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Send us a textFor the episode I'm joined by ex Royal Ulster Constabulary and PSNI officer Sam Thompson. Sam spent his teen years growing up in a 1970s Belfast and remembers seeing his city descend into chaos and violence as the conflict erupted. Despite this Sam elected to join the police force which brought him face to face with danger in some of Northern Ireland's most deadly areas including East Tyrone, Armagh and Springfield Road in Belfast.Sam shares stories about narrowly avoiding death at the hands of the IRA 3 times within a week and how some of his fellow officers weren't so quite lucky.We spoke about the importance of conversations about the conflict and of preserving the stories/memories of those who were there as well as how Sam ended up making friends with ex republican paramilitaries. 00:00 Making friends with ex-IRA men 06:25 Growing up 19:30 Joining the RUC 38:40 INLA in Armagh 43:45 British soldiers telling Loyalists that they're “Not British”47:07 BELFAST (Springfield Road station)57:00 UDR 59:55 Collusion ?1:29:15 Most memorable moments from Sam's career1:32:15 Thoughts “Say Nothing” tv series 1:35:45 Sam's writing 1:43:00 Common misconceptions  BUY SAM's NOVEL: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nights-Armour-Samuel-Thompson/dp/178117699XPLEASE HELP OUT THE SHOW IF YOU CAN SPARE IT.. THANK YOUhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/goodlistenerpodcast CONTACT THE SHOW: thegoodlistenerpodcast@gmail.com

Níl ach duine amháin ag lorg ainmniúcháin le teacht i gcomharbacht ar cheannaire an UUP Mike Nesbitt - Jon Burrows, a bhíodh ina oifigeach sinsearach leis an PSNI le 22 bliain.

On St Patrick's Day 2024, while families across the country celebrated, gardaí made a grim discovery, the body of a young woman in a canal just outside Monaghan town. She was 23-year-old Kelly Marie Lynch. Today a former PSNI detective who has investigated a number of prominent murders, including the 2020 killing of Katie Simpson by Jonathan Creswell, tells us why he believes Kelly Lynch's case should be upgraded to a murder investigation. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Catherine Fegan & James BranniganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kenova – Collusion and the Murder of Citizens The Kenova Report adds further substance to the litany of existing reports that over several decades have exposed the extent of British state participation in the murder of citizens.The Kenova Inquiry commenced in June 2016 and the final report was published on 9 December 2025.Operation Kenova covered four distinct investigations:·      Operation Kenova – Stakeknife·      Operation Mizzenmast – The Murder of Jean Smyth-Campbell·      Operation Turma – The killings of Sergeant Sean Quinn and Constables Paul Hamilton and Allan McCloy·      Operation Denton – The activities of the Glenanne Gang.The Kenova Report is 166 pages long and it is impossible to deal with it all in this column. However, it is available on the PSNI website at https://www.psni.police.uk/about-us/our-publications/operation-kenova-final-report. Bondi BeachAnti-semitism is wrong. Just like racism, sexism or sectarianism. The attacks on Jewish people on Bondi Beach are shameful. My thoughts are with those who were murdered, the injured, their bereaved families, the wider Jewish community and the people of Sydney and Australia.Unity project making progressAs 2025 draws to a close the momentum around the demand for Irish Unity continues to grow. Last week Sinn Féin's Commission on the Future of Ireland published its annual report. 2025 was an exceptionally busy year for the Commission with nine public events hosted in Ireland, one at the European Parliament and 13 events organised by Friends of Sinn Féin in America and Canada. In addition, a national strategic conference was held and a series of internal party discussions took place.

