Martin McGuinness
Martin McGuinness was an influential Northern Irish politician and a key figure in the peace process in Northern Ireland, serving as the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2007 to 2017. A member of the Sinn Féin party, he was a prominent advocate for the rights of the nationalist community and played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. McGuinness's legacy is marked by his transition from a paramilitary leader in the Provisional Irish Republican Army to a statesman dedicated to political dialogue and reconciliation.
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Martin McGuinness took a break from thrashing out the Belfast Agreement with Blair.
A master of spin who, in the end, was largely lying to himself – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-18
Martin McGuinness is listed among the five men dominating the IRA's strategy.
File describing Sinn Féin’s Gerry Kelly as IRA leader returned to National Archives – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-17
The hall and a memorial garden beside it for the republican dead was opened by the late Martin McGuinness in September 2004.
Inside the wealthiest political party in the State – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-15
Martin McGuinness had a tense exchange with Miriam O’Callaghan during the 2011 presidential election debate.
RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan on family, feminism and fame in her candid new memoir – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-01
Martin McGuinness returned a salute from an RAF officer during a significant moment in Irish history.
A Ballymurphy Man review – Compelling storytelling, elegant direction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
Martin McGuinness was a candidate in the 2011 presidential elections.
Jim Gavin’s name on the ballot paper raises troubling questions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
McGuinness was the leader of the IRA during the peace negotiations in Northern Ireland.
¿Cuál es el papel de Europa para Gaza?
Argentina· 2025-10-13
Martin McGuinness was a candidate in the 2011 presidential debate.
Ivana Bacik insists Catherine Connolly is a ‘unifying force’ for Labour amid internal dissent – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-29
Martin McGuinness was the deputy first minister at Stormont and had a conversation with Mike Murphy about his past.
‘It should have been the RTÉ payments scandal, not the Ryan Tubridy payments scandal’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-14
Martin McGuinness was dramatically announced as a candidate by Sinn Féin in 2011.
Who will be Sinn Féin’s nominee for president? An insider says the ground may be shifting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-06
Martin McGuinness is referenced in the context of past nominations.
President Geldof, Donnelly or Flatley? Is there still a path to the Áras for an Independent? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-04
Martin McGuinness was Sinn Féin’s candidate in the presidential election, facing questions about his IRA past.
This presidential election is unlikely to be dull – but remember how crazy 2011’s contest was? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-10
Martin McGuinness was O’Neill’s mentor and the then MP for the area.
‘The British state killed local people. Those moments contribute to who you are’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Adams was accompanied by Martin McGuinness during a meeting with Tony Blair.
Former US ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith turned against Sinn Féin after 9/11, British files claim – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-22
Martin McGuinness is mentioned as having derailed Seán Gallagher's campaign.
So far nobody wants the Presidency and its quarter-of-a-million euro salary. Why? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-18
Martin McGuinness served as the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland alongside Ian Paisley.
The Belfast Good Friday Agreement and the importance of reconciliation – a lesson for Guyana?
Guyana· 2025-05-24
The article suggests that Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi would have some of the mana of Martin McGuinness.
Te Pāti Māori should leave Parliament voluntarily – Matthew Hooton
New Zealand· 2025-05-15
Martin McGuinness was a former senior IRA member and became the North’s deputy first minister in 2007.
‘Trust is a huge issue’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-11
Mr Adams said he couldn’t say if Mr Bell, Mr Twomey or Mr McGuinness were in the IRA.
Gerry Adams tells court it is not ‘fair’ to expect him to recall every death in the Troubles – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-02
Martin McGuinness was the education minister who unilaterally abolished Northern Ireland’s secondary school selection exam in 2002.
Latest controversy to engulf Stormont is over the definition of ‘controversial’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-17
Martin McGuinness was a Catholic leader of Sinn Féin and a key figure in the peace negotiations.
Quinta na TV: o regresso de Black Mirror e A Viagem para a paz | Televisão
Portugal· 2025-04-10
Flanagan's support for Martin McGuinness’s 2011 bid for Ireland’s presidency brought more ire.
‘Just wait until Trump takes away our unions’: Fionnula Flanagan on America, Ireland and acting silent | Film
United Kingdom· 2025-03-21
Martin McGuinness was involved in a historic handshake with Queen Elizabeth II in Belfast.
Il cappello come la bandiera Ue di Elisabetta e l'abito per dire grazie dopo le Falkland. Il vestito blu di Kate dopo l'aggressione russa (e il rugby di re Carlo)
Italy· 2025-03-14
Martin McGuinness is noted for a historic handshake with the late Queen.
Charles in the middle has chance to play ‘peacemaker’, leaving a lasting legacy
Australia· 2025-03-03
