Today's Northern Ireland News
Last Updated – February 3, 2019.
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NOTICE: Today, Feb 3, is the last update on the Newshound. Again, thank you for all your enthusiasm, encouragement and support during the past 22 years.
I had a couple of e-mails asking if I'd do special editions on dates of major events, etc and I'm considering that but for now this is it.
John Fay
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British minister warning to Irish government on no-deal Brexit and hard border: Sunday Independent Cormac McQuinn
BREXIT Bombshell – Brussels WILL CAVE in to UK on THIS date with 'substantial concession': Daily Express Marco Giannangeli
'Time to get our act together' on Brexit, urges Primate: Irish Catholic Greg Daly
Saints and scholars – Ireland turns to US for Brexit support: RTE Brian O'Donovan
What will a no-deal Brexit mean for Ireland?: TheJournal.ie Gráinne Ní Aodha
Brexit and the Brady Amendment – Game Changer or Phony War?: RTE Tony Connelly
The backstop is about peace – Britain must stand by it: The Sunday Times Simon Coveney
Britain's Malthouse compromise is simplistic, contradictory and important (Jan 31): The Irish Times Katy Hayward
Raab's ignorance is an insult to Northern Irish people: Gulf Today Ben Kelly
We are staring into a Brexit abyss through no fault of our own: RTE Claire Byrne
'Varadkar could look to Machiavelli for inspiration amid Brexit skulduggery' (Jan 28): Irish Independent John Daly
With politicians who can't be bothered to read peace agreements, it's no wonder Brexit negotiations are such a mess: The Independent Kristin Bakke and Kit Rickard
Give and take can get a Brexit deal over the line: The Sunday Times Conor Brady
The Brexit Club – Nuts and bolts (Jan 25): TheDetail.tv Lindsay Fergus
Pyrrhic Brexit victories are of very little value (Jan 31): Irish Examiner Jim Power
A Brexit backstop will only make matters worse (Jan 29): The Times Alex Kane
The English have been getting stuff wrong about Ireland again: The Irish Times Donald Clarke
As Brexit day of reckoning looms, meet the gammon Magnificent Seven (Jan 31): Belfast Media
Big danger in Theresa May's defeat is that many will conclude democratic politics just doesn't work any more (Jan 16): Belfast Telegraph Arthur Aughey
Why are we allowing ourselves to be held to ransom by has-been Irish militants?: The Spectator Lionel Shriver
A crucial intervention against the backstop from Lord Bew (Jan 29): The News Letter Editorial
Vincent Browne: Irish unity doesn't matter – equality and justice are what's important (Jan 26): Irish News Noel McAdam
'Regardless of Brexit, there will be a unity referendum'- Mary Lou McDonald calls for a vote on Irish unity: Irish Independent Mícheál Ó Scannáil
Derry human rights expert Professor Colin Harvey warns of crisis in rights and equality in the North: Derry Journal
Stormont vacuum creates space for peace and reconciliation (Jan 29): The Irish Times Jim Deeds
SDLP will remain faithful to justice, peace and reconciliation in all circumstances: Impartial Reporter Tommy Gallagher
Nothing upsets unionists like Sinn Féin, not even Fianna Fáil's SDLP link-up: The Sunday Times Newton Emerson
Policing Board members paid more than £300,000 despite political limbo (Jan 31): The News Letter Adam Kula
Rows on council over cartoonist and Belfast Blitz memorial sad indictment of our politics (Jan 14): Belfast Telegraph Ruth Dudley Edwards
Richard Cook defends DUP Brexit donation but refuses to reveal source: Irish News John Monaghan
'People of east Belfast will rise up over the brutality of my dad's murder': Belfast Telegraph Victoria Leonard
Keep your 'eyes on peace' instead of violence, says priest: Irish Catholic
Paramilitary murder is just what happens here ... but the victim is someone's father, husband or son: Belfast Telegraph Lindy McDowell
Guildford pub bombings inquest criticised as 'pointless': BBC Tanya Gupta
I still feel guilty for driving my brother to his death in IRA bomb: The News Letter Philip Bradfield
'I loved Ian Paisley... but Thatcher and Haughey were the rudest people I've ever interviewed', says Eamonn Mallie (Jan 14): Belfast Telegraph Claire McNeilly
Assembly speaker Robin Newton and Ceann Comhairle Sean Ó Fearghaíl come together for Dáil centenary event (Jan 31): Irish News
