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The Peace Link sports campus provides facilities for all, regardless of 'creed, colour or nationality'

The Peace Link: Reconciliation through sport

As the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement approaches, there will be a lot of discussion of how the agreement changed the lives of people in the north and the border counties. This is a story about how communities in a small part of the region, have been brought together by peace and sport

Good Friday Agreement • 29 Mar 23

Massive security plans for Biden's visit to Ireland

US President Joe Biden is set to visit Ireland next month to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Ireland • 27 Mar 23

Then taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Mo Mowlam speak to the media in 1998 after a meeting to discuss the progress of the Good Friday Agreement

The women who were crucial to the Good Friday Agreement

25 years after the Good Friday Agreement was signed at Stormont in Belfast and "sectarianism is still part and parcel of everyday life in Northern Ireland", according to journalist Emma DeSouza.

Politics • 21 Mar 23

Event is being organised by Queen's University and will be the mainstay of the official programme of events

Global leaders to attend GFA conference next month

Global leaders are expected in Belfast next month for a three-day conference to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Ulster • 09 Mar 23

The poll also suggested a majority of people across Northern Ireland believe the DUP should re-enter government at Stormont

Poll finds unionists now oppose Good Friday Agreement

A majority of unionists would vote against the Good Friday Agreement if the referendum was held today, a new opinion poll has suggested.

Politics • 28 Jan 23

Ibec today launched a report into the economic and social benefits of the Good Friday deal

Good Friday deal brought prosperity to island - Ibec

The huge economic growth across the island of Ireland during the past 25 years would not have been possible without the Good Friday Agreement, according to business group Ibec.

Business • 18 Jan 23

The committee is made up of well-known Irish-American politicians and business leaders

US committee says UK acting in 'bad faith' on protocol

A US cross-party committee to protect the Good Friday Agreement has issued a strongly worded statement criticising the British government's plans to overturn parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Europe • 17 Jun 22

Trimble pressed Blair on cross-border bodies (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Keeping a 'frightened' Trimble onside

The final chaotic scramble to get the Good Friday Agreement over the line is revealed in newly released State Papers, which detail the close contact between Bertie Ahern and Tony Blair.

State Papers • 30 Dec 21

The letter to Boris Johnson was signed by 36 members of the US Congress from both political parties

Congress members call on UK to scrap Troubles amnesty

Members of the US Congress have written to the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling on the British government to reaffirm its commitment to the Stormont House Agreement and reverse a proposed amnesty to address the legacy issues of the Troubles.

US • 16 Sep 21

Families protest over plan to ban Troubles prosecutions

A silent protest was held at Stormont today against proposals by the British government to ban prosecutions for Troubles murders.

Ulster • 29 Jul 21

EU's commitment to Good Friday Agreement 'unwavering'

Paolo Gentiloni, EU Commissioner for Economy, has said the EU's commitment to the Good Friday Agreement is "unwavering".

Business • 14 Jun 21

Last night, the US Senate passed a resolution reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement and subsequent agreements including the Northern Ireland Protocol

Coveney supports calls for US Envoy to Northern Ireland

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said he supports calls for the appointment of a US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland.

US • 18 May 21

Bertie Ahern was instrumental in helping negotiate the Good Friday Agreement

Ahern suggests unity poll on 30th anniversary of GFA

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said a vote on Irish reunification could be held on the 30th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Bertie Ahern • 13 Mar 21

US Senate will unveil the bipartisan resolution before St Patrick's Day

US Senate to voice support for Good Friday Agreement

A resolution is to be introduced in the US Senate next week voicing support for the Good Friday Agreement.

Northern Ireland • 12 Mar 21

Joe Biden's spokesperson described the agreement as "the bedrock of peace, stability and prosperity for all the people of Northern Ireland"

Biden 'unequivocal' in Good Friday Agreement support

A spokesperson for US President Joe Biden has said that he has been unequivocal in his support for the Good Friday Agreement and that this remains the case.

US • 04 Mar 21

Loyalist groups said they were temporarily withdrawing their backing of the peace accord

Loyalists withdraw support for Good Friday Agreement

Loyalist paramilitary organisations have told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson they are withdrawing support for the Good Friday Agreement.

Brexit • 04 Mar 21

The church leaders say it is in everyone's interests to achieve 'the clarity and security' an agreement will provide

Irish Christian church leaders issue joint Brexit plea

Christian church leaders from across the island of Ireland have appealed for renewed efforts to strengthen relationships across and between these islands, and beyond, during this critical phase of the Brexit negotiations.

Brexit • 06 Oct 20

The European Parliament is set to publish a statement on Brexit later today

EU boosts 'no-deal' planning as UK refuses to give way

The European Union has stepped up planning for a "no-deal" Brexit after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government refused to revoke a plan to break the divorce treaty that Brussels says will sink four years of talks.

Brexit • 11 Sep 20

Nancy Pelosi said violating an international treaty would result in 'absolutely no chance' of a US-UK trade agreement (file pic)

No US trade deal if you violate treaty, Pelosi warns UK

The US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has warned that there will be "absolutely no chance" of a US-UK trade agreement passing the US Congress if Brexit undermines the Good Friday Agreement.

Brexit • 09 Sep 20

Emma DeSouza began her action against the UK govt in 2015

Derry woman withdraws action over UK immigration policy

Emma DeSouza is withdrawing her legal challenge to the British government's immigration policy in Northern Ireland.

News • 21 May 20

Dara Calleary of Fianna Fáil said he was in favour of a border poll, just not now

Confidence in NI politics needed before border poll: FF

Fianna Fáil deputy leader Dara Calleary has said confidence in Northern Ireland politics must be built up again before any prospect of a border poll can be tabled.

Politics • 23 Dec 19

Joe Kennedy, who is a grandson of Robert Kennedy, said he will be watching closely as Brexit proceeds

US congressman calls for GFA support in Brexit process

US Congressman Joe Kennedy has called on the new UK government to respect the peace process in Northern Ireland.

UK Election 2019 • 13 Dec 19

US Congress votes to support Good Friday Agreement

The US House of Representatives has voted in favour of a resolution reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement.

World • 03 Dec 19

Some members of Congress say they will oppose any US-UK trade deal that undermines the Good Friday Agreement

US Congress to vote on Good Friday Agreement support

The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on a resolution on Tuesday reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement.

World • 02 Dec 19

Joe Biden said he cared a great deal about the Good Friday Agreement

Joe Biden voices support for Good Friday Agreement

The former US Vice President Joe Biden has voiced his support for protecting the Good Friday Agreement and avoiding a return to a hard border after Brexit.

Ireland • 22 Nov 19