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The controversial landlord: How Marc Godart and his family built an Irish rental empire
How did controversial landlord Marc Godart build his extensive portfolio of properties, owned and managed, in Ireland?
Europe correspondent Naomi O’L…
3 years, 2 months ago
What next for Gerard Hutch and the Regency case?
After his acquittal for murder ‘The Monk’ Hutch emerged from Dublin’s Special Criminal court a free man. He was found not guilty of the murder of Dav…
3 years, 2 months ago
Not guilty: why did the State's case against Gerard Hutch fail?
The State has failed in its effort to convict Gerard Hutch of the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel. The conclusion of the dramatic case wit…
3 years, 2 months ago
The brutal crimes of IRA double agent Freddie Scappaticci
During the Troubles the IRA set up a unit to find informers within its organisation.
Informally called the ‘nutting squad’, it was led by Freddie Scap…
3 years, 2 months ago
Why has the appointment of RTÉ's next leader run into trouble?
The role of RTÉ Director-General, held by Dee Forbes since 2016, is well-paid, prestigious but daunting. The task of finding funding to maintain the …
3 years, 2 months ago
How European policies are causing misery for migrants
On the Mediterranean, migrants face grave danger in the attempt to cross from Africa to their targets in Europe, places like the small Italian island…
3 years, 2 months ago
CNN's Donie O'Sullivan on the meaning of Biden's visit
CNN news reporter Donie O'Sullivan doesn't usually cover the White House beat. He's more likely to be seen talking about online political movements o…
3 years, 2 months ago
Revealed: Christy Kinahan's Zimbabwe connection
In contrast with his son Daniel Kinahan, little has been known about the activities of Christy Kinahan snr, the founder of the Kinahan drug cartel.
Ir…
3 years, 2 months ago
"Sean Quinn chooses not to understand" - filmmaker Trevor Birney on the making of Quinn Country
"Sean Quinn knows exactly what he did but chooses not to understand. It’s very easy for him to find others are to blame.”
Enniskillen-born filmmaker, …
3 years, 2 months ago
Rental crisis: why can't Ireland put limits on AirBnb?
The landlord of a Dublin apartment block, who evicted tenants last year claiming he intended to sell up, has been found by Dublin City Council to be …
3 years, 2 months ago