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New details of Thatcher and Haughey meeting show how British PM was against German reunification

# Chistmas

New details of Thatcher and Haughey meeting show how British PM was against German reunification

Dec 28th 2019, 9:30 AM 22,975 Views 46 Comments

The Birmingham Six and IRA semtex consignments were also spoken about.

Irish prisons ran out of overtime cash in 1984 - so they started letting prisoners go early

# Off You Go So

Irish prisons ran out of overtime cash in 1984 - so they started letting prisoners go early

Dec 31st 2015, 6:00 PM 10,012 Views 8 Comments

The process was known as ‘shedding’.

Thatcher in '84: 'The Irish don't like to move, but they're all terribly happy to move to Britain'

# 1984 State Papers

Thatcher in '84: 'The Irish don't like to move, but they're all terribly happy to move to Britain'

Dec 27th 2014, 8:17 PM 68,926 Views 167 Comments

The PM’s comments have been revealed in newly released state documents.

John Hume was 'rather blunt' with Margaret Thatcher in secret meeting

# 1984

John Hume was 'rather blunt' with Margaret Thatcher in secret meeting

Dec 27th 2014, 7:10 AM 8,649 Views 5 Comments

Notes from a secret meeting have just been released.

Joan Burton has been compared to Margaret Thatcher

# Not For Turning

Joan Burton has been compared to Margaret Thatcher

Nov 10th 2014, 3:55 PM 18,792 Views 96 Comments

And not for the first time either.

Thatcher considered redrawing NI border to move Catholic areas south

# 1984

Thatcher considered redrawing NI border to move Catholic areas south

Jan 3rd 2014, 8:41 AM 27,157 Views 230 Comments

The plan was revealed by British state papers released under the 30 year rule.

A coach with balls and well in with Mrs. Thatcher: The week in quotes

# Said And Done

A coach with balls and well in with Mrs. Thatcher: The week in quotes

Dec 29th 2013, 7:00 PM 9,801 Views 12 Comments

“It shows contempt for the whole process of accountability and transparency… It is an attempt, in my opinion, to hide something.”

George H.W. Bush wanted to have a 'word in Thatcher's ear'

# State Papers 1983

George H.W. Bush wanted to have a 'word in Thatcher's ear'

Dec 27th 2013, 9:15 AM 10,713 Views 30 Comments

The then-US Vice President wanted to influence Anglo-Irish relations, but timing prevented it.

"Our Maggie": Tories open party conference with glowing video tribute

# Fair And Balanced

"Our Maggie": Tories open party conference with glowing video tribute

Sep 30th 2013, 3:05 PM 5,236 Views 83 Comments

Got a spare ten minutes to watch our nomination for least balanced ‘documentary’ of 2013?

# News Fix

Here’s what happened today: Saturday

Sep 28th 2013, 9:13 PM 14,222 Views 21 Comments

The sad end to the search for missing Peggy Mangan, a court appearance over the Leicester fire and the Taoiseach says ‘no’ to a TV debate.

# Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher's ashes laid to rest in private London service

Sep 28th 2013, 5:00 PM 9,381 Views 90 Comments

A plaque with the inscription “Margaret Thatcher 1925 – 2013″ was placed at the site where she was laid to rest in the grounds of a military nursing home.

Ever dreamed of owning a life-sized Maggie Thatcher puppet? Read on...

# Spitting Image

Ever dreamed of owning a life-sized Maggie Thatcher puppet? Read on...

Sep 9th 2013, 10:23 PM 5,958 Views 16 Comments

The iconic Spitting Image doll goes under the hammer at a Whytes auction in Dublin this weekend…

# Week In Photos

The Week in Photos: All change

Apr 20th 2013, 6:30 PM 15,703 Views 5 Comments

This is the week that was, in photos…

# You Told Us

Signs of Thatcher: loved and hated in life and death

Apr 17th 2013, 3:12 PM 14,108 Views 77 Comments

Reflecting how divisive the former prime minister was during her political life, supporters and detractors turned out for Margaret Thatcher’s funeral this morning.

