Discussion: All Ireland Relations

The Irish Times Archive section
Below we cite just a few of these contributions, which can be accessed in the Archive.

CONSTITUTIONAL SURGERY MUST BE DONE IN THE REPUBLIC
by DENNIS KENNEDY

Dennis Kennedy critically evaluates ideas for building new political relationships between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.  He analyses proposals for the accommodation of both national allegiances, including recent thinking on constitutional reform.  the Irish Times 14^th November 1997.

REDEFINING IRISHNESS WITHIN A MIXED-RACE SOCIETY 
by  FINTAN O'TOOLE

In this article Fintan O' Toole reflects on some historic dimensions of Irish identity and its reshaping by modernity.  The article is available in the Archive section of the Irish Times, 23^rd July 1999.

NATIONAL IDENTITY ENCOURAGES ISOLATIONISM 
by PAUL GILLESPIE.

Paul Gillespie takes a critical look at Irish identity and contrasts it with others in Europe.  Irish Times 31^st October 1998.

NORTH'S FRAMEWORK FOR A 'MULTI-ETHNIC SOCIETY' 
by CAROL COULTER

Carol Coulter discusses contributions to a conference on identity and raises questions about how 'national' identities can be accommodated in an increasingly international economy and polity. Irish times 24^th September, 1998.

STATEHOOD, NATIONHOOD NEED TO BE UNBUNDLED
by PAUL GILLESPIE