The Irish Times

New generation of politicians seeks to erase the North’s divide

Non-unionist and non-republican representatives are increasingly prominent

Sat Jan 14 2017 - 01:00

South Down: Jim Wells to take legal action against those who ‘sought to destroy’ him

Continued erosion of SDLP support means Sinn Féin now in striking distance

Sat May 07 2016 - 11:33

Lagan Valley: UUP and Jenny Palmer break DUP’s stranglehold

David Trimble looks on as party claim more than one seat for first time since 2003

Fri May 06 2016 - 21:03

Count Day: What’s happening in the Northern Ireland election?

Irish Times coverage includes articles from the 18 constituencies and live blog updates

Fri May 06 2016 - 17:29

South Down: High-profile unionist politicians facing tough fight

UUP may lose out to former member John McCallister, while DUP’s Jim Wells may hold on

Thu Apr 28 2016 - 13:25

Lagan Valley: Jenny Palmer may not be able to stop DUP juggernaut

Poor vote management may have cost UUP second seat in 2011, and it will struggle again

Fri Apr 15 2016 - 11:13

North’s election will be dominated by ‘Project Fear’

Northern Irish parties parade new leaders as DUP stirs voting jitters ahead of May vote

Mon Apr 11 2016 - 01:00

NI21 chief Basil McCrea signals end of political career

Decision follows dismissal of complaints against MLA alleging inappropriate behaviour

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 16:25

Basil McCrea cleared of serious allegations by Stormont watchdog

NI21 party leader claimed he had been victim of a conspiracy to force his resignation

Thu Mar 03 2016 - 15:51

NI Minister for Sport Carál Ní Chuilín criticised over resignations

Minister insists evaluation of leadership would restore public confidence in Sport NI

Thu Jul 09 2015 - 20:14

Belfast Royal Academy remembers alumni after 230 years

Former archbishop of Armagh and primate of All Ireland Lord Eames attended the secondary school

Tue Jun 09 2015 - 01:00

Amnesty says Republic a ‘beacon of equality’

SDLP leader Alasdair McDonnell says Ireland now a ‘much fairer place for people to live, work and do business – regardless of class, creed or sexual orientation’

Sun May 24 2015 - 18:19

Assembly rejects motion on same-sex marriage again

Sinn Féin motion defeated by majority of 49 votes to 47

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 09:56

Distinguished RAF officer, amateur golfer and club administrator

Bill McCrea: April 23rd, 1921 - February 8th, 2015

Sat Apr 25 2015 - 01:00

SF, DUP consolidate their positions as dominant voices in council politics

With more than 400 of 462 seats declared the two largest parties have 213 seats

Sat May 24 2014 - 13:32

NI21 split amid allegations against McCrea of inappropriate sexual conduct

Deputy leader John McCallister says he can no longer work with party leader

Sat May 24 2014 - 01:00

NI21 in potential split on eve of polling

Northern Ireland people voting to elect three MEPs and 462 councillors

Thu May 22 2014 - 08:56

NI21 hopes novel approach to campaigning will win over voters

North’s newest party running in Europe and standing 47 candidates in local elections

Fri May 16 2014 - 01:00

Alternative Ms Ulster: it’s no lovely girls contest

The stairs of Stormont have never seen an event like this before

Fri Mar 07 2014 - 01:00

Ecumenical service for ‘pilgrim of peace’ Fr Alec Reid

Ceremony attended by Gerry Adams, Martin McGuinness and unionist representatives

Wed Nov 27 2013 - 07:02

Radical proposal may hold clues to future of the search for truth

A debate that takes place mostly in the background is now front and centre

Thu Nov 21 2013 - 01:02

Anger at call to draw line under past Northern killings

AG John Larkin said his call for no prosecutions was “logical” outworking of Belfast Agreement

Thu Nov 21 2013 - 01:01

Proposal by North’s Attorney General generates negative reaction

Taoiseach and British PM distance themselves from John Larkin’s suggestion

Thu Nov 21 2013 - 01:00

New NI party seeks more devolved powers

NI21 is headed by former UUP MLAs Basil McCrea and John McAllister

Sat Nov 16 2013 - 14:19

Organisers cancel Stormont beauty pageant after outcry from politicians

Plans to hold Miss Ulster competition at parliament buildings axed

Wed Oct 23 2013 - 14:31

Organiser defends Miss Ulster beauty pageant

Two Assembly member judges withdraw because of size restrictions on entrants

Wed Oct 23 2013 - 01:00

Stormont beauty contest raises hackles of some MLAs

Some politicians criticise Miss Ulster contest due to limit on young women sized 8 to 12

Tue Oct 22 2013 - 18:27

Ulster Unionist Party unity may actually expose weakness

Leader Mike Nesbitt’s opposition to Maze peace and reconciliation centre could lead to charge he is afraid of history

Sun Oct 20 2013 - 22:16

Seanad referendum and forthcoming budget exercise party hearts and minds

Fri Sept 06 2013 - 22:23

Ringland and McCrea clash over Maze reconciliation centre

NI21 leader accuses Northern Ireland Conservatives of trying to make themselves relevant

Wed Aug 28 2013 - 01:00

The Catholic unionists

Catholics who believe Northern Ireland is better off staying with Britain – for economic and cultural reasons – say that there are many more like them who are keeping quiet

Sat Jul 13 2013 - 01:00