Destined to be king - Charles' long apprenticeship ends As the oldest person ever to become British monarch, King Charles' actions during his reign will determine what sort of institution his son inherits. Analysis and Comment • 06 May
Neutral - but not neutral While Ireland remains outside any military alliance, there is a clear tradition of Irish foreign policy that supports democracy and opposes breaches of international law. Analysis and Comment • 27 Feb 22
How does Dublin Castle handover fit into Irish history? The "handover" of the Castle one hundred years ago was an important step on the long road to the creation of an independent Irish State, … Ireland • 16 Jan 22
Politics of partition: how different parties saw the new border The 1920 Government of Ireland act created a border that divided Ireland - but how did politicians approach the issue? David McCullagh explains. History • 22 Dec 20
After history of rivalry, FF & FG on new path together It's the political rivalry that has dominated Irish politics since independence. Every government over the last century has been led by one party or the … Politics • 27 Jun 20
De Valera in America: David McCullagh tells the story When Éamon De Valera made his way to the U.S. in 1919, he was treated like a rock star by adoring American crowds. But his … De Valera in America • 01 Apr 20
'There's more than one Brexit border to worry about' 'There's a lot of talk about the NI border but a lot of the pain of Brexit may be felt elsewhere' Prime Time • 01 Oct 19
How the first Dáil was a crucial step in Ireland's independence This was a parliament with no power, no administrative machinery - and no clear way of achieving its aims. But what it did have was … First Dáil Centenary • 20 Jan 19
Election '18 - bringing history to life In any list of my favourite things, I would include history, and election programmes. For history, reading it or writing it; for election programmes, watching … Election 1918 • 07 Dec 18
