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Two revealing and compelling portraits of an Irish political force as it finds itself on the brink of power
Region’s political parties need to do ‘the right thing’, says Tony Blair, 25 years on from historic GFA
Last-minute intervention by former US president rescued peace deal at critical point in 1998 negotiations
IRA killing of royal in 1979 bombing was ‘heartbreaking’, says McDonald, day after Prince Philip funeral
Former Sinn Féin head unlawfully imprisoned, say judges
Visa decision angered Downing St but trip raised pressure on Sinn Fein leader
Mary Lou McDonald to be first party chief not directly associated with IRA violence
After 34 years, Irish Republican leader prepares to move on
Republican leader set to announce retirement date at Dublin party conference
London moves to impose budget as divisions hit hopes of DUP-Sinn Féin accord
Deputy viewed as successor likely to appeal to voters wary of association with IRA
Balance of power between Northern Irish parties reversed by £1bn windfall from Tories
Although the political path is working, Spain is unlikely to welcome the handover
Brexit fears and grandstanding put the focus on Sinn Fein and DUP, writes Sebastian Payne
Restoring government to Northern Ireland may not be nationalist party’s priority
Fresh elections or direct rule could be imposed unless parties get more time to talk
Bill Clinton calls on both sides to continue peace efforts of former IRA commander
He led the most dangerous terrorist movement in western European history
Political leaders warn that Thursday’s poll unlikely to produce a governing executive
Arlene Foster scraped through a no-confidence vote but remains under pressure to quit
Historic meeting of rivals will attempt to resolve post-election deadlock
Farmer ‘Slab’ Murphy sentenced to 18 months in prison by Dublin court
While a strong force in Ireland against austerity, its history could prevent further progress
The republican and drug cartel accord can disintegrate into turf wars, writes Peter Cunningham
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