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Peter Whelan on the day he was sentenced in December 2002

Watch: Family's anger at killer's prison day release

Just six years into his life sentence for a random motiveless murder, convicted killer Peter Whelan is enjoying escorted day releases. Ahead of this Thursday's major Prime Time report Barry Cummins revisits Whelan's brutal crimes.

Prime Time • 27 Sep 19

Watch: The border village that refuses to die

Mullan's longest-standing resident thought the days when he was the only one standing between the border village and extinction were over. But Brexit has has created a whole new threat.

Prime Time • 25 Sep 19

Hooded Men: The allegations that UK ministers authorised torture

Paddy Joe McClean was a pacifist, but he was no pushover. A founding member of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA), he was one of 'The Hooded Men' interned without trial in 1971.

Prime Time • 25 Sep 19

Watch: US-Iran tension and Yemen's war explained

Mark Coughlan and Dimitri O'Donnell look at the war in Yemen and the increasing tension between the US and Iran.

Explained By Prime Time • 23 Sep 19

Is Ireland getting to grips with its drugs policy?

The tragic death of Jack Downey this summer struck a chord with many people across the country.

Prime Time • 23 Sep 19

Prime Time - Does the Beef Industry have a future?

Prime Time • 18 Sep 19

Darren and Gillian the parents of twin boys with Autism

Living with Autism - the story of Darren and Gillian

Darren and Gillian are the parents of twin boys with Autism. On Primetime Tonight, we listen to their harrowing story and how inspiring the unconditional love they have for their children is, even if it has brought them to the brink.

Prime Time • 18 Sep 19

Do the Boys in Blue have an unfair advantage in the GAA?

On Saturday, Stephen Cluxton lifted the Sam Maguire above his head amid rapturous roars from Hill. This completed Dublin's five in a row historic win.

Prime Time • 18 Sep 19