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Stephen Travers, who survived that night 45 years ago today, now works for reconciliation
Sporting Controversies: Rugby’s relationship with apartheid all there in black and white
The IRFU’s role in the sport’s dealings with with South Africa is not one to be proud of
Tara Lynne O’Neill: 'I knew Derry Girls was something special'
The actor best known as Ma Mary talks about hideous jumpers, being married to Tommy Tiernan on screen, and her new play about women footballers
It’s time to explore riches of Ulster Protestant culture
A rich, vibrant literary and political heritage exists beyond the DUP’s grip
What elements of Britishness would be incorporated into a united Ireland?
Republic should consider what it would be willing to give up in event of unity
‘It’s my own private horror movie’ – a Loughinisland massacre survivor
Colm Smyth was shot four times in the ‘World Cup massacre’ in a Co Down pub 25 years ago
Inside the Belfast college that moulded peace-makers and Brexiteers
New illustrated book celebrates 150th anniversary of Methody in Northern capital
The Lyric Theatre at 50: a cultural bridge in a divided city
It opened its doors on the cusp of the Troubles, but Belfast’s Lyric has survived
The faith of Ireland’s Catholics continues, despite all
What sort of country will Pope Francis encounter? One where Mass attendance – though falling – is still among the highest in Europe, where scandals have dented people’s faith in the church, but faith itself has not died
Fintan O’Toole: Brexit means we are bordering on the absurd
The UK’s move may result in a return to the pointless rituals of inspection at the Border
Celebrated hotelier known for love of Antrim and horse racing
Moira O’Neill obituary: Born December 23rd, 1923 – died August 15th, 2017
Varadkar suggests ‘transition period’ if UK leaving trade deals
Taoiseach outlines solutions to UK leaving customs union, single market
Brexit Voices: EU has helped build good relations in the face of past conflicts
Former Irish rugby player Trevor Ringland says EU at its best when it seeks to embrace inclusion
SDLP will not enter government unless new roads funded
New leader Colum Eastwood tells delegates infrastructure investment must be part of programme
SDLP calls for ‘intensified North-South economic integration’
‘Good Republicans don’t smuggle diesel and make fortunes from the border,’ Eastwood tells conference
Northman review: John Hewitt, the ‘daddy of us all’
A mixed ‘literary biography’ of the Belfast ‘poet, man of letters, northman, man of integrity, of indomitable spirit and independent outlook’
Michael Longley receives freedom of Belfast
Michael D Higgins praises poet for his body of work and role in the Belfast Agreement
Róisín Meets: Liz McManus in favour of removing 8th amendment
Former Labour deputy leader says amendment guaranteeing the equal right to life of the unborn was a ‘serious mistake’
A North Light by John Hewitt: Poet’s character shines through
His autobiography provides fascinating insight into the poet’s life and opinions
Mary McAleese: The Christmas truce
‘The memory of that Christmas truce is so important on this island at this time’
Weird, whimsical and other-worldly: Wireless Mystery’s live radio plays
Forget ‘Serial’: these live radio plays will have you shivering in your seat
President expresses his horror at escalating events in Gaza
Higgins tells summer school of ‘enormous increase in unsettled conflicts’
Nailing their colours to the mast
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