The Troubles did not break out on a specific date, but it is generally agreed that they began in 1969. The seeds of the ...

The Policy Exchange think tank also warns about potential future costs - which it claims could amount to £1.3bn.

The Protestant cleric and unionist leader remains one of the most distinctive and controversial figures in modern Irish history ...

Taoiseach Jack Lynch's request followed many such demands by nationalists for the UN's engagement in Northern Ireland ...

Michael Longley, the last survivor of a remarkable triumvirate of Northern Irish poets that included Seamus Heaney and Derek Mahon, who was celebrated for the meditative beauty of his compact lyrics, ...

As an independent investigation into a double agent named ‘Stakeknife’ draws to a close, families seeking answers may soon ...

The Policy Exchange has put the cost of inquiries, court cases, inquests and compensation payouts so far at between £840 million and £1.4 billion. | UTV News ...

The 1970s were statistically the worst times of the Troubles. There were 2,096 killings between 1970 and 1979, and 68 of ...

Decision puts spotlight on Lord Hermer, who represented the former Sinn Fein leader in a separate compensation case ...

​There are currently over 1,000 claims against the UK state over Troubles-related incidents. The Northern Ireland Office (NIO ...

Veterans of The Troubles protest against Labour's plans ... Interviews with ceterans Paul Young, 74, and Geoff Butler, 71. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all ...