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Mary Lou McDonald: ‘Crazy’ lack of Irish presidential vote in the north ‘smacks of a gerrymander’
Mary Lou McDonald: ‘Crazy’ lack of Irish presidential vote in the north ‘smacks of a gerrymander’
Sinn Féin president spoke at a packed-out Féile an Phobail event
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August 6, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Research reveals impact of Great Irish Famine on survivors’ height
Research reveals impact of Great Irish Famine on survivors’ height
The research examined the impact of one of the defining events in Irish history.
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August 6, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Burke family confront Education Authority chair and DUP councillor Mervyn Storey at church building
Burke family confront Education Authority chair and DUP councillor Mervyn Storey at church building
Josiah Burke and his mother Martina confronted Mr Storey as he made his way into Hebron Free Presbyterian Church in Ballymoney
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August 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Dublin construction giant CRH stays silent on rumours that ‘Farrans sale is close’
Dublin construction giant CRH stays silent on rumours that ‘Farrans sale is close’
Belfast-headquartered construction firm has been on the market for nearly three years
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August 5, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Galgorm Collection’s flagship resort recorded a pre-tax profit of £7m last year
Galgorm Collection’s flagship resort recorded a pre-tax profit of £7m last year
Luxury hotel and resort employs 650 just outside Ballymena
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August 5, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Liz Kimmins defiant but minister running out of road on delayed scheme
Kimmins defiant but minister running out of road on delayed scheme
An appeal to a High Court decision to quash the A5 dual carriageway scheme is imminent
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August 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Heavier fines needed to combat speeding ‘epidemic’ in Northern Ireland, senior PSNI officer says
Heavier fines needed to combat speeding ‘epidemic’ in Northern Ireland, senior PSNI officer says
There were a record number of speeding offences recorded in Northern Ireland in 2024.
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August 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM
‘Deeply disturbing’: PSNI launch arson probe after woman’s body found next to burning car in Co Tyrone
‘Deeply disturbing’: PSNI launch arson probe after woman’s body found next to burning car in Co Tyrone
Police are investigating suspected arson after a person was found dead beside a burning car in Co Tyrone on Saturday afternoon.
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August 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Almost half of £3.3m Housing Executive security bill spent on Belfast city centre office
Almost half of £3.3m Housing Executive security bill spent on Belfast city centre office
Around £1.5m was spent on security staff for the Housing Centre HQ over the past five years
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August 4, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Judge keen trial of Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife not delayed again
Judge keen trial of Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife not delayed again
The court is awaiting a medical assessment of Lady Eleanor Donaldson.
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August 1, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly visited airport lounge on taxpayer-funded trip to Wimbledon with husband
Deputy First Minister visited airport lounge on taxpayer-funded trip to Wimbledon with husband
The Irish News revealed last week that the taxpayer was served a bill of close to £1,000 for Ms Little-Pengelly’s two-day trip to Wimbledon with her husband, Education Authority chief executive Richar...
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August 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
PSNI officer dismissed for sending racist and sexualised WhatsApp messages
PSNI officer dismissed for sending racist and sexualised WhatsApp messages
The messages, sent while on duty, contained material which was also sectarian, racist and homophobic
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July 31, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Stakeknife is reported to have left £500,000 in sealed will
Stakeknife is reported to have left £500,000 in sealed will
British agent linked to multiple murders and abductions
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July 31, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Bloody Friday victim’s son is top earner among London-listed firms
Bloody Friday victim’s son is top earner among London-listed firms
After working alongside Richard Branson Belfast-born Eamonn O’Hare went on to establish his own telecoms firm
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July 31, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Miami Showband survivor has ‘no doubt’ about involvement of Robert Nairac in massacre
Miami Showband survivor has ‘no doubt’ about involvement of Robert Nairac in massacre
Three band members killed in July 1975 attack
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July 31, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Retired cop Jon Burrows throws hat into the ring for vacant UUP assembly seat
Retired cop Jon Burrows throws hat into the ring for vacant UUP assembly seat
The former PSNI superintendent and media commentator is among three candidates hoping to replace Colin Crawford
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July 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Mother and two children murdered in Maguiresbridge to be buried together
Mother and two children murdered in Maguiresbridge to be buried together
Those attending the funeral of Vanessa Whyte and her children in Co Clare on Saturday have been asked to wear bright colours.
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July 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Appeal for movements of car night before mother and two children were killed in Co Fermanagh
Appeal for movements of car night before mother and two children were killed in Co Fermanagh
Vanessa Whyte, 45, her son James, 14, and daughter Sara, 13, died following a shooting incident at a house in Maguiresbridge on Wednesday morning
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July 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Doug Beattie: The decorated former army captain who’s too liberal for unionism
Doug Beattie: The decorated former army captain who’s too liberal for unionism
Open, opinionated and at times indiscreet, Doug Beattie entered politics after decades in military record. He tells John Manley about his childhood, his exploits as a soldier and why some think he’s a...
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July 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Derry MLA condemns ‘pre-arranged attack’ before Derry City and Bohemians match
Derry MLA condemns ‘pre-arranged attack’ before Derry City and Bohemians match
Sinn Féin MLA Padraig Delargy has condemned the events, describing the scenes as “terrifying” and “disgraceful”
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July 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Taxpayers served bill for deputy first minister and husband’s Wimbledon trip
Taxpayers served bill for deputy first minister and husband’s Wimbledon trip
The pair were criticised as they sat amongst pop stars and England football managers in the Royal Box at Centre Court
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July 26, 2025 at 10:32 AM
37 point plan to save Lough Neagh launched a year ago - only 14 have been implemented
37 point plan to save Lough Neagh launched a year ago - only 14 have been implemented
The earliest report of blue-green algae was in April but incidents are increasing as summer progresses
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July 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM
‘The Sash is not a sectarian song’ - Gerry Adams admits liking loyalist marching band music
‘The Sash is not a sectarian song’ - Gerry Adams admits liking loyalist marching band music
The Sash not a sectarian song, says former Sinn Féin leader
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July 25, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Silence from 999 call inside Fermanagh triple murder house as ‘disturbance’ sparked alert
Silence from 999 call inside triple murder house as ‘disturbance’ sparked alert
Devoted mum Vanessa Whyte, 45, and her children James , 14, and Sara Rutledge, 13, were killed as a result of injuries caused by gunshot wounds at their home in Maguiresbridge on Wednesday morning
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July 25, 2025 at 7:12 AM
School pays tribute to ‘vibrant and much-loved’ pupils killed in Maguiresbridge shooting
School pays tribute to ‘vibrant and much-loved’ pupils killed in Maguiresbridge shooting
James Rutledge (14) and his sister Sara (13) both died on Wednesday due to injuries suffered during the incident at their home in Co Fermanagh
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July 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM