Interview: ‘Have you ever asked the British to leave?’ - Gerry Adams used to ask a new taoiseachAt 74, the former Sinn Féin leader has every intention of living long enough to see a united IrelandTue Apr 11 2023 - 06:00
Traffic restrictions, high security and excitement ahead of Biden visitThe Phoenix Park will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday for 24 hoursMon Apr 10 2023 - 19:49
Petrol bombs thrown at police during dissident republican parade in DerryYouths attacked PSNI Landrover during illegal march through Creggan on MondayMon Apr 10 2023 - 17:49
Twenty-five years on, a conversation with unionists who voted no to the Belfast AgreementAlthough there was a large majority yes vote, almost 275,000 people (29%) voted no. Many of them now feel vindicated, as well as frustrated and marginalisedMon Apr 10 2023 - 05:00
Peace heroines: ‘We wanted women to have a strong voice in the peace talks, but we wanted more than that’Herstory project aims to teach young people on both sides of the Border about women’s contribution to peaceMon Apr 10 2023 - 05:00
Belfast Agreement at 25: Plea for Stormont renewal to avoid leaving peace efforts ‘in vain’DUP the only party which did not speak at event in Great Hall, though several of that party’s MLAs in attendanceFri Apr 07 2023 - 17:58
Joe Biden visit to Ireland: Everything we know so far about the tripEvents in Belfast, Dundalk, Carlingford, Dublin and Ballina are either already confirmed or being scoped outFri Apr 07 2023 - 15:06
The Belfast Agreement achieved its aim, stopped the killing and created a better futureWhen my family’s bookshop was destroyed in an explosion, I remember thinking it was inevitable because that was what happened here – shops got blown upFri Apr 07 2023 - 05:00
Hillary Clinton to honour women who ‘made sacrifices for peace’ in NorthRecipients of civic leadership award include Mary McAleese, Mary Robinson and Arlene FosterThu Apr 06 2023 - 21:48
Dissidents may attempt attacks on police on Easter Monday, PSNI warns‘Strong’ intelligence indicating terror attacks in wake of senior detective John Caldwell’s shootingThu Apr 06 2023 - 17:19
Biden visit to Stormont ruled out during Northern Ireland tripUK prime minister Rishi Sunak to visit Northern Ireland during US President’s visit next weekThu Apr 06 2023 - 11:46
‘A dark cloud that hasn’t lifted’: Search for remains of IRA victim Columba McVeigh resumesFamilies of the Disappeared are still living ‘in horrible limbo’, says sisterMon Apr 03 2023 - 00:01
DUP likely to re-enter Stormont in May, rival unionists believePresident Biden’s visit next week will encourage a return to power-sharing in the North, says CoveneySun Apr 02 2023 - 16:09
Bring North under ‘shared stewardship’ of Britain and Ireland if institutions fail - EastwoodSDLP leader told party conference that DUP must ‘get back to work or get out of the way’Sat Mar 25 2023 - 16:21
Ireland weather: New ice warning comes into effect but milder conditions forecast over weekendSchools remain open in most areas and minimal public transport disruption, with some falls of sleet and snow expected todayFri Mar 10 2023 - 19:29
Troubles legacy Bill changes fail to allay human rights concerns, Council of Europe saysBill’s proposals include creation of a truth recovery body to offer immunity from prosecution to perpetrators who co-operateFri Mar 10 2023 - 16:59
Eamonn McCann: ‘How did I get to be 80? This doesn’t feel like 80 is supposed to feel’A life of protest fuelled by socialist convictions, hatred of injustice, and the excitement of rebellion, played out against convulsive changes in Northern politics and societyFri Mar 10 2023 - 05:00
UK amends visa waiver plans for non-Irish EU citizens crossing BorderTourism issues remain under ETA scheme, part of British government’s post-Brexit tightening of immigration lawThu Mar 09 2023 - 14:03
Global leaders to attend major conference to mark Belfast Agreement anniversaryHillary Clinton and Senator George Mitchell likely to be involved in event at Queen’s University Belfast to mark 25th anniversaryThu Mar 09 2023 - 07:15
Derry school pop-up shop helps parents struggling with cost of livingA First Holy Communion boutique, which is stocked by donations and free to use, is the initiative of Sacred Heart Primary SchoolTue Mar 07 2023 - 05:00
DUP calls for ‘less oversell and more reality’ from British government on Windsor FrameworkSinn Féin says no reason for unionist party to stay out of Assembly while it studies latest post-Brexit proposalsSun Mar 05 2023 - 11:05
Alliance has its ‘tail up’ as it seeks to break orange and green grip on Northern Irish politicsParty’s confidence on full display as it plans to expand into areas where it has traditionally struggledSat Mar 04 2023 - 16:46
DUP seeks to distance itself from Paisley’s downbeat Windsor Framework reactionFormer British prime minister Boris Johnson and former president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, also weighed in on ThursdayThu Mar 02 2023 - 19:35
‘I hope they take a light touch’ – Northern Ireland businesses hopeful about new Brexit dealNorthern Ireland Chamber of Commerce representative sees Windsor Framework as ‘an important step’ in securing stability and certaintyWed Mar 01 2023 - 15:00
