The legacy of the IRA lives on as Adams says ‘Slab’ treated unfairly

JUST like the American gangster Al Capone, Thomas ‘Slab’ Murphy was finally brought to book last week on tax evasion charges.

There was little sympathy for the former head of the IRA who ruled parts of South Armagh known as ‘Bandit Country’ like it was his own personal fiefdom.

However, Gerry Adams has proven to be the exception.