'Why names of two RIC men shot at Soloheadbeg should be on memorial' (Jan 23): Irish Independent Joe O'Toole
Protestant role in 1798 rebellion 'forgetfully remembered' (Jan 23): The News Letter Graeme Cousins
'We saw horrors of Nazi Blitz with our own eyes – politics had nothing to do with it' (Jan 19): The News Letter
Brexit may threaten us with the 'worst of times', so let's look to our sporting heroes to provide us with the best: Belfast Telegraph Editorial
Sinn Féin bid to light up civic centre to mark Pride Day fails (Jan 29): The News Letter Carmel Robinson
Landmark case could overturn Northern Ireland abortion ban (Jan 29): The Guardian Rory Carroll
TD Tóibín's 'Aontú' aims for justice: Irish Catholic Colm Fitzpatrick
'Sinn Féin yet again on wrong side of history' (Feb 1): Irish Independent Michael Kelly
Secret Brexit meeting between Orange Order and Scottish Tory minister: The National (Scotland) Andrew Learmonth
Economist – SNP could back 'British Union' as part of alternative independence plan: The Scotsman Scott Macnab
Breakdown of trust has turned us into Disunited Kingdom (Jan 28): The Times Ed Williams
Saturday, February 2
Germany will be 'rock-solid' over Irish backstop, says visiting minister: Belfast Telegraph Michelle Devane
BREXIT panic – Ireland in crisis talks with EU as pressure to back down intensifies: Daily Express Harvey Gavin
Ireland should become 'advocate for Britain' after Brexit – former minister: The Irish Times Fiach Kelly
Bank warns no-deal Brexit 'biggest risk to Northern Ireland economy for generation': Belfast Telegraph Ryan McAleer and Jonathan Bell
EU needs a dose of reality if we are to get a sensible deal, says DUP's Foster: Belfast Telegraph David Young and Rebecca Black
EU's KEY Brexit issue DISMANTLED by expert – 'Ireland wouldn't SURVIVE politically': Daily Express Charlotte Davis
Ian Paisley – Chancellor told me to make Sammy Wilson to 'back down' on Brexit: Irish News Brendan Hughes
Two extra Irish MEPs to be on ice after May elections if Brexit is delayed: The Irish Times Harry McGee
No-deal Brexit worries raise spectres of the past on Irish border: Financial Times William Wallis
'Ireland requires solutions, not soundbites, to a no deal disaster': Irish Independent Micheál Martin
Brexit backstop – Can technology solve the Irish border problem?: BBC Tom Edgington
It is a massive failure of civic unionism that the backstop got so far with so little criticism: The News Letter Ben Lowry
The brutality of the British Empire lives on in the dark heart of the Brexiters: The Herald Kevin McKenna
Brexit – SNP's commitment to Good Friday Agreement to be tested: The Scotsman Brian Wilson
Whatever happened to north-south co-operation?: Belfast Telegraph Andy Pollak
Jacob Rees-Mogg defends attendance at DUP fundraiser hosted by Ian Paisley: Belfast Telegraph
Jacob Rees-Mogg's attendance at DUP fundraiser queried by his party: The Irish Times
DUP MP – Jacob Rees-Mogg often agrees with me more than some of his own party: The News Letter Stephen Gamble
Ninth arrest in Ian Ogle murder probe – Police detail grip loyalist paramilitaries have on Northern Ireland communities: Belfast Telegraph
Ian Ogle daughter – UVF gang that murdered Dad are still planning to kill my brother: The News Letter Philip Bradfield
Loyalist paramilitaries – 'Once you join it's impossible to get out': BBC Vincent Kearney
Time godfathers of crime gangs were put in jail where they belong: Belfast Telegraph Jim McDowell
A wave of genuine revulsion after the murder of Ian Ogle: The News Letter Editorial
Gardai to carry out further searches today after 'significant' dissident weapons haul found: Irish Independent Tom Brady
'IRA' Derry bomb claim raised in House of Commons exchange over Brexit: Derry Journal
Diamond peace demonstration: Impartial Reporter
Two men shot in paramilitary-style shootings: The News Letter Carmel Robinson
Londonderry shootings 'attempt at controlling communities': BBC
Durkan hits out after men shot in separate attacks in Derry: Belfast Telegraph David Young
Gerry Adams – New York in 1994 visit 'pivotal to peace': BBC Mark Simpson
Sinn Féin under fire for silence over murder of former member: The News Letter
Civil rights veteran calls for plaque at Burntollet Bridge: Irish News Seamus McKinney
