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Who was involved in the Good Friday Agreement? Northern Ireland peace deal's key players as 25th anniversary is marked

The agreement has played a significant role in shaping NI

Belfast Live · Apr 8, 2023

Thatcher was the accidental midwife of peace in Northern Ireland – today’s partisan leaders, take note

25 years on from the Good Friday agreement, the Iron Lady’s implacability and its unintended consequences are a lesson in humility, says Guardian Ireland correspondent Rory Carroll

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2023

Stormont Good Friday Agreement event told current leaders need “courage and vision”

"But they did what was right for the people they represented and history will judge them favourably"

Belfast Live · Apr 7, 2023

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Police in Northern Ireland warn of possible attacks on officers on Easter Monday

DUP leader denies lack of governance at Stormont is increasing threat of violence, as police adopt tactics not seen in years amid ‘exceptional circumstances’

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

What is the Good Friday Agreement?

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Good Friday Agreement: how the US came to be a key broker in Northern Ireland's peace deal

Between 1820 and 1920, four million people emigrated from Ireland to the US. Many were fleeing hunger and destitution and so brought with them an “exile” nationalism – a conviction that they were forced to leave by British misgovernment and exploitation of Ireland. Little wonder, then, that the Irish diaspora…

The Conversation · Apr 6, 2023

Agreement review: ‘compelling political thriller’ with a first-rate cast

A drama about the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement – 25 years ago this month – might sound a dry affair. But Owen McCafferty’s “searing” new play is anything but that, said Jane Coyle in The Irish Times. Agreement is a “compelling political thriller with echoes of…

The Week · Apr 5, 2023

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Gerry Adams says DUP needs space to make up its mind on Stormont return

But ex SF president added that if no movement then Dublin must have “full involvement” in running Northern Ireland

Belfast Live · Apr 3, 2023

Thousands are alive today because of Good Friday Agreement – Adams

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams says he believes peace deal was a stepping stone towards a united Ireland.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Sinn Fein agreed to Stormont base as ‘olive branch’ to unionists, Adams says

The former Sinn Fein leader said his party decided on a venue for the Assembly where unionists would feel comfortable.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Gerry Adams: Give DUP ‘wee bit of space’ over return to powersharing

The former Sinn Fein president said Dublin must have a role in Northern Ireland if the DUP does not rejoin the Stormont Executive.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Architects of Northern Ireland peace see hope beyond Brexit deadlock

A quarter of a century after unpalatable compromises ended decades of bloodshed in Northern Ireland, some of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement hope that deal can help inspire a route out of the region's near-permanent political crisis.

Reuters · Apr 3, 2023

The long road to Northern Ireland's Good Friday Agreement

On April 10, Northern Ireland marks the 25th anniversary since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, which largely ended three decades of conflict in the British-ruled province.

Reuters · Apr 3, 2023

'Extraordinary rollercoaster', Good Friday talks remembered 25 years on

On April 7, 1998, the head of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party drafted a letter to the British prime minister announcing that he was leaving talks and that the latest attempt to end three decades of bloodshed in Northern Ireland was over.

Reuters · Apr 3, 2023

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Belfast Live · Mar 30, 2023

Review: Agreement brings to the forefront the fragility of our hard fought peace

McCafferty has taken a subject which could have been incredibly grey and littered it with humour which would delight both political anoraks and those who avoid the topic alike

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2023

The Tron's Cyprus Avenue is a satire that couldn't be more timely

WHEN the Tron Theatre’s artistic director Andy Arnold programmed this revival of David Ireland’s acclaimed, Northern Irish tragicomedy Cyprus…

Belfast Live · Feb 11, 2023

Review: The History of The Troubles according to my Da is dark NI humour at its best

"Undoubtedly, we could have been given just another potted history like what we were all taught in school but you’ll never find this play on any history GCSE syllabus."

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

British ministers ‘reluctant to accept McGuinness committed to peace process’

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Patrick Mayhew also speculated whether the IRA was training in the ‘second 11’.

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The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

John Major feared loyalists would walk from ceasefire in 1996

The UK’s then-prime minister told John Bruton of his concerns about being seen to give into Sinn Fein demands.

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022

Hurd wondered whether Irish believed Adams to be ‘on the side of angels’

Former UK foreign secretary Douglas Hurd made the comment during a meeting in 1994 with then-Irish deputy premier Dick Spring.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022

Gangland ‘trial of the century’ puts Sinn Féin leader – and party’s alleged criminal links – in spotlight

Poll ratings dip for Mary Lou McDonald despite her distancing herself from former protege and councillor, Jonathan Dowdall

Irish Mirror · Nov 30, 2022

Gerry Adams unveils famous look-a-like as he mocks himself in hilarious social media post

It was his look-a-like comparison to a famous Christmas character that sparked the biggest reaction on social media.

Irish Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

Gerry Adams pokes fun at RTE for England World Cup match listing on website

The 'Three Lions' kick off their campaign in Qatar on Monday afternoon.

Irish Mirror · Nov 9, 2022

Gerry Adams said Ireland is lucky to have ‘genius’ Shane MacGowan as he led famous faces at his art book launch

The former Sinn Fein leader attended his art book launch in Dublin this week alongside band boss Louis Walsh and actor Patrick Bergin

Dublin Live · Oct 18, 2022

Bono claims major Irish gangland figure plotted to kidnap his kids and IRA issued death threats

He also faced an assassination threat in America

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