Person: Whitey Bulger

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<p>John Crawley doesn’t dwell too much on the roughly 400 IRA victims who were Catholic out of a total of 1,700 murders attributed to “freedom fighters’ in his book ‘The Yank: My life as a former US Marine in the IRA’.</p>

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Mick Clifford: Attempts to rewrite IRA history mock the many bereaved

A memoir from a former US marine and high-level IRA operative coincides with a ramping up in Sinn Féin of attempts to whitewash the past, writes Mick Clifford

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Making a massacre: Director stunned by findings in Loughinisland killings documentary

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Connemara's Sean Mannion really was a contender

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Whitey Bulger's victims to benefit from auction of personal belongings

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Black Mass review

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Scene + Heard: Entertainment news round up

Johnny Depp is looking like the real gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger in Black Mass

After a series of flops, Johnny Depp is back on track, portraying infamous Irish-American criminal, Whitey Bulger, writes Helen Barlow

Wed, 25 Nov, 2015

In Irish cinemas November 27th

It's a big week for drama with new offerings featuring the likes of Johnny Depp and Cate Blanchett as well as plenty of Oscar hopes

Sun, 22 Nov, 2015

Whitey Bulger felt strongly about his ties to Ireland, says director of Johnny Depp film Black Mass

Johnny Depp is tipped for an Oscar for his portrayal of one of the FBI’s most wanted in Black Mass. The director talks about Whitey Bulger’s Irish links.  

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015

VIDEO: See how Johnny Depp became Whitey Bulger

Johnny Depp has played a lot of strange characters over the years, particularly since he first put on the Captain Jack Sparrow hat back in 2003. And now he's about to add another enduring character to that mix.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2015

Johnny Depp remembers acting in Black Mass trailer

Johnny Depp looks really sinister in his new role as notorious gangster Whitey Bulger in a new film from director Scott Cooper

Fri, 24 Apr, 2015

'Sherlock' star Cumberbatch replaces Pearce for Whitey Bulger biopic

Benedict Cumberbatch has replaced Guy Pearce in the upcoming Whitey Bulger biopic.

Thu, 22 May, 2014

The Briefing - Your Thursday morning news catch up

Welcome to your Thursday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

Thu, 22 May, 2014

Whitey Bulger belongings to be auctioned

Authorities are preparing to auction off Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger’s belongings to raise money for his victims.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2014

Irish-American mob boss Whitey Bulger sentenced to life

Boston mob boss James ’Whitey’ Bulger has been sentenced to life in prison for 11 killings and a string of other charges including extortion and money laundering.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2013

The life and crimes of the late Boston crime lord, Whitey Bulger

In this feature from our archives Irish journalist, John Breslin, charts the rise and fall of the infamous Boston crime lord, Whitey Bulger, who was found dead in his prison cell earlier today.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2013

Whitey Bulger shot Boston bar owner, says convicted murderer

Accused Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger and one of his associates shot dead a bar owner in a phone booth for bragging about helping the “Winter Hill Gang” with another killing, an ex-convict and confessed murderer has testified.

Wed, 19 Jun, 2013

Depp pencilled in for Boston gangster thriller 'Black Mass'

Johnny Depp is to star in 'Black Mass'.

Mon, 04 Feb, 2013

Irish-American mob boss lived quiet life in seaside city

As the FBI chased leads on two continents, mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger spent nearly all of his 16 years as a fugitive in a quiet California seaside city, passing himself off as just another OAP, albeit one who kept a .357 Magnum and more than 100 rounds of ammunition in his modest apartment.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2011

A sweet friendship turns sour

Working with James ‘Whitey’ Bulger only ever ended one way, reports RYLE DWYER

Fri, 24 Jun, 2011

Grisly tale of crime and corruption raises haunting questions here

Is it naive to think that there were only problems in Donegal?

Sat, 11 Oct, 2008