Paulie Doyle
How ‘The Russians’ Took Hold of Ireland’s Heroin Trade
A violent gang of heroin dealers from Lithuania fuelled Ireland and Northern Ireland's drug trade by forcing trafficking victims to sell drugs, a joint investigation by VICE World News and the OCCRP reveals.
Former Sinn Féin Official Charged With Gang Feud Shooting
Jonathan Dowdall, briefly a councillor for Irish Republican party Sinn Féin, has been accused of participating in a gangland killing that sparked a wave of tit-for-tat murders.
The Culture Wars Have Reached Warhammer 40k
In recent years, the tabletop fantasy game has attracted a small but vocal alt-right minority. Now, community members are trying to do something about it.
Inside the Irish Drug War That Has Left a 17-Year-Old Dismembered
Social media is turning a gang feud into a bloodbath.
Brexit Will Change the Face of Northern Ireland Forever
As the British Home Office denies Irish passport holders important EU civil rights, a hard Brexit may send the Northern Ireland towards a civil rights catastrophe, as well as incite violence from paramilitaries.
Irish Hip Hop Is Having Its Moment
We spoke to photographer James Forde about his time documenting Ireland's new generation of rappers.
Understanding the 'New IRA', Who Sent Explosives Around the UK
The dissident group recently took responsibility for the four packages found around the country, and another – as-yet un-located – parcel.
How Militant Irish Republican Slogans went Viral
Republican slogans like "Up the RA" and "Brits out" are still unacceptable to say in the Irish mainstream – so why do they pop up so frequently online?
Abuse Survivors Are Angry About the Pope's Visit to Ireland
After decades of abuse carried out by church-run organizations, the people of Ireland are saying nope to the pope.
How Gerry Adams Became a Meme
The "cold-blooded killer" we were warned about is now the subject of a hundred-thousand zesty memes – and it's helping his political party win over young voters.