Eruption of violence in Northern Ireland echoes the Troubles

Eruption of violence in Northern Ireland echoes the Troubles

From Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan by The Irish Times

June 12, 2026 · 54 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the recent violence in Northern Ireland and its historical context, alongside political updates and personal stories from the panel.

Cormac McQuinn and Harry McGee join Hugh to discuss the week in politics: The disorder in Northern Ireland since a knife attack in Belfast on Monday reached levels not seen since “the worst possible days of the Troubles”, the Police Service of Northern Ireland chief constable Jon Boutcher said. In a society with a history of sectarianism, there are complex layers to the events taking place. Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll McNeill won her battle with the Rotunda Hospital this week. The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed that Ireland’s Nations League clash with Israel on October 4th will be played at a neutral venue and behind closed doors. Plus the panel pick their favourite Irish Times stories of the week.  Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Hugh Linehan

Guests: Cormac McQuinn, Harry McGee

Topics covered

  • Northern Ireland
  • politics
  • violence
  • Troubles
  • healthcare
  • sports

Keywords

  • Northern Ireland
  • violence
  • Troubles
  • politics
  • healthcare
  • sports
  • Belfast
  • Ireland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Police Service of Northern Ireland, Football Association of Ireland

Places: Northern Ireland, Belfast, Ireland

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