Brendan Behan’s family ‘extremely proud’ as plaque is unveiled outside his childhood home in Dublin
Plaque unveiled outside playwright’s former childhood home in a part of Dublin that inspired many of his ‘great characters’
Peter Sheridan
Aoife Moore: What happened when an IRA man met the widow of a police officer he had murdered?
The man said he did not expect her forgiveness and asked the woman if he could give her a hug. She wept as she said yes. The pair leaned across in their chairs and embraced each other
Mother of All the Behans: Imelda May sings gloriously – and shows an eye for bringing characters to life
Theatre: This revival of Rosaleen Linehan’s one-woman show throws the singer in at the deep end, but she delivers a highly entertaining evening
The Police Service of Northern Ireland: 20 years on
The security threat to PSNI officers is still severe but much has changed since it replaced the RUC
Armagh service attendees hope to switch focus to reconciliation
Peacebuilding activist urges participants to move on from Higgins controversy
Higgins not advised by Government as to attendance at centenary event
Taoiseach’s office rejects Donaldson suggestion about diary as ‘matter for the President’
Northern Ireland ‘sacrificed’ in Brexit deal, House of Lords committee told
Loyalist leader claims nationalist interests were ‘carefully safeguarded’
Border policing: Law and disorder in the land of omerta
Falling police numbers and a culture of mistrust makes the job difficult and perilous
Co-ordinated cross-Border policing needed to tackle QIH attacks – ex-NI chiefs
Former PSNI constable says Northern Border area ‘still not normal policing environment’
Shay Linehan obituary: A gifted adaptor of Maeve Binchy for the stage
Linehan pioneered the teaching of English in Zambia, which became official policy
Light A Penny Candle review: Binchy deserves better, but it will be a success
Why out of all the Binchy books did Breda Cash Productions walk into this one?
Abbey Theatre uproar: 300 actors and directors complain to Minister
National theatre’s new policy sees pay ‘fall 25%’ and overall employment ‘dry up’
An ordinary bloke with many talents: Remembering Jer O’Leary
‘Will forever be remembered for his unstinting political activism’ - President Higgins
Frank McDonald’s memoir takes on politicians, Catholicism and ‘The Irish Times’
‘Truly Frank’ review: Journalist’s book is surprisingly vulnerable and expertly bitchy
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