Asylum seekers should not view Ireland more favourably than UK, says O’Callaghan – The Irish Times
The Minister for Justice is “committed” to ensuring asylum seekers do not view Ireland more favourably than the…
Island of Ireland is ‘not ready’ for a unification referendum, says former tánaiste – The Irish Times
The island of Ireland is not “ready” for a unification referendum and calls to have one quickly are…
Presidential election made clear that we cannot just wish ourselves into a united Ireland – The Irish Times
The recent presidential election campaign holds many lessons for politics on the island, but one of the most…
UK/EU food deal to ease Windsor problems could come at too high a price, says former British minister – The Irish Times
A European Union/UK agreement on food exports designed to resolve problems in existing trade between Britain and Northern…
How the hourly Enterprise service has transformed Dublin-Belfast rail travel – The Irish Times
Train driver Les Besagni, who has worked for nearly 30 years on the Dublin–Belfast service, remembers conversations with…
Irish unity has come closer, thanks to Catherine Connolly and Jim O’Callaghan – The Irish Times
Catherine Connolly’s election as incoming president has brought the prospect of a united Ireland closer, but the left…
United Ireland debate is increasingly loud – preparation cannot be deferred forever – The Irish Times
References to a united Ireland, as can be judged in recent weeks in Belfast’s newspapers and radio stations…
If Nigel Farage wins the next UK election, the consequences for Ireland will be profound – The Irish Times
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party could win the next UK general election if current trends continue. That would…
Irish State must offer same honesty it demands from Britain on Troubles, Belfast meeting told – The Irish Times
The Irish State has not investigated, let alone prosecuted Troubles killings cases since the Belfast Agreement, despite endless…
Distance no protection from Russian aggression, Latvian politician warns Ireland – The Irish Times
Ireland is geographically distant from the threat posed by Russia, but it is not immune to suffering cyberattacks…
Michelle Gildernew and Ian Paisley jnr go toe to toe on united Ireland – The Irish Times
Behind a glass partition at a BBC studio in Belfast, staff whisper about a feisty on-air exchange earlier…
A beautiful poem about his sisters, published for the first time – The Irish Times
In the name of the colours, Emerald, cornflower blue, Ruby, primrose and white, In the name of ringlets…