She took on sensitive subjects like homosexuality and contraception in a society dominated at the time by restrictive Roman Catholic teachings.
Tag: Ireland
Violence in Northern Ireland Rising Amid Political Paralysis
Paramilitary attacks are increasing again, fueled by economic stagnation, a leadership vacuum and the impact of a looming Brexit.
Irish Ex-Soldier Who Married ISIS Fighter Is Arrested
Lisa Smith, 38, and her 2-year-old daughter were deported by Turkey from a Syrian displacement camp and landed in Dublin on Sunday.
Sadistic Beating on Irish Border Raises Alarms About Return to Violence
The brutal attack on a businessman was not directly related to sectarian violence or Brexit, but it has conjured fears of a grim future if a hard border is reimposed.
Gay Byrne, Who Tackled Taboos as Ireland’s TV Host, Dies at 85
A revered figure, he mixed serious discussion on matters like sex abuse and contraception with lighter fare on his long-running “Late Late Show.”
Driver in Case of 39 Bodies in Truck Appears in U.K. Court
Maurice Robinson was charged with 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to traffic people, conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and money laundering.
The Cost of Boris Johnson’s Brexit Drive: A Fractured U. K.?
The proposed exit deal promises to accentuate centrifugal forces that were already pulling Scotland and Northern Ireland out of the United Kingdom.
Unionists in Northern Ireland Feel Betrayed by Brexit Deal
The unionists were upset by Boris Johnson’s decision to sign off on a deal with the European Union without support from the lawmakers who represent them.
What Is in the New Brexit Deal?
Northern Ireland’s border controls and its ability to make trade rules are among the central issues covered in the latest agreement between the E.U. and Britain.
Who Are the 10 Lawmakers Who Might Scupper the Brexit Deal?
Final approval for Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s deal with the European Union could rely on 10 lawmakers from Northern Ireland. How can so few wield so much influence?