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21 people were killed in the bombings in 1974

Birmingham bomb inquests rules out naming suspects

The naming of possible suspects at fresh inquests into the 1974 IRA Birmingham pub bombings has been ruled out by a coroner.

World • 05 Jul 17

Bombings using Libyan weapons included the Enniskillen Remembrance Day ceremony blast in 1987

MPs urge fund for victims of IRA using Libyan weapons

The next UK government should finance a compensation fund for victims of IRA attacks using Libyan explosives, a committee of MPs said.

UK • 02 May 17

Jon Boucher was appointed to take charge of the inquiry last year

Stakeknife inquiry will 'go where evidence takes us'

The British police officer investigating murders and other crimes linked to the IRA double-agent Stakeknife has promised he will go where the evidence leads him — even if it involves members of the security services and senior figures in the republican movement.

Ireland • 03 Apr 17

A coroner ruled in June that the inquest into the deaths of 21 people at two pubs in Birmingham should be reopened

British govt will not fund costs in IRA bomb case

The families of those killed in the IRA's 1974 Birmingham pub bombings have been told they will not receive funding for their legal expenses from the British government.

News • 26 Sep 16

Two detectives travelled to Alicante last year and interviewed the man

IRA figure faces extradition over abuse claims

A senior figure in the IRA has appeared in court in Spain on foot of an extradition request by the Irish authorities in connection with alleged child abuse.

News • 25 Feb 16

Kieran Conway was questioned at Pearse Street Garda Station

Solicitor quizzed by gardaí over 1974 IRA bombing

A Dublin solicitor has been questioned by the gardaí in connection with the 1974 Birmingham bombings in which 21 people were killed.

News • 30 Jan 16

Remains of 12 of the 16 'Disappeared' victims have been recovered

Appeal issued over 'Disappeared' British soldier

The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains has issued an appeal for help to find the remains of murdered British soldier Robert Nairic.

News • 26 Jan 16

The man appeared before the Special Criminal Court today

Louth man charged with IRA membership

A Louth man has appeared before the Special Criminal Court charged with membership of the IRA and two counts of possession of firearms.

News • 20 Dec 15

A Monaghan man appeared at an out-of-hours sitting of the Special Criminal Court in Dublin tonight

Man remanded in custody over IRA charge

A Monaghan man appearing at an out-of-hours sitting of the Special Criminal Court in Dublin last night has been charged with IRA membership.

News • 01 Dec 15

The man was arrested in Co Laois yesterday as part of an ongoing operation targeting dissident republican activity

Dublin man charged with membership of IRA

A Dublin man has appeared before the Special Criminal Court today charged with membership of the IRA.

News • 23 Nov 15

The search is being carried out close to Oristown Bog, where the remains of another one of the Disappeared was recovered

Search for remains of 'Disappeared' victim

A search is under way for the remains of Joseph Lynskey, one of the so-called 'Disappeared'.

News • 11 Mar 15

Mr Megraw's remains were returned to his brother Kieran's house in west Belfast

Funeral for Disappeared victim Brendan Megraw

The funeral service for one of the IRA's Disappeared victims has taken place, 36 years after he was abducted and murdered.

News • 14 Nov 14

Provisional searches are under way in Oristown bog in Co Meath where the remains of Brendan Megraw were found weeks ago

Searches begin for body of Disappeared victim

Provisional searches for another of the Disappeared have started in Co Meath, close to the rural bog where the body of Brendan Megraw was found recently.

News • 06 Nov 14

Máiría Cahill is dissatisfied with how her claim of sex abuse has been dealt with by authorities

Two selected to review Máiría Cahill allegations

Northern Ireland's Director of Public Prosecutions has named the two people who will review the legal issues that arise from allegations made by Belfast woman Máiría Cahill.

News • 28 Oct 14

In a blog, the Sinn Féin president also said that the IRA had 'shot' alleged sex offenders or expelled them

IRA 'shot' alleged sex offenders - Adams

Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has described how the IRA acted as a police force in many nationalists areas in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.

News • 20 Oct 14

17 people were abducted, murdered and secretly buried by the IRA during the Troubles

Fresh search for 'Disappeared' to begin in Meath

Fresh searches for one of the IRA's so-called Disappeared are to start in Co Meath within days.

News • 21 Aug 14

Nick Clegg said he did not want the case to escalate into a 'full-blown political crisis' (Pic: EPA)

'On-the-runs' cannot avoid questioning - Villiers

Northern Ireland Secretary of State Theresa Villiers has said any letters issued to on-the-run republicans cannot be relied upon to avoid questioning or prosecution for offences where information or evidence now or later becomes available.

News • 27 Feb 14

Bernard McGinn - former IRA man found dead in Monaghan

Former IRA 'sniper' McGinn found dead in Monaghan

A former IRA sniper convicted of killing the last British soldier to die before the Good Friday peace agreement has been found dead in Monaghan.

News • 21 Dec 13

Jean McConville, a mother-of-ten, was kidnapped and killed by the IRA

Kenny appeals for information on 'The Disappeared'

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said it is time for anyone with information about what happened to any of "The Disappeared" to come forward.

News • 05 Nov 13

Theresa Villiers said the parade is damaging to community relations

Row erupts over republican parade in Tyrone

A row has broken out between unionists and republicans over an event organised by Sinn Féin in Castlederg, Co Tyrone this Sunday.

News • 09 Aug 13

Jean McConville was abducted from her home and murdered in December 1972

Call to release Divis Street war diaries

Former Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Nuala O'Loan has said British military war diaries locked under embargo should be released to the PSNI detectives investigating Jean McConville's murder.

News • 15 Jul 13

Liam Neeson said relatives of the Disappeared had endured decades of unthinkable torment

Actors make appeal over 'Disappeared'

The families of the Disappeared, whose loved ones were murdered by the IRA and their bodies never found, have renewed their appeal for help in recovering the remains.

News • 21 Jun 13