Lord of the Dance
Ian Paisley - a life in pictures
News

Ian Paisley - a life in pictures

Ian Paisley addressing a meeting in Belfast, Northern Ireland, 17th April 1972

Three Ulster Protestant Clergymen, including the Reverend Ian Paisley, right, with police at London Airport after shouting disapproval at Dr Ramsey, Archbishop of Centerbury who is bound for Rome, 22nd March 1966. (Photo by Ted West/Getty Images)

After announcing his candidacy for the general elections in Lisburn, fundamentalist Protestant leader, Ian Paisley is accompagnied by his wife, as they join the procession on the city streets, in the snow, in 1969. (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)

Northern Ireland Protestant Unionist MP Reverend Ian Paisley pictured in London to attend the swearing in of MP+s in the new Parliament in 1970.  (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images)

In front of the Canterbury Cathedral (England) in which a Catholic mass was being held, Fundamentalist Irishman, Reverend Ian Paisley sings accompanied by a crowd of supporters, show their hostilities towards Catholics, as well as demonstrate placards against the Roman Catholic Church in 1970. (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images) 

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader the Reverend Ian Paisley (centre) at the Apprentice Boys march during the Relief Parade in the Bogside in Derry (or Londonderry), Northern Ireland, 12th August 1986. The event commemorates the lifting of the siege of Derry in 1689. (Photo by Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images) (Photo by Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images)

 

Democratic Unionist Party Leader, Ian Paisley and Deputy Leader, Peter Robinson outside Government Buildings in 2004 after their meeting with the Taoiseach. Democratic Unionist Party Leader, Ian Paisley and Deputy Leader, Peter Robinson outside Government Buildings in 2004 after their meeting with the Taoiseach.

In 2007 Northern Ireland First Minister, the Rev Ian Paisley accused the Irish government of provoking the Dublin and Monaghan bombings in 1974 in which 33 people were killed. He is pictured here at Parliament Buildings, Stormont (Belfast), before the arriving of British Prime Minister. (Photo: Albert Gonzalez / Photocall Ireland) In 2007 Northern Ireland First Minister, the Rev Ian Paisley accused the Irish government of provoking the Dublin and Monaghan bombings in 1974 in which 33 people were killed. He is pictured here at Parliament Buildings, Stormont (Belfast), before the arriving of British Prime Minister. (Photo: Albert Gonzalez / Photocall Ireland)

Dr. Ian Paisley, First Minister, and Martin McGuinness, Deputy First Minister launched the Cross Border Mobility Website at the Ballymascanlon Hotel, Dundalk, in 2007, prior to the second meeting of the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) in Institutional Format. (Photo: Photocall Ireland) Dr. Ian Paisley, First Minister, and Martin McGuinness, Deputy First Minister launched the Cross Border Mobility Website at the Ballymascanlon Hotel, Dundalk, in 2007, prior to the second meeting of the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) in Institutional Format. (Photo: Photocall Ireland)

Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley and An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern visited the historic site of the Battle of the Boyne in 2007. Mr Paisley also presented the Taoiseach with a musket which dates back to 1685, used in both the Battle of the Boyne and the siege of Derry. This visit marks the first official visit of Mr Paisley to the Republic since he took office. The two men also planted a Walnut Tree as an indicator of a good future. (Photo: Eamonn Farrell /Photocall Ireland) Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley and An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern visited the historic site of the Battle of the Boyne in 2007. Mr Paisley also presented the Taoiseach with a musket which dates back to 1685, used in both the Battle of the Boyne and the siege of Derry. This visit marks the first official visit of Mr Paisley to the Republic since he took office. The two men also planted a Walnut Tree as an indicator of a good future. (Photo: Eamonn Farrell /Photocall Ireland)

Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, and First Minister, the Rev Ian Paisley, attend the press conference at Parliament Buildings, Stormont (Belfast), after their meeting with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. (Photo: Albert Gonzalez / Photocall Ireland) Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, and First Minister, the Rev Ian Paisley, attend the press conference at Parliament Buildings, Stormont (Belfast), after their meeting with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. (Photo: Albert Gonzalez / Photocall Ireland)

