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Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:00:05 GMT
Belfast university to investigate work co-authored by academic in plagiarism row
Arday resigned from his University of Cambridge roles on Wednesday following allegations of plagiarism.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:17:18 GMT
Fleadh to exceed projected £53m economic boost to Belfast
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, hosted this year in Belfast for the first time, runs from 2 to 9 August.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:17:22 GMT
'My artwork has been stolen'. The artists facing a fight against alleged internet fakes
Illustrator Kerrie McNeill said it's "frustrating" for artists like her when copies of their work are copied and sold on online marketplaces.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:19:17 GMT
Relief of Derry parade set to draw thousands to city
More than 10,000 participants and 120 bands will mark the anniversary of the end of the Siege of Derry.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:59:49 GMT
Divers find 162-year-old Guinness in shipwreck off the English coast
Samples from the bottle have been sent for analysis, with researchers hoping to learn more about what the stout would have tasted like.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:49 GMT
Big Macs v Supermac's: Irish burger chain wins UK trademark case
Supermac's and McDonald's have been embroiled in a long running legal battle over the right to use brand terms including "Mac".

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:02:27 GMT
Drugs found hidden in young child's bedroom by police dogs
The search was carried out by detectives investigating suspected criminal activity linked to the Belfast INLA.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:57:30 GMT
In pictures: Belfast hosts Fleadh for the first time
More than 200 events are planned, alongside competitions, concerts and street performances.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:41:50 GMT
'New territory' for marching band musicians at the Fleadh
For the majority of them this will be their All-Ireland Fleadh debut.

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.

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.

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.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:26:09 GMT
Fear over delay for baby's operation after specialist surgeon resigns
Jonathan Crooks' son Eli has had two surgeries to close his lip and repair his hard palate but needs another operation before he is 13 months old.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:08:37 GMT
O'Neill out of hospital, but 'no timeline' for return
Celtic assistant manager Shaun Maloney says there is "no timeline" for Martin O'Neill's return from the "small procedure" the boss underwent in hospital and the 74-year-old will "make the call" about whether he will be in the dugout for Sunday's trip...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:51:49 GMT
Learner drivers facing long waits to book driving tests
The Driver and Vehicle Agency says demand for driving tests in Northern Ireland continues to rise.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:28:08 GMT
No alternative but to euthanise cattle, says minister
The cull took place in land near Fivemiletown in County Tyrone last month.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:16:44 GMT
Man extradited from Australia charged with historical sexual offences
The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of 14 counts of indecently assaulting a female and three counts of committing an act of gross indecency with a child.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:01:10 GMT
'When your child is dying you shouldn't have to beg for help'
The parents of a severely disabled two-year-old child, who died in May, said they spent their daughter's entire life fighting for support for her complex condition.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:35:02 GMT
Man 'humiliated' after being told mobility scooter too big for train
Stephen Magee says he used his old mobility scooter without any issues but his new one is not allowed.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:05:27 GMT
From blog to stage: The body-acceptance journey hoping to help others
"My Phat Life" made its debut at this year’s Féile an Phobail festival and Nuala Moore says her online followers encouraged her to tell a story.

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 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 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.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:20:16 GMT
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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.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:47:41 GMT
Major restoration work to begin on historic war memorials
Work to restore the memorials in Londonderry, Castlederg, Sion Mills and Strabane will begin on Monday.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:56:22 GMT
Sports dome project scrapped due to funding pressures
Ulster University has concluded the dome project for Londonderry was no longer financially viable.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:17:04 GMT
Lynch exit 'pretty much a snap decision' - O'Doherty
Derry City chairman Philip O'Doherty tells BBC Sport NI he thought "it was time to make a change" following news of the departure of manager Tiernan Lynch.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:50:51 GMT
Child injured on face, arms and legs after e-scooter collision
The child sustained injuries to their face, arms and legs in the Shantallow area on Sunday, police say.

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.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:21:39 GMT
Motorcyclist dies in County Donegal crash
The motorbike rider, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene, Irish police have said.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:05:23 GMT
Funeral of Irish actress Brenda Fricker takes place in Dublin
Fricker won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for her performance in My Left Foot.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:34:55 GMT
Irish police seize more than 160 e-scooters
Gardaí have been conducting a "high-impact day of action" under Operation Meacán in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:34:48 GMT
Pair charged after €8.5m drugs seizure
Two men aged in their 30s and 40s were arrested after discovery of suspected cocaine and cannabis.

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 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 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.

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.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
In Case You Missed It
Fast-growing chickens are reshaping the poultry industry, and dividing opinion.

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