Security alert affecting East Belfast GAA is act of ‘small minority who want to return to the Northern Ireland of the 1970s’Roads and primary school closed as police and army search playing fields used by cross-community clubTue May 23 2023 - 20:08
Citizens’ assembly on united Ireland needed, says Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald calls for forum to discuss ‘how we transition’ towards unity in wake of NI election successMon May 22 2023 - 19:46
‘An enormous deal of hurt’: family refused inquest into death of councillor abducted and murdered almost 50 years ago The decision came despite a watchdog report finding major failings by police investigating the case.Mon May 22 2023 - 12:39
Patrick Kielty’s home town on his Late Late Show job: ‘He’s not Patrick here. He’s Paddy’The comedian and presenter is ‘really, really smart’, say locals in his home village of Dundrum, Co DownSun May 21 2023 - 23:49
‘We held off a machine. Sinn Féin is a machine’: Smaller parties regroup after NI electionsGreens suffer biggest political casualty with party leader Mal O’Hara losing seatSun May 21 2023 - 21:37
Northern Ireland elections: Sinn Féin overtake DUP in local government in ‘momentous’ resultFormer UUP leader calls for ‘fundamental realignment of unionism’ as voter turnout reaches 54.71%Sat May 20 2023 - 18:41
Northern Ireland elections: ‘There are people revolving at high speed in their graves tonight’Once a bastion of unionism, Belfast City Hall likely to be dominated by Sinn FéinFri May 19 2023 - 21:37
North council elections: ‘It’s very slow. Northern Ireland is very slow to change’Sixty seats are up for grabs in Belfast amid expectations people will vote along traditional linesThu May 18 2023 - 07:22
Man welcomes UVF account of the 1974 sectarian murder of his fatherPaul Crawford, son of John Crawford, says unprecedented ‘victim-centred’ process gave him answers he had been seeking for almost 50 yearsTue May 16 2023 - 00:04
Patrick Kielty profile: ‘Trailblazer’ with ‘gallows humour’ who told jokes about both sides of the communityComedian, who pokes fun at both sides of the community in Northern Ireland despite father’s murder, is odds-on favourite to replace Ryan TubridyTue May 09 2023 - 20:11
Arts Council plan to create all-island dance group must offer ‘exciting proposition internationally’New company will have to develop answer to what it means to live, work and create in Ireland, study findsMon May 08 2023 - 19:00
Coronation day in Portadown: ‘It’s two different cultures … but we’re quite happy for them to celebrate’ In Tamnificarbett Orange Hall, celebrations are subdued, and there’s a sense of both communities being keen to maintain mutual respectSat May 06 2023 - 22:42
‘I’m not dying until I hear the truth’: Wife of Patsy Kelly on her near 50 year campaign for justice‘Collusive behaviours’ between security-force members and loyalist paramilitaries exposed in documentTue May 02 2023 - 00:00
‘Dad, it’s the White House on the phone’: David Trimble’s son and wife reflect on role he played in peace processFamily of former Ulster Unionist Party leader discuss his love of his music, the risks he was willing to take and frustration with Blair after the agreementMon May 01 2023 - 04:30
Three people killed and four injured in Co Tyrone road crashFour casualties taken to hospitalThu Apr 27 2023 - 18:03
Family of man abducted and murdered almost 50 years ago ‘failed by police’Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson says there was evidence of ‘collusive behaviour’Wed Apr 26 2023 - 22:37
Northern Secretary denies he is trying to ‘bully’ DUP back into StormontChris Heaton-Harris was giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on TuesdayTue Apr 25 2023 - 20:55
‘Bandit country’: 25 years after the Belfast Agreement, the stigma lives on for CrossmaglenHistorian Úna Walsh and former Armagh footballer Oisín McConville show there is more to the town than it’s post-conflict reputationSat Apr 22 2023 - 03:00
Off-duty PSNI detective shot by dissident republicans discharged from hospital after two monthsJohn Caldwell shot multiple times in front of his son at Omagh sports complex in FebruaryThu Apr 20 2023 - 19:23
‘We can’t have full peace without prosperity and I do feel what is there to celebrate?’Younger generation voice their views on the impact of the Belfast AgreementThu Apr 20 2023 - 05:30
Hume and Trimble ‘put their careers and lives on the line’ for peace, says Bill ClintonFormer US president makes address in Derry at tribute event honouring architects of the Belfast AgreementTue Apr 18 2023 - 22:12
George Mitchell urges Stormont politicians to act with ‘courage and wisdom’ of predecessorsFormer US senator chaired the negotiations that led to the landmark Belfast Agreement peace dealMon Apr 17 2023 - 15:50
Ahern, Clinton and Blair to reflect on their role as guarantors of Belfast Agreement at major conference The three-day Queen’s University event, which marks the 25th anniversary of the peace deal, will be hosted by former US secretary of state Hillary ClintonSun Apr 16 2023 - 20:23
Prosecutors continue to consider ‘Stakeknife’ files for charges against other suspectsFreddie Scappaticci, alleged to have been British Army’s top mole in the Provisional IRA, died recentlyThu Apr 13 2023 - 14:12
Biden in Ireland: ‘It feels like home’ - Biden ends first day of visit with a family reunionUS president hails Belfast Agreement saying landmark peace deal ‘shifted the political gravity in our world’Thu Apr 13 2023 - 00:03
