Young, gay and multiracial, the Irish prime minister seemed to embody the new Ireland. But he neglected the domestic audience, which is expected to cast him out on Saturday.
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Northern Ireland Now Has a Government, but Schools and Hospitals Are in Crisis
After three years with no regional government, newly appointed ministers are scrambling to save a range of institutions that are on the brink of collapse.
Northern Ireland Breaks a Three-Year Political Stalemate
The pressure of an impending Brexit pushed the warring parties into a deal that restores the power sharing government. But can they work together effectively?
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?
Journalist’s Death Jolts Northern Ireland Politicians Back to Negotiating Table
The main political parties in Northern Ireland have agreed to restart negotiations to revive the province’s dormant regional parliament.
Journalist’s Death Jolts Northern Ireland Politicians Back to Negotiating Table
The main political parties in Northern Ireland have agreed to restart negotiations to revive the province’s dormant regional parliament.
Lyra McKee, Northern Ireland Journalist, Is Killed in ‘Terrorist Incident,’ Police Say
The police said that Ms. McKee, who was reporting on unrest in Londonderry, was shot by a militant republican, raising fears of renewed sectarian conflict.
Sinn Fein Refuses to Vote in British Parliament, Even Against Brexit
The party speaks for anti-Brexit Catholics in Northern Ireland, and its seven votes could make a difference. But it refuses on principle to participate.
Sinn Fein Refuses to Vote in British Parliament, Even Against Brexit
The party speaks for anti-Brexit Catholics in Northern Ireland, and its seven votes could make a difference. But it refuses on principle to participate.
How a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit Could Open a Path to Irish Unity
On the Catholic, mainly nationalist side of the divide in Northern Ireland, many think an abrupt withdrawal — and a hard border — could lead to reunification.