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Monday, December 31
SF – rebels won't stop us backing the police: Sunday Life (Dec 30)
Brian Rowan
A New Year and a new Northern Ireland: (from the Sunday Tribune)
Suzanne Breen
A year of challenges and decisions ahead: Sunday Life (Dec 30)
Brian Rowan
Christmas debacle rooted in parading: Irelandclick.com (Dec 28)
Editorial
'Gentle giant' a cop-killer thug: Sunday Life (Dec 30)
Stephen Breen
Historic year was a time of great change for churches: Belfast Telegraph (Dec 28)
Alf McCreary
Hanafin faces row over new English directive: Irish Independent
Anita Guidera
1977 State papers
Tell US we are fighting IRA and loyalist killers: Belfast Telegraph (Dec 28)
Graham Bardgett
Conservative stance on the North is wiser in hindsight: Irish Independent
Landslide winner Lynch set tone of talks on Northern stalemate: Sunday Independent (Dec 30)
Ronan Fanning
Sunday, December 30
Justice devolution 'crucial step': BBC
Ulster's politicians face policing challenges in 2008: The News Letter
New Year offers fresh hope to all: Irelandclick.com
Martin Morgan
Call for files of evidence on Omagh bombers: Sunday Independent
Alan Murray
British and Irish need to move: Irelandclick.com
Martin Morgan
Spotlight should be on Omagh: Belfast Telegraph
Lindy McDowell
Christmas tree row now leads to talks: Irelandclick.com
Áine McEntee
Timing is everything in religion and politics: (from the Irish News)
Patrick Murphy
O'Loan 'delighted' to become a Dame: Belfast Telegraph
Ulster peace process inspired aid workers: The Observer
Henry McDonald
Taliban, like IRA, can talk peace: Belfast Telegraph (Dec 28)
Editorial
Catholic leader claims Poles could split Church: Sunday Telegraph
Jonathan Wynne-Jones and Vikki Miller
1977 State papers
Provos bomb the cinemas: Irish Independent (Dec 29)
British at pains to appear impartial: (from the Irish News)
Eamon Phoenix
GAA urge British troops to withdraw from club: Irish Independent (Dec 29)
IRA killing businessmen cut US investment hopes: (from the Irish News)
Eamon Phoenix
Saturday, December 29
O'Loan and Lynam receive awards in British honours list: The Irish Times
Gerry Moriarty
Police need to rebuild integrity: Belfast Telegraph
Laurence White
SDLP in no rush to align itself with a southern counterpart: (from the Irish News)
Valerie Robinson
Paisley – What a difference a year makes: Belfast Telegraph
Searches: Irelandclick.com
First Ministers stay silent on victims post candidates: Belfast Telegraph
Chris Thornton
State to stake its claim in Rockall talks: Irish Independent
It's the final act of peace: Belfast Telegraph
Damon Quinn
In a few years we may have neither fish nor freedom: (from the Irish News, Dec 22)
Patrick Murphy
1977 State papers
Who errs sins...how the SAS wandered across the Irish border and caused a diplomatic uproar: Daily Mail (Dec 28)
Lynch government agreed to British Army flights: UTV Internet
Paisley's '1977 links to loyalists' discussed: (from the Irish News)
Eamon Phoenix
Policing on the border in 1970s hampered by a lack of phones: Belfast Telegraph
Brian Hutton
Stormont secret papers released: BBC
Eamon Phoenix
Dangerous times when another devastating civil war loomed: Irish Independent
James Downey
Friday, December 28
May 8 – historic day for Northern Ireland: The News Letter
Banner comes down on momentous year: BBC
Vincent Kearney
An unforgettable year which has seen political foes unite: (from the Irish News)
William Graham
Dawn of a new era – but drama isn't over: The News Letter
RM blasts Ombudsman's 'witch hunt' on police officer: Impartial Reporter
Taxpayers deserve better from the PSNI press office: (from the Irish News)
Newton Emerson
Problems in our prisons revealed: Belfast Telegraph
Editorial
Ombudsman hears Stoneyford claims: Irelandclick.com (Dec 21)
Ciarán Barnes
Bishop Good asks for info on Omagh bombing: Derry Journal
Fight for justice for Omagh bombing victims continues: Tyrone Times
Peace dividend gives social centres a boost: Irish Independent
