Organisation: Censorship of Publications Board

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Clare man avoids jail over possession of first book to be banned here in nearly 20 years

A 43-year-old west Clare man has escaped jail over his possession of a "disgusting" book which was the first book to be banned here by the censors in almost two decades.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2019

Man admits child porn possession after he was found with first book to be banned here in two decades

A 43-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the possession of child pornography after he was found with a copy of the first book to be banned here in almost two decades.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2019

Charged for having first book banned in decades

Gardaí are prosecuting a 40-year-old west Clare man for the possession of the first book to be banned here in nearly two decades.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2016

Shatter's 'Laura' the only book sent to censorship board in five years; FF calls for change

Fianna Fáil has introduced laws to the Dáil to abolish the Censorship of Publications Board, saying it is outdated, having not banned a book since 2003.

Fri, 24 Jan, 2014

Visionary storyteller amongst the greats

IRELAND and Europe lost a world-class writer yesterday with the death of novelist John McGahern.

Fri, 31 Mar, 2006