350 names of potential soldier witnesses identified in inquest into 1971 death: Belfast Telegraph
Soldier who shot Aidan McAnespie due in court: Irish News Connla Young
Peter Robinson's son and Ashers manager on DUP fundraiser guest list: Irish News Brendan Hughes
Calls for DUP to break silence on Ian Paisley Maldives probe: Irish News
What is driving increased demand for Irish passports?: The Irish Times Sorcha Pollak and Jennifer Bray
'Tóibín's conservative appeal gives new life to our politics': Irish Independent Patricia Casey
GAA coverage not in our hands, says BBC after Sinn Féin's O'Neill hits out: Belfast Telegraph Mark Bain
'Forget the backstop as Ireland unites on field of dreams': Irish Independent Barbara McCarthy
I always supported Ireland in rugby but less so now due to the anti-British mood over Brexit: The News Letter Owen Polley
EU description of Gibraltar as British 'colony' is result of May 'trying to reopen Brexit deal': The Independent Rob Merrick
Friday, February 1
Varadkar will help UK win 'extra time' if delay secures Brussels deal: Irish Independent Kevin Doyle
Government looks to America for help on the backstop: Irish Independent Kevin Doyle
Northern Ireland's pro-Remain parties urge EU to say firm on backstop: Belfast Telegraph Andrew Madden
Border checks at Irish ports if no Brexit deal, Humphreys says: The Irish Times Marie O'Halloran
A hard Border would bring destructive clarity to the North: The Irish Times Ivor Roberts
DUP pushing PM to exploit logical flaw in Brussels-Dublin backstop position: The News Letter Sam McBride
Citizens' assembly 'won't tackle root causes of Brexit': Irish World Colin Gannon
Paddy bashing back in fashion in London over Brexit woes: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com Kevin Toolis
'Ireland's example could provide Corbyn with the key to break the Brexit deadlock': Irish Independent Yanis Varoufakis
Brexit – Why customs are central to solving the Northern Irish border impasse: Irish Examiner Gavin Barrett
Forget the DUP and remember that Northern Ireland voted to Remain: The Times John Kampfner
The Irish backstop is dead, and Brexit can now happen on March 29 based on a series of side deals: The News Letter Graham Gudgin
Equal rights in Northern Ireland threatened by Brexit: Politico.eu Emmet Livingstone
The return of an Irish border would threaten a golden age of peace: Financial Times Jamie Smyth
Can Irish America throw a spanner in the works of Brexit?: The Irish Times Newton Emerson
British secret service in Belfast to combat IRA Brexit violence: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com Paddy Clancy
'Beyond Brexit' conference a nationalist love-in that did nothing to build a shared future: Belfast Telegraph Nelson McCausland
We must do everything to avert chaotic Brexit: Irish Examiner Sigmar Gabriel
Time for Ireland to face reality of its inflexibility on Brexit border: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com John Spain
'PM living in a fantasy world of surreal Brexit triumphs': Irish Independent Editorial
Game of bluff with EU a dangerous one: Belfast Telegraph Editorial
Ireland's situation with Brexit has become Schrodinger's cat in a box: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com Editorial
Rees-Mogg promotes 'sensible' deal to leave EU ahead of DUP dinner: The News Letter Rebecca Black
Jamie Bryson attends DUP fundraiser involving Jacob Rees-Mogg: Irish News Brendan Hughes
New PSNI chief constable does not have to be a UK citizen – DoJ: The News Letter
Attwood considers his future with SDLP: Belfast Media Ciara Quinn
Divisions deepen as SDLP veteran says republican deal risks alienating unionists: The News Letter Adam Kula
Revealed: New figures on religious breakdown in Northern Ireland – Working age Protestants drop by 14%: Belfast Telegraph
Almost equal numbers of Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland of working age for the first time: Irish News Suzanne McGonagle
Ian Paisley complaints process 'confidential': BBC Enda McClafferty
Prominent republican Colin Duffy in new legal bid to have newspaper reveal details of its source: Irish News
Declan 'Whacker' Duffy faces prospect of returning to Northern Ireland to continue life sentence for murder: Irish Independent
