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The BelTel

Written by: Belfast Telegraph
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  • The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland's top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Episodes
  • Sunningdale and the Ulster Workers Strike: The forgotten power-sharing ‘experiment’

    Sunningdale and the Ulster Workers Strike: The forgotten power-sharing ‘experiment’
    Apr 28 2024

    In 1973 the ‘Sunningdale Agreement’ established power-sharing in Northern Ireland, preceding the Good Friday Agreement or Belfast Agreement by 25 years. It even had an All-Ireland dimension. But it met with a backlash and was brought down by the Ulster Workers Strike.


    In the first part of a three-part series, Ciarán Dunbar explores the Sunningdale Agreement and its workings – and asks if it ever had a chance?


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    31 mins
  • Warrenpoint-based Michael O’Loughlin breaks gangster code by admitting crimes

    Warrenpoint-based Michael O’Loughlin breaks gangster code by admitting crimes
    Apr 25 2024

    Michael O’Loughlin was arrested in Co Down in 2020 as part of a Europe-wide crackdown on organised crime. He was one of the first criminals arrested in the Encrochat hacking scandal. But why is the career criminal now pleading guilty to the charges against him?


    Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Allison Morris


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    18 mins
  • Jeffrey Donaldson in court over historical sex offences

    Jeffrey Donaldson in court over historical sex offences
    Apr 24 2024
    Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson have appeared at Newry Magistrates Court to face historical sex charges. He was escorted into the court by the PSNI amid chaotic scenes. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter Liam Tunney and crime correspondent Allison Morris.

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    13 mins
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