belfast-agreement

UK prime minister calls for Northern institutions to operate every year for next 25, at Belfast Agreement conference

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The UK government’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has recently called upon unionist political parties in Northern Ireland to cooperate with Westminster in order to restore powersharing in the region. Sunak’s comments follow a prolonged period of political deadlock in Northern Ireland, which has seen the Stormont Assembly inactive for over three years. With … Read more

“25 Years of Good Friday Agreement Celebrated with Panel Discussion of Clinton, Blair, and Ahern”

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Bertie Ahern, the former Taoiseach of Ireland, is a man who has won the respect and admiration of many, including former President of the United States Bill Clinton. In a recent interview with RTE, Clinton spoke highly of Ahern, commenting on his ability to connect with people and his political prowess. As a close friend … Read more

“Queen’s University Belfast hosts conference marking 25th Anniversary of Belfast Agreement”

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In a recent conference marking the 23rd anniversary of the Belfast Agreement, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair commended the politicians of Northern Ireland for the risks they took in negotiating and signing the peace deal. The conference, hosted by the University of Liverpool, brought together political figures and experts to discuss the impact of … Read more

“Donal Varian: The Good Friday Agreement Has Failed Republicans and Set Back a United Ireland”

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In recent years, the Belfast Agreement, also known as the Good Friday Agreement, has been seen as a pivotal moment in the history of Northern Ireland’s troubled past. It brought an end to years of bloodshed and violence, and paved the way for a new era of peace and prosperity. However, not everyone is happy … Read more

US President Biden visits Irish sites, including the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock, Mayo-Roscommon Hospice, and the North Mayo Heritage and Genealogical Centre, before delivering a farewell speech in Ballina. Thousands of people gather to hear him speak. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar praises the success of the visit and confirms that the issue of undocumented Irish citizens in the US was not discussed. Biden is emotional when viewing a plaque at the Mayo hospice dedicated to his late son, Beau Biden.

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US President Joe Biden has begun the final day of his Irish visit, visiting the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock with a private prayer at the Apparition Chapel before moving on to the Mayo-Roscommon Hospice in Castlebar where he viewed a plaque commemorating his late son Beau, who passed away at the age of … Read more

President Biden’s Irish visit includes visits to Knock airport, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock, Mayo-Roscommon Hospice, North Mayo Heritage and Genealogical Centre, and St. Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina. His visit has sparked a surge in transatlantic holiday bookings.

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President Biden made his third and final day of his Irish visit, starting with a visit to the Sanctuary of our Lady of Knock for private prayer. He then visited the Mayo-Roscommon Hospice in Castlebar to honour the memory of his son Beau, who died of brain cancer in 2015, and stopped at the North … Read more

President Biden visits Irish President Michael D Higgins and meets Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, attends a Gaelic sports demo, addresses the Oireachtas, and attends a banquet dinner.

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On day two of his Irish visit, US President Joe Biden met with President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar before giving a speech to Ireland’s Houses of the Oireachtas. They discussed the ties between the US and Ireland and the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, reaffirming their support for expanding its … Read more

US President Joe Biden visited a Co Louth pub where he met with distant cousins on the first day of his Irish visit. Biden spoke about his ancestors who left the Cooley Peninsula for the US during the Great Famine and the warm welcome he has received on his trip. He also addressed the need for greater dignity in the world. Biden earlier expressed hope for the restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly during a speech at Ulster University in Belfast, marking the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement.

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US President Joe Biden wrapped up the first day of his Irish visit with a family gathering in a pub in Co Louth, where he was reunited with distant cousins. Biden discussed his great-great-grandfather, who left the Cooley peninsula for the US during the Great Famine in 1849, but stated that when one is there, … Read more

US President Joe Biden is visiting Northern Ireland before heading south to Co Louth, where he will visit Carlingford Castle and hear about his great-great-grandfather. His only public engagement in Belfast will be a public address at Ulster University, where he will be joined by political leaders, youth, business and civic communities. Expect Biden to make political statements on the achievement of the 1998 Belfast Agreement. After the Ulster University speech, Biden and his entourage will head south to Co Louth for a visit to Carlingford Castle.

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US President Joe Biden arrived in Northern Ireland yesterday on Air Force One and is starting his day with a public address at Ulster University. He will be joined by the North’s political leaders along with youth, business, and civic community representatives. Biden is expected to make political statements about the 1998 Belfast Agreement. After … Read more

Four Suspected Pipe Bombs Recovered from Cemetery in Derry After Republican Commemoration

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The Easter weekend in Derry, Northern Ireland was marred with violence as Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers were attacked and four suspected pipe bombs were discovered at a cemetery following a republican Easter event. With tensions already high in the region due to ongoing Brexit-related issues, the situation has alarmed authorities and raised … Read more