Church picketing gets full backing of Independent Orange officerA SENIOR member of the Independent Orange Order has said he fully supports the continuing loyalist picketing of the Catholic …Fri Dec 20 1996 - 00:00
Major acknowledges North talks process is now at a standstillMR John Major, on his traditional Christmas visit to Northern Ireland, has acknowledged that the talks process is at a standstill…Thu Dec 19 1996 - 00:00
Gloom at Stormont as Major arrives in NorthTHE British Prime Minister, Mr John Major, arrived in Northern Ireland last for what has become his annual Christmas visit.Wed Dec 18 1996 - 00:00
UUP denies return to original arms stanceA MOOD of low expectation returned to Castle Buildings, Stormont, yesterday after a weekend of speculation that a deal could …Tue Dec 17 1996 - 00:00
Queen's in financial crisis, head warnsQUEEN'S University in Belfast is in financial crisis, its head, Sir Gordon Beveridge, has warnedTue Dec 17 1996 - 00:00
Blair wants SF in peace talks based on IRA ceasefireMR TONY Blair has stated that he wants to see Sinn Fein in inclusive talks based on an unequivocal IRA ceasefireSat Dec 14 1996 - 00:00
Fears of IRA onslaught rise as mortar found near security baseFEARS of a pre Christmas IRA onslaught have been heightened with the discovery of a primed mortar bomb in north BelfastFri Dec 13 1996 - 00:00
Trimble silent on criticism by new Orange leader of Blair marriageMR David Trimble would make no comment last night about the new Orange grand master's conviction that it was "disloyal" of the…Fri Dec 13 1996 - 00:00
New Orange head takes issue with Blair's marriageTHE newly elected Grand Master of the Orange Order of Ireland, Mr Robert Saulters, said it was "disloyal" of the British Labour…Thu Dec 12 1996 - 00:00
Independent body sought to handle parades issueA HUMAN rights group in Northern Ireland has called for an independent body to deal with the issue of contentious parades.Wed Dec 11 1996 - 00:00
Several beaten in North at weekendA 16 YEAR OLD youth was suspended from railings and beaten until his two legs were broken in west Belfast on SaturdayMon Dec 09 1996 - 00:00
Councillors seek expulsion of senior UUP memberTWO Ulster Unionist Party councillors have called for the expulsion of a senior party member from the North Belfast constituency…Mon Dec 09 1996 - 00:00
When solidarity confronts hate at the church gateTHE Protestants outside the Church of Our Lady in Harryville on Saturday night sang Make Me a Channel of Your PeaceMon Dec 09 1996 - 00:00
Critics of Harryville siege are frightened to back CatholicsTONIGHT some Protestants will turn up at the Church of Our Lady in Harryville in solidarity with the beleaguered Catholic worshippers…Sat Dec 07 1996 - 00:00
Punishment beatings quadrupled since 1994THE number of republican and loyalist "punishment beatings" has almost quadrupled since the IRA ceasefire of 1994.Wed Dec 04 1996 - 00:00
Mitchell may propose ideas on arms issueTHE multi-party talks were yesterday adjourned until next week, with the chairman, Mr George Mitchell, indicating that if there…Wed Dec 04 1996 - 00:00
Loyalist paramilitaries blamed for riotTHE Rev Ian Paisley has blamed loyalist paramilitaries for orchestrating the violent protest outside the Catholic church in Harryville…Tue Dec 03 1996 - 00:00
Paisley accuses Major of surrendering to IRA and says Trimble on wrong sideTHE Democratic Unionist Party leader, the Rev Ian Paisley, roused delegates with a typically uncompromising speech in which he…Mon Dec 02 1996 - 00:00
Victory over IRA is only route peace and liberty, says RobinsonONLY victory over the IRA can produce peace and preserve liberty, the DUP deputy leader, Mr Peter Robinson, told the party conference…Mon Dec 02 1996 - 00:00
Mayhew issues Bill on arms scrappingTHE Northern Secretary has published a Bill which provides for the handing over of paramilitary arsenals, and an amnesty for …Sat Nov 30 1996 - 00:00
Hume seeks meeting with MoriartyAS the fallout from Mr John Major's unilateral response to the Hume/Adams proposals continues to impede attempts to restore the…Sat Nov 30 1996 - 00:00
Tensions rise after bomb find near baseTENSIONS and political uncertainties in Northern Ireland have been further heightened by the discovery of up to 1,000lb of home…Sat Nov 30 1996 - 00:00
Paisley to rally the party faithfulTHE Rev Ian Paisley and about 400 members of the DUP will gather in Broughshane, Co Antrim, tomorrow to celebrate the 25th anniversary…Fri Nov 29 1996 - 00:00
Clarke's cost-cutting gloomy news for economy in NorthTHE British Chancellor Kenneth Clarke's budget could cost Northern Ireland 3,000 jobs, accountants Coopers and Lybrand have warned…Wed Nov 27 1996 - 00:00
