Northern Ireland urges politicians to make good on promises of a shared future
Today marks the yearly protestant celebration in Northern Ireland, marking the victory of Protestant king William of Orange over Catholic King James II.
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Bloody Sunday murder probe in Northern Ireland was not unexpected
The news that the Police Service of Northern Ireland is to begin a murder investigation into the “Bloody Sunday” killings is both dramatic and mundane.
Ulster Bank customers *still* affected by RBS IT fail
Despite Cameron’s declaration of the situation at the Ulster Bank as not being acceptable during PMQs, Whitehall is now seeking to pass the buck on the issue.
McGuinness: “I genuinely regret every single life that was lost during that conflict”
After publicly shaking hands with the Queen on her visit to Northern Ireland, Martin McGuinness calls for a renewal of efforts towards Irish unity.
“Healing the wounds of the past is a slow process, but Her Majesty has played an important part in it”
History was made today in Northern Ireland as the Queen shook hands with Martin McGuinness, reports Shamik Das.
Football’s gesture of respect on the anniversary of a massacre
When the Republic of Ireland take to the pitch against Italy tonight, both the match and the date will carry painful memories for many on the island of Ireland.
ULSTER (still) SAYS NO
A clear majority in Northern Ireland reject the idea of reunification, yet want British and Irish parties to stand for election in the province.
Jubilee celebrations offered a “legacy of hope” for Scotland and Northern Ireland
Alex Salmond uses the Diamond Jubilee to reaffirm the Scottish government’s commitment to the monarch.
Northern Ireland unites in call to devolve corporation tax powers
Around 60 business and political leaders from across Northern Ireland joined to pressure the UK government to allow Stormont to set its own corporation tax.
Omnishambles hits Northern Ireland as Secretary of State bungles jobs figures
Secretary of state for Northern Ireland, Owen Paterson, bungles his figures during Northern Ireland Questions, leading to overestimated job creation figures.