Person: Lord Louis Mountbatten

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Amnesia an affront to victims of terrorism

BECAUSE of the cyclical nature of power in a democracy, the past is a far more active player in our present than we might always imagine or accept.

Speech befitting a future king - Royal visit

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Prince Charles tours Sligo town where his great-uncle died

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Your Wednesday morning news round up

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Adams: Royal visit will 'promote reconciliation, respect and understanding'

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Retired gardaí honoured by their communities

Royal baby named George Alexander Louis

Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their baby son would be called George Alexander Louis.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2013

The national archives - How we use and teach our history

Experience has always been, and remains, one of the very best teachers.

Fri, 28 Dec, 2012

O'Donovan: Narrow Water bomb evidence was 'good'

The former head of the Irish Republic’s forensic state laboratory has said he is surprised no-one was ever prosecuted for the IRA killing of 18 British soldiers.

Thu, 04 Oct, 2012

Monarch’s efforts to heal old wounds seals deal

While it has been claimed that Queen Elizabeth is not “in the business of doing deals”, she is being widely credited with clinching the historic meeting with Sinn Féin.

Thu, 28 Jun, 2012

Royal encounter completes transition

Twenty years ago Martin McGuinness would have led protests over the Queen visiting the North, but times have moved on and now he’s willing to shake her hand, writes Michael McHugh

Thu, 28 Jun, 2012

Clinton ‘thrilled’ by prospect of SF and Queen meeting

Former US president Bill Clinton has hailed the political significance of next week’s meeting between the Queen of England and Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness.

Sat, 23 Jun, 2012

McGuinness invited to Queen event

Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness has been invited to attend an event with the Queen during her visit to the North next week.

Fri, 22 Jun, 2012

Gardaí 'told not to help IRA probe'

Gardaí were ordered by a former Taoiseach not to cooperate with an investigation into the IRA killing of 18 British soldiers because of paratroopers’ involvement in the Bloody Sunday shootings in Derry, it was claimed tonight.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2012

Garda 'told not to aid ambush probe'

A former Taoiseach ordered Garda chiefs not to co-operate with an investigation into an IRA attack which killed 18 British soldiers in 1979, it has been alleged at a tribunal.

Tue, 13 Mar, 2012

Major tourism potential of royal visit hailed

The event reflects 21st century relations between Britain and Ireland, says Jennifer Hough

Sat, 05 Mar, 2011

Queen's visit shows 'friendship' between Ireland and the UK

The first State visit to the Republic of Ireland by a British monarch is to made by the Queen Elizabeth II later this year.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2011

Services to mark notorious IRA bomb attacks

Services are being held today to remember the victims of two of the IRA's most notorious bomb attacks.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2009

Triumphant mood as India marks 60 years of independence

INDIA celebrated the 60th anniversary of its independence from British rule yesterday in a triumphant mood, with many here feeling the country is finally taking its rightful place as a major global player.

Thu, 16 Aug, 2007

Govt urged to follow suit as Britain drops 'On The Run' bill

There is an onus on the Government to drop contentious plans for an amnesty for on-the-run paramilitary killers after a similar move was dramatically scrapped in the UK, it was claimed today.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2006

25th anniversary of Mountbatten murder

Today is the 25th anniversary of one of the bloodiest days of the Northern Troubles.

Fri, 27 Aug, 2004