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniu an tríú lá déag de mhí na Nollag. Is mise Siubhán Nic Amhlaoibh.Tá teaghlach Patrick Rooney, an chéad leanbh a fuair bás sna Trioblóidí, le "cúiteamh suntasach" a fháil tar éis caingean dlí i gcoinne Sheirbhís Póilíní Thuaisceart Éireann as a dhúnmharú mídhleathach sa bhliain 1969. Lámhachadh Patrick, buachaill 9 mbliana d'aois, ina cheann ag Árasáin Dhuibhise i mBéal Feirste le linn oibríochta ag Constáblacht Ríoga Uladh (RUC), a scaoil suas le 200 babhta ó ghunnaí meaisín suite i bhfeithiclí. Bhí Patrick ina árasán lena theaghlach, ag lorg foscadh i seomra leapa, nuair a bhuail piléar é. Chuir an RUC bac ar imscrúduithe ina dhiaidh sin, agus fuair tuarascáil Ombudsman na bpóilíní in 2021 teipeanna suntasacha oibríochtúla agus imscrúdaitheacha. Mar thoradh ar an chaingean dlí, a ghlac máthair Patrick, Alice Rooney, thángthas ar shocrú lena n-áirítear leithscéal foirmiúil ón PSNI, ina n-aithneofar fulaingt an teaghlaigh. Tugann an socrú, tar éis 56 bliain, roinnt ceartais don teaghlach.Seoladh foclóir nua Gaeilge an tseachtain seo ag an iarsmalann EPIC i mBaile Átha Cliath. Is é an foclóir seo, a sheol an tUachtarán Catherine Connolly ag imeacht Dé Máirt, an chéad fhoclóir cuimsitheach aonteangach Gaeilge-Gaeilge. Dúirt an tUachtarán Connolly gur "acmhainn ríthábhachtach in aon teanga bheo é foclóir aonteangach nua-aimseartha, ina leagann pobal na teanga amach saibhreas agus uathúlacht na teanga ina cuid focal féin, seachas trí mhéan teanga eile". Cuireadh tús le hobair ar An Foclóir Nua Gaeilge i mí Mheán Fómhair 2022, agus bhí príomheagarthóir foclóir Fhoras na Gaeilge Pádraig Ó Mianáin agus clárbhainisteoir foclóra Cormac Breathnach i gceannas ar an tionscadal. Tá sciar tosaigh de 20,000 iontráil, ina bhfuil 40,000 ciall focail, beo ar Focloir.ie. Tá príomhchéim an tionscadail foclóra le bheith críochnaithe faoi Lúnasa 2027, agus faoin am sin beidh 30,000 iontráil agus 80,000 ciall ann.Tá balla ollmhór faoi uisce aimsithe ag seandálaithe mara na Fraince amach ó chósta na Briotáine, atá thart ar 7,000 bliain d'aois. Síltear gur ó shochaí na Clochaoise a d'fhéadfadh sé a bheith agus gurbh é a imeacht faoi na farraigí mar bhunús le finscéal faoi chathair áitiúil a chuaigh faoi uisce. Creideann na seandálaithe gur gaiste éisc nó claí a bhí sa bhalla 120 méadar (394 troigh) – an foirgneamh faoi uisce is mó a fuarthas riamh sa Fhrainc – chun cosaint a thabhairt i gcoinne leibhéil na farraige ag ardú. Nuair a tógadh é ar Île de Sein ag rinn thiar na Briotáine, bhí an balla ar an chladach, ach tá sé faoi naoi méadar uisce sa lá atá inniu ann. Tá an balla 20 méadar ar leithead agus dhá mhéadar ar airde ar an mheán. Fuair tumadóirí clocha móra eibhir – nó monailití – ag gobadh amach os cionn an bhalla i dhá líne chomhthreomhara. Más ceart an hipitéis faoin ghaiste éisc, is dócha go mbíodh líonra déanta as bataí agus craobhacha faoi chúram na monailítí ag gobadh amach chun iasc a ghabháil de réir mar a tharraing an taoide siar. Le mais iomlán de 3,300 tonna, is cinnte gur obair phobail shuntasach a bhí sa bhalla.*Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta.*GLUAIScúiteamh - compensationcaingean dlí - action at lawacmhainn - resourceaonteangach - monolingualgaiste éisc - fish trapclocha móra eibhir - large granite stones

Will the allocation of unspent money resolve PSNI pay issues? What about the cost of the data breach? Should the government name Stakeknife? Justice Minister Naomi Long answered a host of questions in a wide-ranging interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The PSNI has is probing safeguarding failures in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It comes after the church's moderator Trevor Gribben quit citing ‘serious and significant failings' in safeguarding from 2009 to 2022, including concerns over a pedophile teacher who was a voluntary youth group leader in the church. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by The Belfast Telegraph's Brett Campbell and the Sunday Life's Angela Davison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Gamble, Chief Executive, INEQE Safeguarding Group, discusses safeguarding concerns within the Presbyterian Church of Ireland.