Thatcher's funeral to have twice as many security staff as mourners

# Iron Lady

Thatcher's funeral to have twice as many security staff as mourners

Apr 17th 2013, 8:07 AM 7,077 Views 41 Comments

2,300 people will attend the ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral, with 4,000 police officers and 700 military personnel on duty.

Thatcher supporters set up camp ahead of funeral

# Thatcher Camp

Thatcher supporters set up camp ahead of funeral

Apr 16th 2013, 9:33 PM 11,018 Views 84 Comments

Danny Jones and his son Jordan came from Liverpool and are willing to stay outside for the night ahead of tomorrow’s ceremonies.

Commitments' West End launch delayed due to Thatcher funeral

# Postponed

Commitments' West End launch delayed due to Thatcher funeral

Apr 15th 2013, 12:22 PM 6,342 Views 14 Comments

The Roddy Doyle play was due to be launched next week.

# Ding Dong

LISTEN: The BBC explains why 'Ding Dong' Thatcher song made number 2

Apr 15th 2013, 10:44 AM 16,481 Views 53 Comments

‘Ding! Dong! The Witch is Dead’ made number two in the UK singles charts; here’s how the BBC treated the news…

# Not The News

From The Daily Edge

# Not The News

Here is the week's news... skewed

Apr 13th 2013, 10:00 AM 4,507 Views 8 Comments

Breaking via The Mire wire: How Ireland has some of the fittest fat kids in the world and why the axing of Communion grants is ‘worse than the famine’.

# Thatcher

Updated: BBC to play ‘short clip’ of Oz song after ‘ding-dong’ with Thatcher fans

Apr 12th 2013, 3:45 PM 20,248 Views 85 Comments

The broadcaster is under pressure to ban the song which has surged up the charts in the wake of Margaret Thatcher’s death on Monday.

# Thatcher

Here's who is attending Thatcher's funeral on behalf of the Irish government...

Apr 11th 2013, 3:34 PM 27,352 Views 111 Comments

With the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste unavailable, it will be Education Minister Ruairí Quinn who attends the late British Prime Minister’s funeral next week.

Gerry Adams criticises parties celebrating Thatcher's death

# Margaret Thatcher

Gerry Adams criticises parties celebrating Thatcher's death

Apr 11th 2013, 2:48 PM 17,654 Views 156 Comments

In an interview with a Fermanagh newspaper, Adams also said he forgave the former British Prime Minister.

Video: When Margaret Thatcher didn't want to jump for TV

# NO NO NO

Video: When Margaret Thatcher didn't want to jump for TV

Apr 11th 2013, 12:53 PM 11,853 Views 47 Comments

The lady’s not for jumping…

# Thatcher

From The42

# Thatcher

Silence for Hillsborough, not Thatcher, insists Liverpool boss Rodgers

Apr 11th 2013, 8:13 AM 9,782 Views 34 Comments

“For me that is our only remembrance at the game on Saturday.”

# Thatcher

Videos: Thatcher praised and criticised in Commons debate

Apr 10th 2013, 7:57 PM 6,588 Views 112 Comments

MPs paid tribute to the late Prime Minister in a special Commons and Lords debate today.

Thatcher to be given ceremonial funeral with military honours

# Iron Lady

Thatcher to be given ceremonial funeral with military honours

Apr 9th 2013, 12:50 PM 12,370 Views 135 Comments

The honours afforded to Margaret Thatcher’s funeral will be equivalent to those given to the Queen Mother and Princess Diana.

# Margaret Thatcher

6 key moments that defined Margaret Thatcher's relationship with Ireland

Apr 9th 2013, 6:45 AM 126,364 Views 0 Comments

Assassination attempts, the Hunger Strikes, and historic agreements were just some of the events involving Britain and Ireland that took place during the Iron Lady’s 11 years as Prime Minister.