Catherine Martin: Centenary commemorations seek to strengthen peace
State will not communicate preferred narrative or make judgments in Civil War events
The Irish Times view on the future of the Seanad: In dire need of a revamp
Just as important as changing composition of the Seanad is changing what it does
Event to mark handover of Dublin Castle from British authorities
First State commemoration since pandemic began will reflect 100 years of ‘unbroken’ democracy
Tributes paid to late academic and political pundit Richard Sinnott
‘He played a pioneering role in the development of political science in Ireland’
The Irish Times view on a decade of centenaries: Remembering the Civil War
It will be hard to find a way to remember the violence of the second half of 1922 in a non-partisan way
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
How do you commemorate the sensitive Irish history of 1921?
A respectful, non-partisan approach is vital, writes Minister for Culture Catherine Martin
Tánaiste says Glasnevin memorial wall should be finished
Commemorations will remember everybody who died ‘irrespective of uniform’, says Taoiseach
Irish universities and China: walking an ethical tightrope
Government policy encourages colleges to collaborate with China - but an unpublished risk review poses vexing questions
NUI awarded higher doctorate to academic linked to tobacco industry
Academic co-ordinated US tobacco giant Philip Morris’s research into smoking trends
UCC to abandon joint college project with Chinese university
Cork college warned of issues arising if withdrawal seen as linked to ethical concerns
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
‘We are now navigating the most complex phase’ – Josepha Madigan
Decade of Centenaries programme adapted for Covid-19 restrictions
The Irish Times view on the Seanad election: Fianna Fáil out in front
None of the Fine Gael women candidates won seats
Seanad election: Covid cocooning means new NUI returning officer
Department of Environment rejects plan for Dr Maurice Manning to virtually supervise
The Irish Times view on Seanad reform: here we go again
There have been 14 reports on overhauling the upper house over the past 80 years but one after another has simply gathered dust
Did the RIC commemoration controversy impact on Election 2020?
Many Fine Gael supporters felt queasy about commemorating forces against independence
RIC row: ‘Shameful’ if spirit and tolerance of 2016 events lost
Advisory group chair hopes War of Independence, Civil War marked as Rising was
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
Historian accuses Government of using advisory group ‘like a mud guard’
Minister said he would not ‘split hairs’ with Diarmaid Ferriter over expert advice
Cork to be central to plans to mark the War of Independence in 2020
City’s Lord Mayor says events of 1920 will be marked with a year-long programme
Call for Civil War to be remembered with memorial to all victims
Government advisory body recommends consideration for a permanent memorial
Brian Mooney receives National University of Ireland’s highest award
Irish Times columnist recognised for ‘exceptional contribution’ to Irish education
Local authorities to receive €10,000 grant for decade of centenaries
Funding to organise events around War of Independence and Civil War
Commemorating our journey to nationhood will not be easy
Josepha Madigan: Authentic commemoration challenges us to open our hearts to each other
2019 will be centenary central as Ireland remembers turbulent past
Government advised it should largely leave War of Independence centenaries to local communities
Reformed Seanad poll would have ‘low turnout’
Report explores how to widen franchise for elections to Upper House
First World War soldier sculpture vandalised in Dublin
Gardaí confirm they are investigating ‘criminal damage’ to statue in St Stephen’s Green
Historian Pádraig Yeates conferred with NUI’s highest degree
Former journalist recognised for research on Irish social and labour history
Taoiseach raises prospect of ‘Republic Day’ to mark birth of Irish Republic
Varadkar says ending commemorations with the Civil War would be ‘downbeat’
John Redmond remembered in symposium to mark centenary of his death
Ceann Comhairle pays tribute to Redmond’s service to Irish parliamentary democracy
Ross blocking McDowell’s nomination to chair Seanad committee
Minister and Senator have publicly differed in the past over judicial reform
Taoiseach announces Oireachtas committee to consider Seanad reform
Leo Varadkar says House has not fulfilled role as revising chamber or independent voice
Peter Sutherland: ‘Ireland’s most distinguished international statesman’
Irish business figures, academics and European leaders pay tribute
Lest we forget: commemorating the events of 1918
The pivotal place of 1918 in European and Irish history will make 2018 a busy centenary
Beaming ‘Dr Kenny’ receives honour at NUI Galway
Former taoiseach accepts tribute to value of public service and rules out presidency
Approach to Civil War commemoration will test our national maturity
Dr Maurice Manning said commemorations may revive painful memories of loss and dispossession
Irish Times journalist launches book commemorating 1916
Ronan McGreevy talks of honour of producing book ‘worthy of a wonderful year’
Diarmaid Ferriter: Radio reveals what a strange country this is
Kevin Myers, Brian Cowen and fairy forts – my holiday listening was a revelation
Miriam Lord: Dr Biffo gets it off his chest at veterans’ reunion
Dublin Castle gathering of Fianna Fáil from different era hears defiant Brian Cowen
Honorary National University of Ireland doctorate for Brian Cowen
Ex-taoiseach keeping low profile since exiting politics after collape of FF-Green coalition
Self-promotion trumps thought in Fine Gael leadership race
Diarmaid Ferriter: Duracell-bunny Fine Gaelers lack philosophical reflection
Death of Ronan Fanning: Tributes paid to ‘wonderful talent’
President marks death of historian who left notable impression on Irish scholarship
One event enough to mark Civil War, says chairman of advisory group
Maurice Manning suggests reconciliation should be key aim, as with 1916 events
Historians aiding centenaries want no involvement in NI politics
Maurice Manning says advisory committee refused State request to involve peace process
Sinn Féin accused of having ‘little impact’ on Rising centenary
Alex White says the public was not interested in the republican party’s take on 1916
English says Bill on Seanad reform could mean 5.3 million voting
Minister of State expresses Government support in principle for measure
Miriam Lord: Is there anything to be said for another committee?
Government Buildings appears wedded to the idea of forming committees
Independent Senators sponsor Seanad reform Bill
Representatives propose major changes to Upper House on first day of the 25th Seanad
New faces but no change as count in Seanad election begins
Two referendums and 11 reports have failed to reduce democratic deficit
Poll of the Day: What do you think should happen to the Seanad?
As deadline for voting nears, discussion around abolishment and reformation arises
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