Michael Lillis
IrelandpoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Michael Lillis is a retired Irish foreign affairs official known for his pivotal role in the negotiation of the Anglo-Irish Agreement in 1985, which significantly reshaped the relationship between Ireland and Northern Ireland. His innovative ideas, including proposals for collaboration between the Gardaí and Irish soldiers in Northern Ireland, demonstrated his commitment to finding creative solutions to longstanding political tensions.
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Michael Lillis from the Irish embassy in Washington was working closely with John Hume and Ted Kennedy.
Donald Trump is less interested in Ireland than in creating mayhem – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-09-19
Ireland· 2026-09-19
Michael Lillis famously strolled along the Grand Canal in 1983 discussing new ideas for Northern Ireland.
‘To understand the Troubles, you must go back much further’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-11-16
Ireland· 2025-11-16
Michael Lillis spoke of his early contacts with a leading British official.
Island of Ireland is ‘not ready’ for a unification referendum, says former tánaiste – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-11-11
Ireland· 2025-11-11
