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<p>Then taoiseach Bertie Ahern and British prime minister Tony Blair signing the Good Friday Agreement in April 1998. File picture: RollingNews</p>

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Letters to the Editor: Ireland is well-placed to build world peace

A reader points to the Good Friday Agreement as inspiration for Ireland to protect its neutrality and help build international dialogue

Michael Clifford

SMick Clifford: No room for closure when history is rewritten

<p>The 1991 briefing document said George Thomas, Lord Tonypandy, 'has a petulant and 'bitchy' temperament and does not forgive slights, alleged or real'. Picture: John Stillwell/PA</p>

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State papers: British lord 'too bitchy' to lead north-south negotiations

State papers: IRA and Sinn Féin leaders were ‘paralysed’ by 2003 Stakeknife revelations

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State papers: IRA and Sinn Féin leaders were ‘paralysed’ by 2003 Stakeknife revelations

Michael Clifford

SMick Clifford: Where do Sinn Féin’s loyalties lie?

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comment-analysis

Starmer may not give us back Declan Rice, but he pledges plenty on the political front

Omagh Bombing Inquiry

Irish Examiner view: Families deserve resolution in Omagh inquiry

Although it is 26 years since the bombing occurred, the horror of that event has not faded and some of the memories of the day persist still

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Omagh inquiry is a last chance to lay to rest the ghosts of a mass murder

Irish Examiner view: Omagh inquiry is a last chance to lay to rest the ghosts of a mass murder

As we saw in the public anger over the attitude of the previous British government to legacy cases, if Ireland is to move forward there must be a foundation in truth

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

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Oireachtas committee says planning for border poll must begin 'immediately'

Good Friday Agreement committee says north-south co-operation could be stepped up immediately in areas including welfare, education, energy & climate, and foreign investment

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Keir Starmer's tour of the UK

Starmer ‘committed to principles of Good Friday Agreement’ over Irish unity

Mr Starner, the new British prime minister met with political parties at Stormont on Monday.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Keir Starmer visit to Dublin and Belfast

Britain is ready to renew its 'profound’ partnership with Ireland

British ambassador Paul Johnston writes that Keir Starmer’s appointment as prime minister ushers in a new era for Britain — not least in terms of its relationship with Ireland

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

General Election 2024

Labour's landslide win sparks hope in repairing Ango-Irish relations

Taoiseach Simon Harris called Keir Starmer's party's recent 174-seat majority win in the British general election a "great reset" in relations

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024

General Election 2024

Taoiseach will visit new British prime minister Keir Starmer this month

Simon Harris and Mr Starmer spoke on Friday when they discussed Northern Ireland and the restoration of the Good Friday Agreement institutions as well as legacy issues

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Pro-unity group Ireland's Future event

Mick Clifford: Rocky road to reach a real united Ireland

This island will one day be a single political entity. That makes sense, economically and increasingly in terms of tackling climate change among other issues

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Just like his office, Michael D Higgins's mind is overflowing with ideas

S Elaine Loughlin: Just like his office, Michael D Higgins's mind is overflowing with ideas

Political Editor Elaine Loughlin visited President Michael D Higgins in his study where he spoke about issues including food security and conflict in the Middle East — and reflected on what the future holds for him

Tue, 28 May, 2024

All-Ireland trade in goods tops €2.5bn in first quarter of 2024

All-Ireland trade in goods tops €2.5bn in first quarter of 2024

Latest InterTradeIreland survey data also suggests that one in four north-south traders plan to expand their operations

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Stormont Assembly

S Elaine Loughlin: Rise of Michelle O’Neill may pose a threat to Mary Lou McDonald’s leadership

At the top of Sinn Féin, the apprentice may be outshining the master. Michelle O’Neill’s rise and Mary Lou McDonald’s challenges paint a complex picture for the party's future

Sat, 25 May, 2024

Irish Examiner view: International Court of Justice ruling on Israel is another straw in the wind

