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Ireland’s Varadkar accused of ‘despicable’ bid to scaremonger over Brexit
A senior Democratic Unionist has branded Ireland’s premier “vile” after accusing...
Northern Ireland-Scotland bridge 'could become a reality' says DUP MP
DUP MP Paul Girvan has said that a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland could become a reality.
Ireland’s Varadkar accused of ‘despicable’ bid to scaremonger over Brexit
A senior Democratic Unionist has branded Ireland’s premier “vile” after accusing him of using terrorist victims to scaremonger over Brexit.
Varadkar: Brexit extension not an alternative to legally binding Irish backstop
An extended Brexit transition period is not an alternative to the EU’s backstop proposal, Irish premier Leo Varadkar has warned.
Derry's Peter Casey suspends Irish presidency campaign
Peter Casey has suspended his candidacy for the presidency of Ireland in light of the controversy over his comments about Travellers.
Peter Casey suspends presidential campaign amid row over Traveller comments
Irish presidential candidate Peter Casey has announced he is considering dropping out of the race amid criticism of his comments about the Traveller community.
Car of Quinn director torched at Co Cavan home
Arsonists have attacked the Co Cavan home of the chief financial officer of Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH), Dara O'Reilly.
Ed Curran: Our futures hang worryingly on the decisions of people who know so little about us
It was never going to be simple. Now we know how complex and time-consuming the Brexit battle has become. Now we know how potentially dangerous Brexit is proving for community relations on this island, for trade, indeed, for the very constitutional future of Northern Ireland.
May's proposed Brexit extension does not tackle core issue: DUP
Delaying the UK's final break with the EU would do nothing to change the "unacceptable backstop proposals", the DUP's Westminster leader Nigel Dodds said last night.
Varadkar warns risk of return to violence ‘very real’ if hard border emerges
Ireland’s premier has warned there is a “real risk” of a return to violence in Ireland if a hard border returns.
Firms will soon take decisions that bite as Brexit talks go on – Varadkar
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has warned that businesses in the United Kingdom will soon make decisions that “bite” after admitting that reaching a Brexit deal could roll into the new year.
Traveller children ‘scared and nervous’ after presidential candidate’s comments
Traveller children have been left “scared and nervous” after hearing of presidential candidate Peter Casey’s comments about their community at school.
DUP: Extended transition period would not solve key EU backstop problem
An extended transition period would not solve a fundamental problem with the EU’s backstop proposals, the DUP said.
Roma supporter found not guilty of serious assault on Liverpool fan Sean Cox
Roma supporter Filippo Lombardi, 21, has been found not guilty at Preston Crown Court of inflicting grievous bodily harm on Liverpool fan Sean Cox, 53, from Co Meath, Ireland, in an attack outside Anfield ahead of the Champions League semi-final on April 26.
Roma fan cleared of attacking Liverpool supporter jailed for violent disorder
A Roma fan who was cleared of inflicting grievous bodily harm on a Liverpool supporter has been jailed for three years for violent disorder.
Theresa May agrees to permanent Brexit backstop for Northern Ireland - reports could spell deal-breaker for DUP
Prime Minister Theresa May has committed to a permanent backstop for Northern Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit according to reports.
Roma fan cleared of attacking Liverpool supporter outside Anfield
A Roma fan has been cleared of inflicting grievous bodily harm on a Liverpool supporter in an attack outside Anfield.
Casey’s views on Travellers dragging us in the past, says poll rival Duffy
Irish presidential candidate Gavin Duffy admits his “good friend” Peter Casey’s views on Travellers do represent some people in Ireland.
Varadkar shows EU27 dinner guests border bomb horror picture - Brexit deadlock over Ireland backstop
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar presented EU leaders with a copy of an Irish newspaper featuring the story of an IRA bombing of a border customs post during a dinner in Brussels on Wednesday.
European Parliament president may visit Ireland
European Parliament president Antonio Tajani has said he may visit Ireland to outline the parliament’s support in protecting the Irish border.
Varadkar references IRA border bombing to emphasise journey to peace
Ireland’s Taoiseach used a newspaper article on an IRA bombing of a customs post as a “prop” to emphasise the importance of the Irish border issue to EU leaders.
Man arrested after police use Taser to end armed siege
A Taser stun gun has been used during an armed stand-off involving gardai in Dublin.
Theresa May admits Brexit transition could get longer to solve Ireland border conundrum
Prime Minister Theresa May has admitted that the transition period for the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union could be extended.
Rediscovered letters from Irish soldier give flavour of Western Front
A collection of letters written by a young Irish man serving on the Western Front has been rediscovered in Belfast.
'Would you call Nelson Mandela a terrorist?' - Sinn Fein's Ni Riada condemns Enniskillen bombing
The Sinn Fein candidate for President of Ireland Liadh Ni Riada has said that the Enniskillen bombing should be condemned, describing it as an "atrocity".
Nelson McCausland: 25 years on from Shankill bomb, it’s time for Mary Lou McDonald to admit that every murder is wrong
Twenty-five years ago, on October 23, 1993, two Provisional IRA bombers carried a bomb into a fish shop on the Shankill Road in Belfast.
