John Foster / 10 Feb 2020
The Rise of Sinn Féin
Ireland’s New Class Politics
Irish politics has always moved in rhythms different to the rest of Europe. Saturday’s election is no exception. (...)
Leo Varadkar
Sean Quinn / 06 Nov 2019
Ireland’s British Hangover
Brexit and What Comes After
“I’ve applied for Irish citizenship.” Pre-Brexit, this would have been amazing to hear in a cut-glass accent by a late-middle-aged upper-class British woman. But Brexit was looming and she didn’t want any hassle commuting to her country home, in France. (...)
Josh Kitto / 20 Sep 2019
The Return of Direct Rule
Northern Ireland and Brexit
Brexit’s fate was always going to be determined by the Irish border. Efforts to limit migration have always ignored the threat it posed. (...)
Greg Barnhisel / 17 Jul 2019
Actually Existing Ireland
The View From Brexit
You have to be told that you’re crossing the border. Nothing, except a change in lane-divider paint colour, marks the once-militarised line between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.(...)