 1980. Latest News Emergency situation at Belfast International Airport – fire engines meet passenger jet on runway There is an emergency situation at Belfast International Airport, according to reports. Fresh inquest for IRA man shot 'on active service' The Attorney General has directed a fresh inquest into the killing of an IRA man shot while 'on active service' in Londonderry more than 40 years ago, the Derry Journal has reported. Bomb scare in N.I. housing estate – homes evacuated Up to 30 homes have been evacuated after the discovery of a suspicious object in a housing estate in Northern Ireland. Local doyen of Irish language wasn't too pleased to be depicted in Joyce's Ulysses I suppose it had to happen sooner or later but the ever-growing number of themes and topics arriving in Roamer's mailbox was recently augmented by (none other than) James Joyce's Ulysses! Sport Update Portadown: Promotion licence clarity entering closing four Championship fixtures Portadown stand one win away from securing a pre-match play-off position - but manager Matthew Tipton is demanding maximum points from the final four Bluefin Sport Championship fixtures. Rising star Adam McLean hoping for a change of luck at North West 200 Rising star Adam McLean is hoping for a change in fortune at this year's fonaCAB International North West 200 in association with Nicholl Oils. Irish road racing stars confirmed for KDM Hire Cookstown 100 Tobermore's Adam McLean is eyeing a strong start to the new Irish road racing season at this month's KDM Hire Cookstown 100, which was launched last night. And finally... Van Morrison to play live show in Botanic Gardens Van Morrison has confirmed he will play a show at 'Live At Botanic Gardens' on June 23. See all the day's news here

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