THE year 1916 changed the history of Ireland forever. The echo of 1916 went around the world and gave hope and inspiration to oppressed people everywhere.

JUSTICE MINISTER Michael McDowell would prefer the peace process to collapse rather than see Sinn Féin being part of the solution.

RECENT happenings in the GAA prompt this question: has the inter-county system outlived its time? For about 20 years after its foundation, the club competition was the main showpiece of the association.