Nolan talks to safeguarding expert Jim Gamble

Vincent Kearney, Northern Editor

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It’s 2019, and a senior figure in the Kinahan Cartel is in custody, facing over 20 years behind bars for drug trafficking. Meanwhile, the NCA receives intelligence pointing to a buried cache of firearms and ammunition in a field in Northern Ireland. What followed was a complex and extraordinary NCA-led investigation – one that exposed a secret plot and delivered a major blow to organised crime. Hear from specialist officers from the NCA and PSNI, as well as Irish investigative journalist Nicola Tallant, as they reveal how one of the biggest twists in British criminal history was uncovered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2020, 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson was murdered by her sister's abusive partner. Yet it took 5 months of persistence from suspicious nurses, Katie's concerned family and friends, and an investigative journalist for the PSNI to open an investigation into her death. Nicola Tallant discusses her new book on the murder of Katie Simpson with Pat on the show.

Nolan talks to UUP MLA Jon Burrows and former senior police officer Alan Mains

Police officers in Northern Ireland were found to have used 'degrading' language about a suspected victim of domestic violence. Conor Macauley, Northern Correspondent, reports.

Nolan talks to DUP's Trevor Clarke and Chair of the Police Federation for NI- Liam Kelly.

'The crisis in resourcing is preventing the PSNI providing the service it should and exhausting officers' - UUP MLA Jon Burrows spoke to Frank after the Police Federation's 'unprecedented' appeal for support from the Secretary of State Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just 3 per cent of residents on over 500 streets in Belfast are actively against dual Irish and English signs in the city while nine in ten support them. That's according to new research from Conradh na Gaeilge. It comes as the PSNI are investigating “hate-motivated” damage to a street sign with Irish on it in east Belfast. We discuss further with Ciaran Mac Giolla Bhéin, Coordinator of the West Belfast Language Plan and President of Conradh na Gaeilge and Ben Lowry, Editor of the Belfast Newsletter.

Tá an PSNI ag mbun fiosrúcháin faoi eachtra a tharla arú aréir nuair a bhailigh grúpa de 40 duine le chéile taobh amuigh de theach an Aire Dlí agus Cirt i dTuaisceart Éireann Naomi Long. Tá an eachtra cáinte ag polaiteoirí ó Thuaidh.

Victim of rapist, now on the run, asks why his image was not released sooner by PSNI.

Belfast Telegraph's Allison Morris and former senior police officer Alan Mains discuss.

The body of 23-year-old Kelly Lynch was found in a canal in Monaghan on the morning of St Patrick's Day 2024.For 30 hours, her mother Julieanne had been unable to get in contact with her daughter who had travelled over the Border to visit her boyfriend. Increasingly worried, she got in the car to drive to Monaghan to find her.While she was in the car she received a call from the Garda with the news every parent dreads. An Garda Síochána initially determined that the young woman had fallen and that her death was an accident.However, her parents John and Julieanne believe that there is so much about their daughter's death that needs to be explained, not least the 93 injuries found on her body. They have been advocating for Kelly since that dreadful day.Julieanne tells In The News the issues the family has with how Kelly's death was handled and how The Katie Trust has been helping her; while former PSNI officer and founder of The Katie Trust James Brannigan explains how his organisation is helping so many bereaved families who have been left, like the Kellys, with questions.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Also, leading loyalist Winston Irvine has prison sentence doubled by Court of Appeal.

Justice Minister Naomi Long talks to Nolan.

Sean Hegarty is a brutal double murderer. He is currently in Northern Ireland's maximum-security prison, Maghaberry. But he is somehow updating a Facebook account from behind bars. Hegarty murdered his ex-girlfriend Caron Smyth and her friend Finbar McGrillen in December 2013. Hegarty had just days before been released on bail for domestic violence charges. An inquest found that the PSNI's decision to release the prolific abuser was flawed. How was someone so dangerous let loose on the streets and how can he be on social media? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When an IRA Stormont spy ring was alleged in 2002, devolution quickly plunged into crisis. A PSNI raid on Sinn Féin's Stormont offices discovered a map of castle buildings with instructions on bypassing security, and intelligence on the prison service, including personal details of prison officers. But in 2004, Denis Donaldson – the most senior republican arrested during the raids – admitted he had been a British agent all along. Months later he was murdered in Donegal. Belfast Telegraph's Northern Ireland Editor Sam McBride has been back in the archives and has unearthed fresh details on the Stormont spy ring scandal, he joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Racism, pure and simple' - that's the PSNI's assessment of an anti-migrant group roaming the streets of east Belfast. The self-styled vigilantes were posting their antics to TikTok, which has now banned them. Sometimes accompanied by dogs the group have been demanding to see IDs, have made threats on doorsteps, and have been enquiring about work-statuses. One the main movers in the group is dog ‘hunter' Neil Pinkerton. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph's security correspondent, Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Also, people over 70 could be banned from roads if they fail eye test in England & Wales.

