Northern Protestants at a crossroads

The North has changed dramatically, and unionism, instead of celebrating the centenary of the foundation of the Northern Irish state it used to dominate, is in crisis

Shock and sadness on Falls Road at Martin McGuinness death

‘He did things some would not like him for, but you have to look at the whole picture’

Belfast East: ‘cash-for-ash’ crisis leaves DUP vulnerable

Alliance has established a strong foothold and is in good position to hold its two seats

Leading loyalist William ‘Plum’ Smith dies aged 62

Former UVF and Red Hand Commando paramilitary imprisoned during Troubles

Belfast North: Count complete as six seats filled

Lesley Carroll of UUP eliminated at tenth stage of the count

Boston College subpoenaed for Anthony McIntyre interviews

British government seeks access to taped interview by former IRA prisoner

Belfast North: UUP hoping Rev Dr Lesley Carroll is answer to their prayers

DUP’s three seats under pressure from UUP, Alliance and PUP

Belfast East: Major tussle in store between DUP and Alliance

Return of Naomi Long could pave way for future leadership bid

The Contested Identities of Ulster Protestants review: grief and grievances

There are interesting contributions here on dilemmas facing Northern Ireland Protestants but ancient chips weigh heavily on shoulders of its editors, writes Susan McKay

Andy Pollak: Good culture has the power to overcome bad politics

As the 1916 centenary dawns, we should focus on what unites us all, not what divides us

Bringing an teanga Gaeilge to east Belfast

Linda Ervine, a sister-in-law of the late unionist politician David Ervine, is introducing the Irish language to loyalist parts of the city

Glencree’s part in the peace process

We know the leaders of the Northern Ireland peace process, but are barely familiar with a group of committed activists working in remotest Co Wicklow who played a key role at crucial times

DUP’s Campbell denied speaking rights for ‘mocking Irish’

Move by acting SF speaker means little as East Derry MLA was in Westminster today

Paisley took credit due to others for peace, claims David Ervine’s family

Late first minister ‘an old man who did a lot of damage’, says relative of late PUP leader

Reaching out to republicans and loyalists

Former taoiseach respected in Northern Ireland by both sides

SF, DUP consolidate their positions as dominant voices in council politics

With more than 400 of 462 seats declared the two largest parties have 213 seats

Resolute champion of Belfast’s Protestant working class

Hugh Smyth: March 16th, 1939 – May 12th, 2014

Hugh Smyth, PUP leader who asked loyalists to ‘give peace a chance’, dies at 73

Cross-party tributes following death of Progressive Unionist Party stalwart

Billy Hutchinson criticised for “no regrets” comments

Politicians deplore remarks about PUP leader’s part in murder of two young Catholics in 1974

Loyalists line up to learn cúpla focail at language classes in heart of east Belfast

Classes run by sister-in-law of late PUP leader David Ervine at new language centre

An inclusive Ireland can surely find a place for the Union flag

Opinion: Limits on flying flag do not enhance Irishness but succeed in diminishing Britishness

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