George Mitchell

Abandoning X social media account 'another sign of wokery at QUB'

A bust of former US senator George Mitchell has been removed from the grounds of QUB over his links with Jeffrey Epstein. The senator is seen here at its unveiling in April 2023. Mr Mitchell has denied all wrongdoing and has expressed regret for ever having known Epstein

Ruth Dudley Edwards: I'm horrified that Queen’s has jumped on Epstein bandwagon

Morning View

Editorial: Claims against Mandelson of new magnitude in Epstein scandal

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Senator George Mitchell (right) at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, at Queen's University in Belfast.

George Mitchell and Jeffrey Epstein links ‘unclear’, Bertie Ahern says

Senator George Mitchell, pictured at Queen's University in 2023 on the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement, chaired the negotiations which led to the 1998 deal

George Mitchell's name is dropped from NI peace scholarship over Epstein links

A tribute to David Trimble was unveiled at the Houses of Parliament earlier this week.

'Few politicians will leave behind the legacy of the late Lord Trimble'

Senator George Mitchell and Trevor Birney at the premiere screening of The Negotiator in Belfast

New documentary by Trevor Birney ‘The Negotiator’ to screen at Ireland’s premier...

Trevor Birney

New documentary ‘The Negotiator’ by Trevor Birney set for gala screening in Belf...

The signing of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement in 1998 brought peace to Northern Ireland

Letter: Symbol of peace could provide gateway to conciliation

The Taoiseach Micheal Martin has played down the prospect of a border poll, while Leo Varadkar is reduced to hawking shop-soiled Irish separatism alongside a motley cast of Shinners and other nationalist zealots

Owen Polley: Gradual erosion is the biggest threat to NI’s place in the UK

Former Senator George Mitchell at a press conference in Belfast before leaving to meet the various political parties in Northern Ireland, with the aim of trying to resolve the decommissioning row and the formation of a Northern Ireland Executive. Irish civil servants compiled a list of "major leaks" they claimed originated from the Northern Ireland Office and Special Branch officers in the region. Photo: Paul Faith/PA Wire

State papers: Dublin officials compiled list of 'leaks' attributed to NIO

Former President Donald Trump speaks with Tucker Carlson in Glendale, Arizona. Ben Lowry, who was in the audience, thinks that Kamala Harris is not far enough ahead in the polls, although she does have some routes to victory (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Ben Lowry: Harris is getting good polls but I still think data favours Trump

Senator George Mitchell (left) with NI Secretary Hillary Benn at Queen’s University Belfast on Wednesday night

Good Friday Agreement broker Mitchell calls on leaders to fulfil its potential

US Consul General James Applegate visited Hillsborough Castle along with representatives from Historic Royal Palaces, Tourism Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland to launch the new American History Tour. Pic credit: Historic Royal Palaces

Hillsborough Castle launches American History Tour

Queen's Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Ian Greer, Vice President Student and Corporate Services Caroline Young, SU President Beth Elder, and US Special Envoy Congressman Joe Kennedy III. Queen's University in Belfast has been described as an "incredibly special place" by US special envoy Joe Kennedy III. Mr Kennedy has been leading a delegation of senior US business and investment leaders on a four-day visit to Northern Ireland. Issue date: Photo: Queen's University Belfast/PA Wire

Joe Kennedy III hails Queen’s as a ‘home away from home’ as he opens SU building

Boxer Carl Frampton, Laura Gamble, head of women's football at Carryduff Colts, club chairman Eamon Deeny, and comedian Tim McGarry at the club's 20th anniversary dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast. Picture: Carryduff Colts/PA Wire

George Mitchell sends birthday message to cross-community football club
A Belfast cross-community youth football club has received a special message from former US senator George Mitchell, who chaired the negotiations which led to the historic 1998 Good Friday Agreement, as it marked its 20th anniversary.
By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

The then first minister David Trimble and deputy fist minister Mark Durkan relax with a coffee in the first minister’s office in November 2001 in Stormont. Mr Durkan says of the pre-agreement talks: “The UUP had taken confidence that they would not be facing a pan-nationalist front if they were the only main unionist party at the table” (Photo by Cathal McNaughton/Getty Images)

Belfast Agreement @25: We were surprised by David's resolve - Mark Durkan

Hearing expert Paul O'Hara

Hearing expert from Northern Ireland saves the day for Senator George Mitchell

Senator George Mitchell addresses the GFA @ 25 Conference at Queen's University Belfast

NI hearing aid dispenser comes to rescue of Senator Mitchell

Letters to editor

Letter: London’s concern is not NI alone but wider stability in these islands

The EU and Irish governments, as well as the UK, are saying ‘NO’ to unionism, regarding international standards on territorial integrity. The two governments have agreed to abide by relevant international law. They must be held to account

Belfast Agreement @25: Dermot Nesbitt on the double standards on rights

Steve Baker, UK Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office, at a service at Clonard Monastery to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Jamie Bryson says he challenged him at a later date. "Unlike the self-styled ‘hardmen’ of Brexit, unionism is made of sterner stuff," writes Mr Bryson

Jamie Bryson: I challenged NIO minister but he called for unionist compromise

Former US senator and chairman of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement negotiations George Mitchell during the three-day international conference at Queen's University Belfast to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement

George Mitchell hopes to be well enough to return to Northern Ireland

Morning View

Editorial: A celebration of 1998 in which Gerry Adams scolds unionists

George Mitchell on stage during the three-day international conference at Queen's University Belfast to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.

Good Friday Agreement changed history, George Mitchell tells anniversary event

The audience attending the three-day international conference at Queen's University Belfast to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. Picture date: Monday April 17, 2023.

