Comment: That train from Dublin up to Sandy Row

St Patrick’s Day 2010 and I’m pulling a black Lyle and Scott sweater over a yellow Ralph Lauren polo and going to get the train from Dublin to Belfast.

'On a strictly confidential basis': senior civil servant sent document to Collison brother-funded think tank

“On a strictly confidential basis” a senior civil servant sent a confidential draft document to a lobbyist at the billionaire Collison brothers-funded Progress Ireland – whose board includes the civil servant’s former boss at his department. 

Coimisiún na Meán chair changed score on €20 million Hong Kong tender, described as 'conspirator' in probe

The head of the Irish media regulator was described as a “conspirator” during a Hong Kong parliamentary probe – but claims he blew the whistle on “political interference” in a controversial €20 million contract award. 

Fine Gael byelection candidate Seán Kyne accused of blackmail and harassment

The Ditch can reveal Fine Gael Galway West byelection and Seanad leader Seán Kyne is the senator alleged to have blackmailed and harassed the former Inland Fisheries Ireland CEO. 

Elbit Germany sending target acquisition system to Israel as Ulm Five face 'show trial'

With activists – including an Irish citizen – facing a “show trial” in Germany, The Ditch can reveal the weapons factory they’re accused of vandalising is today sending a laser system for marking human targets to Tel Aviv.

Ray McAdam used lord mayor's car to get to byelection event against Dublin City Council rules

Fine Gael's Dublin Central byelection candidate Ray McAdam travelled to an election event last week in the official car provided to him as lord mayor – then used it again to get to his campaign launch. 

Danish ship transporting tonnes of weapons through Spanish waters to Israel – arranged by DSV

A Danish-flagged ship is on its way to Israel – and will pass through Spanish waters – carrying tonnes of weapons for Israel Defence Forces supplier Elbit Systems.

Government approved 99.8 percent of Shannon weapons applications since 2019 – no refusals since 2024

The Irish government approved 99.8 percent of applications for civilian planes carrying weapons – and usually US soldiers – to land at Shannon over the past seven years.

Independent Ireland councillor denies relationship with disgraced developer in deleted post

An Independent Ireland councillor insists he didn’t have to declare a donation from a disgraced property developer for whom he helped rezone land. 

Senior British judges blocked media on Palestine Action lawyer case – The Ditch disregards

The Ditch is defying a court order imposed by two senior British judges forbidding coverage of a human rights lawyer’s fight against contempt of court allegations over a speech he gave representing a Palestine Action client. 

'Can you call me back in 20 minutes?': Ireland-based director when asked about Jeffrey Epstein

The Ireland-based American theatre director behind the proposed 30-metre statue in Dublin refuses to comment on his inclusion in Jeffrey Epstein’s black book and repeated references to him in the Epstein files.  

Fianna Fáil byelection candidate failed to declare farming income

Fianna Fáil Dublin Central byelection candidate John Stephens failed to declare farming income in his council ethics returns.