Final results should be available by Saturday. Some fear it could rekindle unrest between Catholics and Protestants.
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Russia tries to gain ground in Ukraine’s east.
Sinn Fein Poised to Make Historic Gains in Northern Ireland
But Sinn Fein, which is leading in polls ahead of next week’s elections, hasn’t focused its campaign on unification with Ireland.
Upheaval in Northern Ireland, With Brexit at Its Center
A dispute over trading checks has left the main pro-British party in disarray, creating the potential for a momentous political shift.
Irish Leader Apologizes for Killing of Prince Philip’s Uncle
Mary Lou McDonald, leader of the party that was once the political wing of the paramilitary Irish Republican Army, said she was sorry for its assassination of Louis Mountbatten.
Sinn Fein Leader Apologizes for 1979 Killing of Prince Philip’s Uncle
Mary Lou McDonald, leader of the party that was once the political wing of the paramilitary Irish Republican Army, said she was sorry for its assassination of Louis Mountbatten.
The Ghosts of Northern Ireland’s Troubles Are Back. What’s Going On?
A peace agreement nearly a quarter-century ago helped transform Northern Ireland after decades of bitter conflict. But new issues are reawakening old feuds.
Northern Ireland Sees Spasm of Violence as Old Tensions Resurface
Brexit and Covid have brought longtime grievances to the surface and protests to the streets.
John Hume, Nobel Laureate for Work in Northern Ireland, Dies at 83
The politician’s campaign for peace was seen as a driving force behind an end to 25 years of sectarian conflict in the territory.
Ireland’s 2 Main Parties to Jointly Govern for First Time
The deal between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael attests to the diminished stature of Ireland’s traditional parties as its political landscape fractures and as support for Sinn Fein grows.