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In the Shadow of a Gunman (14 Nov 1985)

The Wrong Ann Of The Law, by Derek Dunne - In a rare judgement, the High Court earlier this month awarded nearly £50,000 to Patrick McDonald in a claim for negligence against his solicitor. In an exclusive interview Patrick McDonald details the fifteen years of suffering which were finally vindicated.

The Pope And The Synod, by Peter Hebblethwaite - The leading commentator on Vatican affairs details the intrigue and the manoeuvring surrounding the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops which begins in Rome on 22 November, as Pope John Paul tries to claw back on Vatican II.

The Shadow Of The Gunmen - As the Anglo-Irish talks reach their conclusion, Fintan O'Toole talks to activists of Ian Paisley's Democratic Unionist Party and hears that they would prefer civil war to an accommodation with Dublin.

Scapegoats - Gene Kerrigan says that Michael Noonan has used the Kerry Babies gardai as scapegoats, leaving the system by which they worked intact.

AIDS In Ireland - Eight cases of AIDS have been diagnosed so far in Ireland. In five of these, the victim has died. Mark Brennock reports on a problem that's not going to go away.

Aidan Dunne previews the new James Arthur O'Connor exhibition at the National Gallery.

A Site For Sore Eyes, by Aileen 0 'Meara - The government is paying £10 million for the most politically controversial site in Dublin, though independent valuers say it's worth £2 million. They also say the government's plans for developing the property won't work.

Eamon Dunphy on the state of soccer after Ireland's failure to qualify for Mexico.

Diary, As Time Goes By, Motoring, Wigmore

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Editorial - In the shadow of a gunman
That there are dangers in any Anglo-Irish deal is obvious, but not so obvious that it goes without saying. That there are dangers in not pursuing an agreement is equally obvious. The task at hand for the British and Irish political establishments is to weigh the dangers against the possible gains. For the Irish govern men t in particular compelling reasons have to be found for running the risk of massively increased civil unrest in Northern Ireland and possible violent action aimed at the Republ
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Diary 14 November 1985 - Irish soldiers in Congo, Winstanley workers, Munster Express, Longford News
The Forgotton Victims

TWENTY-FNE YEARS AGO on the afternoon of Tuesday November 8 1960, an Irish patrol serving with the UN in the Congo was attacked by over 100 Baluba tribessmen in an am bush the army would prefer to forget. Eight Irish troops died. Confidenntial army reports now availlable to Magill reveal that a number of factors contribuuted to the massacre taking place: strict UN orders meant that the Irish could only deefend themselves after being fired-on, vague orders from HQ to carry...
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The wrong arm of the law
Earlier this month the High Court awarded £49,780 to Patrick McDonald. The award was made after he sued a solicitor who had been negligent in the handling of a car accident case on McDonald's behalf. McDonald is forty-two, and it has taken him fifteen years - most of his adult life - to get this award made.
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As Time Goes By - 14 November 1985
THE SECRET LIFE OF GARRET MITTY

The soldier saluted as the Saab passed between the open gates and began the journey down the long driveway. Soldiers, rifles at the ready, lined both sides of the driveway at five yard intervals.
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Fire and Brimstone
The Democratic Unionist Party would prefer a Civil War to acquiescence in a role for the Dublin Government in the affairs of Northern Ireland after the Anglo-Irish summit. Fintan O'Toole spoke to DUP activists about the depth of their opposition to the Anglo-Irish deal and their willingness to resort to violence....
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Rolling Back the Tide

On November 22 the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops called by John Paul II to reconsider Vatican 2 begins in Rome. Already, in behind the scenes manoevuring, Cardinal Hume of England has got the upper hand on Cardinal Ratzinger of West Germany, the Pope's favourite conservative.

Kerry Babies Scandal: Scapegoats
Four gardai have been effectively demoted. Michael Noonan's explanation of this punishment does not square with the facts. By Gene Kerrigan
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James Arthur O'Connor at the National Gallery

A view of Irishtown from Sandymount, 1823 Even distinguished talents, if they aim at fame or fortune, must not expect to find them in Ireland - the country is too poor, and if it were not poor, there are too few connoisseurs in it to appreciate the merit of a living artist." One of the bright young Irish hopefuls to make the pilgrimage abroad prescribed by this nineteenth century commentator was James Arthur O'Connnor, born in 1792 in Dublin. An ennduringly popular painter, he has been widely regarded as a modestly formiidable talent, w

A site for sore eyes
For the past five years the derelict twenty-seven acre Dublin Port and Docks Board site has been the subject of property speculation, planning appeals and controversy. Recently the government announced that itis going to pay the Port and Docks Board £10 million for the site. Independent experts say that the site is only worth £2 million, and that the government's plan will be a failure. AILEEN O'MEARA reports.
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AIDS in Ireland
The AIDS virus is now being passed around among Irish people and the disease is following a pattern similar to that followed in other countries. MARK BRENNOCK reports.
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Out but not down - The state of Irish Soccer
It's Sunday afternoon, three days before Ireland's game against Dennmark. In Johnstown Park Finglas, a Dublin Corporation amenity, the Dubblin and District Schoolboy League is holding its first trial match for twelve year-old boys who dream of representting the city. It's cold, a harsh east wind blows across the vast open park cutting through the small knots of spectators, proud parents, anxious club managers .. devoted men worried that their boys won't do themselves justice in this their ...
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Wigmore 14 November 1985 - Heroin, Nicky Kelly, Stephen Collins, TD salaries, Mark Killilea
WE ARE most disturbed at the consequences (or lack of them) of the 'finding of a heroin cache at the offices of a magazine called "Phoenix". This magazine, produced by a number of ex-students and styling itself "For Men Who Dare", was set up some time ago by a Mr John Mulcahy, a former journalist, as a work experience proogramme for his otherwise unemployable son, Nicholas.
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