Sinn Fein/IRA and its supporters repeatedly insist that outside pressure has no impact on IRA decisions. The evidence suggests otherwise.

‘The Gown’, which launched many a career, celebrates 60 years

Convivial, neutral, historically unaligned and tapping into the diaspora provided unique access on world affairs

Book “conveyed a sense of crisis” that obscured Atlantic’s work

The deal with Russia whereby Ukraine became independent in 1991 included a pledge to respect existing borders

Irish American billionaire’s conflict with board members ‘nearly killed him’

Irish Times journalists recall stories they wrote that had a major impact, nationally, globally or personally

Vincent Browne lorded it over his hapless guests in a self-aggrandising panel show, and the writers of Southcliffe mercilessly played with the viewers’ emotions

Peter Murphy tells how stepfather confronted Bishop of Galway

Retiring head of cross-Border body warns of potential return to tribal trenches