Also, £50,000 in fines handed out to dog owners who don't lift their pooches' poo.

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniu an séú lá is fiche de mhí iúil. Is mise Siubhán Nic Amhlaoibh.Fuair an t-amhránaí rac-cheoil Ozzy Osbourne bás Dé Máirt an tseachtain seo, agus é 76 bhliain d'aois. As Birmingham ó dhúchas, tá sé curtha síos dá bhanna ceoil Black Sabbath gurb iadsan a chruthaigh an seánra miotal trom, a bhuíochas le hamhráin ar nós Iron Man agus Paranoid. Níos lú ná trí seachtaine ó shin, rinne Osbourne, a thug an t-ainm “Prince of Darkness” air féin, ceolchoirm dheireanach le slán a fhágáil ina bhaile dúchais, agus cuid mhaith de na ceoltóirí a spreag sé féin ar an ardán leis, Metallica agus Guns n' Roses ina measc. I ráiteas, dúirt a theaghlach: "Is le níos mó bróin ná mar is féidir le focail a chur in iúl go gcaithfimid a thuairisciú gur bhásaigh ár n-Ozzy Osbourne grámhar ar maidin. Bhí sé lena theaghlach." Níor shonraigh siad cúis bháis, ach bhí sraith fadhbanna sláinte ag an réalta agus diagnóisíodh go raibh galar Parkinson air in 2019. Dheimhnigh urlabhraí thar ceann an teaghlaigh gur bhásaigh Osbourne sa Ríocht Aontaithe.Tá cáineadh géar déanta ar an Rialtas as gan aon tagairt in aon chor a dhéanamh d'infheistíocht sa Ghaeilge agus sa Ghaeltacht san athbhreithniú ar an Phlean Forbartha Náisiúnta a foilsíodh inné. Tá táblaí sa phlean ina ndéantar briseadh síos ar €102.4 billiún den airgead atá geallta a dháileadh ar na ranna rialtais éagsúla ach níl an Ghaeltacht luaite fiú i dteideal na Roinne a bhfuil an cúram sin uirthi. An Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail atá déanta den Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail agus Gaeltachta sa phlean. An t-aon áit a bhfuil an focal Gaeltacht luaite sa phlean nua ná i bhfonóta faoi aistriú cumhachtaí ranna éagsúla i ndiaidh an toghcháin dheireanaigh. Dúirt Ard-Rúnaí Chonradh na Gaeilge gur údar náire a bhí san "easpa measa” a léirítear don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht sa phlean, a foilsíodh i mBéarla amháin. “Beimid ag obair linn idir seo agus an Buiséad lena chinntiú go bhfaigheann an teanga an sciar atá ag dul di agus go gcuirfear mar shampla maoiniú ceart ar leataobh do thithíocht sa Ghaeltacht,” arsa Ard-Rúnaí Chonradh na Gaeilge, Julian de Spáinn.Maraíodh bean ina 40idí agus beirt pháistí, buachaill agus cailín, i lámhach i gContae Fhear Manach Dé Céadaoin. Ba iad máthair agus a beirt pháistí íospartaigh an ionsaithe gunna i nDroichead Mhig Uidhir. Tá fear - atá ina bhall den teaghlach céanna - á chóireáil fá choinne gortuithe tromchúiseacha in Ospidéal Ríoga Victoria i mBéal Feirste. Dúirt ceannasaí póilíní an cheantair le tuairisceoirí go raibh an t-imscrúdú ag céim luath, ach go mbeadh amhras faoi dhúnmharú triarach agus iarracht féinmharaithe "ina líne fiosrúcháin amháin". Dúirt an Ceannfort Robert McGowan ag preasagallamh go bhfuil tús curtha ag Seirbhís Póilíní Thuaisceart Éireann (PSNI) le himscrúdú dúnmharaithe agus go bhfuil siad "ag obair go gasta" chun na himthosca a chinneadh.*Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta.*GLUAISmiotal trom - heavy metalcúis bháis - cause of deathPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta - National Development Planeaspa measa - lack of respectlámhach - shootingna himthosca - the circumstances

Three members of a family have been murdered in Maguiresbridge. The mother and her two children were shot in their family home – with two of them dying at the scene – another in hospital. Another person – a man – was seriously injured and is currently in hospital in Belfast. The PSNI say a so-called ‘murder-suicide' is one line of inquiry and that it is “not anticipated at this stage that any further arrests will be made”. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter – Abdullah Sabri.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DUP MLA Trevor Clarke, UUP MLA Doug Beattie and commentator Dermot Hamill discuss.

