Cathal O Shannon

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Tom Johnson was the leader of the Labour Party from 1917 to 1927 and the leader of the opposition in the absence of anti-Treaty politicians between 1922 and 1927
Democratic Programme set out the vision for a new Republic

The Democratic Programme, one of four seminal documents adopted by the first Dáil, set out the vision for a new Republic upon which the War of Indepen(...)

Al “Blue” Lewis at full stretch on the canvas after taking a thunderous left to the jaw from Muhammad Ali in the fifth round of their fight at Croke Park. Photograph: Tommy Collins/The Irish Times
When Ali came to Ireland

Muhammad Ali caused a stir in Dublin in July 1972. He was due to fight Al ‘Blue’ Lewis in Croke Park and his arrival briefly drew the nation’s attenti(...)

Muhammad Ali poses with gloves in this undated portrait. Photograph: Action Images/Reuters
Muhammad Ali is dead at 74
  • US
  • June 4, 2016

Muhammad Ali, the three-time heavyweight champion, who was one of the best known and loved sportsmen of the 20th century has died at a hospital in Pho(...)