Portadown lodge says there is no split despite hecklingPortadown's district Orange Order lodge has insisted there is no split in the Order over the standoff at Drumcree.Tue Jul 14 1998 - 01:00
Portadown Orangemen vow to continue standoffMembers of the Portadown district of the Orange Order announced last night they would continue their standoff at Drumcree until…Mon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Direct talks are essential, declares McGuinnessDirect dialogue is the only way to achieve an accommodation at Drumcree, Sinn Fein's chief negotiator, Mr Martin McGuinness, …Fri Jul 10 1998 - 01:00
Victims of attacks blame Orange OrderResidents of a Catholic housing estate in Lurgan which was attacked by loyalists with blast bombs have called for the Orange …Thu Jul 09 1998 - 01:00
A bitter town waits for the bubble to burstPortadown had settled down to a relatively calm waiting game as the focus moved to Belfast and other flashpointsWed Jul 08 1998 - 01:00
Protesters confront police as pressure is stepped upProtests by Orange men and women around Portadown yesterday signalled an increase in pressure by the Orange Order for its parade…Wed Jul 08 1998 - 01:00
Garvaghy residents hear beat of the Lambeg drumAfter the drama of Sunday's Orange march, or the part of it they could see, Garvaghy Road residents were yesterday resigned to…Tue Jul 07 1998 - 01:00
SDLP insists Orangemen will not be let down roadThe SDLP insisted last night the Orange Order would not be allowed to parade down the Garvaghy Road in PortadownMon Jul 06 1998 - 01:00
Republicans and FF criticised by Quinn as House remembers 1798There was an "unprecedented opportunity to develop European-style left versus right politics in this country", the Labour leader…Sat Jul 04 1998 - 01:00
SDLP woman scores a double firstThe SDLP's Ms Patricia Lewsley made a double breakthrough in Lagan Valley: she became the first nationalist, and the first woman…Mon Jun 29 1998 - 01:00
Donaldson under fire, but still finds some solace in setbackThey called it the Jeffrey Donaldson factor, and it almost resulted in fisticuffsSat Jun 27 1998 - 01:00
Adams seeks backing for Garvaghy Road residentsSinn Fein's president, Mr Gerry Adams, yesterday called on the British and Irish governments to back nationalist residents on…Mon Jun 22 1998 - 01:00
First year in Dail fails to impressHer friends consider her confident and assertive, while her foes describe her as "able but arrogant"Sat Jun 20 1998 - 01:00
FG claims passports for sale review `suppressed'Fine Gael has called for the immediate publication of the Government review of the passports-for-sale controversySat Jun 06 1998 - 01:00
25 honorary degrees for services to NorthThe University of Ulster is to award 25 people with honorary degrees this summerWed Jun 03 1998 - 01:00
BNFL denies claims of Sellafield leakBritish Nuclear Fuels has denied that its Thorp reprocessing plant at Sellafield in Cumbria was closed because of a leak of radioactive…Mon May 25 1998 - 01:00
Two teenage drowning victims buriedFootballs, jerseys and a scarf, an Oasis CD and a birthday card were some of the symbols offered at the funeral Masses yesterday…Thu May 21 1998 - 01:00
Two drowned boys buried in Co SligoTwo Co Sligo villages came to a standstill last night for the removal ceremonies of two of the three teenage boys who drowned…Wed May 20 1998 - 01:00
Community mourns drowned teenagersLawrence Cooke should have been doing the practical exam in woodwork for his Leaving Certificate yesterdayTue May 19 1998 - 01:00
Opponents misinform MinisterThe Amsterdam Treaty has been a "less than emotional experience", the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Andrews, told delegates…Sat May 16 1998 - 01:00
MEPs are told duty free sales subsidise tobacco, drink firmsDuty-free concessions were a hidden, regressive subsidy favouring the alcohol and tobacco industries, the European Commissioner…Wed Apr 01 1998 - 01:00
Titanic disappointment as DiCaprio heads for homeHe's blond, good-looking, single and in his early 20s. He takes his mammy, and sometimes even his granny, to film premieresSat Mar 21 1998 - 00:00
Car-wash boom after country gets coating of Saharan sandIt's an ill wind etc. And the balmy breeze that brought the fine reddish-brown dust of the Sahara desert to our shores has sparked…Mon Feb 16 1998 - 00:00
