Drumcree decision ‘choreographed far too tight, far too dangerous’ – Ahern The former taoiseach said the Garvaghy Road residents have not changed their position on the Orange Order march. Evening Standard · Sep 29
Family and political leaders honour David Andrews’ peace and humanitarian legacy The former Irish foreign affairs minister died aged 91. Evening Standard · Jul 4
‘Racist mindsets’: Congolese in Ireland feel fear in wake of Yves Sakila’s death After a death in Dublin with echoes of George Floyd, people of colour sense rising hostility The Guardian - UK · Jun 7
Dublin gangland figure brings extremist views to Irish mainstream on campaign trail Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch has won fans in north Dublin byelection campaign with anti-immigrant rhetoric The Guardian - UK · May 21
Epstein claims cast shadow over legacy of Northern Ireland peacemakers Clinton and Mitchell Former US president’s part in ending the Troubles threatened by fallout from Epstein scandal, which has tainted his former envoy, George Mitchell The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
George Mitchell and Jeffrey Epstein links ‘unclear’, Bertie Ahern says Mr Mitchell chaired the negotiations which led to the 1998 peace agreement. The Independent UK · Feb 5
UK turned down Ireland’s request for Sellafield threat intel IN FULL The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Tony Blair refused to share intelligence with Ireland over Sellafield threat, archives show Newly declassified files reveal details on the aftermath of the 2004 Madrid train bombing The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Blair refused intelligence-sharing with Ireland over Sellafield threat Newly-released files show MI5 warned against sharing secret intelligence on terrorist threat with Dublin. The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Irish officials believed 9/11 would change how US politicians saw peace process Irish officials believed the September 11 attacks would impact how US politicians viewed the Northern Ireland peace process. Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025
Martin Mansergh obituary Former political adviser to the Irish taoiseach who was at the heart of negotiations for the Good Friday agreement in 1998 The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025
Micheal Martin apologises to Fianna Fail TDs and Senators after Gavin withdrawal The Fianna Fail parliamentary party met in private on Wednesday night after Mr Gavin’s dramatic withdrawal. Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
Former tenant who claims Jim Gavin owes him 3,300 euros ‘feels sorry’ for him The tenant who made the allegations against Mr Gavin, Niall Donald, claimed Fianna Fail had been aware of the story for weeks. Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
Bertie Ahern presidential bid would have been ‘bruising’ for him, says Martin The Taoiseach was speaking after Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin withdrew from the contest. Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025 Martin determined to continue as Fianna Fail leader after Gavin exit Micheal Martin said it is his intention to continue leading Fianna Fail, after the party’s presidential candidate dramatically withdrew from the race.
Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025 Chambers backs Jim Gavin for Fianna Fail presidential nominee Jack Chambers told reporters it was his understanding that Mr Gavin will seek the party’s nomination.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2025 The emblem of modern Ireland? Not fiddles and Guinness but a soulless shopping plaza The singer CMAT dances around a retail centre in a video for her new album. It is the elegy those of us who grew up in the post-Celtic tiger recession have been craving, says Irish writer Emer McHugh
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025 Forget U2 – Irish musicians from CMAT to Kneecap are more political than ever IN FOCUS: It may seem ridiculous to claim that politics is anything new in Irish music, with the country’s folk scene steeped in laments about British rule and colonialism, but current acts like Fontaines DC and Martin Leahy are turning the lens on issues at home in a new way,…
Evening Standard · May 7, 2025 Adams criticises ‘grievous smear’ in BBC Spotlight programme Gerry Adams gave evidence for a sixth day as part of his defamation case against the BBC at the High Court in Dublin.
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024 Blair asked if Irish nationalists would support England in World Cup Sir Tony Blair appeared tired while making the remark in 2002.
Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2024 Ireland worried US labelling Real IRA as terrorists would help recruitment Irish and British authorities acknowledged that adding the Real IRA to the US list would also have benefits.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024 Tony Blair tried to steer speech for Gerry Adams on IRA disarmament Mr Blair called on the IRA to provide clarity on ‘three questions’ around disarmament.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2024 New kittens, new statues and Taylor’s Trump signoff – take the Thursday quiz Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023 Conor McGregor outlines plan to become President of Ireland The ex-UFC champion’s tweets come amid a reported investigation into his social-media posts about the Dublin riots
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023 University honour for Sir John Major, ‘one of founders of NI peace process’ Sir John was honoured by Queen’s University Belfast at an event at Westminster.