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Sinn Féin Names Leader to Head Northern Ireland’s Government

HISTORIC

Michelle O’Neill made history as First Minister of Northern Ireland, the first supporter of Irish unity to hold the position.

Amanda Yen | Published Feb 03, 2024

Sinn Féin Prez ‘Sorry’ for Killing of Prince Philip’s Uncle

RARE APOLOGY

A change of position after former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams refused to apologize for the bomb attack in a 2015 meeting with Prince Charles.

McCaffrey Blauner | Published Apr 18, 2021

Ireland’s Sinn Féin Wins. Now It Must Manage Its IRA Past.

SHADOW OF A GUN

Ireland’s election results owe more to a thirst for social justice than Irish unity, but could see former Irish Republican Army fighters, or their sympathizers, in government.

Tom Sykes | Published Feb 10, 2020

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O’Reilly Reads His Own Filthy Book

WHY, GOD?

This is the last time you will willingly listen to Bill O’Reilly’s voice.

Malia Griggs | Published Apr 21, 2017

Peacemaker, Terrorist—Ex-IRA Leader Dies

END OF AN ERA

The former IRA terrorist died, in the eyes of many, as a peacemaking statesman. But bitterness still lingers.

Nico Hines | Published Mar 21, 2017

Ireland’s Easter Blarney

ULSTER UNITED?

Enthusiasm for the reunification of Ireland is decidedly on the wane. But if the U.K. leaves the European Union and the Irish Republic stays? Who knows?

Dana Kennedy | Published Mar 28, 2016

Leaderless Ireland Ruled by Tribal Feuds

BAD BLOOD

This Easter marks the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s independence from Britain—and embarrassingly, the country will be celebrating without a political leader at its helm.

Tom Sykes | Published Mar 25, 2016

Royal Handshake With Gerry Adams

Historic

Prince Charles and Gerry Adams shake hands for several seconds, smile, and exchange words.

Tom Sykes | Published May 19, 2015

Why Sinn Fein's Boss Surrendered

Belfast Killing

The killing of a widowed mother of ten has been hanging over Gerry Adams for 40 years. His arrest is a calculated gamble to clear his name—and began with the Obama Justice Dept.

Ed Moloney | Published May 01, 2014

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