Bloody Sunday – 'Soldier N' victim hits out at police and the prosecution service: Derry Now Eamon Sweeney
'It's about time' – Guildford Four member welcomes decision to resume inquest into bombing: Irish Examiner
Family appeal for information about IRA man killed at Clonoe ambush: Irish News Connla Young
Man who laundered bank raid cash challenges state over £3m seized from home: Belfast Telegraph
Brexit – DUP's Sammy Wilson should apologise for 'chippy' remark says SNP's Ian Blackford: Irish News
Peadar Tóibín says third of new party members are FF supporters: The Irish Times Fiach Kelly
BBC's Nolan defends 'Northern Ireland is not in Ireland' comment – 'If you want to bury your head in sand I can't do anything about that': Belfast Telegraph Jonathan Bell
Met Eireann to consider including Northern Ireland weather warnings after Sinn Féin complaints: Belfast Telegraph Gareth Cross
Weather crosses all borders: Irish News Editorial
Thursday, January 31
Brexit – MPs call on Theresa May to renegotiate the backstop: The News Letter Sam McBride
Has Ireland made no deal MORE LIKELY? Varadkar REFUSES to renegotiate in call with May: Daily Express Harvey Gavin
Ireland will come under pressure on backstop, EU sources say: The Irish Times Pat Leahy
Varadkar sets out unchanged Irish position on backstop during phone call with Theresa May: Irish Examiner Daniel McConnell
Britain 'wants it both ways', claims Coveney: The Irish Times Vivienne Clarke
Coveney to discuss Brexit with powerful figures in Washington: The Irish Times Suzanne Lynch
Coveney – Anyone who threatens peace process will not be forgotten: Irish Examiner Juno McEnroe
House has rallied to the unionist position – Dodds: The News Letter Ben Lowry
Leo Varadkar leaked Brexit conversation says Dominic Raab: BBC John Campbell
Government describes Raab meeting leak claims as 'off the wall': The Irish Times Fiach Kelly
Raab says Good Friday Agreement not like 'cracking novel' but he used it as 'reference tool' during Brexit talks: Belfast Telegraph Jonathan Bell
Dominic Raab says he was advised not to stop at border during visit: Irish News Claire Simpson
Irritation with London over Brexit now bordering on anger: The Irish Times Denis Staunton
Brexit backstop: What people on the Irish border really think – and fear: Daily Mirror Brian Reade
Call for special committee to examine Brexit contingency Bill: The Irish Times Harry McGee
Food stockpiling flags Brexit disaster – SF: Derry Journal
'We didn't create the problem, and shouldn't have to find a remedy': Irish Independent John Downing
Brexit – Does the Irish peace accord rule out a hard border?: BBC John Campbell
May negotiates Tory ceasefire and retains control of Brexit... just: Belfast Telegraph Suzanne Breen
Dublin's anger about Brexit is palpable: Irish Examiner Daniel McConnell
May deluded if she thinks this changes anything in Brussels: Belfast Telegraph Jon Tonge
A depressing night at Westminster: Irish News Editorial
'PM living in a fantasy world of surreal Brexit triumphs': Irish Independent Editorial
Border vote – Brexit-like fantasy feeds border calls: Irish Examiner Editorial
SDLP tie-up with Fianna Fáil will alienate unionist opinion and cost party members ... it is a mistake: Belfast Telegraph Alban Maginness
Jacob Rees-Mogg's involvement in DUP fundraiser 'frustrating' says Northern Ireland Tory: Irish News Claire Simpson
Hamilton successor has a big task ahead as PSNI chief: Belfast Telegraph Editorial
PSNI 'must do more' to tackle east Belfast UVF, says Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly: Belfast Telegraph Mark Edwards
Almost five million cigarettes seized in police operation targeting loyalist paramilitaries: Irish News Suzanne McGonagle
Jolene Bunting allegedly mocked Irish famine by posting racist and sectarian tweet, High Court hears: Irish News
Man on trial for IRA membership had 'republican' posters in TV unit, court hears: Irish Examiner Ruaidhrí Giblin
Wilson's 'go to the chippy' remark 'flippant and part of Westminster cauldron,' says DUP's Dodds: Belfast Telegraph Jonathan Bell
IRSP – British occupation the root cause of Derry car bomb: Derry Journal
Bishop Daly's stole given to museum on 47th anniversary of Bloody Sunday: The Irish Times Freya McClements