Patsy McArdle
Sectarian attack on GAA Club is universally condemned: Impartial Reporter
Aer Lingus double-speak over language: Irelandclick.com (Dec 21)
Ciarán Barnes
Language sparks debate in Kerry: BBC
Diarmaid Fleming
UUP peer praises call on tax havens: The News Letter
The message sent from London: Irelandclick.com (Dec 21)
Des Wilson
Be proud of your faith, Tony: The Sun (Dec 27)
Adrian Chiles
Why Blair had to keep his Catholicism in the closet: Irish Independent
1977 State papers
Warning of civil war if British pulled out of North: Irish Independent
State Papers – 1977: The North looms large in Anglo-Irish relations: Irish Examiner
Ryle Dwyer
Lull in Troubles following British shift in policy: Irish Independent
Queen's cousin wanted united Ireland: Irish Independent
State Papers – 1977: Consternation over who to send to queen's silver jubilee ceremonies: Irish Examiner
Juno McEnroe
Thursday, December 27
Political thaw ends NI 'Ice Age': BBC
Mark Devenport
North's prison service spends over £2m on Wright inquiry: Irish Independent
Chris Anderson
Ford condemns Orange Hall attack: Antrim Times
Dissidents have to be locked up: (from the Irish News, Dec 20)
Editorial
Good to see some people still value community spirit: (from the Irish News, Dec 12)
Patrick Murphy
New Northern Ireland is drawing workers back: The News Letter (Dec 21)
Informer's tale on film: (from the Irish News, Dec 4)
Margaret Canning
Wednesday, December 26
Why am I expected to accept that we can't catch the man who blew my son apart, says father of Omagh bombing victim: Daily Mail
Becky Sheaves
The PSNI must deliver transparency: (from the Sunday Times, Dec 23)
Liam Clarke
Magistrate blasts police after acquittal: Sunday Journal (Dec 23)
PSNI acting like 'bullies in uniform' – SEA: Sunday Journal (Dec 23)
Northern Ireland crime at a five-year low: RTE (Dec 18)
Victims of Dundalk bombing honoured: (from the Irish News, Dec 19)
Valerie Robinson
Tuesday, December 25
Justice transfer 'next big thing': BBC
Durkan welcomes 'exciting' year: Sunday Journal (Dec 23)
Devolution offers best ever future – President: RTE
Primate has hope for shared future in Ulster: Belfast Telegraph (Dec 21)
Alf McCreary
Irish Royal visit is 'inevitable': BBC
The ghosts of Christmases past still stalk bright lights: Belfast Telegraph
Ed Curran
No convictions nine and a half years on: Sunday Journal (Dec 23)
Lisa Burkitt
Omagh families to ask McGuinness to help with civil action: (from the Sunday Times, Dec 23)
Liam Clarke
Dignity of Omagh relatives is a beacon of hope: (from the Irish News)
Roy Garland
Neither them nor us: Sunday Journal (Dec 23)
Eamonn McCann
Stevens wants his report published: (from the Sunday Times, Dec 23)
Liam Clarke
McDougall selection 'an abuse of power': Belfast Telegraph (Dec 19)
Chris Thornton
European aid must go to those in need: The News Letter (Dec 19)
Editorial
Tony does God, finally: The Sunday Times (Dec 23)
Editorial
Monday, December 24
Trimble in call over civil case by Omagh relatives: Sunday Life (Dec 23)
Alan Murray
Promises made in the wake of the bombing: (from the Irish News, Dec 22)
Will the truth ever emerge? Don't be holding your breath: Sunday Life (Dec 23)
Alan Murray
Justice slips between Ireland's north-south divide: Independent on Sunday (Dec 23)
John Ware
Omagh trial was hopeless: (from the Irish News, Dec 22)
Newton Emerson
Under-fire Omagh officer's brother was gunned down by RIRA bombers...: Sunday Life (Dec 23)
Quinns refuse to talk to SF until allegations over son withdrawn: (from the Irish News, Dec 22)
Imagination needed to match the courage: Irelandclick.com (Dec 21)
Editorial
Economic reform: Irelandclick.com (Dec 21)
Martin Morgan
Brown has lost chance to get North's economy off its knees: Irish Independent
Maurice Hayes
Brown's taxing challenge: Irelandclick.com (Dec 21)
Editorial
Quinn Hails North's Peaceful Holiday: Irish Voice/IrishAbroad.com
Cahir O'Doherty
Hillary Had No Role in Irish Peace, Despite Bill's Claims: Fox News
Dick Morris and Eileen McGann (Dec 21)
RUC murder 'investigation' slated: Irelandclick.com (Dec 21)
Aine McEntee
Anglicans – England is not a Catholic nation: Daily Telegraph
Jonathan Petre
Blair saw the light at exactly the right time: Irish Independent
Mary Kenny
Let us rejoice at Tony Blair's conversion: Sunday Telegraph (Dec 23)
Catherine Pepinster
A Catholic tremor through Westminster: The Times
William Rees-Mogg
Sunday, December 23
McGrath calls for cross-border Omagh inquiry: Sunday Business Post
Colm Heatley
Omagh families ask Gerry Adams for answers: Daily Telegraph (Dec 21)
Tom Peterkin
Communication 'muddle' blamed for Omagh bomb: Sunday Independent
Jim Cusack
The flawed case against Hoey: The Guardian (Dec 20)
Henry McDonald
Omagh case review after verdict: BBC
Chris Buckler
Omagh families deserve answers: Sunday Independent
Power sharing brings an end to the troubles: The Observer
Tom Templeton
A Year to Remember: Irish Voice/IrishAbroad.com
Editorial
Irish terror plan: Sunday Express
Matt Drake
Boycott threat in rugby anthem row: Sunday Independent
Daniel McConnell
Michael Stone Claims Damage Was Art: Glasgow Daily Record (Dec 22)
Language board's expenses rocket: Irish Independent (Dec 20)
Brian McDonald
Sinn Fein slammed over Santa 'rip-off': The News Letter
People could ask the same question today: Journal Gazette & Times Courier (Dec 17)
Bill Lair
Britain has become a 'Catholic country': Sunday Telegraph
Jonathan Wynne-Jones
Blair Formally Converts to Catholicism: Washington Post
Kevin Sullivan
Why this priest keeps his doors locked: The Observer
Thomas Quinn
Saturday, December 22
Suspect acquitted in N. Ireland bombing: Los Angeles Times (Dec 21)
William Graham and Kim Murphy
Sean Hoey may sue father of bombing victim, 12: The Times
David Sharrock
Conviction 'unlikely' over Omagh: BBC
Omagh families in compensation bid: UTV Internet
Senior detective accepts the controversial verdict: Belfast Telegraph
Deborah McAleese
How the Omagh case unravelled: BBC
Kevin Connolly
I always said trial was a farce and this proved it: Belfast Telegraph
Clare Weir
Our confidence in law and order has been shattered: (from the Irish News)
Barry McCaffrey
Families are still looking for closure: The News Letter
Editorial
We need a professional inquiry: Belfast Telegraph
Editorial
Murphy lodges new appeal against conspiracy retrial: Irish Independent
Diarmaid Mac Dermott
Birth and rise of the IRA – the Real IRA: (from the Irish News, Dec 20) — link repaired 8:45 EST
Seamus McKinney
Police suspend use of discredited DNA test after Omagh acquittal: The Guardian
Duncan Campbell and Vikram Dodd
Justice is the casualty in this Britain of secrets: The Herald
Ian Bell
Sinn Féin part of police 'witch hunt' says 32CSM: (from the Irish News)
Claire Simpson
Policing powers transfer 'more symbolic': Belfast Telegraph
Brian Rowan
Quinn family meets NI secretary: BBC
Quinns demand SF withdraws claim: Ireland.com
The Army Council and the way ahead: Belfast Telegraph
Brian Rowan
Orange leaders in talks over hall attacks: Ireland.com
Why these attacks are out of Order: Belfast Telegraph
Laurence White
Year of outreach for Orange Order: Ballymoney Times
Garda McCabe's killers again refused parole for Christmas: Irish Independent
Tom Brady
These are taxing times, but it's Christmas: Belfast Telegraph
Eric Waugh
Irish model for Kashmir?: Kashmir Times (Dec 19)
Editorial
Friday, December 21
Man Cleared in 1998 Northern Ireland Blast: New York Times
John F. Burns
NI Policing Board to meet Orde over Omagh: RTE
Omagh case review after verdict: BBC
Nine years after the blast, Omagh searches for justice: The Herald
Alan MacDermid
Judge condemns police as only man to be tried for Omagh bombing is acquitted: The Independent
David McKittrick
Devastating findings highlighted police failures: The Guardian
David Pallister
Judge accuses police of 'deception' in Omagh case: The Irish Times
Dan Keenan and Gerry Moriarty
Omagh trial farce prompts inquiry calls: The Guardian
Esther Addley
The words 'not guilty' cut through the families like a knife: Irish Independent
Chris Anderson
Anger as Omagh bomb trial man is cleared: Daily Telegraph
Tom Peterkin and Gordon Rayner
'I want everyone to know that this is not an injustice, my son is innocent': Irish Independent
Cheering Hoey supporters 'showed total disrespect': The News Letter
Patrice Dougan
The day terrorists spilt a town's blood with apparent impunity: The Times
David Sharrock
The 29 lives taken in the biggest single atrocity of the Troubles: The Guardian
Esther Addley
Ten years on, the fight for justice continues: Irish Independent
Shane Hickey
Analysis – back to square one for Omagh justice: The Times
David Sharrock
In Omagh, justice is more important than revenge: Irish Independent
Maurice Hayes
Omagh's Agony: The Times
Editorial
Justice denied: The Guardian
Editorial
Omagh shadow still haunts: Irish Independent
Editorial
Quinns set to meet NI secretary: BBC
'No evidence RIRA are attacking solely Catholics': (from the Irish News)
Seamus McKinney
British 'lead' dissident attacks – McGuinness: Derry Journal
Durkan calls for devolution of justice powers: (from the Irish News)
Seamus McKinney
Attack on Fermanagh GAA club condemned: RTE
Orangemen angry at latest attack on hall: Impartial Reporter
The world is a poorer place when language dies: (from the Irish News)
Jim Gibney
Thursday, December 20
Quinn murder may have been work of Provos, says Lenihan: Irish Independent
Tom Brady
Hall attacks are a 'serious problem': The News Letter
Stephen Dempster
Woodward to discuss Orange attacks: Belfast Telegraph
Noel McAdam
Incidents at 'crisis level': The News Letter
Methodist President condemns Orange hall attacks on recent return to Shankill: Belfast Telegraph
Alf McCreary
A political link behind attacks on Orange halls?: Belfast Telegraph
Editorial
GAA has suffered too Mr Saulters: (from the Irish News)
Editorial
Attack village 'needs protected': BBC
Murphy to be tried in Special Criminal Court: RTE
Sinn Féin back Garda-PSNI crackdown on cross-border crime: Derry Journal
Sue Doherty
Fury over grants to ex-prisoner groups: The News Letter
Sam McBride
Workforce figures 'not accurate': BBC
Sinn Fein and DUP in job figures row: The News Letter
Brown rallies behind Varney report but vows to help Ulster: Belfast Telegraph
Sam Lister
Brown defends Varney tax review: BBC
Sir David failed to rise to challenge but there is hope: (from the Irish News)
Brian Keegan
Why unionists should engage with UK, not the Republic: Belfast Telegraph
Johnny Andrews
Whole Varney review is a typical Brown ploy: (from the Irish News)
Brian Feeney
Beautiful game still struggling to get out of Ireland's ugly old divisions: Irish Examiner
Steven King
Concern at 'racism' in GAA: Irish Independent
Brian McDonald
Wednesday, December 19
Former IRA prisoner gets seat on language board: Irish Independent
Senan Molony
Ahern praises politicians for north progress: (from the Irish News)
William Graham
Orange attack claims 'need streamlined': Belfast Telegraph
Emily Moulton and Deborah McAleese
'A blatant display of sectarian hatred': The News Letter
Stephen Dempster
Hall attacks 'linked with high-profile unionists': (from the Irish News)
Rebecca Black
'Our Culture under attack': The News Letter
Stephen Dempster
Pay out to the Orange and Green: Belfast Telegraph
Editorial
School targeted after Ruane visit: BBC
Family living in fear after attack: Irelandclick.com
Roisin McManus
SF councillors accused over stance on policing: Derry Journal (Dec 14)
Orde should not use Tasers: Sunday Journal (Dec 16)
Bombed bar 'symbol of savagery': BBC
Nuala McCann
Forgiveness is a gift only bestowed on chosen few: (from the Irish News)
Susan McKay
'Broken promises' on tax frustrate all sides: The News Letter
Brown 'fears Scots cuts reaction': BBC
Treasury flunked challenge posed by Ulster's economy: Belfast Telegraph
George Quigley
Taxing times for Ulster economy: Belfast Telegraph
Editorial