A County Clare village is said to be devastated, following the tragic death of a mother and her two children in a shooting incident in Fermanagh. 45 year-old Vanessa Whyte from Barefield and her children Sara and James Rutledge, who were aged 13 and 14, died following the incident at a house in Maguiresbridge yesterday. A murder investigation is underway, following the incident at a house on the Drummeer Road yesterday morning. Emergency services were alerted after a 999 call was placed from inside the house. Vanessa Whyte was found dead alongside one of her children, while the second child later succumbed to their injuries at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. A man, who also suffered gunshot wounds, remains in a serious condition in hospital. PSNI Superintendent Robert Magowan says they're investigating a suspected murder and attempted suicide. An Garda Síochána has been assisting the PSNI in liaising with family members in Clare. Barefield native Vanessa Whyte, who attended secondary school at Coláiste Muire in Ennis, moved to Fermanagh several years ago. The Veterinary Surgeon was employed by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Enniskillen. Both she and her two children Sara and James have been described as active members of two local GAA clubs; St Mary's Gaelic Football Club in Maguiresbridge and St Patrick's Hurling Club in Lisbellaw. The Mayor of Ennis says those who knew her are devastated and in shock following news of the tragic incident. Councillor Mary Howard believes the Barefield community will rally around their family in this time of unimaginable grief.

Three members of a family have been murdered in Maguiresbridge. The mother and her two children were shot in their family home – with two of them dying at the scene – another in hospital. Another person – a man – was seriously injured and is currently in hospital in Belfast. The PSNI say a so-called ‘murder-suicide' is one line of inquiry and that it is “not anticipated at this stage that any further arrests will be made”. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter – Abdullah Sabri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nolan talks to former senior PSNI officer Jon Burrows and Alliance MLA Eoin Tennyson.

Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent Belfast Telegraph, reports on a bonfire which was lit last night in Moygashel in County Tyrone which featured a boat with mannequins wearing life jackets, above placards saying "stop the boats" and "veterans before refugees" and a tricolour.

Noel Doran, Columnist and former editor of The Irish News, on religious imbalance in the PSNI

Chair of Police Federation Liam Kelly and UUP's Doug Beattie discuss with Nolan.

More money for the PSNI - but where is the £200M going to come from? Also, Stephen speaks with a barber who spent weeks in a coma due to overwork & stress

Larne leisure centre has been extensively damaged after being attacked by youths. Onlookers cheered and laughed while attacking the building after it was used as an emergency centre by those affected by the riots. Trouble has continued in Ballymena, with petrol bombs thrown at police, a water cannon deployed and multiple houses attacked. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph's Gabrielle Swan and Kevin Scott, who were at the scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Young, from PA Media and Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University

Summary  In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Scott McInnes speaks with Clare Duffield, Assistant Chief Officer for People and Organisational Development at the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). They discuss the importance of workplace culture, the challenges faced by policing globally, and the insights gained from a cultural audit conducted within PSNI. Clare shares the findings of the audit, highlighting both concerns and strengths within the organisation, and emphasises the need for trust, recognition, and support in fostering a positive culture. The conversation concludes with practical steps for implementing cultural change and the significance of connecting employees to the organisation's mission and purpose.    Takeaways  Workplace culture is about the experience of employees.  A clear mission and purpose are essential for organizational culture.  Cultural audits can reveal both strengths and weaknesses.  Trust and transparency are crucial for employee engagement.  Recognition of achievements boosts morale and culture.  Leadership visibility fosters trust within the organization.  Cultural change requires time and commitment from leadership.  Engaging employees in the change process is vital.  Understanding the context of culture is important for effective change.  Small, incremental changes can lead to significant improvements.    Sound Bites  "Culture is what's it like to work here?"  "We have to be able to give back."  "Trust starts with human connection."  "It's about the person behind the uniform."  "One step at a time. Marginal gains."  "We need to invest in the police service."  "Focus on the why. Why does it exist?"    Chapters  00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest  02:54 Understanding Workplace Culture  06:02 The Impact of Global Policing Challenges  08:56 Cultural Audit and Its Findings  11:48 Addressing Cultural Concerns  15:11 Positive Aspects of the Workforce  17:55 Building Trust and Support  20:49 Recognizing and Celebrating Achievements  23:45 Practical Steps for Cultural Change  27:02 Looking Forward: Implementing Change  29:58 Final Thoughts on Culture Change   

