Despite the lack of a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland throughout 2023, there were many noteworthy moments in politics. From council elections to the Windsor Framework and ongoing conflicts between local parties and Westminster, here’s an alphabetic rundown of the past year.
Former Alliance Party leader Lord John Alderdice drew attention when he wrote a blog post titled “All Over Bar the Shoutin'” calling for joint authority of Northern Ireland between the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden created a stir when he mixed up the Black and Tans with the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team, prompting questions about his grasp of Irish history.
Plans to develop the derelict Casement stadium into a 34,000-capacity arena
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