The records from the National Archives in Dublin show that the SDLP and the Irish government were heavily against the idea.

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Ireland's Jewish Representative Council chairperson is "deeply concerned" by the deterioration in the relationship between ...

Former Ireland international Conor Hourihane has announced his retirement from professional football - but he will remain in ...

The industry is concerned that international tour operators will omit the region from all-island itineraries if they have to ...

The undoubted Irish sporting highlights of 2024 came in the medal-laden Paris Olympics. Gold medals in four disciplines was ...

Verona Murphy has become the first female speaker of the Irish parliament as part of a deal to form a coalition government. | ...

The Republic of Ireland defender believes the Premier League newcomers have been in every game, with his express pace and ...