Jonathan Trigg says it has been slow work getting former IRA members to open up to him, but some have done so, sharing their experiences and thoughts - and asking about British army training
Current row is over Irish language signs at Grand Central Station - but brace for more of the same
In The Irish Question, his new documentary, the film-maker asks what reunification of the island would really mean
Peter Robinson and Nigel Dodds refused to attend Executive meetings due to objections to SF’s McGuinness and de Brún
Kidnapping of dissident Tohill in 2004 heightened tensions, with McDowell comparing Sinn Féin to Nazis
Disclosure ignited ‘all kinds’ of conspiracy theories about who was being protected and who eliminated
Former Methodist Church president Harold Good, whose house played a prominent role in in ending The Troubles, opens up about the challenges of peacemakers
‘I believe I was given the document to nudge [the agreement] over the line,’ he later said
Stephen McGlade (44) is an accomplished Sinn Féin backroom operative with vast experience and a talent for looking to the future
Noel Doran singles out the murder of Patrick Kielty’s father in 1988 in influencing his outlook as editor of Irish News for 25 years
The former priest who played a key role in the peace process reflects on the backchannel that enabled dialogue between the IRA and the UK government
This superb book examines the 1986 murder of Frank Hegarty in Northern Ireland
Mallie, once the voice of The Troubles on radio, looks backwards and ahead for Northern Ireland
Newly released State papers shed light on the years immediately after the Belfast Agreement, so much of which is still in dispute or open to interpretation
Call for commitment to peace and rule of law to be condition for registering as a party or taking seat in Dáil
A ‘man about the parish’ or ‘extremely active’ - party members weigh up the part currently played by the former politician
Former senior police officer to join the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
Despite the lack of co-operation from the party, the author has produced a pointed chronicle of its evolution over the last four decades, without fear or favour - and with one explosive claim
The man said he did not expect her forgiveness and asked the woman if he could give her a hug. She wept as she said yes. The pair leaned across in their chairs and embraced each other
Adams party leader for 35 years until 2018 when handing over control uncontested to Mary Lou McDonald
Secretary of state Mo Mowlam’s evidence to Northern Irish Affairs Committee in Westminster in May 1999 necessitated 12 clarifications and corrections, files show
A small group of dissidents holds the people of Ireland to ransom. A political response is needed
UK Covid inquiry scrutinises level of preparation in place ahead of Covid-19 outbreak in early 2020
Niall Ó Dochartaigh has produced a fascinating account of communications between the IRA and the British
The republican-royal reconciliation, after decades of unrest, has more to do with party’s wider political ambitions and attracting more centrist voters in the Republic
Unionists were wavering and the future uncertain when Stephen Grimason revealed the deal on Good Friday 1998
Archbishop remembers growing up in Derry during the Troubles, and tensions between Church and IRA
IRA enforcer turned British army agent was deeply involved in some of the murkiest chapters of the Troubles
At 74, the former Sinn Féin leader has every intention of living long enough to see a united Ireland
The great and the good are gathering here - and in a series of gala dinners and events they’ll pat themselves on the back for a job well done. We need more
A quarter-century later, this issue is still an open wound. People who were hurt are still hurting
Political education within the prisons helped the Provisionals embrace the move from armed struggle to parliamentarianism
An ardent nationalist writes that admitting who we truly are might help us find common ground to overcome political conflict
Differences on the protocol are minor: the real problem is symbolism and Queen Elizabeth demonstrated the enormous power of symbolic gestures
US Marine-turned-IRA gunrunner John Crawley recalls difficult conversations with his commander Martin McGuinness about arming and training the IRA and working with one of America’s most dangerous men, Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, to buy weapons in the US
Former IRA man John Crawley reveals dealings with McGuinness and Bulger in new memoir
The protocol is the most important issue for the DUP – not just for first preference votes, but for transfers
North’s Comptroller and Auditor General ‘surprised’ only one disciplined after inquiry
SDLP leader looks to election season in the North as his party meets up in Bellaghy
Party vice-president and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill condemns social media comments
The consequences of that day left a lasting impact on the lives of the people of Derry
Patrick Kelly’s family call for end to ‘orchestrated nationwide campaign of misinformation’
Legal advice to then taoiseach set out pros and cons for decision related to ceasefire
Celebrated public servant was also known for his penetrating inquiry into Iraq War
Peacebuilding activist urges participants to move on from Higgins controversy
Up to 1% of Co Donegal population has been estimated to have the hereditary condition
We Don’t Know Ourselves is the story of Ireland’s growth since the 1950s
Taoiseach’s office rejects Donaldson suggestion about diary as ‘matter for the President’
Former BBC journalist James Helm on a special bond with Ireland that has sustained his family through tragedy and change
Des O’Malley ‘a senior politician who made his mark’, says Waterford TD David Cullinane
UK National Archives, 1997: Sinn Féin leaders visited Downing Street at Christmas
Sinn Féin leader on family, privilege and a rapid ascent in politics after a late start
Though no household name, DUP members were unsurprised the Poots loyalist was in the frame
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