Talks on hold as delegates wait for MajorTHE multi party talks at Stormont effectively remain on hold as politicians await a response from Mr John Major to the Hume Adams…Tue Nov 26 1996 - 00:00
Paisley says Hume "duped" by Sinn FeinTHE Rev Ian Paisley has claimed that the SDLP leader has been "duped" by Sinn FeinSat Nov 23 1996 - 00:00
Major to outline SF tests shortlyMR John Major is expected shortly to detail the tests necessary to bring Sinn Fein into all party talksTue Nov 19 1996 - 00:00
Hume to step up his efforts to persuade Major on IRA ceasefireTHE SDLP leader, Mr John Hume, with the backing of Mr Gerry Adams, will in the coming days intensify his efforts to persuade …Mon Nov 18 1996 - 00:00
SF delays reply to Mayhew on North talksSINN FEIN is reserving its response to Sir Patrick Mayhew's comments in Manchester where he indicated he favoured seeing all …Sat Nov 16 1996 - 00:00
Sister Sarah praised for work in British prisonsMONSIGNOR Denis Faul has described Sister Sarah Clarke, the London based Irish nun who campaigned on behalf of the Guildford …Fri Nov 15 1996 - 00:00
Sharp drop in North's jobless figuresTHE jobless total in Northern Ireland has fallen dramaticallyThu Nov 14 1996 - 00:00
McCrea attacks SDLP stance on pact with SFDUP MP the Rev William McCrea, commenting on the possibility of an SDLP/Sinn Fein electoral pact, has claimed that the SDLP and…Thu Nov 14 1996 - 00:00
SF accuses Major of allowing unionists to block moves to talksMr MARTIN McGuinness, a Sinn Fein ard comhairle member, has accused the British government of allowing the unionist "leadership…Wed Nov 13 1996 - 00:00
Portillo warns of IRA attacksTHE British defence minister sees little prospect of a renewed IRA ceasefire and has warned that the IRA is intent on targeting…Wed Nov 13 1996 - 00:00
Taylor favours tourism driverTHE all-Ireland tourism marketing drive has been welcomed by the Ulster Unionist Party deputy leader, Mr John Taylor, although…Wed Nov 13 1996 - 00:00
Thousands across North remember the war deadTWO minutes silence in commemoration of the war dead was observed by thousands of people throughout Northern Ireland yesterday…Tue Nov 12 1996 - 00:00
Mallon objects to any election deal with Sinn FeinTHE SDLP deputy leader, Mr Seamus Mallon, availed of a debate on political affairs to stamp his firm opposition to any electoral…Mon Nov 11 1996 - 00:00
Anxieties written on Hume's face reflect a general moodAN odd sort of conference this oneMon Nov 11 1996 - 00:00
Conference supports commission on paradesTHE leadership of unionism was disgraced at Drumcree, Ms Brid Rodgers told the conferenceMon Nov 11 1996 - 00:00
SDLP chairman wants SF in talks after IRA truceSINN Fein must be immediately allowed into all party talks if the IRA declares5 a permanent end to its campaign of violence, …Sat Nov 09 1996 - 00:00
Adams injured in Louth car crashTHE Sinn Fein president, Mr Gerry Adams, was said to be still "sore and bruised" last night after he was involved in a two car…Fri Nov 08 1996 - 00:00
Promise on soccer violence welcomedDUP deputy leader Mr Peter Robinson has welcomed a commitment from the Northern Security Minister, Sir John Wheeler, to take …Fri Nov 08 1996 - 00:00
Swinging OutTHE Guinness Jazz Festival opened with a bang - a massive clap of thunder - on Friday evening, and ended with a storm yesterday…Tue Oct 29 1996 - 00:00
AN IRISHMAN'S DIARYJON HENDRICKS was back in Ireland this weekend for the Guinness Jazz Festival in Cork, a quarter of a century since he was last…Mon Oct 28 1996 - 00:00
Cork stalwarts make it through the night as pints, music and lunacy flowTHE PR person standing beside me at the Guinness Jazz Festival press conference looked bewildered.Mon Oct 28 1996 - 00:00
Bishop says North should heed warning of summer disturbancesTHE disturbances of the summer must be a warning to everyone that Northern Ireland must never again allow itself to be pushed…Thu Oct 24 1996 - 01:00
Sectarianism forces family to leave homeA COUPLE in a mixed marriage and their 13 year old daughter have been forced to vacate their home in Killinchy, Co Down, because…Mon Oct 21 1996 - 01:00
Trimble says prisoners want peaceTHE meeting in the Maze yesterday between the UUP leader, Mr David Trimble, and loyalist paramilitary prisoners was described…Sat Oct 19 1996 - 01:00
Prospects of IRA ceasefire "linked to prisoners"REPUBLICANS have indicated that the repatriation of prisoners from English jails would help to contribute to the climate necessary…Fri Oct 18 1996 - 01:00
Bill for sectarian attacks on schools may reach £5mSECTARIAN damage to Northern Ireland schools after Drumcree has already cost £3 million and could result in an overall bill of…Fri Oct 18 1996 - 01:00