Irish Examiner view: International Court of Justice ruling on Israel is another straw in the wind

The ICJ decision and the growing number of states condemning Israel's actions are straws in the wind — and that wind may yet blow harder still

Sat, 25 May, 2024

Award for journalism

Tributes paid following death of veteran journalist Stephen Grimason

Mr Grimason, originally from Lurgan, Co Armagh, later went on to work for the Stormont administration as director of communications

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Ireland In The Eighties English Republicans

S Mick Clifford: Rose Dugdale was a killer for a redundant revolution

Rose Dugdale was a genuine radical but instead of striving for equality within the parameters of democratic norms she opted for a life of excitement on the frontline of revolution

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

Pearse McAuley was judged a hero by some until his violent leanings caused embarrassment

S Pearse McAuley was judged a hero by some until his violent leanings caused embarrassment

It is unclear how long the garda killer had been dead but the PSNI has indicated it does not consider the death suspicious

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Letters to the Editor: US air drops a cover for Gaza failings

Letters to the Editor: US air drops a cover for Gaza failings

One reader says that the US airdropping aid does not make the country any less complicit in the war crimes happening in Gaza, it 'simply compounds the hypocrisy'

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Ancient human remains found in Northern Ireland

The bog is where forensics and archaeology meet to solve ‘cold cases’

We need to think in terms of developing 'best practice' for excavating future bog bodies, drawing on contemporary approaches to investigating homicides, writes Rosie Everett, Benjamin Gearey, and Karl Harrison

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

Migrant Channel crossing incidents

Nigel Farage and his fellow Brexiteers have done more for Irish unity than those who died for the cause

Before the Brexit referendum, few people expected a border poll on Irish unity to take place within the 25 to 50 years after. That changed the day the result was called

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

Fern Growing From The Tree

Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc: We should seek to find the 'disappeared' of the War of Independence

Efforts are being made to find the remains of 17 people 'disappeared' in the Troubles. But the political heirs of the War of Independence have done little to find 60 people disappeared in the revolutionary era

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

Stormont Assembly

Letters to the Editor: Replace the big parties if they collapse the North's institutions

John Cushnahan says power-sharing must be put on a firmer footing, while other readers consider topics including student accommodation, EV charging infrastructure, and the forthcoming referenda

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

Tadgh McNally: Ireland still has much to learn from parallel peace processes

S Tadgh McNally: Ireland still has much to learn from parallel peace processes

Ireland and Colombia are two nations with a shared history. They both struggled for independence — Ireland against the British, Colombia fighting back against the Spanish Empire in the 1800s.

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

State Papers: Tony Blair and officials keen to 'have a good time' during Irish visit

State Papers: Tony Blair and officials keen to 'have a good time' during Irish visit

The future British prime minister and members of his office were interested in having “a good time” during a planned visit to Ireland in 1993 with hints that they would like something that would appeal to fans of U2.

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

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Failure to achieve reconciliation the ‘great miss’ of peace process – Tánaiste

Micheál Martin said many communities were as far apart in 2023 as they were in 1998, when the landmark Good Friday Agreement was struck to largely end the violence of the Troubles

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Gareth O'Callaghan: Sinn Féin’s history no longer seems to matter to today’s voters

S Gareth O'Callaghan: Sinn Féin’s history no longer seems to matter to today’s voters

I visited a Dublin comedy club the same weekend the Good Friday Agreement was signed in 1998. As a result of the historic signing, the mood was jubilant.

