Sinn Féin needs to ask itself ‘some hard questions in respect of legacy’, says Micheál Martin
Belfast Agreement
The Belfast Agreement, also known as the Good Friday Agreement, is a peace accord signed on April 10th 1998, largely ending decades of violence known as the Troubles. It comprises two related agreements, the British-Irish Agreement and the Multi-Party Agreement. It led to the establishment of devolved government in Northern Ireland and other institutions
‘For God and Ulster’: Adrenaline coursed through my veins. A red mist descended over those around me
Aaron Edwards: Although my recollections of the angry confrontation during the marching season in 2001 emphasise conflict, behind the scenes it was a different matter
Bertie Ahern and Michael McDowell remember how they had to ‘endure Jamie Oliver’s squid in ink for lunch’ in Downing Street during Belfast Agreement negotiations
Former taoiseach says he was concerned about move intended to appease the fears of unionists
Politicians prevail despite sustained and mystifying onslaught of corporate gobbledegook at the Public Accounts Committee
It has been nine years since McKeon’s debut novel but it has been worth the wait for this disturbing, intensely moving exploration of the Troubles and their legacy
Maureen Rafferty, who lost her 14-year-old son in 1973, is one of 16 women featured
Northern secretary who declared Britain had no ‘strategic or economic interest’ in NI was forced to resign after ‘Late Late Show’ song
Letter to Northern secretary argues move ‘threatens the fragile peace established by the Good Friday Agreement’
The horrifying reality of the Northern Ireland conflict is documented in a new BBC series from the makers of Once Upon a Time in Iraq
State’s leading economic think tank also says perception of North’s healthcare system being more efficient does not stand up to data
Unionists were wavering and the future uncertain when Stephen Grimason revealed the deal on Good Friday 1998
Family of former Ulster Unionist Party leader discuss his love of his music, the risks he was willing to take and frustration with Blair after the agreement
Former congressman characterises trip to North as ‘an incredible 11 days’, notable as being ‘invigorating and powerful’
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