Comment: The Shannon Three – awaiting judgment

The judge interrupted the prosecuting barrister in Ennis Courthouse. He told her he’d heard enough. He was going to adjourn the trial of Áine Ní Threinír, Aindriú de Buitléir and Eimear Walshe.

Gained access to Epstein’s FedEx account: Still live. Shipments in 2024, address book with 90+ names

The Ditch gained access to Jeffrey Epstein’s FedEx account – with records showing it was used for shipments long after his death and an address book including a senior Israeli military officer now considered a “strategic consultant” for “diplomatic matters”. 

Almost 50 domestic abuse allegations against PSNI officers in two years

There were almost 50 domestic abuse accusations against PSNI officers in the last two years – but just a single dismissal and 17 incidents when no further action was taken.

'No relationship with Jeffrey Epstein': Irish firm involved in ex-Israeli prime minister deal

Emails show Dublin-based Elkstone CEO Alan Merriman coordinating an investment involving a client, an ex-Israel prime minister and Jeffrey Epstein in a tech startup founded by former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officers.

Comment: The trouble with Experts

Years before my job with The Ditch, I worked freelance for Irish and British magazines. The subjects I was assigned were often interesting, but putting together articles could be  mechanical.

Jim O'Callaghan embarrasses himself with long-revoked laws in 'anti-democratic and authoritarian' legislation

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan’s department has embarrassingly included three long-rescinded laws in its  “anti-democratic and authoritarian” new Civil Reform Bill.

Making antisemitism claims, Martin and Harris cite organisation accused of serious academic failures

Claiming antisemitism is a serious problem in Ireland, Micheál Martin and Simon Harris cited the work of an organisation accused of serious factual distortions.

Irish company insures Israeli combat jet shipments

An Irish insurance company that insured a ship so it could deliver munitions to Israel last month also covers Maersk vessels carrying vital parts for F-35 combat jets used by Israeli forces to drop bombs on Gaza.

Bord Bia paid €135,000 to company directed by chairman Larry Murrin and owned by his wife

State agency Bord Bia last year paid more than €135,000 for “food costs” to a catering company directed by under-fire chairman Larry Murrin and owned by his wife.

Two weapons manufacturers sponsoring Michael McGrath speaking event

Two multi-billion-euro weapons manufacturers are sponsoring a speaking event with EU commissioner for democracy, justice and rule of law Michael McGrath.

Girl had difficulty walking after crash caused by dangerous driving TD Michael Cahill

Make a one-time donation to The Ditch Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill – convicted last week of dangerous driving – was previously found liable by a court for causing a crash that left a young girl with “difficulty learning to walk”.    He was ordered to pay £6,000 compensation to the girl,

Comment: The true nature of the Irish-US relationship can't be denied

There’s a revisionist Irish history that goes like this.