The BelTel

Peter ‘the Punt’ Robinson and the the loyalist ‘invasion’ of Clontibret


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In the early hours of 7 August 1986, hundreds of Ulster Loyalists, some in paramilitary uniforms, spilled over the border and into the County Monaghan village of Clontibret. A trail of destruction ensued, and Gardaí were attacked with two officers ending up in hospital. The so-called ‘invasion’ was led by then DUP Deputy leader Peter Robinson. He was later convicted of unlawful assembly and given a fine. Ian Paisley said Robinson alone was responsible for the incident, Robinson blamed Paisley. 

To revisit the infamous Clontibret Invasion – Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride.


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