David Ervine

Politician

Ulster loyalism is a rather curious beast, beyond mere allegiance

Neil Jarman: Loyalism is a product of the sectarian divisions of the North

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 01:00

Shock and sadness on Falls Road at Martin McGuinness death

‘He did things some would not like him for, but you have to look at the whole picture’

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 11:56

Belfast East: ‘cash-for-ash’ crisis leaves DUP vulnerable

Alliance has established a strong foothold and is in good position to hold its two seats

Sun Feb 12 2017 - 11:28

Leading loyalist William ‘Plum’ Smith dies aged 62

Former UVF and Red Hand Commando paramilitary imprisoned during Troubles

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 11:06

Belfast North: Count complete as six seats filled

Lesley Carroll of UUP eliminated at tenth stage of the count

Sat May 07 2016 - 00:06

Boston College subpoenaed for Anthony McIntyre interviews

British government seeks access to taped interview by former IRA prisoner

Mon Apr 25 2016 - 20:19

Belfast North: UUP hoping Rev Dr Lesley Carroll is answer to their prayers

DUP’s three seats under pressure from UUP, Alliance and PUP

Thu Apr 14 2016 - 20:34

Belfast East: Major tussle in store between DUP and Alliance

Return of Naomi Long could pave way for future leadership bid

Wed Apr 13 2016 - 08:00

The Contested Identities of Ulster Protestants review: grief and grievances

There are interesting contributions here on dilemmas facing Northern Ireland Protestants but ancient chips weigh heavily on shoulders of its editors, writes Susan McKay

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 15:02

Andy Pollak: Good culture has the power to overcome bad politics

As the 1916 centenary dawns, we should focus on what unites us all, not what divides us

Sat Jan 02 2016 - 01:00

Bringing an teanga Gaeilge to east Belfast

Linda Ervine, a sister-in-law of the late unionist politician David Ervine, is introducing the Irish language to loyalist parts of the city

Sat Feb 07 2015 - 06:20

Glencree’s part in the peace process

We know the leaders of the Northern Ireland peace process, but are barely familiar with a group of committed activists working in remotest Co Wicklow who played a key role at crucial times

Sat Jan 17 2015 - 00:30

DUP’s Campbell denied speaking rights for ‘mocking Irish’

Move by acting SF speaker means little as East Derry MLA was in Westminster today

Tue Nov 04 2014 - 21:15

Paisley took credit due to others for peace, claims David Ervine’s family

Late first minister ‘an old man who did a lot of damage’, says relative of late PUP leader

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 01:00

Reaching out to republicans and loyalists

Former taoiseach respected in Northern Ireland by both sides

Fri Aug 22 2014 - 14:57

SF, DUP consolidate their positions as dominant voices in council politics

With more than 400 of 462 seats declared the two largest parties have 213 seats

Sat May 24 2014 - 13:32

Resolute champion of Belfast’s Protestant working class

Hugh Smyth: March 16th, 1939 – May 12th, 2014

Sat May 24 2014 - 09:18

Hugh Smyth, PUP leader who asked loyalists to ‘give peace a chance’, dies at 73

Cross-party tributes following death of Progressive Unionist Party stalwart

Tue May 13 2014 - 01:00

Billy Hutchinson criticised for “no regrets” comments

Politicians deplore remarks about PUP leader’s part in murder of two young Catholics in 1974

Thu Mar 20 2014 - 01:01

Loyalists line up to learn cúpla focail at language classes in heart of east Belfast

Classes run by sister-in-law of late PUP leader David Ervine at new language centre

Thu Jan 09 2014 - 22:47

An inclusive Ireland can surely find a place for the Union flag

Opinion: Limits on flying flag do not enhance Irishness but succeed in diminishing Britishness

Fri Jan 03 2014 - 00:01

East meets West in the growth of Belfast arts festivals

The west Belfast Feile, which has been running since the height of the Troubles 25 years ago, has served as a model for the East Belfast Arts Festival, now in its second year

Sat Jul 27 2013 - 01:00