Iar-Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D Higgins, recently retired, backs Sallins inquiry. The ex-President offered his best wishes to the sold out Sallins Inquiry Now benefit

TORTURE VICTIM OSGUR BREATNACH has engaged top international human rights lawyers KRW LAW to represent his legal claims for an impartial public inquiry.

DENIAL of rights, police
and judicial REPRESSION,
ongoing State COVER-UP.

Osgur Breatnach speaks on the steps of the Court

Links to just some of the reaction in the Irish Media to the decision to declare a Miscarriage of Justice in the Sallins Case.

Duirt Osgur “Gach buíochas do mo chlann, gaolta, feachtasóiri and dliodóirí a sheas liom leis na blianta. “Sé seachtaine ó shin, d’fhreastal mé ar shochraid

SALLINS CASE FRAME -UP                   for BELFAST FESTIVAL The inside story of Ireland’s Birmingham Six/ Guilford Four case-

MOVIE ON SALLINS MAIL TRAIN ROBBERY SAGA IN DEVELOPMENT       1976. 25 -year -old journalist Osgur Breatnach’s eighth arrest in eight days. After being set

False List led to Sallins prosecution.

Osgur Breatnach in 1993. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has finaly (June 3rd) responded to Breatnach’s historic Miscarriage of Justice Application. Stating it does

Opinion                                                 

Brian McNally (left) campaigning with Nicky Kelly and Osgur Breatnach D’éag Brian McNally inniu i gcuideachta a theaghlaigh, fear de chuid neamhchiontach ach cúisithe as

‘The case shattered my life’: Calls for public inquiry 50 years on from Sallins train robbery Those wrongfully convicted of 1976 crime fear they will

Osgur Breatnach’s (tortured and framed) on his 8th detention in 8 days, April 1976. Garda Chief Superintendent Ned ‘Buffalo’ Ryan who orchestrated the Sallins Men’s

Almost a year after Osgur Breatnach’s historic application hearing for a Miscarriage of Justice Certificate* relating to his wrongful conviction in the Sallins Case, the DPP has

Tortured, jailed, forgotton. Íte Ni Chionnaith agus Cás an tSulláin                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2irJmxVeyY      

Confronting the Long Shadow of Sallins Sold out a month before opening, the Sallins Inquiry Now benefit gig was a great sucess. All the acts

Sallins Inquiry Now Benefit Vicar Street, Dublin                                     

Osgur Breatnach and compere Doireann Ní Ghlacáin salute campaign supporters Nearly 50 years on, the Sallins Inquiry Now gig marks a renewed call for justice

Margaret Thatcher described Alfred Thomas Denning as “probably the greatest English judge of modern times”. … who said the Birmingham Six should be disallowed a legal challenge against their wrongful convictions because the idea of police committing perjury and using violence and threats to procure confessions was “such an appalling vista”.

    NO DPP RESPONSE TO SALLINS MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE CLAIM Breatnach’s was tortured and framed with the other Sallins Men (Brian McNally, Nicky Kelly,

More Patrons for Campaign Jane Clarke, poet, author. Stephen Rea, actor. Professor Marie Breen-Smith, author, reseacher. Peter Murtagh, journalist, author. Paul Murphy TD Alistair Logan

Christy Moore, singer and patron of the Sallins Inquiry Campaign. TICKETS GOING FAST! Joining the many artists for the Sallins 50th Anniversary Gig in Vicars

 ‘GREAT RESPONSE’   TO MOVING INTERVIEW  Thousands tuned in to Sunday with Miriam  (February 1st) that focused on the Sallins Case’s miscarriage of justice 50th anniversary

Osgur Breatnach’s historic application for a Miscarriage of Justice Certificate has been delayed once again because no Defence has been lodged by the Director of

50 YEARS ON AND SALLINS CASE STILL BEFORE COURTS. The State failed to produce their defence to Osgur Breatnach’s Miscarriage of Justice Claim at the

This is in sharp contrast to the views expressed by Judge Edwards in the High Court the previous week:
the judge commented on the ‘serious issues’ and ‘very significant issues’ raised.

Martin Giblin SC RIP 1974- 2025 SAME BARRISTER, SAME GARDA CORRUPTION , SAME APPALLING VISTAS Recently deceased Irish Barrister, Martin Giblin  SC, central to the Garda Heavy Gang- Sallins Case

International actor Stephen Rea has joined the sallinsinquirynow.ie campaign as a Patron. He joins prominent lawyer Alastair Logan.  For a full list of other Patrons

Osgur Breatnach, 50-year international campaign for a public inquiry. ‘VERY SERIOUS SIGNIFICANT ISSUES RAISED’- JUDGE

Guildfor 4 and Maguire 7 solicitor Alistair Logan is now a patron  for the Sallins campaign. Following recent communications with the Sallins Campaign, Alaister Logan

‘IT CASTS A SHADOW ON OUR CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND POLICING SYSTEM’ -Government. Replying to the media and even, shamefacedly and straight-faced, to the Irish Parliament

A confidential garda ‘investigation’ into the Sallins Case was conducted and never made public until exposed by the Sallins Men.

