The afterlives of political leaders are often greater measures of their character than their times in office are. It’s hard to let go - just watch former leaders who lack the grace to dial down the wise-after-the-event pronouncements
Concert planned in Plains, Georgia, where Nobel Peace Prize winner has lived most of his life
Trump ranks below Obama, Clinton and other Democrat presidents in a large group seen as having little impact on markets
As the Iowa caucuses draw near, Nikki Haley believes she can become that most elusive of things: a unifying national political figure
Carter played a prominent role in her husband Jimmy Carter’s administration and was a tireless activist for mental health
Former first lady had been diagnosed with dementia in May
Visits to Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock and speech at St Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina show importance of faith to US president
Diaspora links have stood test of time and Irish Americans remain rightly proud of role they played in Belfast Agreement
The Irish-American framework is now built around broader international problems
Former president has always been a positive force for peace and co-operation both at home and abroad
America Letter: Concerns early states to vote not sufficiently diverse in demographics
U2 singer awarded Fulbright Prize for International Understanding
God’s promise is a way through trouble rather than a way to avoid it
Ex-president Jimmy Carter says he fears for right to free and fair elections in US
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
