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Irish academics offer insights into Ireland’s increasingly outward-looking place in the world as mediated through the EU and its institutions

We should take lessons from the Good Friday Agreement and not underestimate how difficult and challenging political and constitutional change can be, writes Mary C Murphy

FÉILE an Phobail has returned with a bang and for the first time since 2019, the debates and discussions will take place in person. Today sees the launch of the festival with a wide range of events for all tastes. For your convenience, we've picked out some of our launch day highlights:

BORIS Johnson’s government will be remembered as an embarrassment who treated the people of Northern Ireland with “utter contempt”, an expert…

BELFAST: Northern Ireland marks its 100th year on Monday, but faltering efforts to commemorate the centenary encapsulate the rift at the heart of the British province. Ever since Ireland was freed from British rule in 1921, Northern Ireland’s existence has been controversial, and the knot in an often bloody tug-of-war between warring factions. The province’s troubled past, fragile present and uncertain future are endlessly disputed between pro-UK unionists and republicans who favour union w...

SHARE Ever since Ireland was freed from British rule in 1921, Northern Irelands existence has been controversial, and the knot in an often bloody tug-of-war between warring factions. The provinces troubled past, fragile present and uncertain future are disputed endlessly between pro-UK unionists and republicans who favour union with Ireland. Northern Ireland was created on May 3, 1921 when the island was split in two after the Irish war for independence. "The centenary of Northern Ireland is ...

Northern Ireland marks 100 years, divided Issued on: 02/05/2021 - 08:26 Northern Ireland marks its centenary on Monday Paul Faith AFP/File 4 min Belfast (AFP) Northern Ireland marks its 100th year on Monday, but faltering efforts to commemorate the centenary encapsulate the rift at the heart of the British province. Ever since Ireland was freed from British rule in 1921, Northern Irelands existence has been controversial, and the knot in an often blo...

2021-05-02 07:20:43 GMT2021-05-02 15:20:43(Beijing Time) Sina English Northern Ireland marks its 100th year on Monday, but faltering efforts to commemorate the centenary encapsulate the rift at the heart of the British province. Ever since Ireland was freed from British rule in 1921, Northern Irelands existence has been controversial, and the knot in an often bloody tug-of-war between warring factions. The provinces troubled past, fragile present and uncertain future are endlessly disput...