From manifesto-stitching to partnership, and from Independents’ day to confidence-and-supply: people at the heart of previous talks recall how the deals were done
New writing and never-previously broadcast interviews bring alive the negotiations and nervousness before a critical moment in the Belfast peace process
The former priest who played a key role in the peace process reflects on the backchannel that enabled dialogue between the IRA and the UK government
Ireland’s easy access to and close relationship with the most powerful nation on Earth remains a huge diplomatic asset
Newly declassified files span 10 years in which the Republic became more liberal and Northern Ireland gained peace
Having helped pave the way for the Downing Street Declaration and peace in Northern Ireland, the former Labour leader is wary of being seen to preach to generations with no memory of the Troubles
The Joint Declaration has often been taken for granted in the 30 years since, but it was arguably more significant than the Belfast Agreement that followed
Loyalists and republicans were opposed to the SDLP leader’s efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement in Northern Ireland, as these extracts from a new book by Stephen Walker show
Tánaiste Micheál Martin saluted the former adviser to Albert Reynolds and Charlie McCreevy
Marilynn Richtarik explains why, for her new book, she mined literature to chart the shifts in thinking and talking about Northern Ireland that made the Belfast Agreement possible
Irish history provides a guide to how painfully slow major political change can be following a period of violence; this process has barely begun
Political theatre helped to disguise the fact that the Belfast Agreement was a conjuring act to wipe the memory that most of it had already been agreed long ago
Justine McCarthy: There are too many examples of this cause-and-effect pattern of political diversion
Former UK premier says NI protocol ‘one of the least-well-done negotiations in modern history’
Legislation raised issue of ‘Church/State domination’ at sensitive time in Northern talks, Dermot Nally told taoiseach
Taoiseach told John Major in 1992 he was prepared to withstand ‘German irritation’ about the plan
A roundup of books that cast new light on some remarkable Irish women
Mary Crilly to be honoured for 40 years helping survivors of sexual and domestic abuse
Former solicitor takes stand in multimillion euro theft trial
Former minister, senator and European commissioner is remembered for his integrity
Opinion: Government strategies changing little on the front line of delivery
The relationship between Albert Reynolds and John Major was a key factor that led to the IRA ceasefire of August 1994
Liam Mulvihill said cost of hurleys was making it almost prohibitive to take up sport
Thursday’s confirmation of the two concerts was a reminder of a simpler time for all
Inside Politics: Issue is one of great political potency, pitting finance against politics
Ard Caoin sits on two acres of landscaped gardens in Sligo. Its owner is downsizing
Showman and dealmaker defied detractors when he brokered peace in North
One-time party loyalist and then PD leader obliged FF to shelve ‘core value’: no coalition
Limerick politician split from Fianna Fáil to form influential Progressive Democrats
Activists acknowledge issue of identity essential to repelling threats from Fine Gael and Sinn Féin
Trio of hotel properties for sale offer five-star living at the heart of the capital’s embassy belt
Mrs Reynolds died at family home in Dublin on Tuesday morning
Poems discovered in Charles Haughey’s private papers after he died aged 80 in 2006
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
