Mediation over Drumcree parade is ‘dead in the water’, say nationalists Northern Ireland secretary holding talks with both sides as Garvaghy Road group launches fresh legal challenge The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Garvaghy Road residents launch fresh legal bid to stop parade Lawyers for the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition have issued a fresh legal bid to prevent the Drumcree march. Evening Standard · Sep 29
Ireland football board urged to resign over ‘shambolic’ handling of Israel games Republic of Ireland opted to play their game against Israel on Sunday, and the two sides are due to face each other again this weekend The Independent UK · Sep 29
NI Secretary must utilise powers to ban Drumcree parade, Dáil told Labour leader Ivana Bacik warned of reopened wounds after the decision to permit the Orange Order to march down the Garvaghy Road in Co Armagh. Evening Standard · Sep 29
Irish Government ‘very concerned’ over Drumcree dispute Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there is an ‘obligation on everybody now to stand back and to mediate an outcome’. Evening Standard · Sep 28
Protesters disperse after being told of ‘process’ to address Drumcree dispute Tensions over the Drumcree parade have reignited after it was approved to go down the nationalist Garvaghy Road for the first time in almost 30 years. Evening Standard · Sep 28
Drumcree standoff: Northern Ireland Secretary calls for calm as thousands of protesters block Orange Order march Having been linked to major civil unrest during the Troubles, the Drumcree parade has faced a prohibition since 1998 The Independent UK · Sep 27
Northern Ireland Secretary appeals for calm amid Drumcree stand-off The escalating political row over the parade is set to test the stability of the powersharing institutions in Belfast. The Independent UK · Sep 27
Orange Lodge members refused permission to march as stand-off continues A STAND-OFF in Northern Ireland has continued through the day and into the evening, with Orangemen waiting at Drumcree Church around a mile from the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 27
Israel’s match with Republic of Ireland will be an eerie occasion as political debate rages on Despite fierce opposition to the Nations League encounters across Irish society, a boycott has not materialised The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
Irish reunification is more complicated than Trump may think President Donald Trump raised eyebrows across the Atlantic recently with his surprise remarks in favor of Irish unification. The Conversation · Sep 24
Israel and Ireland wage a soccer war It should have been a minor, even friendly sporting event. Now it's an international incident Salon · Sep 23
All but four constituencies would support reversing Brexit and rejoining the EU, major poll shows New in-depth polling finds 35 per cent of voters would choose EU membership as their preferred policy option – with just 11 per cent wanting looser ties with the bloc The Independent UK · Sep 19
Legacy framework will be a ‘step forward’ in reconciliation, Taoiseach says The Irish premier discussed efforts to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles during a meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Evening Standard · Sep 18
Euronews · Sep 18 Burnham pledges 'further steps' to deepen ties with EU in meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin said a closer relationship between the UK and the EU would "be of benefit to the European Union and indeed to Ireland."
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Burnham and Ireland’s Taoiseach meet to discuss strengthening UK-EU relations IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Burnham pushes for ‘deeper relationship’ with EU in No 10 North talks with Ireland’s Martin Micheál Martin became the first international leader to visit No 10 North
Evening Standard · Sep 18 Burnham vows to ‘deepen relationship’ with EU as he hosts Ireland’s Martin Taoiseach Micheál Martin became the first international leader to visit No 10 North for talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18 Burnham urged by opposition parties to follow Macron and act with more urgency on Russian threat – as it happened French president Emmanuel Macron earlier said he put measures in place to protect the country’s critical infrastructure
Evening Standard · Sep 17 PM meeting an opportunity to inject momentum into partnership – Taoiseach Andy Burnham will host Micheál Martin at No 10 North on Friday.
Evening Standard · Sep 17 Taoiseach to be first international leader to visit No 10 North Andy Burnham will host Irish leader Micheál Martin in Manchester to discuss boosting trade, security, and working with the EU.
The Independent UK · Sep 16 Minister dismisses Burnham’s past Trump criticism as ‘politics’ as PM and president set to meet this week The leaders have spoken twice on the phone but have been at odds over issues including the Falkland Islands and Northern Ireland
International Business Times UK · Sep 16 Donald Trump's 'Jaw-Dropping' Irish Unity Comments Renew Scrutiny of His Recent Public Conduct Donald Trump's support for Irish reunification during a visit to Ireland prompted criticism from unionists.
The Independent UK · Sep 15 Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary’s comments ‘had impact on rape victims’, minister says The airline boss has refused to apologise
Evening Standard · Sep 15 Michael O’Leary comments ‘had impact on victims’, minister says Comments by Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary ‘had an impact on victims’ of rape, an Irish Cabinet minister has said.