Facebook – Dissident republicans Saoradh take legal action: BBC Vincent Kearney
Brexit – Northern businesses grow itchy and impatient: The Irish Times Francess McDonnell
Barclays triggers £166billion EU move over Brexit uncertainty – 'Cannot wait any longer': Daily Express Carly Read
Erasmus students will be able complete stay in UK in event of no-deal Brexit: The Irish Times Carl O'Brien
How Brexit could impact on immigration rules and the Common Travel Area: The Irish Times Piaras Mac Éinrí
DUP – Abortion reform from Westminster a breach of devolution: The News Letter
Northern Ireland Secretary accused of misleading MPs after refusing to act on abortion and same-sex marriage bans: The Independent Rob Merrick
Sinn Féin accuse Met Eireann of 'amputating' Northern Ireland from weather warnings: Belfast Telegraph Gareth Cross
Ugly prehistoric hatred of Orange Walk bigot snared by modern policing: Scottish Daily Record Editorial
Wednesday, January 30
Brexit – May wins backing to renegotiate Northern Ireland backstop but EU says nothing has changed: The Independent Joe Watts
Conservative Brexiteers and Remainers produce proposal to replace North backstop: The Irish Times Denis Staunton
Govt – Withdrawal Agreement 'not open for re-negotiation': Irish Examiner Daniel McConnell
'Time for EU to stop ignoring voice of unionists' says Dodds as Sinn Féin vow 'Ireland won't be pushed around': Belfast Telegraph Gareth Cross
Brexit vote – Good Friday Agreement ripped up, says SNP: BBC Jayne McCormack
DUP react angrily to claim Brexit vote 'ripped up Good Friday Agreement': Belfast Telegraph Gareth Cross
EU to CAVE on Brexit? Ireland PANIC at prospect of no-deal as economic growth set to STALL: Daily Express Ciaran McGrath
Terrorism could get 'much worse again in Northern Ireland' after Brexit, warns ex-MI5 chief: Belfast Telegraph Gavin Cordon
Brexit is the political challenge of our time and Ireland needs to hold its nerve – Varadkar: Irish Independent Michelle Devane
DUP's Sammy Wilson says people should 'go to the chippy' in event of Brexit food shortages: Belfast Telegraph
DUP backs 'Malthouse' alternative plan to break Brexit impasse: The News Letter Stephen Gamble
State decision due soon on excess MEPs if Brexit stalled: The Irish Times Harry McGee
Nigel Farage STUNS Irish reporter with shocking forecast – 'Ireland WILL leave the EU!: Daily Express Aurora Bosotti
No room to change any aspect of backstop, says Sinn Féin: RTE Colm Ó Mongáin
Brexit – Why is the Irish backstop so controversial?: Deutsche Welle
Here's why the Northern Ireland backstop is so crucial – and why Brexit hardliners are sabotaging democracy: The Independent Tess Finch-Lees
Brexit – Does the Irish peace accord rule out a hard border?: BBC John Campbell
'Contempt mobilised nationalist electorate': Belfast Media
'DUP is peddling deceitful nonsense about imagined dangers of backstop': Irish Independent Gay Mitchell
Whose border is it? Irish, British or EU?: Mayo News Liamy MacNally
Theresa May willing to jeopardise Good Friday Agreement to save her Brexit skin: Daily Mirror Editorial
The Irish Times view on a no-deal Brexit – bracing for impact: The Irish Times Editorial
Parliament sends a vital signal on the sort of Brexit it can back: The News Letter Editorial
SDLP Youth wing left in dark over 'vague' partnership with Fianna Fáil: The News Letter Adam Kula
Fianna Fáil ties could see SDLP excluded from European socialist group: Irish News
George Hamilton successor 'should build unionist confidence': The News Letter
George Hamilton the coppers' cop whose frank ways won friends and critics: Belfast Telegraph Ivan Little
Derry bomb statement released by 'the IRA: Belfast Live Aoife Moore
Gardai send extra patrols to NI border over dissident republican fears: Irish Independent Tom Brady
Daughter blames members of the UVF for Ian Ogle's murder: The Irish Times Gerry Moriarty
Any positive work UVF has been doing is wiped out by Ian Ogle murder by gang high on their own self-importance: Belfast Telegraph Ciaran Barnes
Anger as Irish road signs in Co Derry vandalised: Irish News Mairead Holland
Monaghan mechanic denies charge of IRA membership: The Irish Times Aoife Nic Ardghail
Bonfires listed alongside anti-social behaviour and rape in crime survey: Belfast Live Maurice Fitzmaurice