The Indo Daily: Justice Derailed ‘It could happen again’ – man wrongly convicted of Sallins train robbery continues call for inquiry nearly 50 years on,

This documentary covers three cases involving the Garda Heavy Gang, from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s. The Sallins Case is included. All expose

Irish government must establish a Historical Investigations Unit (HIU) to investigate unresolved deaths and incidents of torture and ill-treatment, including (but not limited to) cases related to the Troubles.

As Fair Trials International joins every non-government human rights organisation on the island of Ireland to demand an independent public inquiry into the Sallins Case, the Irish government continues to refuse it.

Sinn Féin has announced it supports the establishment of judicial inquiries into the Sallins case.

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has castigated the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee (FG) for a fourteen month refusal to respond to a petition for an independent inquiry into the Sallins case. This follows a promise to the Dail to respond to the petition made by every (NGO) human rights organisations in Ireland.

By professor Kate Kenny, University of Galway. RTE Drivetime, Interview with Osgur Breatnach, September 2023 ‘Did you get to sit down and have a brief

Public Inquiry petition into the Sallins Case, signed by every Irish human rights organisation, Fair trials international and supported by Amnesty International.
DAY ONE Sept 2024 lodged.
480 DAYS LATER ‘We will respond in due course.’ Justice Ministers Jim Callaghan FF.

UNITED NATIONS OPENS INVESTIGATION INTO SALLINS CASES International lawyers KRW-LAW have lodged petitions to the United Nations for inquiries into the Sallins Case on behalf

EXAMINER FOCUS ON SALLINS CAMPAIGN Osgur Breatnach is to petition the UN to conduct an investigation into his case which he claims involved torture. Photo:

Jodie Foster and Nancy Hollander. Foster played the part of Hollander in the Mauritanian 2021.

The Court of Criminal Appeal reviewed the Sallins cases of Osgur Breatnach and Brian McNally and found they had been psychologically tortured and ordered their

As the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission calls for the abolition of the Offences Against the State Act and the non- jury Special Courts, will the Government listen?

Former UN Assistant Secretary-General, Denis Halliday and Mary Robinson, who served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights both support an inquiry.

Why does the Irish State protect the Special Criminal Court from robust inspection or negative comment or demonstrations with threats of fines and five years jail time?

Chief Justice of Ireland, Donal O’Donnell, has signalled Irish Courts need to ‘take a new direction’ to their previous weak response to claims under the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR). The Sallins Case involves many breaches of the ECHR.

HEAVY GANG MEMBERS MOVED
TO SILENCE SALLINS STORY

Prominent doctor treating Breatnach for Trauma burgled.

Who set up this illegal group to crush legal political opposition?

An international panel of legal experts have investigated Irish and British impunity, including the Sallins Case, in relation to serious human rights violations that occured

Three of the Sallins Men, Brian McNally, Nicky Kelly and Osgur Breatnach, in 1993 after the State refused to further represent the Gardai who were

Government ignores human rights groups renewed call for public inquiry.

Martin admits Anglo- Irish relations have soured post-Brexit. This is exasperated by Irish Government opposition to the introduction of an historic amnesty for the British

Liam Herrick, Executive Director, Irish Council for Civil Liberties.

The Government spokesperson has recently stated that the Sallins Case is not a matter ‘for public concern.’ Is refusal by the Irish Government to comply

Expert proof exposes Gardai falsified Sallins statements.

The Irish government is shortly to find itself accused of being “in flagrant violation of its international obligations” by the UN. Experts appointed by the

No sooner had the Court of Appeal found Breatnach had been psychologically tortured and ordered his immediate release than the government shut down their investigation

Judge Donal Barrington ordered Osgur Breatnach’s release on his appeal. Later he helped found the Irish Council for Civil Liberties which calls for a public

 The Honourable Supreme Court Justice Adrian Hardiman noted: “Twenty years ago, when Irish society was gripped by the fate of the Birmingham Six, the Guildford

As the UK Supreme Court rules the Hooded Men were ‘tortured’ in ‘deliberate state policy’ and that the decision not to investigate is ‘irrational’, will the Irish government consider a Sallins Inquiry?

Physical & mental torture: no sleep, water or food, prolonged beatings..

‘…SAID THEY’D PUT A BULLET IN MY HEAD.’

‘Lies by corrupt police.. we have never internalised the Sallins Case lessons.. ‘

‘I could drive a train through Sallins case’ he told Minister.

40 Irish citizens wrongly arrested across Ireland in frame-up.

A 1983 review by the DPP said the Sallins men should not have been charged.

Coveney and Martin’s opposition to Amnesty in Northern Ireland has led to speculation that amnesty cannot continue in the Republic.

PHOENIX magazine claims a DPP review of the Sallins Case in 1983 is being suppressed by the Irish State.

REFUSED TO REPORT SLEEPING JUDGE IN FACE OF GARDA PRESSURE

Evidence was deleted, omitted, and fraudulent ‘evidence’ included.

Government silence follows the arrest and torture of Irish citizens.

Government support for torture victims in Euro-Court two-faced.

MONTY PYTHON COURT DENIED JUDGE SLEPT DURING TRIAL!

Obligation to investigate torture and charge Gardai being ignored.

Exactly who knew the Sallins men were innocent?

Non- political prisoners in one police station heard torture of prisoners.

Garda immunity still in place. Special Court still in place. State cover up still place.

Breatnach was as distressed and frightened as anyone I had ever seen..

Judges, Presidents and celebrities join thousands to call for inquiry.