Republicans tried to create 'no-go' areas for Protestants Republicans in rural parts of Northern Ireland tried to create "no-go" areas for Protestants, according to new files released to the National Archive as part of the State Papers. Ireland • 28 Dec 25
Republicans tried to create 'no-go' areas for Protestants Republicans in rural parts of Northern Ireland tried to create "no-go" areas for Protestants, according to new files released to the National Archive as part of the State Papers. Ireland • 28 Dec 25
Explainer: What are the State Papers? The State Papers include letters, communications, private briefing notes, secret government documents, fax messages and e-mails relating to stories from the past. Ireland • 31 Dec 25
Explainer: What are the State Papers? The State Papers include letters, communications, private briefing notes, secret government documents, fax messages and e-mails relating to stories from the past. Ireland • 31 Dec 25
1995 Jewish cemetery attack caused govt serious concern International coverage of an attack on a Jewish cemetery in Co Limerick, where a blue swastika was painted on a gate, was a matter of serious concern for the government in September 1995, new State Papers reveal. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
1995 Jewish cemetery attack caused govt serious concern International coverage of an attack on a Jewish cemetery in Co Limerick, where a blue swastika was painted on a gate, was a matter of serious concern for the government in September 1995, new State Papers reveal. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
Concern for NI peace process after 9/11 attacks How US politicians viewed the Northern Ireland peace process following the September 11 attacks in 2001 was a matter of concern for Irish officials, according to a new file released under the State Papers. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
Concern for NI peace process after 9/11 attacks How US politicians viewed the Northern Ireland peace process following the September 11 attacks in 2001 was a matter of concern for Irish officials, according to a new file released under the State Papers. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
Kelly described as dominant IRA figure in 1996 garda note Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly was described as "the most dominant figure" within the Provisional IRA's strategy in a 1996 garda briefing note made public for the first time today. Ireland • 27 Dec 25
Kelly described as dominant IRA figure in 1996 garda note Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly was described as "the most dominant figure" within the Provisional IRA's strategy in a 1996 garda briefing note made public for the first time today. Ireland • 27 Dec 25
5 things we learned from the State Papers It's day one of four of the annual State Papers releases, so here are five things we've learned so far. Ireland • 27 Dec 25
5 things we learned from the State Papers It's day one of four of the annual State Papers releases, so here are five things we've learned so far. Ireland • 27 Dec 25
White House averse to Clinton-Adams Belfast photograph White House officials were reluctant for then US president Bill Clinton to be photographed shaking hands with Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams during a key cross-party event in Belfast when he visited in winter 1995. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
White House averse to Clinton-Adams Belfast photograph White House officials were reluctant for then US president Bill Clinton to be photographed shaking hands with Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams during a key cross-party event in Belfast when he visited in winter 1995. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
Fears around impact of UK ID cards on Irish citizens Irish officials privately believed British government plans to introduce national ID cards in 2005 could lead to discrimination against Irish citizens in Northern Ireland and the UK. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
Fears around impact of UK ID cards on Irish citizens Irish officials privately believed British government plans to introduce national ID cards in 2005 could lead to discrimination against Irish citizens in Northern Ireland and the UK. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
UK officials believed Storey behind Northern Bank raid Senior republican Bobby Storey has been named in newly released State Papers as being the man senior British officials believed was behind the December 2004 £26.5m Northern bank robbery. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
UK officials believed Storey behind Northern Bank raid Senior republican Bobby Storey has been named in newly released State Papers as being the man senior British officials believed was behind the December 2004 £26.5m Northern bank robbery. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
NASA wanted to use Shannon as emergency landing zone Shannon Airport has had many eye-catching visitors over the years. But the prospect of a NASA space shuttle hurtling towards it in a potential crash landing scenario understandably surprised even the most world-weary of officials. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
NASA wanted to use Shannon as emergency landing zone Shannon Airport has had many eye-catching visitors over the years. But the prospect of a NASA space shuttle hurtling towards it in a potential crash landing scenario understandably surprised even the most world-weary of officials. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
