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Anna Joyce takes a deeper dive into the latest episode of RTÉ s essential new podcast series, which revisits the Irish arms crisis of 1970 - listen to GunPlot: The Invasion above.
In 1998 Clinton had the Lewinsky affair, in 1972 Nixon had Watergate, but before these political scandals rocked the White House, Irish Minister Neil Blaney had the 1970 arms crisis.
If you re unfamiliar with Mr. Blaney then fear not for episode two of GunPlot an original podcast from RTE’s
Documentary On One will unravel his once near cult-like status and role in Ireland s biggest political calamity: the 1970 Arms Crisis.
No decision in ‘Soldier F band’ investigation after 18 months
Clyde Valley Flute Band members wore Parachute Regiment insignia in support of a British soldier who is accused of murdering innocent civilians on Bloody Sunday
Clyde Valley Flute Band shirt with parachute regiment insignia and letter F
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The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) says that further time is needed to decide whether members of the Clyde Valley Flute Band will be prosecuted.
It comes 18 months after the loyalist band from Larne wore Parachute Regiment insignia with a letter ‘F’ underneath in support of a British soldier charged with murdering innocent civilians in Derry.