Tony Blair wanted to have 'a good time' during 1993 trip to Ireland, ideally involving U2
The much more serious matter of the peace process in Northern Ireland was also part of the agenda.
Source: thejournal.ie
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State papers 1993-2003: What files are being released this week?
Official records from Dublin, Belfast and London cover years dominated by planning scandals, the dawn of the Celtic Tiger and a new start for Northern Ireland
Source: irishtimes.com
State Papers 1993: Whispers of peace in the North, glory at Eurovision and Mary met the queen
It was a year of monumental firsts, historic breakthroughs – and horrific throwbacks to the darkest days of the Northern Ireland Troubles.
Source: independent.ie
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Dick Spring: 'I don't want to sound like I'm lecturing or hectoring young people' – The Irish Times
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
Source: irishtimes.com
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Tras Honan obituary: A 'natural politician' and first female cathaoirleach of the Seanad – The Irish Times
Known for her ‘old-school blunt and direct analysis of the state of the nation’, her love of people and as a role model for younger female politicians
Source: irishtimes.com