Topic: Irish History

St. Patrick's Day: 10 must-read books about Ireland

10 books about the Emerald Isle for the holiday.

Readers Write: Islamists still dangerous; Irish history matters; US needs a CEO prez

Letters to the editor for the February 27 weekly print issue: One reader worries that despite post-Arab Spring political involvement, Islamists still have the potential for religious tyranny and terror. Another reader defends a common subject of Irish films – The Troubles – as still relevant. A third reader takes issue with a column arguing that the US doesn't need a CEO president.

St. Patrick's Day: 5 great books that celebrate Ireland

What should you read on St. Patrick's Day? If you're hoping to celebrate Ireland with a book in hand, the hardest part will be figuring out which one, as the Emerald Isle has long been a wildly prolific source of inspiration to writers. And so to my earlier list of 10 best books about Ireland (which I still stand by), I can easily add five more.

Real IRA bombing meant to derail last step of N. Ireland peace

Just minutes after Britain transferred police and justice powers to Northern Ireland, completing the 1998 peace process, the Real IRA bombed Britain’s MI5 intelligence headquarters in Belfast.

St. Patrick's Day: Did Patrick become Christian for the tax breaks?

Despite persistent myths, St. Patrick's Day recalls a man who didn't alone convert the Irish, didn't use a shamrock to teach the Trinity, and didn't chase out the snakes. It recalls a man who, simply, loved the Irish.

A Course Called Ireland

Northern Ireland refuses to cede peace

Protestants and Catholics unify in vigils to protest the violence.

With 10 years of peace, N. Ireland strives for more

The reconciliation marked by the deal signed 10 years ago today gets a $71 million boost.