We are delighted to welcome Ann Allan as our newest Vixen. Below is a piece detailing her memories of growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, and her fondness for East Belfast. I arrived in East Belfast in October 1966.…
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Victims Blog : Ann Travers : Gerry Adams court case, memories and pensions.
The last number of weeks have been tough one for victims in Northern Ireland. If you have lost someone or part of your physical self in the “troubles”, or if you have been emotionally or mentally affected, then it can’t have…
Jean Mc Conville : The dogs on the street know who did it.
There couldn’t have been a more intimidating sight to the children of Jean Mc Conville than the scores of republicans who turned up on Saturday afternoon, and who congregated at the top of Derby Terrace in the Divis estate in…
Jean Mc Conville investigation – Gerry Adams arrested.
Vixens broke the story this evening that Gerry Adams, President of Sinn Féin, has been arrested by the PSNI in connection with the ongoing investigation into the murder of Jean Mc Conville. Mr Adams (65) presented himself with his solicitor, Seamus…
Most oft used N.I Politicians’ Phrases
“The reality is…” Coined in 1997 and used mostly by republicans. Close your eyes. Think of the Talkback music starting all those years ago and David Dunseith skilfully interviewing politicians on the peace negotiations. Who can you hear spouting in nearly…
Former CIRA Commander Tommy Crossan shot dead in Belfast.
A former Continuity IRA Commander, under death threat from the organisation he once led, has been shot dead in Belfast today. The dead man, father of four Tommy Crossan (44) an election candidate for Republican Sinn Fein in 2001, fell…
“The long lethal years of The Jackal” (Jeanne Griffin)
The story of Robin Jackson, UVF Mid-Ulster Brigade leader and alleged RUC Special Branch agent. For decades journalists and television broadcasters were afraid to mention him by name, referring him only by his sinister soubriquet “The Jackal”. But he has…
Quiet Peacemakers
SUSAN HUGHES ART EXHIBITION – ÁINE CARSON WHEN you’re of the nosey persuasion, you tend to get invited to things. I have a mate who pokes her nose into everything. She brings me with her and I write about…
“Up da Provies!” Belfast City Council property used for IRA remembrance event.
Leisure Centres are no stranger to muscle. Gymnasiums ae full of posers, pumping iron, preening themselves and feeling good about every show of strength. You expect that. What you dont necessarily expect is to see pictures of Belfast City Council’s…
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“The Night the Music Cried.” Unanswered questions surrounding the Miami Showband massacre. (Jeanne Griffin)
The red torch moving in a circular motion like a bloodshot eye in the middle of the dark Ulster road didn’t cause alarm for trumpet player Brian McCoy. A veteran member of the popular cabaret group, the Miami Showband, he…
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