Event: D-Day landings

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Letter to the Editor: Neutrality far from the simple issue that some would paint it

For the generations born in Ireland since the end of the Second World War it is understandably difficult for some of them to envisage the state of public opinion on the issue of Irish neutrality during WWII.

business

A Brexit strategy for a weakened UK leadership

Ngaire Woods examines how Britain’s departure from the EU needs to be less confrontational and more cordial. Negotiations should be about preserving a mutually beneficial relationship

world

Homesick wife 'almost blew cover of double agent'

Britain's most important double agent of the Second World War almost had his cover blown because his homesick wife could not stand living in England, according to secret files made public for the first time.

world

Boris Johnson faces backlash after Nazi remarks

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Queen leads memorial on Remembrance Sunday

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Queen leads UK remembrance ceremonies

Irish Great War dead to be remembered

Almost 30,000 Irish men and women who died in the First World War will be remembered today on the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the conflict.

Sun, 09 Nov, 2014

Book Review: Disobeying Hitler

Randall Hansen,

Sun, 17 Aug, 2014

A few challenges, but no surprises for Junior Cert students

The 34,000 students of Junior Certificate French had their written and listening tests at schools around the country yesterday morning.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014

The Irishman who gave the D-Day go-ahead

The Normandy beach landings were deferred on the say-so of the Blacksod lighthouse keeper, and victory was assured, says Dan McCarthy

Fri, 06 Jun, 2014

An 89-year-old veteran skipped a date, fought a war and returned to marry

Don O’Hara fought in World War II to rebel after his father stopped him going on a date. He landed at Normandy 70 years ago today — and made it home to marry the girl he stood up, says John Verling

Fri, 06 Jun, 2014

Prince Charles 'compares Putin to Hitler'

The Prince of Wales has sparked controversy by reportedly comparing the actions of Russian president Vladimir Putin to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler.

Wed, 21 May, 2014

Moral compass in Bunreacht and proclamation

Tom Cooper’s support (Jul 28) for the inclusion of former residents of the Magdalene laundries and the Bethany Home within the redress scheme is admirable.

Mon, 06 Aug, 2012

Sarkozy visit marks 70th year of de Gaulle’s radio broadcast

FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy marked the 70th anniversary of Charles de Gaulle’s defiant World War II broadcast from London yesterday, visiting resistance sites and pledging to use historic ties with Britain to tackle modern challenges.

Sat, 19 Jun, 2010

Obama to make speech to Muslim world

President Barack Obama will fly into Egypt today where he will deliver a high-profile speech aimed at building bridges with the Muslim world.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2009

Tributes for World War II veteran

TRIBUTES poured in yesterday for a World War II veteran who later became a much-loved Franciscan Brother and peace campaigner.

Fri, 20 Jul, 2007

France and US mark D-Day anniversary

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates and his French counterpart were today marking the 63rd anniversary of the D-Day landings that turned the tide of the Second World War.

Wed, 06 Jun, 2007

Normandy honours fallen soldiers

Normandy today marked the 62nd anniversary of the D-Day landings that changed the course of the Second World War with a military ceremony and veterans’ talks to schoolchildren.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2006

Normandy remembers D-Day soldiers

Normandy today planned to mark the 62nd anniversary of the D-Day landings that changed the course of the Second World War with a military ceremony and veterans’ talks to French schoolchildren.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2006

‘Being here is better than winning the lottery to me’

FOR 83-year-old Lilian Jenkinson, the pain of losing the love of her life during the Normandy invasions has hardly faded.

Mon, 07 Jun, 2004

Ronald Reagan 1911-2004

AMERICA mourned former President Ronald Reagan yesterday as preparations began in Washington for a state funeral for the man who won the Cold War and the hearts of countless Americans as the "Great Communicator".

Mon, 07 Jun, 2004

Bush: Iraq pullout would be disaster

President George W. Bush said today it would be a disaster if America’s partners pulled troops out of Iraq.

Thu, 03 Jun, 2004

Bush: Not all Iraqi rebels are terrorists

Iraqis fighting American troops are not all terrorists, President George Bush said in an interview today, and he insisted he could understand their distaste for occupation.

Wed, 02 Jun, 2004