The murder of Paul Quinn near the border last October and the officially ordained cover-up of IRA culpability for that murder, illustrates the fatal compromises that the “peace” process has involved. By Catherine McCartney
On 20 October 2007, Paul Quinn a 21- year-old from Cullyhanna, south Armagh drove himself and a friend to a location in Oram, Co Monaghan to do a few hours work clearing a shed for the arrival of cattle. It was a Saturday evening and Paul and his friend were in good spirits as they drove to the location. The prospect of earning a few extra pounds had enticed them to the farm across the border and given that the offer had come through another close friend neither Paul nor his friend suspected anything. As soon as they got out of the car and entered the shed a terrible reality dawned on them. Instead of being met by friends they were met by a gang of men wearing boiler suits, masks and surgical gloves.
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The family of the first man killed by the PSNI say that the Police Ombudsman drew incorrect conclusions from the evidence on which police action was justified in the shooting. By Anton McCabe
Ian Paisley's decision to share power with Sinn Féin is alienating his flock. And as his position for moderator comes up for re-election, the Reverend is in for a rough ride. 