HISTORICSinn Féin Names Leader to Head Northern Ireland’s GovernmentMichelle O’Neill made history as First Minister of Northern Ireland, the first supporter of Irish unity to hold the position.Amanda Yen
RARE APOLOGYSinn Féin Prez ‘Sorry’ for Killing of Prince Philip’s Uncle A change of position after former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams refused to apologize for the bomb attack in a 2015 meeting with Prince Charles.McCaffrey Blauner
SHADOW OF A GUNIreland’s Sinn Féin Wins. Now It Must Manage Its IRA Past.Ireland’s election results owe more to a thirst for social justice than Irish unity, but could see former Irish Republican Army fighters, or their sympathizers, in government.Tom Sykes
WHY, GOD?O’Reilly Reads His Own Filthy BookThis is the last time you will willingly listen to Bill O’Reilly’s voice. Malia Griggs
END OF AN ERAPeacemaker, Terrorist—Ex-IRA Leader DiesThe former IRA terrorist died, in the eyes of many, as a peacemaking statesman. But bitterness still lingers.Nico Hines
ULSTER UNITED?Ireland’s Easter BlarneyEnthusiasm for the reunification of Ireland is decidedly on the wane. But if the U.K. leaves the European Union and the Irish Republic stays? Who knows?Dana Kennedy
BAD BLOODLeaderless Ireland Ruled by Tribal FeudsThis Easter marks the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s independence from Britain—and embarrassingly, the country will be celebrating without a political leader at its helm.Tom Sykes
HistoricRoyal Handshake With Gerry AdamsPrince Charles and Gerry Adams shake hands for several seconds, smile, and exchange words. Tom Sykes
Belfast KillingWhy Sinn Fein's Boss Surrendered The killing of a widowed mother of ten has been hanging over Gerry Adams for 40 years. His arrest is a calculated gamble to clear his name—and began with the Obama Justice Dept.Ed Moloney
