Northern Ireland’s new leaders? The daughters of rival militants – POLITICO
“Much suffering and trauma persists in our society as a result of the injustices and tragedies of the past,” O’Neill said in her first remarks…
Six Nations 2024: Talking points after wins for Ireland, England and Scotland
Ireland successfully began their bid for back-to-back Grand Slams, England ended their opening game curse and Scotland held on to deny Wales a stunning comeback…
In historic first, nationalist Michelle O'Neill to lead Northern Ireland
Sinn Fein deputy leader Michelle O'Neill on Saturday become the first nationalist to ever lead Northern Ireland's devolved government following a power-sharing agreement reached by…
Biden hails return to power-sharing government in Northern Ireland
On a visit to Belfast last year to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the agreement, Biden underscored the importance of the agreement and reaffirmed his…
In Northern Ireland, ‘a Protestant state’ finally has a Catholic leader – POLITICO
Demands and priorities Britain is providing the executive an extra £3.3 billion to start patching holes in services and pay long-delayed wage hikes that just triggered the biggest…
Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill appointed Northern Ireland’s first minister | Government News
Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill has been formally appointed Northern Ireland’s first minister by the regional parliament, the first time an Irish nationalist is leading the…
Six Nations 2024: France 17-38 Ireland – ‘We’re not getting carried away,’ says Peter O’Mahony
Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony says his side are "not getting carried away" in their bid to win back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams for the first…
Could the island of Ireland unite or will the UK stay intact? | News
Former IRA political wing Sinn Fein is now largest party in Stormont Assembly. A standoff that has frozen politics in Northern Ireland for two years…
New Zealand confirm Tests against England and Ireland in 2024
England head coach Steve Borthwick and Ireland counterpart Andy Farrell will pit their wits against the All Blacks in 2024World Cup runners-up New Zealand have…
Six Nations 2024: Robbie Henshaw and Joe McCarthy to start for Ireland against France
Garry Ringrose's absence because of a shoulder injury means that Robbie Henshaw will start at centreDate: Friday, 2 February Venue: Stade Velodrome, Marseille Kick-off: 20:00…
Northern Ireland agreement could end deadlock, restore government | Brexit News
Northern Ireland’s largest British unionist party has agreed to end a boycott that left the region’s people without a power-sharing administration for two years and…
Northern Ireland DUP agrees to resume power-sharing government
Northern Ireland DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said the party agreed to a deal to return to the Stormont assembly to jointly govern with Sinn Fein.…
Northern Ireland government could return in days, after DUP endorses proposals with London and agrees to end two-year boycott
In short: Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) says a regional power-sharing government could be restored within days, after it agreed to end a near…
How the far right aims to ride farmers’ outrage to power in Europe – POLITICO
“Farmers’ anger has become a major issue for the far right across Europe,” said Kevin Cunningham, a political scientist who has studied the surge in…
Sport Northern Ireland forced to return £1m over last two years after underspend
"We learnt coming out of Covid that how we had operated in the past could change. We developed more responsive programmes. "As we've transitioned from…
Britain’s Conservatives are warming to Donald Trump 2.0 – POLITICO
LONDON — They might not be wearing MAGA hats, but some of Britain’s most prominent Conservatives are flirting with Donald Trump again. A steady stream…
Paul Lynch: Is Prophet Song a mirror of modern-day fascism? | Arts and Culture
The Booker Prize-winning author dissects his tale of global conflicts and tyranny. In a world where literature often mirrors the pulsating heart of society, Paul…