The Irish Times

South Down constituency profile: SDLP face survival challenge

UK elections present opportunity for Sinn Féin as Margaret Ritchie looks to unionists

Tue May 16 2017 - 17:00

Northern Ireland election: South Down constituency profile

Reduction in the number of seats may see unionist lose out

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 17:28

DUP to retain First Minister role as SF fails to make gains

Leader Arlene Foster hails ‘tremendous’ campaign as party repeats best ever haul

Sat May 07 2016 - 19:55

Assembly elections: DUP and Sinn Féin remain dominant

Minor shifts in North as smaller parties do well with SDLP and Alliance disappointed

Sat May 07 2016 - 17:58

South Down: Jim Wells to take legal action against those who ‘sought to destroy’ him

Continued erosion of SDLP support means Sinn Féin now in striking distance

Sat May 07 2016 - 11:33

Analysis: Foster appeal ensures DUP triumph in NI elections

Sinn Féin on course to remain second largest party in North after posting solid performance

Sat May 07 2016 - 01:00

Northern Ireland count: DUP and Sinn Féin set to dominate Stormont

People Before Profit and Greens do well, while Alliance, SDLP and UUP await results

Sat May 07 2016 - 01:00

Count Day: What’s happening in the Northern Ireland election?

Irish Times coverage includes articles from the 18 constituencies and live blog updates

Fri May 06 2016 - 17:29

Can SF under 'Djerry Adams' become the North’s largest party?

DUP showcases party chief Arlene Foster while erasing Robinson from political script

Wed May 04 2016 - 01:00

South Down: High-profile unionist politicians facing tough fight

UUP may lose out to former member John McCallister, while DUP’s Jim Wells may hold on

Thu Apr 28 2016 - 13:25

North’s election will be dominated by ‘Project Fear’

Northern Irish parties parade new leaders as DUP stirs voting jitters ahead of May vote

Mon Apr 11 2016 - 01:00

NI21 chief Basil McCrea signals end of political career

Decision follows dismissal of complaints against MLA alleging inappropriate behaviour

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 16:25

Legal advice sought over Nama Stormont appearance

MLAs to attempt to compel officials from assets agency to attend

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 14:30

Amnesty says Republic a ‘beacon of equality’

SDLP leader Alasdair McDonnell says Ireland now a ‘much fairer place for people to live, work and do business – regardless of class, creed or sexual orientation’

Sun May 24 2015 - 18:19

Same-sex marriage: Northern Ireland ‘last bastion of discrimination’ says Amnesty

Martin McGuinness says result shows Ireland is increasingly embracing equality

Sun May 24 2015 - 13:45

Assembly rejects motion on same-sex marriage again

Sinn Féin motion defeated by majority of 49 votes to 47

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 09:56

SDLP’s Margaret Ritchie hard to dislodge in South Down

History suggests that several thousand unionist votes are likely to be cast for Ritchie

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 01:00

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

Sat May 24 2014 - 13:32

NI21 split amid allegations against McCrea of inappropriate sexual conduct

Deputy leader John McCallister says he can no longer work with party leader

Sat May 24 2014 - 01:00

NI21 in potential split on eve of polling

Northern Ireland people voting to elect three MEPs and 462 councillors

Thu May 22 2014 - 08:56

NI21 hopes novel approach to campaigning will win over voters

North’s newest party running in Europe and standing 47 candidates in local elections

Fri May 16 2014 - 01:00

Catholic and Church of Ireland primates strongly urge political parties in North to consider Haass proposals further

Thu Jan 02 2014 - 01:00

Radical proposal may hold clues to future of the search for truth

A debate that takes place mostly in the background is now front and centre

Thu Nov 21 2013 - 01:02

Organisers cancel Stormont beauty pageant after outcry from politicians

Plans to hold Miss Ulster competition at parliament buildings axed

Wed Oct 23 2013 - 14:31

Stormont beauty contest raises hackles of some MLAs

Some politicians criticise Miss Ulster contest due to limit on young women sized 8 to 12

Tue Oct 22 2013 - 18:27

Ulster Unionist Party unity may actually expose weakness

Leader Mike Nesbitt’s opposition to Maze peace and reconciliation centre could lead to charge he is afraid of history

Sun Oct 20 2013 - 22:16

Ringland and McCrea clash over Maze reconciliation centre

NI21 leader accuses Northern Ireland Conservatives of trying to make themselves relevant

Wed Aug 28 2013 - 01:00

New pro-union party launched in Belfast will be modern and inclusive, its leaders pledge

‘NI21’ party formed by ex-Ulster Unionists Basil McCrea and John McCallister

Fri Jun 07 2013 - 01:00

Assembly rejects Sinn Fein motion to allow same sex marriage

Constitutional Convention reference in motion annoys unionists

Mon Apr 29 2013 - 22:20