John Mcguirk News Today

On one level, the migrant row is a mutually-helpful farce. But has something changed in UK-Irish ties?

Surveying the row over immigration policy in Ireland and the UK, I’m reminded of the Sham Fight, an annual event in Northern Ireland, in the tiny County Down village of Scarva, conducted by two groups of men dressed up as soldiers of King Billy and King James. There is much clattering of swords, at the end of which James falls theatrically to the ground, his troops pursued off the field, and the groundlings gigglingly ask each other the traditional question: “Who won?” You&#...

Irish police claim self defence at the site of a possible migrant camp, but a journalist witness challenges version of events.

Radio: Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly run the gamut from children’s sleepovers to John McGuirk’s bellicose language

The Care referendum has returned the highest ever percentage no vote of people who voted in Irish...

The Business Post takes a look at the scenes behind the stories

Algerian national was granted Garda protection after being named on social media as a suspect despite having no connection to the attack

Gript published details of a man’s immigration history in the aftermath of the 23 November incident.

 

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