We must kill the myth that Irish independence was achieved through violence
Admiration for cult of violence that motivated some 1916 leaders has warped popular understanding of our history for far too long, permeating popular culture
Northern Ireland
Rough sleepers ‘moved’ from Belfast city centre during Fleadh festival
Belfast homeless charity says rough sleepers threatened with arrest near festival
Three men extradited to Northern Ireland over machete attack in Co Fermanagh
Three set to stand trial for grievous bodily harm and aggravated burglary among other charges
Why unionists went to the Belfast Fleadh and liked it
Some on social media ask why the July 12th celebrations cannot generate atmosphere more like the Fleadh
Northern Ireland’s Commonwealth Games athletes honoured at homecoming event
Athletes won a total of 16 medals at the competition in Glasgow, including three gold
Man (75) extradited from Australia to Northern Ireland on historical sex charges
Pensioner will stand trial over 17 alleged offences which took place between the late 1970s and early 1980s
Man accused of Belfast knife attack urged to seek legal representation
Hadi Alodid (30) is charged with the attempted murder of Stephen Ogilvie on June 8th
First Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast brings 95% surge in footfall to city
This year’s festival has been billed as one of the most culturally diverse in its history
Surveillance of journalists: how deep does it go?
Do Irish authorities ever avail of information gathered unlawfully?
Profits among Northern Ireland’s 100 largest companies fall by more than 17%
Findings ‘may highlight the impact of macroeconomic factors and global headwinds on some bottom lines’
Grocery chain that sells eastern European produce nears €100m in revenue
Polonez enjoys ‘niche market’ that helps ‘to minimise impact from competitors’, directors say
Thunderstorm warning comes into place for 10 counties
Met Éireann forecasts a cloudy and misty start to the week with scattered showers in places
‘I’ve always voted DUP but never again’: Jeffrey Donaldson’s former constituents on his conviction
Some in the North are critical of the ‘silence’ among senior church figures and worshippers after former party member found guilt of child sex abuse offences
Dysfunction in Ireland a poor reason to not back Andy Burnham’s plan to devolve power
There are many cases of very effective devolved governance systems in continental Europe
Reward offered for information about murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry
Three men were found not guilty of McKee’s killing in Derry in 2019 following a trial earlier this year
New Northern Secretary ‘deliberately’ avoids answering united Ireland question
Chris Bryant said he is ‘not starting a poll now, or this week, or this month or ... this year’
Cork Kabin Studio musicians prepare for Belfast Fleadh collaborations in Ed Sheeran project
Singer-songwriter’s charity links cross-border youth music programmes for live performance
Vittorio Angelone: ‘People in the South never have to assert their Irishness’
The Belfast-born comedian on identity, Italian traditions and ‘posh English boys splitting the G’
Bail ‘most firmly refused’ for accused in Belfast rooftop stand-off case
Defendant was apprehended by police after falling off roof, officer tells court
Striking lawyers don’t tend to evoke much public sympathy
Reform should not be treated as the alternative to controlling costs. We should have both
Fleadh Cheoil 2026: Ticket information, accommodation, how to get there and more
Everything you need to know about the Irish music and culture festival in Belfast
Decriminalising prostitution would risk turning Ireland into Amsterdam or Germany
When prostitution is treated as a job like any other, the sex trade expands – just look at New Zealand
Little evidence that Andy Burnham’s plan to devolve power to the regions will work
While devolution has worked in Manchester, there have been mixed results in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Stormont guilty of rampant waste, says Ulster Unionist Party leader
Jon Burrows tells MacGill Summer School support for unity referendum in Northern Ireland not sufficient
Michael Oatley obituary: Senior British spy was key player in facilitating peace talks in North
MI6 officer codenamed the Mountain Climber was instrumental in setting up back channel with IRA that led ultimately to Belfast Agreement
‘Significant’ car bomb linked to dissident republicans seized in Co Monaghan
Gardaí believe the device was being moved across the Border with the intention of using it in the North
Man (41) charged with murder of Paul Mackin jnr in Belfast
Suspect is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Friday
Jeffrey Donaldson stripped of knighthood by Britain’s king Charles
Former DUP leader found guilty of 18 sex abuse offences against two women when they were children
Irish unity supporters must do better than slogans and flag waving, says Neale Richmond
‘If we’re really serious about a new Ireland, then you have to appeal to the moderate centre in Northern Ireland’
Neither Confirm Nor Deny by John Ware: Revelations about Britain’s morally compromised ‘dirty war’
The book about Troubles agents raises troubling questions around the rationale for espionage
NI groups tackling violence against women and girls to share €10m peacebuilding fund
Money will also be allocated to groups countering disinformation and supporting displaced families
The Irish Times view on Burnham and Northern Ireland: a question of priorities
The perennial funding crisis will be high on the agenda
Prison holding Jeffrey Donaldson should have ‘no hierarchy’ of treatment, says former UUP leader
Doug Beattie was responding to reports that Maghaberry Prison staff had complained about special treatment for former DUP leader
Kate O’Connor leads the gold medal hopes in the Northern Ireland team at the Commonwealth Games
Rhys McClenaghan and Daniel Wiffen are also eyeing up gold medals at the Glasgow event
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