When Northern Irish people were asked to choose between two scenarios for the post-Brexit border, they opted for one in the Irish Sea – with conditions.
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Recent political events have raised the subject of Irish unity once again. But several issues need to be addressed first.
Labor still holds a narrow two-party preferred lead over the Coalition, while polling takes a skewed turn.
It had looked like the vote would be close but, in the end, the people opted resoundingly for repeal.
The end of the 8th amendment is on the horizon.
The UN has repeatedly criticised Ireland’s laws. It’s time to change the Constitution.
After Brexit, politicians hope that technology can help us avoid a hard border in Ireland.
A lawyer reports from Ireland days ahead of this vital vote.
What is Ireland voting on and why?
Examples from Ireland and New Zealand show that, unless determined measures are taken, masculine political cultures will ensure the gender imbalance remains.
The almost total ban on abortion in Ireland does not work to protect women’s health.
For years and years, the home of Oor Wullie seemed resigned to its fate. Then something strange happened.
The agreement created peace between Irish nationalists and those who support being part of the United Kingdom. With Brexit looming, tensions are once again rising.
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To mark the 20th anniversary of the agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland, this episode of the podcast looks at its history, its legacy and the impact of Brexit on its future.
The citizens of Northern Ireland were ready for peace long before national leaders signed on the dotted line.
The European Court of Human Rights has rejected a call to reconsider whether interrogation techniques used in the 1970s against men interned in Northern Ireland amounted to torture.
St Patrick chose Ireland over the place of his birth – but where was that exactly?
There are many myths associated with St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. But Patrick’s own writings and early biographies reveal the person behind the legend.
Options to avoid a hard border are on the table, but they remain unpalatable to Theresa May’s government.
Ireland was quick to elect a woman member of parliament, but it’s been slow going thereafter.
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Lecturer in Celtic Studies, Aberystwyth University
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Senior Lecturer in Modern Irish History, Queen's University Belfast