Book review: Denial and delusion reign when corruption and collusion is allowed

'Shooting Crows' tells the story of journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffery fight to bring justice to the families of the Loughinisland massacre in 1984
Book review: Denial and delusion reign when corruption and collusion is allowed

Trevor Birney has worked tirelessly to uncover the truth behind British government protection for cold-blooded killers.

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024 - 01:00
Jack Power

  • Shooting Crows: Mass Murder, State Collusion and Press Freedom 
  • Trevor Birney
  • Merrion Books, pb €19.99 

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