Biden hails ‘astounding’ peace and hopes for return of powersharingDUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson says US president’s visit ‘doesn’t change the political dynamic in Northern Ireland’Wed Apr 12 2023 - 22:24
‘Hard won peace’ should not be taken for granted, Sinn Féin tells supportersParty celebrates 107th anniversary of Easter Rising at Milltown Cemetery in BelfastSun Apr 09 2023 - 19:33
‘I’m getting married ... you’re both invited’: The former IRA man, UVF ex-prisoner and retired British soldier who became friends‘It was just a daily diet of death that we became accustomed to, thinking it was normal. But it was anything but normal when you look back’Sat Apr 08 2023 - 05:00
Educational segregation costs £600,000 a day in North, new research showsAlmost 93 per cent of pupils still attend schools that ‘reflect the divided nature of society’ in Northern IrelandTue Apr 04 2023 - 00:01
Guns found during community litter pick in Co FermanaghMember of the public found the weapons in Baragh Gardens, BallinamallardSun Mar 26 2023 - 15:31
DUP leader says ‘more is needed’ on North’s post-Brexit trade arrangements for party to return to StormontDUP leader accepts ‘progress’ has been made but defends position in blocking restoration of power-sharing ExecutiveWed Mar 22 2023 - 21:18
Man arrested in murder probe of woman found dead after Co Armagh house fireWitnesses sought after woman (37) died and 12-year-old girl taken to hospital in PortadownWed Mar 22 2023 - 00:17
Northern Ireland census results show lowest proportion of lesbian, gay or bisexual people in UKYounger people and those in more urban areas more likely to describe themselves as LGB+ than rural or older peopleTue Mar 21 2023 - 16:37
Blair warns that ‘constant’ political disruption in Northern Ireland will create difficulties for its future in UKFormer British prime minister urges DUP to restore stability by returning to StormontThu Mar 16 2023 - 17:40
Bill and Hillary Clinton to address conference at Queen’s UniversityThe former US president and his wife and former US Secretary of State will attend to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Belfast AgreementTue Mar 14 2023 - 22:08
When James Martin was born, his parents were told he would probably never speak. He has now made Oscars historyMartin is the first person with Down syndrome to win an Academy Award after the film in which he starred, An Irish Goodbye, won best live action short filmMon Mar 13 2023 - 16:40
UK and Irish governments discuss facilitator to encourage paramilitaries to disbandChris Heaton-Harris tells Westminster MPs he welcomes recommendation to engage with illegal groupsWed Mar 08 2023 - 19:33
PSNI officers warned of republican dissident threat to their families Group issues statement to Irish News warning relatives of PSNI staff are considered ‘legitimate targets’Tue Mar 07 2023 - 11:49
‘Fatal mistake’ to reform Stormont in response to current crisis, Bertie Ahern warnsPowersharing must be restored before any big changes made, former taoiseach says in BelfastMon Mar 06 2023 - 17:53
Alliance may test legality of Stormont’s ‘discriminatory’ voting system, says Naomi LongParty has sought legal advice on whether existing arrangements are compliant with human rightsSat Mar 04 2023 - 14:43
Preparations for return to Stormont ‘now active’, says Sinn Féin ‘Time is of the essence’ in relation to return of Assembly and Executive, party leader Mary Lou McDonald saysWed Mar 01 2023 - 18:41
Windsor Framework: Dublin and EU expect Sunak to proceed with protocol deal even if DUP rejects itBritish prime minister visits North and hails deal as creating ‘the world’s most exciting’ economic zoneWed Mar 01 2023 - 05:00
Sunak to sign Northern Ireland protocol deal with EU after months of negotiationsFocus will shift to DUP and Donaldson who must decide whether to back the agreement and restore powersharingMon Feb 27 2023 - 05:15
Police granted more time to question suspect in Caldwell shooting Six men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of the off-duty PSNI officer outside a sports complex in OmaghSun Feb 26 2023 - 20:59
Gardaí to work ‘in lockstep’ with PSNI on investigation into shooting of PSNI officer in OmaghPSNI chief confirms Garda Commissioner Drew Harris signals ‘complete assurance’ that he ‘stands strongly with us’Fri Feb 24 2023 - 19:21
PSNI officer shot in Omagh a ‘big personality, unbelievable volunteer and good man’Det Chief Insp John Caldwell has provided key assistance to gardaí tracking Irish gangland figures crossing BorderThu Feb 23 2023 - 21:38
Omagh shooting: ‘Everyone ran to help without thinking of the danger’Silence hangs over Omagh as community is shocked by shooting of PSNI Detective Chief Inspector John CaldwellThu Feb 23 2023 - 21:21
Father of Belfast boy ‘beyond proud’ as MPs back ‘Dáithí's law’Organ donation law for Northern Ireland named after six-year-old who needs new heartWed Feb 22 2023 - 21:06
Day of action is ‘only the start’, unions in North pledge‘Every public servant in the North is about to go on strike,’ union leader says as teachers and healthcare staff rally outside City Hall in BelfastTue Feb 21 2023 - 21:10
‘My son was political leverage’: Family travels to London to support organ donation BillUK intervention means the Bill - known as Dáithí's Law - will finally be passed after stalling due to collapse of the Stormont ExecutiveMon Feb 20 2023 - 20:52
