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Co Meath man who died in 1692 Battle of Ortheuville honoured in Belgium

Locals of Tenneville, about 150kms south of Brussels joined with a small invited delegation from Meath to unveil the restored memorial which now has most of the Latin inscription translated in both English and Irish.

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Book review: Brought to book, by Dr Toby Barnard

world

British Government rules out compensating residents after Loyalist bonfire damage

world

Homes boarded up at twelfth of July bonfire sites due to safety worries

home and gardens

Yeats and le Brocquy among highlights of private collection

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Trump and Brexit uncertainty presents golden opportunity for art investors

Weekend break: Stepping back in time in the Ancient East trail

Joe Dermody takes his family on a trip through Meath, Kildare and Louth, taking in some of the historic highs along the Ancient East trail.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Your Thursday evening news catch-up

Ireland overthrows King James II today - over 300 years after his death; Kenny: ‘Government has nothing to hide’ on sale of Anglo assets; and Tess Holliday is redefining the meaning of fashion. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this evening.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2015

Did we all know Ireland is overthrowing a king today?

Ireland is to overthrow King James II, today - over 300 years after his death.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2015

‘Careful words’ help maintain calm in North

Cool heads helped maintain calm in Northern Ireland during the peak of this year’s marching season, the North’s justice minister said.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2014

Orange order holds peaceful demonstration on parade restrictions

Members of the Orange Order have staged a peaceful protest in north Belfast after restrictions were imposed on their parade.

Sun, 13 Jul, 2014

Three stabbed in sectarian fighting

Three people have been stabbed in Belfast as the city prepares for annual Twelfth of July celebrations.

Sat, 12 Jul, 2014

Honohan: ‘We don’t have it as bad as King James II did’

With the recession over and an offer of as much money as he could wish for, things appear to be looking up for Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan.

Sat, 21 Sep, 2013

Orange Order banned from Ardoyne evening march on July 12

For the first time ever, the Orange Order will not be permitted to parade through the Ardoyne area of north Belfast on July 12.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2013

Rare 300-year-old ship’s pass to go on public display

AN extremely rare ship’s pass signed by King James II and famous diarist Samuel Pepys is to go on public display in Ireland.

Fri, 06 Aug, 2010

300-year-old document signed by king to go on show

An extremely rare ship’s pass signed by King James II and diarist Samuel Pepys will go on public display in Dublin, it was revealed today.

Thu, 05 Aug, 2010

Ahern to officially resign today

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern will today officially tender his resignation after 11 years as Taoiseach.

Tue, 06 May, 2008

Opening of Boyne centre may be Taoiseach's last official act

One of the last official acts of the departing Taoiseach may be to formally open the historic Battle of the Boyne site in Co Louth.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2008

Taoiseach’s address - Speech heralds tide of change

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern’s historic address to both houses of the British parliament was a fitting climax to a remarkable period of progress and achievement in Anglo-Irish relations, which have never been stronger.

Wed, 16 May, 2007

Battle of the Boyne - Pope and King Billy on same side

The meeting yesterday between Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and First Minister Ian Paisley at the site of the Battle of the Boyne was of deep historical and symbolic significance.

Sat, 12 May, 2007

Orange Hall destroyed in blaze

Republicans have been blamed after an Orange Hall was destroyed by fire today.

Wed, 12 Jul, 2006

Another €15m for Battle of the Boyne centre

THE Government yesterday announced another €15 million in funding for a new visitor centre at the Battle of the Boyne site.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2005

Battle of Boyne visitor centre funding revealed

Funding of €15m for a new visitor centre at the Battle of the Boyne site was announced today.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2005

When the embers of innocence were fanned into flames of fury

Danny Morrisson

Thu, 18 Aug, 2005

Police praise 'peaceful' Derry march

Today’s Apprentice Boys march in Derry was one of the most peaceful in 15 years after only four arrests, police said.

Sat, 13 Aug, 2005

Orange lodges march into a maze of contradictions

TO anyone of a rational disposition, the sight of old or middle-aged men in bowler hats and orange sashes marching to commemorate a battle fought over 300 years ago seems absurd.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2005