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023

Martin Manseragh to deliver oration in Cork to commemorate War of Independence fighter

Martin Manseragh to deliver oration in Cork to commemorate War of Independence fighter

Former political adviser to three taoisigh will deliver the oration at the commemoration to mark the 101st anniversary of the death of James O'Callaghan

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

Ulster talks Mo Mowlam/Andrews

Irish ‘liked to roll pitch in their favour’ in intergovernmental conferences

The Government liked to “roll the pitch in favour of their own team” in intergovernmental conferences with Britain, a senior (NIO) official said in 1998.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

Enda Brady: Jacob’s recent venture into the world of media takes the biscuit

Enda Brady: Jacob’s recent venture into the world of media takes the biscuit

BEING a broadcaster is a lot like running a pub — absolutely everyone you meet thinks they can do your job and they’re not shy about telling you.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Weaponising nuclear plants is putting us on the precipice

Letters to the Editor: Weaponising nuclear plants is putting us on the precipice

The highly acclaimed movie Oppenheimer has piqued interest in a new generation pertaining to the start of the Atomic Age and Nuclear Arms Race.

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023

'Catholics in the North have their destiny in own hands for the first time' expert on Irish unity says

'Catholics in the North have their destiny in own hands for the first time' expert on Irish unity says

Prof Brendan O’Leary calls on Irish Government to set up a sovereign wealth fund for the potential transition to a United Ireland

Mon, 22 May, 2023

Michael McGrath: UK's legacy bill could do real damage to NI society

Michael McGrath: UK's legacy bill could do real damage to NI society

Finance Minister was speaking at Cork event to to mark the passing of referenda on the Good Friday Agreement 25 years ago

Mon, 22 May, 2023

Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary

Varadkar, McDonald and Martin call for Northern Ireland Executive to be restored

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said there is a need for a renewed commitment for all political leaders to share power together.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

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Irish Examiner view: Biden will have backing of the Irish

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Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

Northern Ireland Troubles

Families of Troubles victims continue protest against legacy Bill

The Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would provide amnesty for those who committed crimes during the Troubles if they co-operated with a new truth-recovery body.

Mon, 24 Apr, 2023

Letters to the Editor: St Raphael’s deserves praise for high standards of care

Letters to the Editor: St Raphael’s deserves praise for high standards of care

Youghal care centre took exceptional care of my brother

Mon, 24 Apr, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Government could not care less about defence

Letters to the Editor: Government could not care less about defence

I retired in 1989, and I am thoroughly ashamed of Defence Force members who abused fellow male and female colleagues.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2023

Colm Murphy funeral

Funeral takes place for man found liable for Omagh bombing

Murphy’s funeral was held in St Laurence O’Toole’s church in Belleeks

Fri, 21 Apr, 2023

Police officer shot in Omagh

John Caldwell released from hospital after being shot by dissidents

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot several times at a sports centre in Omagh in February

Thu, 20 Apr, 2023

Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary

NI leadership that defies historical expectations is still needed – Varadkar

“The challenges of today require Northern Ireland’s leaders to make the decisions that affect their constituents on the ground”

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary

‘Time to get show on the road’: Clinton criticises suspension of NI institutions

Former US president Bill Clinton has said the Good Friday Agreement was never supposed to be used to obstruct governance in Northern Ireland, adding it “is time to get this show on the road”.

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary

Restoring powersharing the ‘right thing’ to do for the Union, Sunak insists

The British prime minister urged the region’s political leaders to fulfil the promise of the Good Friday Agreement and return to devolved government

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary

Clinton hails ‘extraordinary’ Good Friday Agreement anniversary conference

Addressing the event at Queen’s University in Belfast, Mrs Clinton said she had received messages from people around the world

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary

Bertie Ahern again refuses to rule out running for president

Mr Ahern dismissed that he was playing up to speculation he may run for president

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary

'Normality' in North will take more than just restoration of GFA institutions

Hopefully when they do get back to the debating chambers and committee rooms, politicians and civil servants will back up their words with action, says Dolan O’Hagan

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Good Friday Agreement reminds us war can end when peacemaking begins

Good Friday Agreement reminds us war can end when peacemaking begins

Eventually, the war in Ukraine will end through dialogue and negotiation. So, why wait for more death and more destruction, asks Joe Murray.

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023