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Making sense of political events, decisions and ideas directly affecting Northern Ireland. Given their geographical proximity, events in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland will be included in this section

Dublin gets a reporting masterclass

Steve McGookinJune 16, 2019

When Fintan O’Toole – no mean scribe himself, of course – welcomed legendary Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward to the stage of Dublin’s Olympia Theater this... Read More...

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There has to be a reconciliation between republicanism and the Catholic Church

John CoulterJune 15, 2019

For Sinn Féin to have real power and relevance in a post-Brexit Ireland, there has to be a reconciliation between republicanism and the Catholic Church, writes ... Read More...

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“There’s a lot still to do.” An interview with Jane Morrice

Fionnbharr RodgersJune 10, 2019

The results of the European Parliament election in Northern Ireland showed how transfers help shape the final result. There may only have been three ‘winners’, ... Read More...

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The Political Week in 5 Points

Ruth FosterJune 9, 2019

There's something of a protest-based theme this week... Trump comes to Europe US President Donald Trump made his first official state visit to the UK and Irel... Read More...

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We should leave ‘no stone unturned’ in protecting press freedom in Northern Ireland

Jane CorscaddenJune 7, 2019

On 18th June 1994, in the small village of Loughlinisland, County Down, a bigger crowd than normal had gathered at the normally quiet The Heights Bar, to watch ... Read More...

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Northern Ireland needs a Liberal Nationalist Party – not a new Liberal Unionist movement

John CoulterJune 7, 2019

Northern Ireland needs a new Liberal Nationalist Party - not a new Liberal Unionist movement, writes Dr John Coulter. He argues this is needed if the province i... Read More...

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