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Mary McGee, contraception rights pioneer, dies

Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.

Digital ID App to Transform Ireland-UK Travel

A groundbreaking digital identity scheme is poised to streamline travel within the Common Travel Area, offering Britons and Irish citizens a seamless border experience while raising privacy considerations.

Digital ID cards risk breaching Good Friday Agreement

Plans for digital ID cards in the UK have raised alarm bells in Northern Ireland, with critics warning they could undermine the delicate balance of the Good Friday Agreement and create a 'two-tier' system.

Irish President declines Belfast event invitation

President Michael D. Higgins declines invitation to historic Belfast event amid concerns about protocol and cross-border relations, creating political waves in both Ireland and the UK.

NI smoking ban faces Brexit legal hurdle

Labour's ambitious plan to outlaw smoking and vaping in Northern Ireland could breach the Brexit Windsor Framework, warns former Attorney General Sir Jonathan Jones in explosive legal analysis.

Labour's Digital ID Gender Choice Alarms MPs

Labour's proposed digital identity system faces backlash as MPs warn it could allow individuals to choose their gender without medical verification, raising concerns about privacy and security implications.

Northern Ireland pupils forced into Republic's schools

Dozens of Northern Irish pupils are being educated in the Republic of Ireland as Derry's school capacity crisis reaches breaking point, raising urgent questions about educational provision and cross-border cooperation.

Ireland summons UK envoy over minister's 'unacceptable' comments

The Irish government has taken the extraordinary diplomatic step of summoning the British ambassador to Dublin following inflammatory comments made by Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker about the Republic's stance on Northern Ireland, escalating tensio

McGregor Refuses EU Passport in Patriotic Stand

MMA superstar Conor McGregor sparks controversy by declaring he would refuse an EU passport, championing Irish sovereignty and stirring a major debate on national identity post-Brexit.

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