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Lord Louis Mountbatten was killed on August 27, 1979 when a bomb planted by the IRA detonated on his boat near Mullaghmore, Co Sligo. Who was the British statesman? And why was he a target for Irish republicans?

It is now the best part of half a century distant. But the IRA blast that murdered Louis Mountbatten, on this day in 1979 still echoes down the years.

THE Government was warned yesterday that the Northern Ireland peace process might be damaged if the Parachute Regiment returned to the province.

The discovery of the bodies of Jim and Mary McLoughlin, the elderly couple who lay dead in their bungalow near Warrenpoint for up to six months, has exposed unpleasant home truths about how we like to view ourselves – and the reality of our lives now.

The couple were found at their home o in Newry on Thursday, and the PSNI have said they believe the deaths may have occurred some time ago. They may have lain undiscovered for six months.

Detectives investigating the deaths at a property in Newry, Northern Ireland, say they are not treating the circumstances as suspicious however they have said they believe the couple might have died some time ago

Neighbours of an elderly couple who were found dead in their neglected Co Down home are “relieved” after police confirmed the deaths are not being treated as suspicious.

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An elderly man and a woman were found dead at a property in the Newry area of Co Down, Northern Ireland, on Thursday, with police investigating into what led to their deaths.

Police discovered the bodies of an elderly couple in Co Down after a postman became concerned for their wellbeing.