Taoiseach calls for removal of Britain's sovereignty clauseChanges in Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution would be linked to the removal of the sovereignty clause in Britain's 1920 Government…Sat Dec 06 1997 - 00:00
Bruton warns peace process could unravel without major progressThe Fine Gael leader, Mr John Bruton, has warned that unless major progress is made by February at the Stormont talks, the process…Sat Dec 06 1997 - 00:00
Ireland more unequal, says McDowellThere is nothing in this budget for the poor and little for the unemployed, Mr Derek McDowell, Labour's finance spokesman, said…Thu Dec 04 1997 - 00:00
McCreevy `panders to rich'This year's budget is "crude", "populist" and panders to the rich, according to the Green party spokesman, Mr John GormleyThu Dec 04 1997 - 00:00
Woman is sent back to US as plane has to divertThe woman who caused the diversion of a transatlantic flight was last night on her way back to the US after being detained by…Mon Nov 24 1997 - 00:00
Taoiseach defends McAleese on claimsThe Taoiseach has defended Fianna Fail's presidential candidate, Prof Mary McAleese, following the leak of memos from the Department…Mon Oct 20 1997 - 01:00
Mother and her child killed by trainGardai believe they have identified the woman and her child who were killed when struck by a train on the Dublin suburban rail…Tue Sept 23 1997 - 01:00
Wonderful experience, says Archbishop BradyMother Teresa's funeral was "one of the most wonderful experiences of my life", the Catholic Primate, Archbishop Sean Brady, …Mon Sept 15 1997 - 01:00
Calcutta pays its last homage at funeral of Mother TeresaA city of millions has come to a standstill to take part in the last journey of the woman everybody knew as "Mother"Sat Sept 13 1997 - 01:00
City packed to bursting point as leaders fly in for Mother Teresa's funeralChurch leaders and government representatives started to arrive in India's most densely-populated city yesterday for tomorrow…Fri Sept 12 1997 - 01:00
Supporters say critics of Mother Teresa do not understand her"Mother's name sells. Whatever is said about her is of interest, so if you can't say something good about her say something bad…Thu Sept 11 1997 - 01:00
Native Americans on `Sacred Run'Visitors to the Mansion House probably did not notice the gleaming brass plaque on a wall in the entrance foyerThu Sept 04 1997 - 01:00
Backing for games bid promised"I'm writing a book and if it's successful, I'll make a video," says Ms Rita LawlorWed Sept 03 1997 - 01:00
Fisheries post for former DL adviserThe ail Minister for the Marine, Dr Woods, has approved the appointment of a Democratic Left adviser as temporary manager of …Sat Aug 16 1997 - 01:00
New laws signal end of the ride for `urban cowboys'Young "urban cowboys" who ride wild horses face a curb on their activities with the introduction this week by a number of local…Thu Aug 14 1997 - 01:00
Social conscience of the Oireachtas is ecstatic to be backVoluble, direct and tireless are words frequently used to describe Brendan Ryan, who returns to the Seanad after four years in…Fri Aug 08 1997 - 01:00
Binchy loses Seanad bid as transfers help Ryan inProf William Binchy was defeated by former senator Brendan Ryan in the race for the third seat on the National University of …Fri Aug 08 1997 - 01:00
O'Toole set for seat after topping pollMr Joe O'toole has topped the poll in the Seanad election on the National University of Ireland (NUI) panel in the first count…Thu Aug 07 1997 - 01:00
Dunphy not kept long in suspense before getting to know his fateEamon Dunphy did not have to wait long yesterday morning to hear his fate over an alleged contempt of courtWed Aug 06 1997 - 01:00
Dunphy must attend High Court for contempt hearingMr Eamon Dunphy is to appear in the High Court next Tuesday for alleged contempt of court arising out of comments made on his…Fri Aug 01 1997 - 01:00
Fianna Fail lost out due to PDs - LinehanTHE latest member of the Lenihan family to be elected to the Dail has claimed that the Progressive Democrats were a "liability…Mon Jun 09 1997 - 01:00
Vote management beat us, says HarneyMARY Harney was very disappointed with the party's result. "I think we got squeezed out by Fianna Fail and Fine GaelMon Jun 09 1997 - 01:00
FF, PDs see power slipping away, says SpringTHE Fianna Fail/Progressive Democrats tax measures are a "desperate attempt by two parties who see power slipping away from them…Thu Jun 05 1997 - 01:00
