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Prizewinning author who wrote elliptical, needle-sharp novels about family, Irish history and the Troubles

The Irish broadcaster had died at the age of 78.

The 1998 Good Friday agreement is commonly seen to have ended what were euphemistically termed “the Troubles” in Northern Ireland. However, just four months after the peace accord was signed, an attack on the town of Omagh resulted in the greatest loss of life in any single incident of the…

The 2023 legislation, introduced by the Tories, halted scores of civil cases and inquests into Troubles deaths.

Each episode of the Netflix adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe’s book Say Nothing, which addresses the IRA’s tactic of disappearing alleged informers, ends with a disclaimer: “Gerry Adams has always denied being a member of the IRA or participating in any IRA violence”. The series suggests Adams’s role was as…

Lord Hermer has faced questions over the government’s decision to open the door to potential compensation for imprisoning another of his clients Gerry Adams, during the Troubles.

The Northern Ireland Secretary acknowledged there is scepticism about the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

Sir Keir Starmer said on Wednesday the Government would look at ‘every conceivable way’ to stop these claimants receiving damages.

PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles law