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This archive contains references to articles from May 1997. If you find a link that is out of date please let us know by e-mailing the Newshound.
May 31BELFAST AND THE BUSH: The Times (Editorial)
Ulster opponents take peace lesson from Mandela: The Times
Mo has rushed in where Mayhew feared to tread: Irish News
RUC head says IRA ceasefire inevitable: The Irish Times
Bruton bungled north says Ahern: Irish News
May 30
Strong arm of the law must bend to survive: The Irish Times
Sinn Fein attacks lack of Labour 'clarity': Daily Telegraph
Can Blair avoid another Drumcree?: The Times
Clinton's support for peace efforts raises ceasefire hopes: The Irish Times
Unionists may back SF bid for mayor: Irish News
May 29
How balance of power shifted from unionists: Irish News
Clinton to seek IRA ceasefire, SF talks role: The Irish Times
Sinn Fein mayor 'may toast queen': Irish News
Bellaghy stands firm: Irish News
American report accuses the RUC over parades: The Times
Irony of Lord Fitt's attack: Irish News (Editorial)
May 28
Loyalists warned over talks: Daily Telegraph
CLMC 'businesses' are trading fraudulently: Irish News
Declining numbers worry Presbyterians: The Irish Times
McAliskey to seek bail to go to nursing home: The Irish Times
May 27
Major questions facing the Orange Order: The Irish Times
McAliskey gives birth under gun guard: The Times
Spring's 'vote for peace' remark draws unionist anger: The Irish Times
Martin McGuinness's model daughter steps into limelight: The Times
May 26
Clinton is expected to act on NI peace process: The Irish Times
Nationalist fury over McCrea's SF statements: Irish News
Bomb raises fears of attacks in the Republic: The Irish Times
Police trying to protect parishioners attacked: The Irish Times
Bob's conspiracy theory is divisive to unionism: Irish News
May 25
Only Bruton can put out Sinn Fein's fire: The Sunday Times
IRA 'has technology to wipe out City computer systems': Sunday Telegraph
Speak softly, carry a baseball bat: The Sunday Times
It's fun, but not quite cricket: The Sunday Times
Troubles with the rebirth of a nation: The Sunday Times
'No ceasefire, no Sinn Fein' at new talks: Sunday Telegraph
May 24
McAliskey freed for hospital birth: The Times
Sinn Fein sweeps Unionists from power in Belfast: The Times
Close the door as you leave: Irish News
A landmark local election: Irish News (Editorial)
Trimble terms Sinn Féin's record vote a blip: The Irish Times
Approval for Adams visit to US 'hinges on ceasefire': Daily Telegraph
Blowing her top in front of the press: The Times
May 23
SF takes poll by storm: Irish News
Peace process shows signs of revival: The Irish Times
City Hall glows with ribbons and bows: The Irish Times
Sinn Fein favourite to win Dail seat: The Times
May 22
It's up to Dublin to match Blair's start: The Irish Times
Mowlam upbeat after Sinn Fein talks: Daily Telegraph
British officials and IRA backers hold their first talks in 15 months: Philadelphia Inquirer
US interest in talks quickens: The Irish Times
The Mowlam affair - it started with a kiss: Irish News
Mowlam's tour of trouble spots angers unionists: The Irish Times
Guns and roses: The Irish Times
May 21
Murder highlights the gulf in understanding: Irish News
Adams lays down his conditions: Daily Telegraph
Courage of man who leapt through window: The Times
Sinn Fein on target for huge seat share: Irish News
US supporters raise £12,000 for McAliskey: Irish News
Bloody Sunday inquiry sought: The Irish Times
May 20
Saulters shows hidden depths: Irish News (Editorial)
Better To Talk Now: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Sinn Fein pair make a meal of Commons visit: The Times
Old suspicions block way to a ceasefire: The Irish Times
SF, loyalists predict strong support in council elections: The Irish Times
May 19
There is nothing left for us to fear, but fear itself: Irish News
Loyalists agree to talks over parade: The Times
Three take the rocky road to working for the community: The Irish Times
SF duo to enter parliament : Irish News
May 18
Blair initiatives seen easing Ulster standoff: Boston Globe
Cool Sinn Fein response to Blair olive branch on talks: Sunday Telegraph
Decision time for Sinn Fein: The Sunday Times (Editorial)
Adams to visit the Commons: The Sunday Times
Sinn Fein rides on a new wave: The Sunday Times
Sinn Fein holds meeting with Irish officials: Philadelphia Inquirer
May 17
Blair takes gamble for Ulster peace: The Times
Blair's brave start: The Times (Editorial)
Blair puts the pressure back on SF: The Irish Times
Blair's offer of new hope: Irish News (Editorial)
In Belfast, Blair urges a dialogue: Philadelphia Inquirer
Rome remains chief Orange enemy: The Irish Times
Dr Eames in dark valley of division: The Irish Times
Loyalist fury at RUC chief: Irish News
Protestant girl reads poem for GAA man: The Irish Times
Trouble comes from fringes as North walks tightrope: The Irish Times
May 16
Unionists fight for control in Belfast: The Irish Times
