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Mr Bruton was taoiseach from 1994 until 1997.

LONDON (AP) — Former Irish Prime Minister John Bruton, who played a key role in bringing peace to Northern Ireland, has died at the age of 76.

Former taoiseach was steeped in Fine Gael tradition, and had been a member of that party since he was 18

The Irish ambassador described Diana, Princess of Wales, as ignorant after she apparently confused Ulster with the Republic, according to a newly released document.

Briefing note reveals the late Princess confused Northern Ireland with the south

Jacques Delors, a working-class Frenchman who rose to Europe’s highest office and was the driving force behind the European single market and euro, has died. He was 98.

Jacques Delors, a working-class Frenchman who rose to Europe’s highest office and was the driving force behind the European single market and euro, has died. He was 98.

Having helped pave the way for the Downing Street Declaration and peace in Northern Ireland, the former Labour leader is wary of being seen to preach to generations with no memory of the Troubles

Niamh Howlin shares an extract from her book, Barristers in Ireland, published by Four Courts Press.

With the number of “wake-up calls” and “shocks”, it’s a wonder anyone in the HSE ever gets a night’s sleep.