A look at the main political forces at play as the parties gear up for local and European elections and absorb recent changes and controversies

The detailed story of the making of the Downing Street declaration, 30 years on. One of the most important negotiations in Anglo Irish history

A look back at news, events and society from 1973 in honour of 50 years of Carr Communications

The bumper comprehensive rundown on the issues facing each political party as they had towards summer and start election planning

The story of the second Nice referendum

On the Centenary of the signing of the Treaty we look at the negotiations that led to the birth of a nation

The story of the first Nice referendum where Ireland rejects the EU Nice treaty for enlargement of the Union

A look at the run up to the July 2021 by election in Dublin Bay South

Local government, the international Criminal Court and the use of the Death penalty. All issues decided by referendum but somehow mainly forgotten in Irish political history

A review of some of the big political stories from April

A look at what may be behind some of the big news stories this month

A look back at a referendum that meant peace in Ireland

A look back at the big stories from January 2021 and analysing what may have been going on in the background of some big decisions

The story of three often overlooked referendums

Do referendums work? Why do we need an independent commission, can we improve the process and what are the legal issues behind the process? Dr Kavanagh gives us a unique insight into all this and more

A meandering journey through the stories of 2020 and what it means for 2021

The story of the 1995 referendum that saw divorce introduced in Ireland

I’m joined by Eimear Hurley, Dawn Lonergan and Adam Hurley to discuss the US elections. The perfect guide for all those who are interested but need a bluffers guide on what’s really happening

The future of Europe and the abortion question become all wrapped up in referendum its a huge prize hanging in the balance

The referendum to ratify the Single European Act in Ireland

The story of the 1986 referendum that failed in its attempt to introduce divorce into Ireland

The story of the referendum on the 8th amendment that inserted a clause to protect the life of the unborn child into the constitution

A look at the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th amendments to the constitution and why they were overwhelmingly endorsed and why there is so little debate or discussion on them

A look at the issues, debate and context that surrounded the referendum on Ireland’s entry to the EEC