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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:47:08 GMT
Child abuse survivor calls on Law Society chief to quit over reference
Nicola Bannon was one of four women who were indecently assaulted by a former schoolteacher.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:01:46 GMT
Woman awarded £20k in indirect sex discrimination case against hotel
Anna Owens said she felt "betrayed and deflated" when the arrangements she had verbally agreed were changed by a new manager.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:55:59 GMT
Syrian man's 'life destroyed' after racially-motivated attack
Torki Alomare says two of his children were injured in an attack on his home on Sunday, shortly before his parents' house was also attacked.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:13:24 GMT
Dáithí Mac Gabhann leaves hospital after heart transplant
On social media, the family said Dáithí left today with "the greatest gift of all - the gift of life, the gift of a new heart."

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:06:47 GMT
Summer scheme 'at risk' due to lack of Stormont budget
Ógras Youth Centre in Coalisland runs summer schemes for about 450 children.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:10:48 GMT
'No justification' for dissident violence today, says Anderson
The former Sinn Féin MEP and republican prisoner says the current political situation is different to when she was in the IRA.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:13:04 GMT
Kate Nash on Irish history, heritage and covering Sinéad O'Connor
Kate Nash will perform at The Mac as part of the fringe programme for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:01:19 GMT
Bono, Eddie Vedder and Hozier among mourners at Glen Hansard's funeral
The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:06:33 GMT
All you need to know about Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, hosted this year in Belfast for the first time, runs from 2 to 9 August.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:32:39 GMT
'My dad saw the joy in everything - right up to his death': Tributes paid to Jimmy Cricket
The comedian died on Monday at the age of 80 following a short illness.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:02:18 GMT
Irish League season will start on time after EGM votes
The 2026-27 Irish League season is set to start on time after votes to endorse three proposals were overwhelmingly passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting on Tuesday night.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:10:47 GMT
Israel fans can attend Republic of Ireland fixture
Israel supporters will be in attendance when their side face the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League next month but no away fans will be facilitated.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:53:55 GMT
In pictures: Belfast hosts Fleadh for the first time
More than 200 events are planned, alongside competitions, concerts and street performances.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:10:19 GMT
'NI upbringing shaped my non-tribal politics' - new Manchester mayor
The Labour politician grew up in Greenisland outside Belfast before moving to Manchester for university.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:18:05 GMT
Fleadh expected to bring £53m boost to Belfast
Economy minister says projection is "beyond what we would see in the course of a normal August".

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:47:38 GMT
Sammy Wilson investigated by standards watchdog
The DUP MP is accused of a "failure to declare an interest" in accordance with the code of conduct.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:57:03 GMT
From Florida to the Fleadh: Meet the volunteers keeping the festival flowing
More than 1,300 volunteers have signed up to support the delivery of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast this week.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:00:07 GMT
'You can't describe the loss' - the reality of bovine TB on farmers
Wildlife intervention proposals are controversial but farmers say they are needed to reduce bTB.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:31:38 GMT
'I did my first book signing in a police custody suite'
The Northern Irish author has sold more than five million books globally and been translated into 40 languages

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:48:01 GMT
Sunday trading times pilot begins in Belfast - what do people think?
A pilot scheme to extend Belfast city centre trading hours on a Sunday began at 11:00 BST but it is a move that people in the city have mixed feelings about.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:09:20 GMT
Fleadh kicks off in Belfast with colourful performances
The eight-day festival, running until 9 August, is the world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:38:50 GMT
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Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:35:45 GMT
'I'd love to see more men in the job that's bringing me so much joy'
Now, still only 18, Jamie is one of the youngest people to be shortlisted for the British Floristry Association's Floristry Student of the Year.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:07:06 GMT
In pictures: Ulster Pipe Band Championships
Thousands of spectators descended on Bangor for one of the main events in Northern Ireland's piping calendar.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:33:20 GMT
Meet the people who run the world one letter at a time
A growing collective of running enthusiasts is globetrotting in search of 5k runs, many off the beaten track.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:26:30 GMT
'A youth project helped me get my first part time job' - tackling jobs, money and housing
The east Belfast project brought support services targeted for young people under one roof.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:41:50 GMT
Glen Hansard: A life in song and stories
Glen Hansard, who died in a motorbike crash on Wednesday, travelled an unusual journey to stardom.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:33:56 GMT
Belfast visitors 'stranded' as accommodation firm faces closure
Customers have described arriving at their booked accommodation only to find the building shut.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:46:57 GMT
Should multibuy offers on unhealthy foods be banned?
People are being asked views on proposals that could see the end of multibuy offers on certain food products which are deemed unhealthy.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:00:07 GMT
'I'm fortunate I survived a stage 4 diagnosis when so many didn't make it'
Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer 10 years ago, aged 37, Lynette McHendry has defied the odds to face down the disease.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:43:07 GMT
KPop Demon Hunters, Blue Lights or YouTube - what do people in NI watch?
The figures are contained in Ofcom's latest Media Nations report for Northern Ireland.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:35:38 GMT
'We lost all of our morning trade' - businesses fearful after more break-ins
A café owner warned the situation was at a "tipping point" after his premises were targeted.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:01:36 GMT
The prehistoric species fighting for survival in Lough Neagh
Restrictions have been placed on fishing the critically-endangered European eel in Lough Neagh to try to restore the species

