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Blair asked if Irish nationalists would support England in World Cup

Sir Tony Blair appeared tired while making the remark in 2002.

The Independent UK

Ireland worried US labelling Real IRA as terrorists would help recruitment

Irish and British authorities acknowledged that adding the Real IRA to the US list would also have benefits.

Evening Standard

Tony Blair tried to steer speech for Gerry Adams on IRA disarmament

Mr Blair called on the IRA to provide clarity on ‘three questions’ around disarmament.

The Independent UK

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New kittens, new statues and Taylor’s Trump signoff – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Conor McGregor outlines plan to become President of Ireland

The ex-UFC champion’s tweets come amid a reported investigation into his social-media posts about the Dublin riots

The Independent UK

University honour for Sir John Major, ‘one of founders of NI peace process’

Sir John was honoured by Queen’s University Belfast at an event at Westminster.

The Independent UK

Bertie Ahern calls for restoration of Stormont before end of November

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he would be ‘very disappointed’ if Stormont is not restored by the end of next month.

The Independent UK

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Legal challenge lodged over controversial Northern Ireland legacy legislation

Victims campaigner Raymond McCord has applied for a judicial review on the grounds it is a breach of his human rights.

The Independent UK

Ferghal Blaney - Electric atmosphere in Leinster House

Our Man in the Mirror with the craic from down in the Dail

Irish Mirror

Christina Anderson jailed for eight years for 'ferocious' stabbing of much loved dad trying to start his car

Court previously heard Anderson had become paranoid and delusional regarding what she falsely believed to be a criminal conspiracy involving her neighbours, gardai and senior politicians including former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern

Irish Mirror

No reason why Stormont Assembly should not meet next week – Bertie Ahern

Bertie Ahern and Gerry Adams reflected on the referendum on the Good Friday Agreement at a panel event in Dublin.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland man saves the day for Senator George Mitchell after airline loses his luggage

Paul O’Hara's quick action allowed Senator Mitchell to participate in events marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

Belfast Live

Release of paramilitary prisoners in 1998 ‘horrible but necessary’ – Tony Blair

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern said the Good Friday Agreement would never have been signed without the decision to release prisoners.

The Independent UK

More work was needed on legacy of Troubles in 1998, says Bertie Ahern

The former taoiseach said legacy was one of the outstanding issues unresolved from the Troubles.

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The Independent UK

Young people hold responsibility for peace deal’s future, ex-leaders tell pupils

Sir Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern addressed an audience of teenagers at an event in Belfast to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Belfast Live

Get on and do the right thing, Tony Blair tells Stormont leaders at Good Friday Agreement conference

The ex-Prime Minister was appearing alongside former US president Bill Clinton at a Belfast conference marking 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement

The Guardian - UK

Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern call for return of Stormont power sharing

Former British and Irish PMs add to pressure on DUP during panel event with Bill and Hillary Clinton

The Guardian - UK

All ex-PMs invited to Belfast gala marking 25 years of Good Friday agreement

Invites include Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, accused of wrecking Northern Ireland’s place in the UK

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AFP

N.Ireland peace brokers urge unionists to return to power-sharing

Belfast (AFP) - The leaders who brokered peace in Northern Ireland urged on Monday today's main pro-UK party to forge compromise anew and unlock power-sharing, 25 years on from their historic deal.

The Independent UK

NI political parties need to get on with doing the right thing: Blair

The former prime minister joined Bill Clinton and Bertie Ahern for a discussion to mark 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement.

The Independent UK

New bust of peace process mediator George Mitchell unveiled in Belfast

Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Sir Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern were among those who attended the ceremony at Queen’s University.

The Independent UK

Unionism needs to ‘give itself a shake’ over Stormont return – Gerry Adams

The former Sinn Fein leader spoke to the media with Bertie Ahern and Jonathan Powell at a conference in Belfast.

Belfast Live

South Belfast: PSNI statement on traffic and parking restrictions around Queen's University

Police said: "Drivers who have parked illegally on Elmwood Avenue should return and remove their vehicles immediately."

The Independent UK

Good Friday institutions need to be worked to secure their future – Blair

A number of political leaders, past and present, are gathering in Belfast for a conference to mark 25 years since the peace agreement.

Evening Standard

Clintons to join Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern at Good Friday Agreement conference

The three-day event in Belfast will mark the 25th anniversary of the historic peace accord

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