It was no accident but a process that provided a precedent for the rest of the empire

A changing country fixated by exploits in Italy and grappling with political turmoil at home

Documentary by former UK minister examines War of Independence from Britain’s point of view

Russian porcelain sells for four times its estimate

Irish and international stars of film, music, politics, sport and real life who left us this year

Will Theresa May’s newfound interest in Ireland pay dividends?

Authoritative Irish historian who spoke out on Rising and Home Rule commemorations

Irish negotiating about Brexit should look to lessons from history

President marks death of historian who left notable impression on Irish scholarship

Ted Smyth reflects on the incisive intellect and modern mind that was Prof Fanning

Events marking 1916 part of Decade of Centenaries which respects all traditions

Counterfactual speculation about the timing of the Rising puts 1916 into its proper international context as a huge stimulus of political change in Europe and the world

A diary for March 11th, 1916, and March 11th, 2016