The Dáil debate that shaped how we understand Irish history
A Sinn Féin split over the Treaty left Ireland in uncertain circumstances in early 1922
Treaty Timeline: from beginnings to a Republic
From Lloyd George’s invitation in 1921 to declaration of republic two decades later
Sean Boylan snr’s role in War of Independence marked in Co Meath
Father of All-Ireland-winning former Meath manager was active in struggle for freedom
No peace ‘overtures’ in original King George V speech that led to end War of Independence
Documents from Public Records Office show how 1921 speech to NI parliament changed
‘Belfast let itself go with a vengeance’: Reporting the king’s speech, 1921
King George V opened the Northern Parliament on this day 100 years ago, drawing huge crowds onto the streets
Lloyd George came around to the idea a truce and talks were better than no talks at all
The funerals of British intelligence officers had an appalling symmetry with the London procession to mark the return to Ireland of the body of Terence MacSwiney
King’s speech appealed to ‘all Irishmen... to forgive and forget’
The royal visit for the opening of the Northern Ireland parliament in 1921 was of great significance to Ulster unionists, though the target audience may have been Sinn Féin
The extraordinary and turbulent early life of Prince Philip
The Duke of Edinburgh was forced to flee his birthplace in Greece with his family as a baby
When Italo Balbo flew over the Foyle
An Irishman’s Diary: Italian led fleet of seaplanes to Chicago in 1933, stopping in Derry
The Irish Times view on the decade of centenaries: A complex history
Stories of groups on both sides of the border should be commemorated in next phase
2021’s truce, treaty and Northern Ireland commemorations will test our goodwill
Last year’s rows over the RIC and Kilmichael do not bode well for next year’s centenaries
100 years ago today the partition of Ireland was made official
Ireland is still living with the consequences of the Government of Ireland Act
A century on: how partition divided Ireland and why it still matters
We are still living with the consequences of the Government of Ireland Act (1920)
Game Changers: Futuristic views set Herbert Chapman apart
Legendary Arsenal manager was ahead of his time on and off the pitch in every way
Michael Portillo: ‘Ignorance of Ireland among the British is rather shocking’
Documentary by former UK minister examines War of Independence from Britain’s point of view
Alcock & Brown statue to sit in Clifden ‘forever’
Chance conversation between hotelier and property developer led to bronze replica of Heathrow monument
The man who fought for three armies: British, IRA and Free State
Martin Doyle was a Victoria Cross winner who quit to join the national struggle
Where to now after the debacle over the RIC/DMP commemoration?
Row does not auger well for the years and the many other commemorations ahead
Elizabeth McGovern: A lifetime of living and acting with alpha males
The Downton Abbey actor co-starred with Kevin Bacon, Mickey Rourke Brad Pitt and Sean Penn
Brett Dean’s ICO debut: This week’s classical highlights
Fiachra Garvey with the RTÉ NSO, plus the Westport Chamber Music Festival
Stradivarius to strike the right note in Goodwood Cup
Stradivarius favourite to claim hat-trick in Tuesday’s race
Happy hunting in prospect at sale of Prumplestown House contents
Regency furniture made for Duke of Leinster among 700 lots up for auction
Home rule goes from British suspension to Sinn Féin disfavour
By 1918 the SF new breed are not interested in devolution or any variety of home rule
Helena Molony: A persistent fighter for working women
Vote 100: The life-long trade unionist advocated for improved conditions and representation for women
Coverage of ‘sun-ray’ therapy sheds light on medical faith in UV
Ultraviolet light used in cases of TB, rickets, malnutrition and diseases of bones and skin
Armistice Day: Victoria Cross winner who later joined IRA to be honoured
Martin Doyle will be remembered by the British government with a paving stone
Exceptional sprinter Battaash primed for Nunthorpe Stakes glory
Any repetition of his spectacular Goodwood form will result in Grade One triumph
Prince Harry hails ‘unique’ Irish-UK relationship during Dublin visit
Brian O'Driscoll asks royal if football is 'coming home' as he and Meghan Markle attend garden party
Queen Elizabeth praises RAF on its centenary
British monarch says the service has ‘defended our freedom gallantly’
Trove belonging to Averil Deverell, Ireland’s first female barrister, is saved
Vivid archive donated to King’s Inns after its importance spotted by retired judge
Worth a mint? Gold, jewellery and some fine silver in Dublin auction
Early gold sovereign proves its value, but jewellery worth less than original prices paid
Passchendaele dead remembered 100 years after start of horror battle
Francis Ledwidge commemorated in day to mark battle that cost 500,000 casualties
UK election: Record number of female MPs elected
More than 200 women secure a seat in the House of Commons
Who was Willie Redmond and why is he fondly remembered at Messines?
‘He had had difficulty persuading the War Office to let him lead his men into battle, but was allowed to lead the third wave assault on Wijtschate’
The Redmonds: tragedy of Ireland’s first political family
War and illness tore the family apart in the late 19th and early 20th century
Willie Redmond: an Irish patriot and a British soldier
Solitary grave in Flanders a testimony to contradictions in Irish nationalism in first World War
Queen should ‘hand back’ Irish regimental flags, says Ahern
Ex-taoiseach says only ‘good lady herself’ can return standards given to king
Prince Charles honours Easter Rising, war dead in Glasnevin
‘This is just to prove I can write,’ royal joked as he signed visitors’ book in Government Buildings
In the age of surveillance, what do any of us have left to hide?
To be young now is to be hounded for personal data in exchange for trinkets and services
Seán Lemass and the last Irish links to the British monarchy
Highlights of Whyte’s ‘Eclectic collector’ auction include Lemass’s ministerial box, Joseph Plunkett’s 1916 medal and a piece of shrapnel
MPs back stripping Green of knighthood over BHS collapse
Billionaire owned BHS for 15 years before selling loss-making 180-outlet chain for £1
The eclectic auction: Political posters, unusual headgear – and a roll of Nazi toilet paper
Whyte’s sale includes military, political, and curious collectibles
North’s VIP Brexiteers out in force as queen unveils statue to war hero
Queen Elizabeth keeps her counsel as she visits North Antrim constituency
Moving souvenirs of first World War Dublin brothers-in-arms
War medals, next-of-kin plaques, letters from king and tankard form single auction lot
Roger Casement letter sells online for $11,025
Unpublished letter, which was sold to private buyer in Ireland, sheds new light on his growing disenchantment with the British empire
Berlin Letter: Don’t mention the relatives as Queen Elizabeth visits
British monarch’s family tree means many Germans view her as one of their own
Significant collection of Victorian Irish art ‘rediscovered’
Sotheby’s to auction collection of paintings from the estate of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe, who died aged 99, last year
‘Plain packaging’ for soldier’s cigarettes
Mementoes from first World War soldiers include brass boxes with tobacco and cigarettes presented as Christmas presents for the troops at the request of Princess Mary
Unionist MP suggested Queen Elizabeth take direct role in Anglo-Irish talks
Jim Kilfedder proposed re-run of 1914 Buckingham Palace conference
Ill-placed family trust
Tsar Nicholas II refused to believe his forceful German cousin would back the Austrians after the death of Franz Ferdinand and his wife
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