Loyalist paramilitaries’ increased professionalisation in early 1990s concerned Dublin, State papers reveal
One loyalist aroused suspicion after arriving to an RUC station freshly showered, as he was ‘not known for his regular bathing habits’
Billy Hutchinson
Jake Mac Siacais interview: A love for Irish language and Gaelic Games hardened in Long Kesh
Former prisoner remembers Gaelic football in the cages and teaching loyalists Irish
Loyalist opposition to NI protocol creating febrile atmosphere on the ground
Two recent hijackings linked to opposition to the deal are causing much anger locally
The Irish Times view on the Northern Ireland protocol: loyalist discontent
Political leaders must ensure that warnings about the destabilising effects of current tensions do not become a self-fulfilling prophecy
‘Significant gaps remain’ between UK and EU on NI protocol, Donaldson says
Five Belfast bus routes suspended on Monday after latest of two recent hijackings
DUP so compromised by Brexit that tiny TUV is turning its tactics against it
Newton Emerson: Out of the pan-unionism into the fire for desperate DUP
Unionist leaders jointly declare opposition to Northern Ireland protocol
Declaration by DUP, UUP, TUV and PUP intended to emphasise unity over protocol
Housing sectarianism plagues NI but incidence waning
Intimidation in spotlight as Catholic mother and baby forced out by loyalist paramilitaries
Taoiseach, Boris Johnson and Joe Biden urge calm following Northern Ireland riots
Northern Ireland Executive calls for end to ‘deplorable’ street violence
What Bobby Sands means to me: ‘The hunger strikers chose to die. Daddy didn’t’
Forty years after Sands’s election as an MP and death by hunger strike, what is his legacy?
‘Being Catholic was never an issue when speaking to former loyalist paramilitaries’
By the coauthor, with Billy Hutchinson, of their book My Life in Loyalism
Fintan O’Toole: All the main actors in the Troubles tell partial, distorted and deceitful story
The British, loyalists and Sinn Féin each have their reasons for distorted storytelling
Miriam O’Callaghan’s ‘forever sorry’ apology puts her usual touchy-feeliness in the shade
She expresses her sorrow with uncharacteristic trepidation. Then it’s on with the show
Unionists must prepare for inevitable border poll, says leading loyalist
Former UVF commander Billy Hutchinson says unionists should debate a united Ireland
It is clear Boris Johnson ‘does need the DUP’, says party MP
Party says it wants to ‘get Brexit done’ but it must be for the whole of the UK
Unionist forum ‘urgently needed’ in response to calls for Irish unity
PUP conference told of the importance of ‘selling the benefits of UK’
‘We had a tiger by the tail’: The forgotten loyalists of the peace process
Gary McMichael and Billy Huthinson feel the role of loyalist leaders has been overlooked
Patrick Kielty: ‘I liked Arlene Foster. That confused me’
Review: When Patrick Kielty was 16, his father was murdered. He could have sought revenge. Instead, he chose comedy
Northern Ireland: Disturbing scenes in Derry
There is still a chance that all of the hopes invested in the Belfast Agreement 20 years ago can be realised
Billy Hutchinson interview: ‘You can’t be a loyalist and a criminal at the same time’
A central figure in Good Friday negotiations, PUP leader is on political margins, 20 years on
Ulster loyalism is a rather curious beast, beyond mere allegiance
Neil Jarman: Loyalism is a product of the sectarian divisions of the North
Ulster says no, maybe and yes to Irish passports
Shankill Road divided over Taoiseach’s view that unionists would ‘scramble’ for passports
A united Ireland – is there something in the air?
Key figures from both sides of the peace line have their say on the notion of Irish unity
Belfast North: Count complete as six seats filled
Lesley Carroll of UUP eliminated at tenth stage of the count
Belfast North: UUP hoping Rev Dr Lesley Carroll is answer to their prayers
DUP’s three seats under pressure from UUP, Alliance and PUP
The Contested Identities of Ulster Protestants review: grief and grievances
There are interesting contributions here on dilemmas facing Northern Ireland Protestants but ancient chips weigh heavily on shoulders of its editors, writes Susan McKay
Andy Pollak: Good culture has the power to overcome bad politics
As the 1916 centenary dawns, we should focus on what unites us all, not what divides us
Loyalists make pledge to renounce ‘violence and criminality’
Initiative comes amid concern about ‘drift’ in loyalism and a risk of return to fighting
‘I thought of what it’d be like to move away’
What 10 Northerners say about life since the IRA statement
Orange Order and politicians praised by PSNI
Chief constable and community leaders express relief parades pass peacefully
Flashpoint North Belfast parade concludes peacefully
Orangemen return to Shankill to disperse after parade is blocked on Woodvale Road
Robinson calls for commission of inquiry to address parading
Orangemen to stage series of protests on Saturday over banning of Ardoyne route
North-South meeting postponed in face of unionist boycott
Decision to bar Orangemen from Ardoyne shops on July 12th triggers community and political concerns
Orangemen barred from parading in Ardoyne on Twelfth
DUP and UUP withdraw in protest from ‘fruitless’ Stormont talks
SF, DUP consolidate their positions as dominant voices in council politics
With more than 400 of 462 seats declared the two largest parties have 213 seats
Resolute champion of Belfast’s Protestant working class
Hugh Smyth: March 16th, 1939 – May 12th, 2014
Sinn Féin and DUP retain positions as key parties
SDLP, Ulster Unionists and Alliance all find individual results to highlight
Billy Hutchinson criticised for “no regrets” comments
Politicians deplore remarks about PUP leader’s part in murder of two young Catholics in 1974
Loyalist flag demonstration ends peacefully in Belfast
Rally significantly smaller than the 10,000 allowed for by Parades Commission
Hundreds attend Shankill bombing commemoration
Local people joined bereaved and injured to remember nine who died in blast 20 years ago
Loyalist party told it has ‘got it wrong’ over Union flag street protests
Leader firm in opposition to paramilitary violence and criminality
Violence over flags should be seen against background of real disadvantage
Opinion: Working class loyalist communities in Belfast have experienced no ‘peace dividend’
East meets West in the growth of Belfast arts festivals
The west Belfast Feile, which has been running since the height of the Troubles 25 years ago, has served as a model for the East Belfast Arts Festival, now in its second year
Orange Order starts ‘long campaign’ to complete north Belfast march and see dissolution of Parades Commission
Relief after contentious parade disperses peacefully
PSNI chief pledges ‘thorough’ inquiry into drug deaths
First Minister Peter Robinson says it is ‘well known’ who is selling drugs in east Belfast
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