The Irish Times

Fond farewells at funeral of FF stalwart Michael O’Kennedy

Taoiseach Micheál Martin delivers graveside oration for former Fianna Fáil minister

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 18:50

Blair and Ahern to be asked in front of Dáil committee on Belfast Agreement

‘Once in a lifetime’ chance to hear first-hand accounts from key players nearly 25 years on

Wed Jan 12 2022 - 04:15

Former taoiseach John Bruton says UK trade war would have ‘severe effect’

Mr Bruton was addressing a Cambridge seminar on the future of the island of Ireland

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 22:16

Mervyn Taylor: Quiet man who made a big noise in party politics

Divorce referendum was probably the high point of Labour minister’s political career

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 01:00

Newton Emerson: Academic rhetoric on NI is more dangerous than declined invitation

It is now common to hear the North referred to as a colony, with little care for what that implies

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 01:00

Higgins told organisers of concern about event title in March

President said title of service marking partition was not a ‘neutral statement politically’

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 04:00

Constitutional experts back President Higgins over John Bruton

Experts conclude that President did not need to consult Government over Armagh event

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 21:52

Bruton suggests President may be in breach of constitutional obligations

Diarmaid Ferriter says decision was ‘rock and a hard place stuff’

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 00:03

‘A crucial relationship’: How Merkel helped determine Ireland’s place in EU

During Brexit fall-out Ireland benefited from Berlin’s outlook on rights of smaller EU states

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 01:00

That was the year that was in Northern Ireland . . . 1996

IRA resumes murders after 18-month ceasefire breaks down, Orange march at Drumcree triggers widespread violence and all-party talks begin with Sinn Féin excluded

Mon Dec 30 2019 - 01:00

Unionists must prepare for inevitable border poll, says leading loyalist

Former UVF commander Billy Hutchinson says unionists should debate a united Ireland

Thu Nov 28 2019 - 16:41

An apparition or a magic lantern: What happened at Knock 140 years ago?

Co Mayo site is one of few Marian shrines worldwide to be visited by two popes

Wed Aug 21 2019 - 08:12

An EU-US diplomat speaks: Trump’s election ‘required a bit of adjustment’

His 40 years in the EU have given Irish diplomat David O’Sullivan a front-row view of history

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 06:05

War of Independence ‘probably inevitable’, says Dukes

Former Fine Gael leader tells Clonmult Ambush commemoration that British political understanding failed to appreciate Ireland’s unwillingness to be subject nation

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 10:10

Ministers to go abroad for St Patrick’s Day despite Brexit

Government believes the ministerial visits are more important than ever

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 20:36

John Redmond’s spirit of pragmatic persuasion is in short supply

London Letter: Small but diverse group marks Irish politician’s centenary in Westminster

Fri Mar 09 2018 - 01:00

John Redmond remembered in symposium to mark centenary of his death

Ceann Comhairle pays tribute to Redmond’s service to Irish parliamentary democracy

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 18:36

The Island of Ireland Peace Park is a fitting tribute to Paddy Harte

‘It will last for centuries and be as meaningful in 500 years time as when it was built’

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 20:57

Abortion debate lacks clarity of 1983 , says John Bruton

Huge change in values has taken place since abortion referendum, says Mary O’Rourke

Thu Dec 14 2017 - 18:29

Shadow of 1917 Irish Convention hangs over Brexit

Debates around free trade and customs barriers as key 100 years ago as now

Thu Aug 10 2017 - 05:00

How to be taoiseach: A guide to Ireland's most powerful job

Leo Varadkar is about to take on a highly complex role that requires more than power

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 05:00

Former leaders urge ‘bold actions’ for future of EU

Group including John Bruton and Jacques Delors calls for ‘fully developed’ union

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 01:00

Nicola Sturgeon has no clear plan for Brexit

Scotland’s first minister’s ideas are full of logical contortions and inconsistencies

Tue Dec 06 2016 - 01:00

Stephen Collins: We need to realise Tories will do Brexit the hard way

Conservative Party conference justified ‘the stupid party’ tag coined in Victorian times

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 06:00

Ireland wants EU drug agency to move to Dublin after Brexit

London-based European Medicines Agency will be obliged to leave the UK as a result of Leave vote

Mon Aug 01 2016 - 01:01

Stephen Collins: Ireland’s overriding interest lies in survival of EU

This will have to take priority over issues such as the common travel area in Brexit negotiations

Sat Jul 30 2016 - 00:46

Newton Emerson: Nationalists have nothing to fear from a united Ireland

The two great concerns - redundancies and rioting - are overplayed

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 00:25

UK will lose influence on global economy if it leaves EU – Bruton

Former taoiseach says EU membership enhances ability of countries to influence issues

Fri Apr 29 2016 - 01:00

Brexit: A young Irish woman’s view

I revel in the fact that I can travel and work in the UK due to our joint EU membership. Could it be that in a matter of months all of this could be taken away?

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 16:57

George Mitchell says son’s birth drove him in peace process

Former US senator speaks of ‘doubt and despair’ before Good Friday Agreement

Sun Apr 10 2016 - 19:17

Bruton wrong to claim Ireland could win independence by peaceful means alone

History shows hopes of Home Rule settlement were baseless

Wed Mar 30 2016 - 01:00

John Bruton says 1916 was ‘recipe for endless conflict’

Schoolchildren should also learn of Redmond and Dillon, former taoiseach says

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 01:00

Museum for social reformer Michael Davitt survives on donations

In a year of 1916 commemorations, there is no State funding for Mayo museum devoted to influential Land League founder who split with Parnell and is said to have inspired Gandhi

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 18:17

Rising events must not close churches, says John Bruton

‘Easter Sunday is the most important day of the Christian year’

Wed Mar 02 2016 - 14:26