Good Friday institutions need to be worked to secure their future – Blair

Bill Clinton shakes hands with Lyra McKee’s great-niece Ava Corner, eight, at the launch of the documentary film ‘Lyra’ at Queen’s Film Theatre in Belfast

Anniversary can help to restore Stormont says Micheal Martin
Events marking the 25th anniversary of Northern Ireland's landmark peace accord can provide an impetus to restore devolved governance at Stormont, Ireland's deputy premier has said.
By David Young, PA

Chairman of the Good Friday talks Senator George Mitchell will deliver the keynote address on the first day of the conference at Queen’s University

Agreement 25: Three-day conference marking 25th anniversary of GFA

Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Irish counterpart Bertie Ahern emerge from Castle Buildings to announce the signing of the Belfast Agreement in 1998

DUP rejects call from Bertie Ahern, saying a 'quick-fix' won't restore Stormont

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet key architects of the Good Friday Agreement and representatives from Ireland and the US during his visit – his fifth to Northern Ireland since taking office

Sunak to return to Belfast as Good Friday Agreement commemorations continue

US President Joe Biden is welcomed by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Farmleigh House, Dublin, on day three of his visit to the island of Ireland. Picture date: Thursday April 13, 2023.

Joe Biden urges return of powersharing after visit to Irish president

File photo dated 11/04/08 of (left to right) US Senator George Mitchell, former prime Minister Tony Blair and outgoing Irish premier Bertie Ahern

Tony Blair and George Mitchell to address Good Friday Agreement conference

US President Joe Biden arrives to deliver his keynote speech at Ulster University in Belfast, during his visit to the island of Ireland. Picture date: Wednesday April 12, 2023.

In full: US President Joe Biden's speech at Ulster University

in 1997 the talks chair, Senator George Mitchell, advised us that by Easter he would have to take his leave of us to spend more time with his young wife and son. We all knew that if George went, a good outcome was unlikely. Who else would give us the commitment? How would we find someone like him in whom we could all have confidence? That human relationship with him meant that Good Friday 1998 became an informal deadline. Picture Stephen Wilson/Pacemaker

Belfast Agreement @25: John Alderdice

Lady Daphne Trimble and the late Pat Hume will be honoured by Queen's University Belfast with honorary degrees for their dedication to peace-building as we mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

Lady Trimble and the late Pat Hume to be honoured by QUB

People attending the ceremony to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement in the Great Hall at Stormont

Current leaders need to show courage which brought about peace deal – Mitchell

Baroness May Blood (1938-2022) painted by FRIZ as part of the NI Peace Heroines exhibition

Remembering contribution of 'NI Peace Heroines' such as Baroness May Blood

Mark Durkan, deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland from November 2001 to October 2002, and the Leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) from 2001 to 2010, standing on the Peace Bridge in Londonderry

We need to restore the ‘covenant of honour’ of Good Friday Agreement – Durkan

The locked gates at Stormont in Belfast.

Stormont instability a lingering regret from Good Friday Agreement, says Ahern

Jimmy Fay and Owen McCafferty with some of the cast set to star in new political drama Agreement, which marks 25 years since the GFA was implemented

Owen McCafferty explores the complex discussions around the GFA in new play

U.S. President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Belfast Agreement anniversary unlikely to be marked with visit of US President

The then-Irish premier John Bruton warned in 1996 that a loyalist bombing campaign in the Republic would be “like a civil war”, newly released Irish State papers shows

Irish state papers: Fears possible loyalists bombings would be ‘like civil war’

Morning View

US envoy will have to prove that he is not biased against unionists

David Trimble outside the White House during his 1998 visit. Phot by JOYCE NALTCHAYAN/AFP via Getty Images

David Trimble: biography excerpt tells of blood-soaked weeks before peace deal

Lord Trimble with his wife Daphne after the unveiling of his portrait by Colin Davidson at Queen's Management School, Riddel Hall in Belfast

Lord Trimble hails survival of Belfast Agreement as his portrait is unveiled

George Mitchell

Belfast Agreement broker George Mitchell starts leukaemia treatment

John Hume's actions paved the way for the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. The subsequent award of the Nobel Peace Prize to him and David Trimble was well deserved, writes John Cushnahan

John Cushnahan: John Hume’s leadership was based upon reconciliation and in mark...

A book of condolence for Seamus Mallon has been opened at Belfast City Hall.

The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Daniel Baker is joined by Peace Campaigner Betty Williams and Actress Sharon Stone to open the book.

It will be available for signing in the main reception of the City Hall during normal opening hours (8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday). Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

US actress Sharon Stone pays tribute to Mallon in Belfast

David Trimble was not seen by Dublin as someone who was likely to cut a deal

Declassified Files: Irish had ‘pathological’ concern that Trimble could cause ta...

The reserve supreme championship and the McCann Shield went to Edenordinary Redhot Lulu Red owned by George Mitchell, Banbridge, and shown by Desmond McCorry. Adding their congratulations are judge Rory Timlin, and sponsor Denise Rafferty, Thompsons. Picture: Jane Steel

Henry family triumphs in the Holstein classes

Patrick Kielty, Senator George Mitchell and James Nesbitt

Patrick Kielty calls for end to segregated education in NI

Professor Duncan Morrow, Ulster University, Lady Moyra Quigley and Ronnie Kells, chair, Sir George Quigley Committee, with the report

Restored Stormont should make ending sectarianism top priority: Report

Irelands Foreign Minister, Simon Coveney, let the cat out of the bag on Tuesday when he admitted that Brussels would try to force Dublin to put in place a hard border, says Lord Empey, and he realised that the present Irish government didnt want to be the one to put up a border

Lord Empey: Dublin has failed to work with London on Brexit and is over reaching...

Sir Patrick Mayhew pictured in his office while secretary of state

Declassified files: In a border poll the British government would be neutral, Ma...

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