Evolving Islands: Ireland & Britain - a special series from The Irish Times exploring the complex relationship between the two
The Constitution, designed to achieve unity, ‘may ultimately complicate that ambition’, not ‘because it was weak and inflexible’ but ‘rather because it was sufficiently flexible and strong’
Former British special forces soldiers reject allegations the regiment was central to a ‘shoot-to-kill’ policy during the Troubles
Michael Hopkins was let down by the Irish system as a child and the British system as an elderly bachelor. Then he met a photographer at a bus stop
It has been helpful for Ireland, too. But Morgan McSweeney’s reign could be coming to screeching halt
The speed at which Queen’s severed ties with its former chancellor has drawn support - and criticism
Cross-Border cost differences far from clear but questions are being asked of State’s regulator
Six year after leaving the EU, the UK is navigating a delicate balancing act on trade and diplomatic ties with Brussels, as well as Washington and Beijing
The implication that Brexit has been a setback for unity runs counter to received wisdom, but it makes sense
Belfast-based think tank Pivotal says Northern Ireland’s ministers seem to be operating individually, not collectively
The Belfast cultural institution began life in 1951, when the indomitable Mary O’Malley formed Lyric Players Theatre
The Cavan-born author on new novel Sister Wake, his Doctor Who books and the ‘highest compliment’ he gets from young readers
Commons approves remedies as legislation on immunity for Troubles-era killings breaches human rights
George Hamilton tells Westminster how loyalists are behaving in ‘same coercive, controlling way’
Study from Ulster University Economic Policy Centre shows Belfast now well ahead of other regions economically
I’m the most Irish person you will meet with an English accent, says Jacqueline O’Donovan
Residents say inadequate infrastructure leaves the city badly prepared for population growth
Rite & Reason: Angry members of the faithful point the finger of blame at a theologically hardline group of men
Historian disputes Minister’s assertion that withdrawal of file was ‘normal’
Division on identity pollutes sport again, this time it is on North’s Commonwealth Games team’s flag
Model could follow Swedish city, which is home to commuters who work in nearby Danish capital
A new house that might sell for €400,000 in Mullingar would be €150,000 cheaper north of the Border
InterTradeIreland offers assistance, including up to €21,500 to put a salesperson on the ground in the other jurisdiction for a year
PSNI chief expresses frustration at UK government’s refusal to name Stakeknife
Former Garda commissioner says short sentences they would receive would not ‘weigh the scales’ for 1989 murder
Letter written by senior Garda Noel Conroy outlined group’s most influential figures in 1996
New collection of essays dwells comprehensively on role of Irish overseas during revolutionary period
Cartoonish film is funny but the record needs to be set straight on a few falsehoods
North and south share several specialisms, especially on cyber security. Could this be an area of co-operation across the Border and the Irish Sea?
Relatives reflect on 50th anniversary of Kingsmill, O’Dowd and Reavey murders
McGimpsey brothers claimed treaty was unconstitutional under Articles 2 and 3 of Irish constitution
Barracks required construction work to boost security and lack of heavy casualties was ‘due to luck’
Executive struggled under weight of paperwork and protracted decision-making process
Tensions in 2002 worse than any time since 1969, loyalist representatives told Bertie Ahern
Studio Ulster, which opened earlier this year in Belfast, offers film-makers cutting-edge technological capabilities
Idea, revived by current PM Keir Starmer, led to fears for identity rights under Good Friday Agreement
Confidential report on inviting peacekeepers to North was ‘very helpful’ to minister Garret Fitzgerald
The move may help Labour appeal to those aged 18-24 where its support has collapsed
There is a great deal of cynicism about Ulster Scots among unionists. Many consider it a desperately contrived counterweight to Irish
Emily Bourke is doing her bit to promote the Irish language in a city that can ‘swallow you up’
Us second-generation Irish in Britain, raised with back-home accents and framed aerial photos of bungalows - who are we really?
Some properties claimed as being owned by party in 2023 were not included in accounts lodged for the following year
After 186 years of publication, The Northern Standard will put out its last edition next week. What a sad, grim thing
Last surviving member of the Fine Gael-Labour coalition which held office from 1973 to 1977
Negotiations led to deep feelings of betrayal on the part of nationalists in Northern Ireland with enduring implications
Is Guinness, especially in an Anglo-Irish context, a more palatable brand of Irishness for the wax-jacket set?
Nearly 100,000 people work in a sector critical to the North’s economic success
Conradh na Gaeilge scheduling extra classes as expressions of interest rise more than five-fold between summer and January terms
Jon Boutcher says Northern devolution has failed the force, with budget stuck at 2010 levels
While many Northern nationalists see unification as a solution to poor governance, that is a fallacy
House of Commons Northern Ireland committee complains about ‘lack of commitment’ from Republic on investigations
Scotland’s nationalist first minister visits Dublin on Tuesday and Wednesday to talk economics, culture and space rockets
If this is how the Left chooses to present a united front, there will be wider ramifications
New Garda unit agreed as part of Anglo-Irish deal to be created before end of year but will not investigate Troubles killings
Republic and Northern Ireland together have the critical population needed to make centres of excellence viable, politicians hear
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
