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Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:57:20 GMTReport into mother and baby homes to be published
The report will contain a number of findings and recommendations, including on areas for an upcoming public inquiry to look into further.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:16:48 GMTPolice to trial hi-tech handheld speed cameras
The PSNI say the cameras will be used anywhere and at any time, including during the hours of darkness to detect speeding drivers.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:14:24 GMTMeet the young people keeping beekeeping alive
About 75 competitors from 27 countries are taking part in the International Meeting of Young Beekeepers, which is being hosted in Northern Ireland for the first time.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:53:35 GMTA stranger gave my family free World Cup tickets
Cormac and Catherine Carville, were on a family trip to Toronto with their sons when their luck came in.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:19:04 GMTHeatwave advisory issued across Ireland
While temperatures in Northern Ireland are forecast to climb to between the low to mid-20s at times, the Republic could reach the high 20s towards the end of the week.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:01:12 GMTPartner of journalist Lyra McKee hopes her death haunts her killer
Sara Canning described the gunman who killed Lyra as "pathetic" and believes there will never be justice.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:19:50 GMTFormer Irish national swimming coach guilty of sex abuse
The jury in the trial of George Gibney returned its verdicts on Monday afternoon after over seven hours of deliberations.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:39:48 GMTMan accused of sister's murder to stand trial in October
James Stewart Moore appeared from Maghaberry Prison for an arraignment hearing. He is accused of murdering Patsy Aust.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:44:04 GMTMan killed in Dún Laoghaire shooting was Mark Cullen
The 39-year-old victim bled to death after being shot in the leg on Sunday morning.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:02:47 GMTWill Irish League clubs make more European history?
European football has become a stage where Irish Premiership teams can dream bigger than ever, but will any clubs achieve more history this season?
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:03:13 GMTCasement Park funding 'will remain available' - Lyons
BBC News reported on Friday that it understands the GAA looks set to scale back its plans to redevelop Casement Park.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:01:03 GMT'They wanted me to repent': Inside the push to ban conversion practices
Introduced to the assembly on Tuesday, the bill contains provisions that could see a two year sentence imposed on people who conduct conversion practices in NI.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:21:19 GMTIrish rider O'Donovan dies in Skerries 100 accident
John O'Donovan has been named as the rider who died in a crash at the Skerries 100 motorcycle road race.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:02:41 GMTLimerick strike late to deny Clare in a thriller
Limerick are back in the All-Ireland hurling final for the first time since 2023 as they edge out Clare 1-21 to 1-19 in a thriller at Croke Park.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:41:25 GMTMan shouted racial abuse and sprayed fire extinguisher at diners
A man entered a restaurant in south Belfast and hurled racial abuse before taking a fire extinguisher and discharged it.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:51:04 GMTNI designer behind Taylor Swift's wedding dress
The couple tied the knot in New York on Friday, after months of speculation about when, where and how it would happen.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:09:11 GMTThe Irish ancestry that helped to shape US history
About half of all US presidents can trace a branch of their family tree to the island of Ireland.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:03:14 GMT'It's a huge own goal': How steel tax could be 'catastrophic' for NI firms
Concerns are being raised about the impact of steel taxes on companies in Northern Ireland.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:06:44 GMTTurbines turning from wind to sustainable products
Thousands of tonnes of non-recyclable wind turbine blades are coming to the end of their lives.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:00:39 GMTNorthern Ireland's long links with USA celebrated on Fourth of July
Connections between the USA and NI are being marked as American celebrates 250 years since independence.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:35:42 GMTFootball bringing community together after disorder
An international football tournament in Belfast, which was suspended after last month's disorder, is back on track.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:13:49 GMTKylie collaboration was 'always destined', says Gary Lightbody
Snow Patrol and Kylie Minogue's single, These Alarms, was released on 1 July.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:24:41 GMTSomme anniversary marked in Belfast and France
A commemoration event has been held at Belfast City Hall to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:13:46 GMT'Thank God we have some justice', say mother-and-baby home survivors
The Northern Ireland Assembly has passed legislation for a public inquiry and financial redress scheme relating to mother-and-baby institutions.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:01:10 GMTPupils vs predator: The men who fought back against their abuser
Five victims of prolific paedophile Patrick Sharkey waived their right to anonymity to tell their story in a BBC Spotlight programme.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:03:44 GMTIn pictures: Pitbull fans embrace bald cap tradition at Belsonic concert
One fan attending Belsonic said: "If you go to see Pitbull without a bald cap on, you're not really going to see Pitbull."