US politician aims to put Belfast on the business map: Irelandclick.com
Football battle may end in sports court: The News Letter (Dec 17)
It's now time for one Irish football team: Irelandclick.com
Editorial
Football ruling: The News Letter (Dec 17)
Editorial
If you value your Irish identity then it's time to snub Europe: Irish Independent
Kevin Myers
Ireland model for Kashmir!: Kashmir Monitor
Editorial
Tuesday, December 18
Ahern – No evidence Quinn was a criminal: Irish Examiner
Elaine Keogh
'Mr Ahern, please clear our son's name in the Dail': Irish Independent
Michael Brennan and Elaine Keogh
Quinns want to meet Taoiseach: (from the Sunday Tribune, Dec 16)
Suzanne Breen
Third Orange hall attacked by arsonists: The News Letter
Kate Chambré
Petrol bombs fail to set Orange Hall alight: UTV Internet
200 stage protest over Orange hall attacks: RTE
Arson at Orange Halls is orchestrated – Empey: Belfast Telegraph
Claire McNeilly
This 'flat-pack' assembly must be handled with care: Irish Independent (Dec 17)
Maurice Hayes
Army council must disband: (from the Irish News)
Editorial
Loyalists Ruane-d my school after visit by minister: Belfast Telegraph
Deborah McAleese
Police operation aimed at new dissident republican group: (from the Sunday Tribune, Dec 16)
Suzanne Breen
Dissidents blamed for police station pipe bomb: Belfast Telegraph
Stephen Breen
Preserving the past won't secure our future: (from the Irish News)
Roy Garland
Judge to deliver Omagh verdict: Ireland.com
Forgiving McGurk's bar owner dies: BBC
First major atrocity of the Troubles claimed 15 lives: (from the Irish News)
Barry McCaffrey
FIFA asked to explain 'no change' ruling: The News Letter
Fans not clear on team's future: The News Letter
Kelly perplexed by call for apology to ex-presidents: Irish Independent
North's bid for lower corporation tax rate is rejected: The Irish Times
Frank Millar and Dan Keenan
Ulster Protestants hardest hit by manufacturing decline: Belfast Telegraph
Chris Thornton
Kosovo 'can learn from Ulster's past': The News Letter
Monday, December 17
Quinn family to meet Ahern: Irish Independent
Tragic family step up fight for justice: Sunday Life
SF accuses SDLP of manipulating Quinn campaign: (from the Irish News, Dec 15)
Suzanne McGonagle
Sinn Fein seeks to rebuild after election setback: Sunday Business Post
Colm Heatley
Second arson attack on Orange Hall: Ireland.com
Police probe after fire at Orange Hall: The Herald
Campaign 'waged against Orange': BBC
Arrest over 'dissident activity': BBC
Talk and you die...: Sunday Life
Sectarian attack on boy linked to loyalist threats: (from the Irish News, Dec 15)
Barry McCaffrey
PSNI – 'The thought police': Derry Journal (Dec 14)
Murder accused make secret trips: BBC
Born winners: Sunday Life
Paul Ferguson
Fifa unable to clarify Irish row: BBC
N Ireland tax cut hopes to be dashed: Financial Times
John Murray Brown
We are all better off being British: Sunday Telegraph (Dec 9)
Editorial
Sunday, December 16
Orde says IRA army council "must go": The News Letter
Gemma Murray
Stormont secret gifts 'must stop': The Observer
Henry McDonald
Town tackles border violence: Sunday Independent
Patsy McArdle
Playstation needed for IRLA: Irelandclick.com
Martin Morgan
Lamppost DNA may hold key to shooting: The Observer
Henry McDonald
Arson attack on Orange hall in Portadown: UTV Internet
FAI claims victory in player row: BBC
Victim's chief row is lawsuit just waiting to happen – Long: Belfast Telegraph (Dec 14)
Chris Thornton
Cloo-ed into peace: Sunday Independent
Julia Molony
Disagreement on numerous fronts: The News Letter (Dec 14)
O'Loan wants probe into Paisley Jnr. role in Ballee deal: Ballymena Times (Dec 11)
How four little words still haunt an MLA and tycoon: Belfast Telegraph (Dec 10)
David Gordon
Scottish tax move aims to stop demands for independence vote: The Guardian (Dec 7)
Severin Carrell
40% of Scots now support independence: Sunday Herald
Paul Hutcheon
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