Mothers Against GenocideThis column makes no apologies for writing so much about the genocide in Palestine and the urgent need for ceasefires and a peace process.  At least 14,000 babies face imminent death from starvation. Over 60,000 Palestinian children, women, men have been killed, including more than 4,000 since Israel ended its ceasefire in March. One especially harrowing example of Israel's murder machine at work was the deliberate targeting last Friday of the family home of Hamdi and Walaa al-Najjar, two doctors who work at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis. As Hamdi was at work nine of her ten children were killed. Her husband and a 10th child was left critically ill.Mothers Against Genocide have stood up against this savagery and for the rights of the Palestinian people. Sue Pentel and Martine McCullough are active in this campaign. Sue has been a political activist all her life. My earliest memory of her is as a member of Women against Imperialism over 40 years ago. Sue is a Gaeilgeoir who has worked for decades promoting the education of our young people through the medium of Irish. She is also a committed advocate for the rights of the people of Palestine and last weekend she and her friend Martine were arrested by the PSNI and charged with ‘criminal damage' to an ATM at Barclays Bank in Castle Place in Belfast City Centre. The so-called criminal damage was the placing of a sticker on the machine as a reminder of Barclays role in selling Israeli war bonds.‘If I Must Die'There will be a public event this Saturday – 31 May - about the ongoing genocide. The venue is St Comgalls/Ionad Eileen Howell and it starts at 7.30pm. Chairing the meeting, which is sponsored by the Bobby Sands Trust, will be Dr Brendan Ciaran Browne, Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution. The main speaker will be Yousef M. Aljamal On the International Wall in Belfast there is a poem by Refaat Alareer, ‘If I Must Die' which he wrote for his daughter, Shaymaa, who would grow up to be an accomplished illustrator. It is very poignant because the Israelis went on to kill Refaat, along with his sister, brother and four of nephews and nieces, eighteen months ago. Give the vote to 16-year-old citizens. The debate on reducing the voting age to 16 is gathering momentum. Twice in the last decade the Assembly – minus the DUP - has endorsed the call for the vote to be reduced in the North from 18 to 16. Several years ago Sinn Féin introduced a Bill in the Oireachtas to allow for this in southern elections and last week An Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that he had an “open mind” on such a proposition and would give it “serious consideration.”The Commission on the Future of Ireland are hosting 'Health & Care in a New Ireland' on the 6th of June, 1pm at St Comgalls, Belfast.Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-care-in-a-new-ireland-tickets-1354804690299 

Protester Sue Pentel has accused the PSNI of criminalising a peaceful protest.

The story of two journalists who investigated an unsolved mass murder in Northern Ireland. Six men were shot dead by Loyalist paramilitaries in the Height's Bar, Loughinisland on the 18th June 1994. No-one has ever been charged or convicted. Episode 8 – Who Watches the WatchmenAs the dust settles on a historic judgement by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal – Barry and Trevor say their fight is not yet over, demanding a full public inquiry to reveal the full extent of surveillance. Can a wide-ranging review of surveillance powers commissioned by the Chief Constable of the PSNI provide answers - and can a balance between national security legislation and the need for transparency ever truly be achieved?A BBC Northern Ireland Production

"I just felt like my arm had exploded.", Chris Stothers shares his profound and challenging journey in the PSNI, covering his struggles with PTSD, the near-drowning incident resulting in his diagnosis, and the complexities of policing in Northern Ireland. He delves into his experiences with public disorder, interactions with the British military, and critical incidents, including being shot. Chris discusses his transition out of the force, emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness and seeking help. Through his story, he hopes to raise awareness and support for mental health in policing and beyond.

This icebreaker is a preliminary interview before the full podcast. Former Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) police officer Chris Stothers, opens up about his experiences within the police service, discussing his battle with PTSD, the lack of timely mental health support, and the complexities of policing in Northern Ireland. The conversation touches on ethical dilemmas, public perceptions, and practical steps to better support officers struggling with trauma. Additionally, Chris reflects on his motivations for advocating for mental health awareness and the broader lessons global law enforcement can learn from Northern Ireland's history with conflict resolution and political tension.

Former Police Ombudsman Baroness Nuala O'Loan and DUP MP Gavin Robinson are among guests

More funding pressures for the PSNI - the Nolan Show can reveal it has to find another £7M from its cash strapped budget to pay for the rise in National Insurance contributions. And a former senior police officer warns about the impact on front line services and says Stormont must step in.