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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:06:22 GMT'I love my superhero legs', says boy who 'inspires everyone around him'
The school says the young double amputee's courage and positivity has "inspired everyone".
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:19:19 GMT'Frankenchickens': The debate about welfare and sustainability
With protein goals pushing demand for poultry to an all time high, how much do we really think about how chickens are reared?
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:04:02 GMTCricket club's 162-year wait to own home ground ends
Sion Mills Cricket Club, the north west's oldest club, now own their home ground for the first time in their history.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:12:32 GMTThree men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder
The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:01:48 GMT'I thought this was in the past' - how Lyra McKee's killing shook NI
On 18 April 2019, Lyra McKee was shot and killed after a masked gunman opened fire during rioting in Derry.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:58:18 GMT'Something has to change or there won't be a festival'
The festival is one of Northern Ireland’s largest annual independent outdoor music and arts festival.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:30:40 GMTStolen poppy wreaths returned after 'meaningful dialogue'
Four poppy wreaths were stolen from a war memorial in Londonderry following a Somme remembrance service.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:30:15 GMTMP appeals for return of poppy wreaths stolen after Somme service
Police are treating the incident in the Diamond area of Derry as a sectarian-motivated hate crime.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:26:09 GMTSecurity alert that caused train station evacuation ends
Police and Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) examined the vehicle, which had been parked in the area, before declaring it safe.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:04:22 GMTMasked youths attack bus twice
The bus was attacked at two locations in the Waterside area of Londonderry in the early hours of Sunday.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:06:40 GMTMotorcyclist dies following two-vehicle collision
Police say a 55-year-old man who was from the Bellaghy area died at the scene.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:31:28 GMTWoman taken to hospital as fire destroys salon
Five of the occupants self-evacuated and one woman had to be rescued, before she was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:06:58 GMTSkies lit up by 'epic' lightning show of 9,000 strikes
Almost 9,000 lightning strikes were recorded on Thursday night - mostly across Counties Londonderry and Donegal.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:22:14 GMTBloody Sunday victim's brother criticises 'death threat' sentence
Dean Portis, 42, from Belfast, sent social media posts to three brothers of William McKinney during the Soldier F trial.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:16:45 GMTEverything you need to know about the Foyle Maritime Festival
The four-day celebration of Derry's maritime history will see the banks of the Foyle transformed into a mix of spectacle, colour and history.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:27:12 GMTBusinessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton dies
Martin Naughton used his considerable wealth to support education and the arts across the island of Ireland.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:43:43 GMTMotorcyclist dies after single-vehicle crash
Gardaí (Irish police) say that the collision involved a motorcycle and occurred at approximately 10:50 BST.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:16:35 GMTMan shot dead in County Dublin
Gardaí are appealing for information after a man was killed in a shooting incident in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:06:58 GMTSinn Féin almost vote against own amendment due to question asked in Irish
During a cost of living debate the Ceann Comhairle asked in Irish asked in Irish if they agreed to the amendment to which the Sinn Féin TDs (MP) did not agree.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:28:49 GMTBoycott of Israel games would cause 'significant and lasting harm' - FAI
The Football Association of Ireland says any boycott of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel in the autumn would have potentially extensive repercussions.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:04:54 GMTTrump planning to visit Irish Open at Doonbeg
United States President Donald Trump says he hopes to visit this year's Irish Open golf tournament at his Doonbeg resort in county Clare in September.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:59:59 GMTMan guilty of attempted murder of three children in Dublin
Riad Bouchaker denied attempting to murder three children and assaulting four other people on 23 November 2023.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:50:14 GMTZelensky in Dublin as Ireland begins EU presidency term
The presidency will last until December 2026 and means that Ireland will have a number of responsibilities.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:29:46 GMTMan charged after arson attack on Islamic prayer hall
It happened at the Al Madinah Hall on Talbot Street at about 15:35 local time on Monday.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:32:59 GMTRepublic of Ireland v Israel to be played in Serbia
The Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixture with Israel will be played in Serbia after being moved from Dublin.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:55 GMTThree Irish people die in crash in Spain
The crash happened near the popular tourist destination of Málaga at about 02:30 local time.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:33:04 GMTHas Ireland lost a friend with the departure of Sir Keir Starmer?
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation earlier this week, what was his relationship like with the Republic of Ireland?
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTIn Case You Missed It
Fast-growing chickens are reshaping the poultry industry, and dividing opinion.