The Republic of Ireland politicians and RTE media want to distance from the IRA because of the unfortunate fact that their state was created by the IRA. IRA members created the two main political parties in the Irish Republic: Fianna Fail and Fianna Gael, break-away groups from Sinn Fein. During the IRA 'War of Independence' (1919-1921), when the founders of Fianna Fail and Fianna Gael were operators, the IRA carried out more murders, atrocities and bank-robberies than the Provisional IRA. However, after viewing this video, one could be forgiven for thinking that RTE journalists and Dail politicians are spectacularly oblivious to the fact that the 'Irish War of Independence' even occurred.
I could watch this. It looks interesting, but Paul Williams is such a sanctimonious arse, I don't think I could manage a full episode without feeling sick
@davidoffon the best bit is when he's leafing through his notebook and then looking off into the distance like he discovered something profound..even his shirt buttons undone to look like he's been up all night like a sleuth from the 1930s
As opposed to the criminals and murderers telling another story? Are you suggesting he's wrong...if not, I don't care if he thinks he's the Pope, he was instrumental in bringing down scum. I'd rather see Paul Williams swagger down the street with his earned money than have to look at criminals, murderers who poison our kids living it up while everyone else has to work hard for a living.
We need good police officers who specialize in elder abuse. John’s story looks like real estate attorney’s are conspiring with some state officials. How can the Attorney General sign an order to confiscate an elderly persons property with 10 days notice?
Can you believe how elderly citizens are exploited by Official Guardians who have the Power of Attorney to control their lives or personal financed & assets. Listen to the Story of John, and weep. There should be a team of social workers involved to protect vulnerable citizens from greedy attorneys. Who is really watching out for their best interests?
Life expectancy outside of an Irish gang is very long, but inside one, very short. The majority of them who are young and who flee to Spain, will return home in coffins as the 3 featured here are Shane Coates, Stephen Sugg and Patrick 'Paddywhack' Doyle. I do not know where they are resting, but I'll take a guess and say Glasnevin Cemetery? Very interesting video and many thanks for posting! Much appreciated.
YOur day already came but ye were too stupid to realise it. Twice now the people have voted for peace...the voted for the Treaty Collins brought back (and ye started a civil war). The IRA re-emerged with no little justification when Catholic pogroms were occurring in the North (so we could give ye a pass on that) but since the Good Friday Agreement, the people North and South voted for peace. Wake up, ye're neither wanted nor needed. Today the IRA is just a front for criminality...unless you weren't watching.
I remember the words that should always resonate with right-thinking people when faced with the vile combination of venality and brutality. The word 'police' means the arrangements made in all civilised countries to ensure that citizens keep the peace and obey the law. The word also denotes those employed for that purpose.
@Nigel Kent Hello Nigel - I agree that "all coppers are human" but disagree about the implication that "the same weakness for money".applies. I spent three decades at the sharp end in a famous city force and resented to the point of insult any belief that a financial inducement/bribe could be expected to work in the course of my duties. Sadly, it is always the bad apple that taints the barrel and i would certainly agree that these can exist and introduce a degree of rotteness that should be rooted out at every opportunity. That it does exist is recognised and I recall being the subject of internal disciplinary enquiries on more than one occasion as one of a chain of those officers caught up in the web of those renegades (my own word for them) who betrayed the trust of both the public and their colleagues. Despite the usual nod and wink suspicion about "looking after their own", I can tell you that it was no fun to be on the receiving end of this sort of gimlet-eyed investigation. Cheers..
Despite this mostly being a Paul Williams posturing and posing vehicle, it's still amazing to see this and know that it was made well before the Kinahan/Hutch gangs and 20+ murders , also the same deprivation in north central Dublin exists , the drug situation is even worse with plentiful supplies the length and breath of the country.... CAB is mostly chasing it's tale, the gardai are under resourced and we have one of the highest murder rates per Capita of any eu city. Sinn Fein are on the brink of gaining power although have now sold out on nationalism and wrapped themselves in the putrid blue and gold starred eu flag. Politicians are still on the make and brown envelopes stuffed with cash or a Bitcoin address still exist .
They do and done wot they had to do....... 🇮🇪 Some1 needs to start talking about the British judicial system and the corrupt hierarchy...... Nothing great about Great Britain 👎the Guilford 4 need i say more 🤔
More like Definitely , especially Detectives and the Garda still in a uniform on the beat after ten years in....100 per cent Williams knows about corrupt Garda Detectives , Sure he mentioned and named one in his book GangLand...!!
CN anyone tell me , Wit happins Tae all the money, ano they say it goes in 2 foghtin crime . If tht was the case . Then how's The government still paying out billions to fight crime . N Av not mentioned abt the assets , Aftr they GT auctions !!
The Irish people are being screwed royally with taxes on cigarettes.... We can't tell somebody who is obese that they will die young but we must tell smokers, who in the main don't die very young.
Same old nonesense from thon, they never had there door kicked in in thd middle of the night. The men of 16, did not die for a 26. We will not apologise
Lol what’s left are just drug traffickers the real IRA were infiltrated and destroyed by mi5 hence why Ireland isn’t one members of the IRA were turned and it destroyed itself.
IRA are not different from CIA, corporations, orgs Intelligent agencies, Bankers etc. Its fair game when money and profits are the main causes of such crimminal activities. Sorry to say, but awfully true. 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰
They have my vote anyday and they will be running ireland in the next election. Instead of giving it to the real criminals of this country . Fianna fail /fine gael .dirt.
Who’s the top Catholic In Ireland? Most likely own known by the people of Ireland. Whoever it is , that’s the true evil whether it hits a nerve or not. Che cuzzies from NZL
I wonder, was it dirty money when the british government funded both sides for information. I was born in Kerry, moved to Scotland as a kid and joined the british army. Worst time was spent in Ireland. Always in trouble for disobedience and stopping other soldiers being heavy handed. It's only terrorism if that terror wasn't by the UK government. Under the british government description of what terrorism is that is exactly what the british government ordered in Ireland, "terrorism" Was the british government funding in NI dirty money????
It's sickening to hear Irish men talk about Irish men like this . I'm from South Armagh and I'm almost glad we didn't get a United Ireland why would we want to be United with west brits like the government in the south . At least up north the enemy wears orange . How can you call yourself Irish when you only care about 3/4 of the country and you make enemies of men who want to be called Irish and not northern Irish or british.
Exactly right , I’m born and live in the republic and it’s sickening the way people go on. You could bet your bottom dollar that if we ever do unite the political class would be all over trying to take credit for it.
Lol crime fighters,these crime fighters may find there employer is involved in fasilatating the crime threw lax loopholes,which in turn gives them the smoke screen they need to keep the public fed with drama and bullshit,wile they do there deals which affect us all in our daily lives.
This is a really good docuseries but what was the need to show the lady on the beech with no top on? Seems weird to include that shot in something that has not involved sex in any way at all. Like what the fuck lads.