Heaney's village stained by more blood: Daily Telegraph
South's voters hold vital key: Irish News (Editorial)
Dunloy march ban outrageous, says Paisley: The Irish Times
Blair to spell out plan for Ulster peace: The Times
Ireland's choice: The Times (Editorial)
President praises O'Connell for attitudes ahead of his time: The Irish Times
May 15
End to NI violence remains imperative: The Irish Times
Boothroyd bans Sinn Fein MPs from Commons: The Times
Congress members oppose US move to deport men: The Irish Times
Barred MPs set for Westminster: Irish News
Democracy is there for all: Irish News (Editorial)
May 14
Sinn Fein MPs 'will be barred': Daily Telegraph
Third killing marks return of tit-for-tat Ulster attacks: The Times
Nightmares Made Manifest: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Mowlam must consider whose side MI5 is on: Irish News
McAliskey treatment 'is crucial' to peace hopes: Irish News
North cannot face another Drumcree, says Dr Eames: The Irish Times
Rector opposes sectarianism inquiry: The Irish Times
Remembering the Liberator: The Irish Times
Political leader who sprang from 'hidden Ireland': The Irish Times
May 13
Mandela invites all Ulster parties to hold peace talks in South Africa: The Times
Unionists cautious on talks in SA: The Irish Times
Trimble warns against apathy in elections: The Irish Times
New Labour, new peace: Irish News (Editorial)
McAliskey tells of ordeal: Irish News
May 12
No peace, no privilege: The Times (Editorial)
Council polls central to political battles: The Irish Times
Newspaper report angers McAliskey: Irish News
Homosexuals divided in justifying RUC man's murder: The Irish Times
Unionists' fury at SF office plan: Irish News
May 11
IRA bomber to set up office in the Commons: The Sunday Times
McAliskey declares IRA war is over: The Sunday Times
Murder of RUC man fuels fears of reprisal: Sunday Telegraph
May 10
Blair has the mandate but has he the courage?: Irish News
Bruton's SF boomerang lands in his lap: The Irish Times
Adams intends to use the House, but not his seat: The Times
Death highlights sectarian evils: Irish News (Editorial)
Blair meetings raise hopes for NI progress: The Irish Times
Mowlam lays down conditions for Sinn Fein entering talks: Daily Telegraph
Adams's mandate builds constitutional case: The Irish Times
May 9
Commonsense has prevailed: Irish News (Editorial)
Mowlam brings in new rules on parades: The Irish Times
Blair resists Irish pressure to let IRA join talks: The Times
Irish leader urges IRA cease-fire: Philadephia Inquirer
Bruton hails Blair as good for Ireland: Daily Telegraph
Outcome of local elections crucial, says SDLP: The Irish Times
May 8
Dr Empey welcomes 'Ne Temere' apology: The Irish Times
Mowlam's style may foster climate for peace: The Irish Times
Bruton calls on IRA to abandon violence: The Times
Labour must act in McAliskey case: Irish News (Editorial)
British release of IRA film is postponed: Daily Telegraph
May 7
The IRA's opportunity: Boston Globe (Editorial)
Mo's task is to confront Paisleyism and policing: Irish News
Mowlam held secret talks at Garvaghy: Irish News We cannot afford another Drumcree: Irish News (Editorial)
Adams hopes summit will help peace process: The Irish Times
May 6
An energized Mitchell sees renewed hope for Ulster talks: Boston Globe
Sinn Fein duo should attend the Commons: Irish News (Editorial)
Bruton accuses Adams of 'menacing' remark: The Irish Times
Mowlam wastes no time to avoid Drumcree III: Irish News
Prime Minister meets Bruton: The Times
Hume exploited by SF claims ousted MP: Irish News
May 5
After warm greetings come Drumcree and the stalled talks: The Irish Times
Mowlam lays it on line for Sinn Fein: Irish News
Clinton urges Blair and the IRA to make peace moves: The Irish Times
Hugs, kisses and hope as Belfast greets Mo: The Irish Times
The Rabbi might have performed vital service: Irish News
Straw may be asked to review McAliskey 'discrepancies': The Irish Times
May 4
Labor's triumph may bring shift in IRA' s stance: Boston Globe
May 3
Time for Mo ministers to meet the No minister: Irish News
Next moves up to IRA and London: The Irish Times
Sinn Fein wins two seats and a place on political map: The Times
Trimble has more room to manoeuvre: The Irish Times
Sinn Fein's success marks turning point: Irish News
Bitter silence set aside for bitter words: The Irish Times
Bruton and Blair likely to discuss Drumcree: The Irish Times
Blair to revive peace process says Hume: The Irish Times
May 2
Undaunted by threats, Ulster voters go to polls: Boston Globe
Peace must be Blair's priority: Irish News (Editorial)
Riverdance helps children across sectarian divide: The Times
Loyalists end Maze protest after deal is struck: The Times
Warning of postal voting abuse in North: The Irish Times
May 1
All eyes on the McGuinness-McCrea battle: The Irish Times
Irish show Scots road to success: The Irish Times
Sir Patrick bows out after turbulent term: Irish News
DUP scotches old habits wi a le'al wye o talkin: The Irish Times