Trimble, David
The Northern Ireland peace process appears to have reached an impasse, with all parties facing a critical deadline of Easter to secure an agreement. The UK government's assessment of the talks in Washington last week has not yielded significant progress. The Orange Order's marching season, which
Trimble, David
Negotiations for a breakthrough in the Northern Ireland peace process reached a critical juncture yesterday, as Peter Mandelson met with Brian Cowen to assess the outcome of Washington talks. The meeting comes as all parties agree that the Easter season represents a last chance to secure an agreement before the
Trimble, David
The Northern Ireland peace process faced a significant setback yesterday after Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble announced that his party would refuse to participate in a power-sharing executive with Sinn Fein, the political wing of the IRA. This decision came despite last-minute concessions offered by UK Prime Minister Tony Blair,
Trimble, David
As the leader of Northern Ireland's pro-British Protestant majority, David Trimble faces a critical decision in the path toward ending 30 years of civil and sectarian violence. He must agree to further a peace process endorsed by London and Dublin governments and backed by the Clinton administration, or
Blair, Tony
Hopes of an Ulster peace breakthrough began to rise today as Loyalist leader David Trimble edged closer to a deal with Prime Minister Tony Blair. In a significant shift, Unionist party chief Mr. Trimble refused to rule out Mr. Blair's controversial plans to allow the IRA to hang
Sinn Fein
In a tense standoff, Unionists are refusing to accept the British government's blueprint for breaking the IRA disarmament deadlock, citing concerns over the proposed "legislative failsafe" and the IRA's willingness to disarm. Despite the relaxed atmosphere at Drumcree, where thousands of Orangemen dispersed peacefully
Sinn Fein
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble launched a scathing attack on the Northern Ireland peace process, claiming that Sinn Fein had deceived the British and Irish Prime Ministers over the IRA's intention to disarm. This criticism comes as the flashpoint Drumcree Orange Parade passed off peacefully, with Northern Ireland
Trimble, David
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern have put forward a new proposal for peace in Northern Ireland, calling on the province's political leaders to support a blueprint that could see the IRA surrendering weapons by the end of the summer. The plan involves
Trimble, David
British Prime Minister Tony Blair expressed optimism on the eve of a critical cross-party talk in Northern Ireland, urging Sinn Fein and the Unionists to strike a deal ahead of the Wednesday deadline. Blair emphasized that the "prize in front of us is great," warning that failure to
Sinn Fein
The breakthrough in negotiations at Hillsborough Castle on Tuesday may have implications for the power sharing executive in Northern Ireland. Prime Minister Tony Blair and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern led the talks, which included key players such as Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble, Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon, and Sinn
Sinn Fein
British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Northern Ireland last night for an emergency round of talks aimed at resolving the deadlock in the Northern Ireland peace process. The discussions, which will continue today, involve key parties including Irish Premier Bertie Ahern, First Minister David Trimble, Deputy First Minister Seamus
Trimble, David
In a milestone moment for the tumultuous history of Northern Ireland, John Hume and David Trimble were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on October 15, 1998, for their "courage and vision" in fostering a peaceful solution to the region's decades-long sectarian conflict. The two leaders, representing
