The best circles – Paul Clements on the Ulster History Circle’s commemorative plaques

An Irishman’s Diary

Star of the ‘Emerald Isle’ – An Irishman’s Diary on William Drennan

The Lyric Theatre at 50: a cultural bridge in a divided city

It opened its doors on the cusp of the Troubles, but Belfast’s Lyric has survived

Dublin Festival of History: JFK, Harry Potter and Nicholas II up for discussion

UK’s Chris Patten, novelist Robert Harris and war correspondent Martin Bell to attend

Ode to Henry Joy – An Irishman’s Diary about the 250th birthday of a revolutionary

Miscarriage of St Just – An Irishman’s Diary about camping (and the Revolution) in France

Northern Irish civil rights founder who was put off by militancy

Obituary: Fred Heatley

Founder of North civil rights movement Fred Heatley dies

As a former professional boxer he also wrote extensively on the sport over many decades

Northern Star review: Northern Star review: A riff on nationalism with profound resonances

Rough Magic’s production of Stewart Parker’s play about the 1798 rebellion enriches the self-consciousness of the dramatic style

Modern Ireland in 100 Artworks: 1987 – Pentecost, by Stewart Parker

The playwright’s ambition was to create a theatre that was serious in its reflections on Northern Ireland’s political crisis, while being exuberantly theatrical

President Higgins opens new visitor centre at Kilmainham Gaol

‘In the commemorations to follow we will be called to summon up forgiveness’

Linen Hall Library celebrates its 225th anniversary

Library played an important role in Belfast and Irish history