[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":6},["ShallowReactive",2],{"year-excerpts-2001":3},{"introduction-of-the-qualifier-system-2001":4,"murder-of-journalist-martin-ohagan":5},"The 2001 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship marked the introduction of the 'qualifier system' or 'back door,' allowing teams to progress in the championship even after losing a provincial match. Galway became the first team to win the All-Ireland through this system, demonstrating its immediate impact.","On October 28, 2001, Martin O'Hagan, a prominent investigative journalist for the Sunday World newspaper, was murdered by the Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF) in Lurgan, County Armagh. O'Hagan was known for his fearless reporting on paramilitary drug-dealing gangs and organized crime in Northern Ireland. His assassination was a direct attack on press freedom and sent shockwaves across the region. Despite extensive investigations, no one has been convicted of his murder, which remains a significant unresolved case in the history of the Troubles. His death highlighted the dangers faced by journalists reporting on sensitive issues during periods of conflict.",1789333836240]