Labour Party to launch programme to teach members about Good Friday Agreement The Labour Party is to launch a programme to educate its members on the Good Friday Agreement and the party’s “proud role” in helping to deliver peace to Northern Ireland.
'Still work to be done' - Good Friday Agreement 22 years on While people across Northern Ireland and the world deal with the coronavirus pandemic, many have taken time to mark the 22nd anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
US politician Pompeo says Good Friday Agreement 'needs to be sustained' A high-profile American politician has thrown his weight behind the Good Friday Agreement by insisting it should be protected from any adverse effects of Brexit.
Alban Maginness: We must not ignore words of warning from Senator George Mitchell about dangers ahead One of the most disturbing features of the political impasse at Stormont is the widespread complacency that exists among ordinary citizens.
Methodist minister and peacemaker Rev Harold Good calls for DUP and Sinn Fein leaders to 'come together' to restore power-sharing Methodist minister and peacemaker Rev Harold Good has called on the leadership of the DUP and Sinn Fein to “come together” and restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland following the 20th anniversary of the Omagh bombing.
Calls for BBC to screen John Hume documentary after outpouring of support A call has been made for the documentary John Hume in America: In the Name of Peace after an outpouring of support following its broadcast on RTE.
Unionists have nothing to fear from British-Irish conference – Irish minister Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney says unionists have nothing to fear from the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference, after it was labelled a talking shop by the DUP.
DUP reject call to give Republic's new MEP seats to Northern Ireland The DUP has rejected suggestions that two new Member of European Parliament (MEP) seats set to be allocated to the Republic of Ireland as a result of Brexit could be given to Northern Ireland.
Irish-American businessman who played key role in Northern Ireland peace process passes away Former Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has paid tribute to Irish-American businessman William 'Bill' Flynn who played a key part in the IRA ceasefire of 1994 that paved the way for the Northern Ireland peace process.
Gallery Poll: How would you vote if the Good Friday Agreement was held today? Tuesday May 22nd 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the referendum held in Northern Ireland on the Good Friday Agreement.
SDLP's Seamus Mallon to be awarded Freedom of Drogheda despite objections from Sinn Fein Former Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon is to be awared the Freedom of Drogheda despite attempts from Sinn Fein to scupper the move.
Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement felt more like a memorial, says Agnew The courage that resulted in the Good Friday Agreement only serves to highlight the failure behind the current impasse at Stormont, the leader of the Green Party in Northern Ireland has said.
Mo Mowlam airbrushed from Good Friday Agreement's history, claims angry stepdaughter The stepdaughter of the late Mo Mowlam has launched a scathing attack on Tony Blair for helping to airbrush the former Secretary of State from history.
Good Friday Agreement is dead and the Secretary of State must bring in direct rule now, says TUV leader The Belfast Agreement is dead and the parties need to move on, TUV leader Jim Allister is set to tell his party conference today.
Gallery Voices from America bring enthusiasm, a challenge and real hope, say audience Speeches by President Clinton and Senator Mitchell on the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement were a "challenge" to today's politicians to deliver a lasting peace, members of the audience have said.
Gallery Smiles, yes, but Good Friday Agreement reunion lacked euphoria of 1998 Their hair may have been a little greyer; their walking slower and their voices somewhat weaker, but most of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement were still looking healthier than their stalled 20-year-old peace deal at a remarkable anniversary reunion in Belfast yesterday.
Gallery 'Save the peace', pleads Bill Clinton as he receives the freedom of Belfast Former US President Bill Clinton made a heartfelt plea to "save the peace" as he and Senator George Mitchell accepted the Freedom of Belfast at a ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement yesterday.
Gallery Punters keener on seeing celebs than in celebrating Good Friday Agreement "Yer man, yer man, y'know, George what's-his-name, was standin' there, just in front of us, just two feet away, just two minutes ago.
Poll: Was the Good Friday Agreement a success or failure? We asked our online readers to reveal if they would vote differently now. Here are some of your responses.
I’m sad and angry at Northern Ireland politics, says architect of Good Friday Agreement One of those who negotiated the Good Friday Agreement has said he is sad and angry at the state of politics in Northern Ireland.
Gallery Our home is your home: President Bill Clinton and Senator George Mitchell receive Freedom of City of Belfast on Good Friday Agreement anniversary Former US President Bill Clinton and Senator George Mitchell have been made Freemen of the City of Belfast in a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, with the Lord Mayor of Belfast telling them "our home is your home".
Northern Ireland politicians sweeping issues under the carpet: Wife of IRA bombing victim claims Politicians have swept the victims' issue under the carpet, a teacher whose husband was badly injured in an IRA bombing said.
Architects of Good Friday Agreement mark anniversary at Queen's University Belfast The architects of the Good Friday Agreement have appeared together at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the historic deal.
'Prisoners release a heavy price, but price worth paying' for peace says PSNI Chief Constable PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton has said that the release of prisoners following the Good Friday Agreement was a 'heavy price, but a price worth paying' for peace.
Northern Ireland church leaders call for renewed efforts towards reconciliation on anniversary Church leaders yesterday voiced the hope that the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement would inspire a new push towards reconciliation.
Gallery George Mitchell: The real heroes were the people of Northern Ireland and their political leaders Twenty years ago the Government of the United Kingdom, the Government of Ireland, and eight Northern Ireland political parties declared their support for the Agreement that has come to be known as the Good Friday Agreement, and also as the Belfast Agreement. In the current difficult political climate in Northern Ireland I think it useful for all to recall and to heed the powerful and moving words by which the Governments and the parties pledged their support for the Agreement.
Gallery Peace the real prize for Good Friday Agreement baby Caolan Maxwell It isn't just the Good Friday Agreement that is marking an important milestone today.
Northern Ireland first-time voters recall making their mark in Good Friday Agreement It was a day that would define Northern Ireland's future. And for those who turned 18 in the run-up to the Good Friday Agreement referendum, their first vote would be a crucial one.
Politicians have duty not to wreck the Good Friday Agreemen, insists ex-Moderator A former Presbyterian Moderator has urged politicians to make the Good Friday Agreement work and "not to wreck it".
Gallery Meeting with families of two murdered pals strengthened our resolve to get pact over the line: Mallon Seamus Mallon has recalled how he went to the houses of two lifelong friends killed by loyalists and vowed to seal the Good Friday Agreement.