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Interviews with ex-officers reveal response was co-ordinated from one telephone line

Classic Rock – Frank McNally on tracing the origins of a famous Irish ballad

An Irishman’s Diary on the Rocks of Bawn

Sinn Fein denies Gerry Adams ‘set up’ IRA Loughgall ambush

State Papers 1987: Sinn Féin president was accused of being behind the killings

Presenting Percy makes winning debut over fences at Galway

Davy Russell partners Cheltenham Pertemps Final winner to an impressive victory

The builders are in but we’re worried about their impact on the garden

Advice for owners who want to renovate their house while protecting a mature garden

Michelle O’Neill defends attendance at Loughgall commemoration

IRA men were shot dead by the SAS in 1987 as they attempted to bomb police station

M7 Real Estate snaps up €24 million Dublin 8 development

European property investment firm buys Fumbally Square offices and apartments in first Irish deal

When protesters set the stage at media events

Austin Stack’s attack on Adams is the latest in a long line of high-profile interventions

Prison staff failed to recognise risk in case of prisoner who overdosed

Ombudsman’s report finds staff overlooked Patrick Kelly’s crucial medical documents

Eleven players become Clare’s first double medallists

Patrick Kelly says failure to win league is the one regret that 1990s’ team still have

Tony Kelly’s sweet one-two swings latest bout in Clare’s favour

Waterford had led game until last puck on dramatic final replay had dropped

Love letters from the front inspires 137-part radio series

Letters between British soldier and Irish lover show full horrors of the war

GAA team news: Stephen Cluxton back in goal for Dublin

Jim Gavin makes six changes, Colm Cooper will make his first start of the season for Kerry

Markland Holdings pretax profits down 60% in 2014

Turnover from continuing operations fell 9% from €28.3m to €25.7m over the year

Kilkenny make four changes for clash with Tipperary

Dublin make changes as Waterford and Tipperary unchanged for league games

Garda Tony Golden is 88th member of force killed in line of duty

At least 30 gardaí have been shot or violently killed, most recently Adrian Donohoe in 2013

Cork likely to seize opportunity to make amends against Kildare

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Eoin Cadogan takes midfield berth for Cork’s clash with Kildare

Brian Cuthbert makes changes from disappointing defeat to Kerry in Munster final replay

Kerry have more in the tank for Munster final replay

Eamonn Fitzmaurice has addressed problem areas but Cork can still ask serious questions

Shane Nolan kelps Kerry make it third time lucky in Christy Ring

Kingdom far too strong for Derry as they put two final defeats behind them at Croke Park

Widow of man killed at Loughgall can challenge inquest decision

Anthony Hughes and eight IRA members killed by undercover soldiers in Co Armagh in 1987

Galway leave it late but start campaign with win over Clare

Jason Flynn’s late score gives the Tribesman victory in a close encounter at Pearse Stadium

Garda involved in Don Tidey shoot-out in 1983 awarded €170,000

Retired Garda Sergeant left with life-long PTSD following incident 31 years ago

Moment to savour for Ballincollig as they hold on to clinch first Cork senior title

‘Village’ show character on first final appearance as Carbery falter

Cork and Galway likely to progress to quarter-finals

All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers – Round 4A previews

Cork leave nothing to chance in emphatic win over Waterford

Jimmy-Barry Murphy’ side set up semi-final meeting with Clare

Joe Canning named as replacement for Galway’s clash with Kilkenny

Captain again set to make impact off bench in league semi-final

'Belief' the key to Dublin’s success

‘They learned how to win under pressure’ says former coach and selector Mickey Whelan

Dublin eventually find the right gear and leave Cork trailing

Holders stage stunning second-half recovery, as 17-point turnaround yields decisive win

Impressive Cork can edge fast and furious encounter

Dublin’s penchant for late escapes may not save them this time around

Cork make six changes for Kerry encounter

Brian Cuthbert’s side already in semi-finals

Colin Ryan earns Clare a late draw in edgy affair

Galway also claim quarter-final spot after Ennis clash

Outstanding champions Clare crown a remarkable championship in fitting style

Young Banner men proved their quality when brave Cork asked the big questions

Clare unchanged for final replay

Davy Fitzgerald’s side includes four players who won the All Ireland U-21 final

Clare draw strength from an epic finish and live to fight another day

Banner rescue final with last-gasp point after dominating for 70 minutes

Cork were ‘presented’ opportunities: Davy Fitzgerald

Clare manager does his best to keep his counsel after drawn All-Ireland hurling semi-final

Limerick left gasping for air as Clare’s polished performance packs punch

David Fitzgerald’s tactical deployment works to perfection as team’s skills shine

Fitzgerald’s Clare blitz Limerick to claim final berth

Young Banner side to meet Cork in All-Ireland hurling decider

Limerick should just have the edge in a fascinating clash between keen Munster rivals

John Allen’s men look strong enough to master the challenge from a resurgent young Clare team

Tyrone welcome back O’Neill and Harte for clash with champions Donegal

Cork name five debutants to face Limerick in Munster opener

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