Bloody Sunday family calls for removal of 'Para' flags: Derry Journal
'Derry Four' accept PSNI pay-out: Irish News Connla Young
Passport Service poised for no-deal Brexit surge in applications: The Irish Times Simon Carswell
Strong case for Irish passport office in north: Irish News Editorial
Sinn Féin forced to hold advice clinic in caravan after church hall offer is withdrawn: Irish Independent Victoria Leonard
We must not be led to ruin by hardcore English nationalists: The Herald Neil Mackay
Sinn Féin defend backing Venezuelan president despite 40 deaths in civil unrest: Irish Independent Kevin Doyle
Tuesday, January 29
Former head of MI5 – I fear it's not over in Northern Ireland: The News Letter
May must exploit 'chaos in Brussels and Dublin' to get better Brexit deal – DUP's Wilson: Belfast Telegraph
Sammy Wilson labelled 'despicable' after calling for Theresa May to exploit Brexit 'chaos': Irish News
Brexit – Jim Allister says case for backstop built on sophistry: The News Letter
DUP must see the benefits of May's Brexit deal, Northern Irish groups urge: Belfast Telegraph
Brexit – Government supports Brady amendment on Ireland border: BBC
Beyond Brexit – Irish border poll without huge planning and engagement 'disastrous': Belfast Telegraph David Young and Cate McCurry
No health warning with 'Beyond Brexit' unity rhetoric: The News Letter Mark Rainey
Majority of people want a referendum on a united Ireland in event of no-deal Brexit: TheJournal.ie Stephen McDermott
Brexit brings uncertainty and nerves at the border: Belfast Live Claire O'Boyle
Message from nationalist 'gurn-fest' will surely upset unionism5: The Irish Times Gerry Moriarty
The DUP is stuck on Brexit – but opting for May's deal could save Northern Ireland from turmoil: The Independent Michael Hugh Walker
'If May abandons her pledge we must fight fire with fire': Irish Independent Kevin Doyle
To protect the Good Friday Agreement, the Irish border Brexit backstop must be temporary: The News Letter Paul Bew
Dublin's discipline on backstop wobbles as strain starts to tell: The Irish Times Pat Leahy
Workers Party – Brexit event at Waterfront was a reminder that nationalism, be it British or Irish, is bankrupt: The News Letter Patrick Lynn
Unionism, like nationalism, should be preparing options: The News Letter Alex Kane
Save Our Sovereignty: The Times Editorial
Little Irelander thinking lies at the heart of republicanism: The News Letter Editorial
Dealing with Brexit a job for our politicians: Belfast Telegraph Editorial
History shows backstop essential – Power not trust defines relationships: Irish Examiner Editorial
The Irish Times view on Northern nationalism – the power of persuasion: The Irish Times Editorial
Irish language doesn't deserve to be misused as a tribalistic weapon by opportunists: Belfast Telegraph Ruth Dudley Edwards
Political vacuum to blame for recent violence, peace rally told: Derry Now
East Belfast UVF moves to distance itself from killing: The News Letter
Ian Ogle's murder an act of savagery: Irish News Editorial
Two charged with kidnapping after man beaten in paramilitary style attack: Belfast Telegraph
PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton to retire in June: Belfast Live Sarah Scott
Michael Stone – I'm not a danger to anyone and should be released from jail: Belfast Telegraph
SDLP's Bríd Rodgers 'cannot support' Fianna Fáil partnership plan: Irish News Brendan Hughes
SDLP denies vote on Fianna Fáil partnership is 'unconstitutional': Irish News Brendan Hughes
Ex-IRA bomber who got 30 life sentences has words of advice for young dissidents: Belfast Telegraph Shane Paul O'Doherty
Ulster Unionist Deputy Mayor welcomes cross-party support for additional police resources: Derry Now
Extradition hearing told of 'fabricated' evidence against 'bomb suspect': Belfast Telegraph
Derry Four settle damages against PSNI chief: BBC
Stephen Montgomery widow, 30 years after RUC man's murder – You move on, but it's still very raw: The News Letter Adam Kula
Post offices run out of Irish passport application forms ahead of Brexit: Belfast Telegraph Gareth Cross
Peadar Toibin reveals his new political party will be named Aontú: Irish Independent Kevin Doyle
James McClean reveals tribute to Bloody Sunday victims ahead of anniversary: Irish Mirror Eamon Doggett