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:26:12 GMT
Troubles 'exodus' of PUL community in Londonderry had lasting impact, says report
The report explores the movement of some families from the Cityside to the Waterside between 1968 and 1998.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:01:33 GMT
Four cars stolen overnight in County Londonderry
Police say two were taken from Derry and two were taken from Claudy village.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:08:23 GMT
Reward of £20k offered in renewed appeal over Lyra McKee murder
Lyra McKee died after being shot as she watched disturbances in the Creggan area of Londonderry in April 2019.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:44:21 GMT
Canal vandalism 'putting lives at risk', police warn
Life saving equipment along Strabane's canal should never be tampered with or damaged, police and other agencies warn.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:32:35 GMT
'No nursery place for my son is like a kick in the teeth'
The Education Authority confirms a temporary pause on the intake of preschool pupils to the nursery class at Knockavoe School in Strabane.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:30:34 GMT
Minister calls for air passenger duty exemption
The Irish government funded route will help unlock the north west's economic potential, Caomihe Archibald says.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:19 GMT
Inquiry over glamping pods without planning approval
The cabins have appeared on land overlooking West Strand Beach, despite no decision being granted for planning approval.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:56:58 GMT
Young poet 'honoured' to feature on Seamus Heaney mural
A new mural on Westland Street in Londonderry earlier this week features a poem by a 12-year-old.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:40:15 GMT
Foyle Cup drivers urged to park 'respectfully and safely'
Organisers say those coming to the tournament should respect residents when it comes to parking.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:45:34 GMT
Police appeal after man found with unexplained head injury
Police say the man has sustained a significant head injury and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:49:48 GMT
80 female politicians targeted in 'campaign of harassment'
The women were from different parties and had reported receiving disturbing calls, a local government organisation says.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:37:53 GMT
Drugs worth €8.5m seized in Garda operation
Two men aged in their 30s and 40s were arrested after discovery of suspected cocaine and cannabis.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:12:40 GMT
'It's just a loss to Ireland': Fans pay tribute to Glen Hansard at public wake
Thousands are expected to attend the funeral of Glen Hansard at a public wake ahead of his funeral on Tuesday.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:50:14 GMT
US President Donald Trump set for Irish visit next month
Trump will spend two days at his golf course in Doonbeg, County Clare, where he will attend the Irish Open golfing tournament.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:52:06 GMT
Man dies after crash in County Donegal
The collision, involving a car and a 4x4 vehicle, happened in Fincashel, in Pettigo, at about 14:45 BST.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:59:49 GMT
Island residents fear delays to emergencies amid changes to fire service
The fire service on Arranmore will not keep two paid firefighters positions once the postholders retire.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:26:46 GMT
Roadworks company fined €1.2m after father and two children died in lough
John Mullan and his two children died after their car went off the road and plunged into Lough Foyle in 2020.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:42:22 GMT
'Amazing' that Ed Sheeran's foundation expanding to island of Ireland
The Ed Sheeran Foundation is initially funding North South Sounds 2026, which is bringing 50 young musicians from Belfast and Cork together.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:52:33 GMT
Public wake to be held for musician Glen Hansard
The funeral of Glen Hansard will take place on Tuesday at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:44:20 GMT
Suspected Kinahan gang leader faces extradition
The ex-boxing promoter was previously named in court as the head of an international drug cartel.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:45:12 GMT
Galway musician Dove Ellis earns Mercury Prize nomination for debut album
This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:33:14 GMT
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:25:58 GMT
Public inquiry into Creeslough explosion could be set up, say families
The development comes after a meeting between the Taoiseach and families of victims in Dublin.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:31:27 GMT
Law student charged after bomb discovery in car granted bail
A court heard on Tuesday that a €15,000 (£12,800) independent surety has been approved for Isobella Perrie Sullivan.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:16 GMT
Dublin author makes Booker Prize longlist with debut novel
Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James are among the 13 authors recognised this year.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:41:23 GMT
10-year-old girl dies days after collision in which mother was killed
A car collided with a truck on the R162 in Shercock, County Cavan, after 16:30 local time on Friday.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:24:17 GMT
Cannabis and cocaine worth €1.95m seized in Dublin
Officers seized drugs and cash at Dublin Port.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:46:22 GMT
Investigation after man's body found in recycling centre
The body of 35-year-old Andrew Haire was discovered in Clondalkin, west Dublin last Friday.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:46:13 GMT
Man charged with possession of explosive substance after bomb found in car
The Dublin man appeared at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday evening.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:41:51 GMT
E-scooter driver dies after collision with car
Gardaí (Irish police) say the crash happened on the Kentstown Road at about 01:45 local time on Sunday.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
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