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Daniel O’Connell used contradictions in his own life to achieve goals says historian
Public perception of O’Connell influenced as much by folklore, mythology as by history
Blue shirts are out as Richard 'Vladimir' Bruton sets tone for men’s autumn fashion
Frank McNally on a fashion for sticks, fear of statues and the craze of politicians taking shirts off
‘There is far more value set at present on the life of a greyhound’
The Derry files: Family of dead IRA volunteer left in dire poverty spent decades pleading for State help
Louth and clear: a maverick’s musical adventures in Dundalk
Louth Contemporary Music Society’s Book of Hours Festival was unfailingly adventurous
Louth music: Eamonn Quinn ‘first backstage laureate’ of Belmont Prize
Founder of Louth Contemporary Music Society singled due to ‘burning passion for contemporary music’
The Island of Ireland Peace Park is a fitting tribute to Paddy Harte
‘It will last for centuries and be as meaningful in 500 years time as when it was built’
Conviction of two men for murder of Roy Collins upheld
Wayne Dundon and Nathan Killeen lose appeals against their convictions
Liam Cosgrave, former taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, dies aged 97
Obituary: Liam Cosgrave was first elected to the Dáil at the age of 23
Liam Cosgrave: modest, droll, pious and politically cunning
FG leader was an uncompromising and often controversial political figure
The Crystal Maze: the best children’s programme ever made for adults
Remember Mumsy, the strange lady in the Medieval Zone who divined the future?
Electronic music is everywhere, except the classical mainstream. This should change
Three festivals showcased electronic works that deserve to be heard by a wider audience
Dr Noël Browne: ‘The furthest thing from a career politician’
Late ex-minister published incendiary autobiography Against the Tide 30 years ago
Is silence golden? Welcome to ‘the last frontier of music’
Ten years after I first heard of Wandelweiser, Louth Contemporary Music Society has brought it to Ireland
Kenny has a chance to leave a legacy of Dáil reform
With Fine Gael lacking an overall majority, the role of the Dáil may change
Surprises aplenty in Enda Kenny’s new Cabinet
Analysis: A much different ministerial line-up reflects a heavily changed Dáil
Fine Gael set to shake up departments, Dáil and ministries
Government will have a very different configuration than anything before, writes Harry McGee
Lessons from the past point way forward for forming government
The situation today is not dissimilar to 1948 and if parties compromise, a deal is possible
Joe O’Toole: Election results reflect disaffection
Independents surged as voters decided to elect people who understood their concerns
There should be no dancing on the Labour Party’s grave
There may be ideological differences in next Dáil but not between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
An Irishman’s Diary from 1965: Fine Gael’s ‘blueprint for Ireland’
Party leader James Dillon tells reporters: ‘Never let it be said that the Leader of Fine Gael kept the press uninformed of his movements’
From the Archives: January 16th, 1965
Taoiseach Seán Lemass visited Northern PM Terence O’Neill, and his government published a White Paper on Irish. Backbencher, aka John Healy, interpreted both events
Creating new party a tough task so close to election
Analysis: It is conceivable 25% of TD’s in the next Dáil will belong to no major party
Nathan Killeen challenges placing in solitary confinement
Man serving life for Roy Collins murder claims move to isolation at Midlands Prison
Father of murdered Roy Collins hopes others will give evidence
Wayne Dundon and Nathan Killeen found guilty of murder at Special Criminal Court
Group of independent TDs ‘could form part of next government’
Denis Naughton says non-party politicians could be appointed senior ministers
Ten-year ‘nightmare’ over after two men jailed for murder of Roy Collins
Steve Collins says he would advise others to stand up to criminals despite own experience
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