The Rev Ian Paisley favoured religious fundamentalists over his DUP deputy leader Peter Robinson during the first roundtable peace talks between the main parties in Northern Ireland, records disclosed.

Sinn Féin is at the edge of the centre. Whether it is Promised Land or quicksand remains to be seen, writes Gerard Howlin.

James Molyneaux stood out as old school even in the heart of the establishment, writes Gerard Howlin

Tributes have been paid to former Ulster Unionist Party leader James Molyneaux who has died at the age of 94.

ULSTER Unionist Party leader James Molyneaux — 1979 to 1995 — hardly radiated charisma, indeed he came to characterise the dour, uncompromising face of trenchant Ulster Unionism. He died yesterday aged 94.

Garret FitzGerald made an impassioned appeal to Margaret Thatcher to save their talks on the future of the North, warning that failure could trigger a civil war that would “drag down” the entire island, according to newly-released official papers.

Garret FitzGerald made an impassioned appeal to Margaret Thatcher to save their talks on the future of Northern Ireland, warning that failure could trigger a civil war that would “drag down” the entire island, according to newly-released official papers.

Jeffrey Donaldson has waited a long time for ministerial office.

Former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble is to join the Conservative Party in the House of Lords, it emerged tonight.

David Trimble has announced his resignation as leader of the Ulster Unionist party.

THE British general election campaign has reached the half way point and is now beginning to heat up.

Two leading members of the Ulster Unionist Party have endorsed the Democratic Unionist Party’s candidate for the upcoming British general election in the South Belfast constituency.

A “realignment” in unionism, as demanded

FOUR people died in weekend road accidents, bringing the number killed on Irish roads so far this year to 253.