Taoiseach and Fianna Fail leader Mr Bertie Ahern meet with DUP Leader Rev, Ian Paisley at farmleigh in Phoenix Park, Dublin. (Photo: Albert Gonzalez/Photocall Ireland) Taoiseach and Fianna Fail leader Mr Bertie Ahern meet with DUP Leader Rev, Ian Paisley at farmleigh in Phoenix Park, Dublin. (Photo: Albert Gonzalez/Photocall Ireland)

Democratic Unionist Party Leader Ian Paisley (Photo: Photocall Ireland) Democratic Unionist Party Leader Ian Paisley (Photo: Photocall Ireland)

Ian Paisley and his DUP negotiating team pictured at the All Party Talks table at Castle Buildings, Stormont Belfast. (Photo: Photocall Ireland) Ian Paisley and his DUP negotiating team pictured at the All Party Talks table at Castle Buildings, Stormont Belfast. (Photo: Photocall Ireland)

First Minister Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness smile after being sworn in as ministers of the Northern Ireland Assembley, Stormont, in 2007. The Rev Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness were sworn in as First and Deputy First Ministers following a deal struck between the Democratic Unionists and Sinn Fein. (Photo: Photocall Ireland/ Paul Faith/Pool/PA Wire) First Minister Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness smile after being sworn in as ministers of the Northern Ireland Assembley, Stormont, in 2007. The Rev Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness were sworn in as First and Deputy First Ministers following a deal struck between the Democratic Unionists and Sinn Fein. (Photo: Photocall Ireland/ Paul Faith/Pool/PA Wire)

(From left to right) Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain and First Minister Ian Paisley in the First Minister's office at the Northern Ireland Assembly, Stormont, in 2007. The Rev Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness were sworn in as First and Deputy First Ministers following a deal struck between the Democratic Unionists and Sinn Fein. (Photo: Photocall Ireland/ Paul Faith/Pool/PA Wire) (From left to right) Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain and First Minister Ian Paisley in the First Minister's office at the Northern Ireland Assembly, Stormont, in 2007. The Rev Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness were sworn in as First and Deputy First Ministers following a deal struck between the Democratic Unionists and Sinn Fein. (Photo: Photocall Ireland/ Paul Faith/Pool/PA Wire)

Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley, and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, with Prime Minister Tony Blair, Taoiseach and Fianna Fail leader Bertie Ahern, Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain, and Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern at Stormont after the opening of the new Northern Ireland Assembly and the election of an Executive in 2007. (Photo: Eamonn Farrell/Photocall Ireland) Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley, and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, with Prime Minister Tony Blair, Taoiseach and Fianna Fail leader Bertie Ahern, Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain, and Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern at Stormont after the opening of the new Northern Ireland Assembly and the election of an Executive in 2007. (Photo: Eamonn Farrell/Photocall Ireland)

Pictured at the opening of 'Ireland in Turmoil: the 1641 Depositions' at Trinity College Dublin, 2010, in the Long Room at TCD are the President of Ireland Mary McAleese and Lord Bannside Dr. Ian Paisley. The exhibition aims to raise awareness about the 1641 Irish Rebellion, one of the most bloody and traumatic moments in Irish history with a view to promoting greater understanding between the different traditions on the island of Ireland. (Photo: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland) Pictured at the opening of 'Ireland in Turmoil: the 1641 Depositions' at Trinity College Dublin, 2010, in the Long Room at TCD are the President of Ireland Mary McAleese and Lord Bannside Dr. Ian Paisley. The exhibition aims to raise awareness about the 1641 Irish Rebellion, one of the most bloody and traumatic moments in Irish history with a view to promoting greater understanding between the different traditions on the island of Ireland. (Photo: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland)

Northern Ireland Peace Process politicians caricature statuettes by Belfast artist Anto Brennan, featuring (from left) Gerry Adams, Ian Paisley and David Irvine, which is one of the items in the ‘Whyte's 'History, Literature and Collectibles' auction in 2013. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland) Northern Ireland Peace Process politicians caricature statuettes by Belfast artist Anto Brennan, featuring (from left) Gerry Adams, Ian Paisley and David Irvine, which is one of the items in the ‘Whyte's 'History, Literature and Collectibles' auction in 2013. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)