Theresa May ready to extend Brexit transition by ‘matter of months’
Theresa May has confirmed she is ready to consider a delay of “a matter of months” in Britain’s final departure from the EU in order to avoid a hard border in Ireland.
Irish Presidential Casey hopeful is refusing to back down over Traveller remarks
Irish Presidential hopeful Peter Casey has been accused of adding "insult to injury" by doubling down on his criticism of Travellers.
Physical border checks in Ireland ruled out even with a no-deal: DUP
Sammy Wilson has said he has received assurances from a senior civil servant that there will be no physical border checks even if the UK crashes out of the European Union without a deal.
Agreeing a backstop is an issue of trust, says Varadkar
The Taoiseach has said that the key issue of agreeing the backstop deal is not only an issue of substance, but “an issue of trust”.
Six presidential candidates go head to head in first televised debate
The first televised Irish presidential debate featuring all six candidates was held on Wednesday night.
Backlash from Brexiteers over possible delay to final EU departure
Theresa May was facing a backlash from Brexiteers after indicating she is ready to consider extending Britain’s transition out of the EU for a further year, to the end of 2021.
Children from special needs school involved in bus crash
Children from a special needs school were involved in a road accident on Wednesday when their school bus was in a crash with another vehicle.
Brexit summit: Prime Minister ‘ready to consider’ extending UK’s transition out of EU
Theresa May has indicated she is ready to consider extending the UK’s transition out of the EU for an additional year to the end of 2021.
May calls for courage, trust and leadership to find Brexit deal
Theresa May has told EU leaders that “courage, trust and leadership” will be needed on both sides to achieve a Brexit deal.
May insists Brexit deal remains achievable
Theresa May has said she believes a deal on the UK’s orderly withdrawal from the EU remains “achievable”, despite the deadlock in negotiations ahead of a crunch Brussels summit.
Mary Lou McDonald praises SF candidate for sparking ‘healthy’ poppy debate
Mary Lou McDonald has credited Sinn Fein’s presidential candidate for sparking a healthy conversation around the poppy, but made clear she would not wear one as party leader.
MP condemns ‘shroud-waving’ EU for raising prospect of hard Irish border
A senior Tory MP hit out at “shroud-waving” EU negotiators as he claimed a hard Irish border would not materialise as no-one wanted to build it.
John McDonnell tells how he still longs for a united Ireland
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has told how he longs for a united Ireland, but insisted he recognises the democratic will of the people.
Liadh Ni Riada: Poppy vow inspired by example of Martin McGuinness
Sinn Fein presidential candidate Liadh Ni Riada has said her vow to wear a poppy if elected president was inspired by Martin McGuinness.
Irish presidency candidate faces calls to withdraw over Traveller comments
A candidate to become the next Irish president faces calls to withdraw after he said Travellers are simply people camping on someone else’s land.
Theresa May must break up ‘toxic marriage’ with DUP – Sinn Fein
The UK Government must break up its “toxic marriage” with the DUP if livelihoods in Northern Ireland are to be saved post-Brexit, Sinn Fein has warned.
MP condemns ‘shroud-waving’ EU for raising prospect of hard Irish border
A senior Tory MP hit out at “shroud-waving” EU negotiators as he claimed a hard Irish border will not materialise as no-one wants to build it.
May could realise Brexit proposals will not be backed by DUP: Martin
Ireland’s opposition leader has said the British Prime Minister appears to have acknowledged she does not have to depend on the backing of the Democratic Unionists to push through a Brexit deal.
May vows she will not allow Brussels to break up the United Kingdom
Theresa May has vowed to protect the “precious Union of the United Kingdom” as she battles to keep her faltering hopes of a Brexit deal alive.
Simon Coveney accuses BBC's John Humphreys of speaking for Boris Johnson
The Republic's Deputy Prime Minister Simon Coveney has accused BBC Radio 4 presenter John Humphreys of speaking for Boris Johnson.
Roma supporter awaits fate over Liverpool fan’s ‘catastrophic injuries’
The jury in the trial of a Roma supporter accused of a joint attack on a Liverpool fan outside Anfield has been sent out to consider its verdict.
Derry's Irish presidential hopeful Casey makes 'grossly insulting' comments about Travellers
Derry-born Irish presidential hopeful Peter Casey has become mired in controversy after saying Travellers are "basically people camping in someone else's land".
Irish presidency candidate says Travellers camp on someone else’s land
A candidate to become the next Irish president has said Travellers are simply people camping on someone else’s land.
Extension to Brexit transition talked up by Republic as May stuck in Ireland backstop quagmire
Dublin has signalled support for extending the UK’s Brexit transition period in order to resolve Irish border issues.
Tusk tells Theresa May to deliver 'creative' Brexit solution to end Ireland border backstop roadblock
Prime Minister Theresa May is under huge pressure in both Brussels and Westminster to come up with a new plan to resolve the Irish border ahead of tonight's crunch meeting of European leaders on Brexit.
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