Windsor Framework deal for Northern Ireland hailed as ‘new chapter’ in relationship between UK and EUPrime minister urges hardline Brexiteers in his party to back Windsor Framework as it would help Britain to ‘take back control’Mon Feb 27 2023 - 23:00
DUP must think quickly as protocol deal puts its holding pattern under pressureThe key question is whether or not to re-enter Stormont institutions - and if so, when?Mon Feb 27 2023 - 21:00
DUP leader says ‘key issues of concern’ remain despite new EU-UK deal on NI protocolMichelle O’Neill welcomes deal and calls for swift return of Stormont institutionsMon Feb 27 2023 - 20:42
Omagh shooting: Fifth man held over attempted murder of PSNI officer Det Chief Inspector John Caldwell remains critically ill in hospital as PSNI confirm ‘primary line of inquiry’ is New IRAFri Feb 24 2023 - 19:10
Omagh shooting: Focus on New IRA as senior PSNI officer fights for life after gun attack in front of young sonDet Chief Inspector John Caldwell critically ill in hospital and it is understood he suffered life-changing injuriesFri Feb 24 2023 - 04:30
PSNI officer shot in Omagh a ‘big personality, unbelievable volunteer and good man’Det Chief Insp John Caldwell has provided key assistance to gardaí tracking Irish gangland figures crossing BorderThu Feb 23 2023 - 21:38
Omagh shooting: Three men arrested over gun attack on PSNI officer Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in critical condition in hospital after gun attackThu Feb 23 2023 - 19:40
Omagh shooting: police federation head warns officers to look after their personal securityAttack shows the job still carries ‘extreme risks for all our officers’, chief of police representative body saysThu Feb 23 2023 - 16:27
PSNI officer ‘critical but stable’ after being shot while coaching soccer in OmaghPolice are searching for two suspects after shooting during football coaching sessionThu Feb 23 2023 - 07:03
NI protocol: Can British PM Rishi Sunak cut a deal acceptable to the DUP and EU?If PM succumbs to DUP and ERG he will look weak, but pressing ahead could trigger backbench revoltThu Feb 23 2023 - 06:00
Threat of Tory rebellion puts brakes on protocol deal but optimism remainsRishi Sunak will face pressure at Prime Minister’s Questions from within his own campWed Feb 22 2023 - 05:00
Northern Ireland Protocol: ‘Finishing line’ in sight for EU-UK talks, says ŠefčovičEuropean Commission vice-president suggests deal would bring economic opportunity for North due to the access to UK and EU internal marketsTue Feb 21 2023 - 17:08
‘Huge gaps’ remain between EU and UK on protocol deal, DUP MP says‘Imposition of EU law on Northern Ireland’ remains ‘fundamental issue’ for DUP, says Sammy WilsonMon Feb 20 2023 - 00:01
DUP is finally facing decision time as Northern Ireland protocol deal nearsParty has extended meetings with British PM Rishi Sunak but attempts to shift responsibility for restarting Stormont on to London and BrusselsFri Feb 17 2023 - 19:00
Northern Ireland protocol: ‘Technical issues nearly all worked out,’ say Dublin sourcesExpectations grow that EU and UK are on brink of a dealFri Feb 17 2023 - 13:34
Northern Ireland protocol: Britain and EU on cusp of deal as Sunak travels to BelfastDiplomats in Brussels have also been called to a meeting on Friday to discuss UK-EU relationsThu Feb 16 2023 - 18:22
Controversial commemorative stone marking 100 years of Northern Ireland given go aheadSinn Féin cannot veto project with no member on commission due to North’s political institutions not operatingWed Feb 15 2023 - 16:38
‘Nicola Sturgeon was a friend of Ireland’: Departing Scottish first minister praised by Irish politicians Scotland’s first minister makes surprise announcement that she will be stepping downWed Feb 15 2023 - 13:35
Britain ‘open’ to working with Irish Government on cross-border projects, says UK transport secretaryMark Harper, on visit to Belfast, announces £60m investment in NI green technology companiesWed Feb 15 2023 - 00:01
‘Dáithí’s Law’: DUP vetos attempt to restore Stormont to pass organ donation lawRival parties push for end to boycott of devolution to allow a speaker to be electedTue Feb 14 2023 - 20:49
Weary voters in Northern Ireland wondering if any deadline can restore devolutionIn the North, the lesson of history is that once the Assembly stalls, it takes a long time to restartThu Feb 09 2023 - 18:00
Deadline to bring back Stormont powersharing pushed back until 2024 Northern Ireland Protocol negotiations continue, with speculation mounting that a deal could be doneThu Feb 09 2023 - 17:56
Northern Ireland Protocol: ruling pushes divisive issue towards political resolution Unionists clinging to notion that constitutional position within union eroded; something all sides must addressThu Feb 09 2023 - 05:00
Northern Ireland protocol: UK Supreme Court rejects challenge to legalityContentious trading arrangements was challenged by a collective of unionists and BrexiteersWed Feb 08 2023 - 21:31
Former British prime minister John Major calls for compromise on NI protocol‘Statesmanlike response’ required from all sides in order to restore devolved government, says ex-PMTue Feb 07 2023 - 18:41
Northern Ireland: ‘Limited and piecemeal’ decision-making process focus of report Think tank urges restoration of Assembly and Executive as services deteriorate and credibility of devolved bodies is underminedTue Feb 07 2023 - 00:01
