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A united Ireland referendum must not be ‘another Brexit’, analysts say

Two leading journalists from both sides of the border warn against another ‘vague, thumbs up-thumbs down’ vote

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025

OPINION - Sally Rooney isn’t my sort of writer but she’s no terrorist

The latest Irish Times’ Weekend section was enlivened with a picture of Sally Rooney on the cover – windblown hair, red lipstick and a pensive expression – and a headline inside saying, “I support Palestine Action. If this makes me a “supporter of terror” under UK law, so be it”.

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025

Is Sally Rooney A Terrorist? Quick Facts On Author Willing To Give BBC Shares In Support Of Protest Against 'Genocide' In Palestine

Irish author Sally Rooney vows to fund banned group Palestine Action with BBC and book royalties, raising questions under UK counter-terrorism law.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18, 2025

Irish Times apologises for hoax AI article about women’s use of fake tan

The piece ran on 11 May and accused people who use fake tan of mocking those with naturally dark skin

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023

The Irish Times removes opinion piece on ‘problematic’ fake tan use amid AI generation speculation

The Irish Times has since released a statement stating that the article "may not have been genuine"

Irish Mirror · May 13, 2023

Pacto histórico! How the European papers covered Rishi Sunak’s ‘breakthrough’ on Northern Ireland deal

European papers were largely positive about Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit deal

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

This deal could have been struck in 2021 – but the last thing Brexiters wanted was to get Brexit done

The leave ultras rely on their Eurosceptic grievances – no wonder Boris Johnson created the disastrous protocol, says Irish Times columnist Fintan O’Toole

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2023

Government to consider sending Irish soldiers to help train Ukrainian forces in neighbouring country

Speaking to reporters outside government buildings, Mr Martin said that "Ireland has consistently since the war began provided non-lethal support" to Ukraine and that "training is part of that"

Irish Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

Blair’s failures over the Omagh bombing have become outright hostility to the truth under the Conservatives

A new inquiry into the 1998 massacre may help the bereaved. But Rishi Sunak’s government wants to be rid of the legal mechanism that allowed it , says Irish Times journalist Fintan O’Toole

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023

Family says they are still chasing Aer Lingus for bag lost in July

Parents claim their daughter’s baggage was worth £7,500

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023