'We are all Jay Beatty' is the clarion call as Celtic and Rangers fans unite against abuse: The News Letter Carmel Robinson
Forget about the royals, let's elect a Scottish president: The National (Scotland) George Kerevan
Monday, January 28
Coveney – We need to work together.. don't just listen to DUP, listen to all in Northern Ireland: Belfast Telegraph Jonathan Bell
Blow for May as Ireland stresses it will not yield on Brexit backstop: The Guardian Andrew Sparrow
Ireland dashes May's hopes of breaking Brexit stalemate: Financial Times David Bond
Rattled Irish deputy PM claims the EU will NEVER let the UK drop the hated backstop from Brexit deal – but ministers accuse him of BLUFFING insisting Dublin is terrified of creating a hard border: Daily Mail James Tapsfield
Theresa May set to demand EU ditches hated Northern Ireland backstop to save her Brexit deal, Matt Hancock hints: The Sun Natasha Clark
'May takes things to the brink as she plays a dangerous game' (Jan 27): Sunday Independent Willie O'Dea
Has Theresa May just signalled she wants whole backstop dumped?: ITV Robert Peston
Simon Coveney plays down Leo Varadkar's border soldiers warning: Irish Examiner
'Varadkar's border gamble may not prove to be the wisest bet' (Jan 27): Sunday Independent Gavin Barrett
Northern Irish groups visiting Westminster with plea to avoid no-deal Brexit: Belfast Telegraph
Mock wall erected on Border in protest against Brexit: Irish Independent Wayne O'Connor
Amateur dramatics of mock Irish Brexit border irresponsible nonsense and playing on people's fears – DUP's Dodds: Belfast Telegraph Jonathan Bell
Ireland's media is a vital counter to London-based Brexit bampottery: The National (Scotland) Stuart Cosgrove
'The backstop chickens are coming home to roost – with our economy in danger' (Jan 27): Sunday Independent Dan O'Brien
Brexit renegotiation and People's Vote 'both lose/lose for Northern Ireland': Irish News Bimpe Archer
Brexit – How British-Irish relations are coping: BBC Leanna Byrne & Tori Watson
'Europe will eventually be blamed if a border is ever returned to Ireland' (Jan 27): Sunday Independent Jody Corcoran
A united Ireland – a hard border fix that dare not speak its name: RTE Colin Harvey
The Irish border challenge should be agreed between Dublin and London (Jan 25): The News Letter Austen Morgan
'Only option' is Direct Rule, says UUP leader: Impartial Reporter
Unity conference exposes divisions on border poll timing: Irish News John Manley
University professor defends no Beyond Brexit invite for unionists: The News Letter
Unique gathering at the Waterfront Hall: Irish News Editorial
'UK can break deadlock – and get out of jail free' (Jan 27): Sunday Independent Colm McCarthy
Violent dissidents are 'jumping on Brexit bandwagon': Irish Independent Claire McNeilly and Laura Larkin
'The true republican believers haven't gone away, you know' (Jan 27): Sunday Independent Ruth Dudley Edwards
Good people of Derry speak for us all in their defiance of evil bombers who would drug us back to the past: Belfast Telegraph Editorial
Loyalist killer Stone 'not a danger to anyone' due to ill health: Irish News
Thousands march to remember Bloody Sunday 47 years on: ITV
Eamon Collins – PSNI 'close to identifying' IRA man's killer: BBC
McNulty commends Newry Civil Rights March (Jan 16): Newry Times
Belfast City Hall could get new statues (Jan 25): BBC Mark Simpson
Collapse of Stormont has left health rudderless for two years (Jan 25): The News Letter Editorial
'The Taoiseach has used the green jersey to gag Fianna Fáil' (Jan 27): Sunday Independent Eoghan Harris
Anger over spelling of Irish names on transport passes (Jan 21): The Guardian Rory Carroll
Gardaí need not offer breath test results in Irish and English, judge rules (Jan 23): The Irish Times Mary Carolan
No-deal Brexit 'threat to export of Northern Irish animal waste to Republic': Irish News Michael McHugh
'Unfit' Northern law forces 900 women to travel for an abortion (Jan 24): The Times Ellen Coyne
Tories 'put DUP before domestic violence victims' as abortion reform thwarted: Daily Mirror Dan Bloom
Sinn Féin reveals true self again with Venezuela infatuation (Jan 24): The Irish Times Stephen Collins
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