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Taoiseach vows to ‘speak up for victims’ on Loughinisland massacre anniversary

Taoiseach Simon Harris has vowed to continue to “speak up for victims” on the 30th anniversary of the Loughinisland massacre. Six Catholic men were killed and five others injured when two loyalist gunmen burst into a bar in the Co Down village in ...

18 Jun 2024 at 16:18

Northern Ireland

NI should have ‘biggest party possible’ to welcome Rory McIlroy home – O’Neill

Northern Ireland should have a “huge party” to welcome home golfing champion Rory McIlroy, First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said. It came as Stormont’s Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, said he is looking forward to “formally marking” ...

14 Apr 2025 at 15:26

National News

Joy in Co Down as Rhys McClenaghan wins Ireland’s first gymnastics Olympic gold

There was jubilation in Co Down after Rhys McClenaghan clinched Ireland’s first ever Olympic gold medal in gymnastics. As McClenaghan, 25, took to the pommel horse at the Bercy Arena in Paris, back in his home town of Newtownards a crowd ...

03 Aug 2024 at 21:19

Sport

Rory etched in icing as Co Down home town revels in sweet success

Walking down the bustling Holywood high street on Monday, there was just one topic on everyone’s lips. From his likeness etched on to biscuits, to signs in estate agents’ windows and chat about how to mark his long-waited Masters glory, ...

14 Apr 2025 at 17:00

Politicians urged to step up efforts to break impasse in tribute to Lord Trimble

National News

‘David Trimble funeral should provide inspiration to break political impasse’

Mourners at the funeral of Lord Trimble have heard an appeal for Northern Ireland’s political leaders to redouble their efforts to break the Stormont impasse as a tribute to the peace process architect. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and ...

01 Aug 2022 at 19:44

Sport

Rory McIlroy an ‘incredible inspiration’ to pupils at his former school

Golfer Rory McIlroy has been described as an “incredible inspiration” to pupils at his former school in Co Down. McIlroy attended Sullivan Upper in Holywood in the early 2000s, and is remembered as a teenager who was “golf mad”. The ...

14 Apr 2025 at 16:36

National News

Two men charged after delivery van hijacked

Two men have been charged after the hijacking of a delivery van in Newtownards, Co Down. Police said the incident happened on Georges Street shortly before 5pm on Friday. A man, 39, has been charged with a number of offences ...

07 Aug 2022 at 22:50

National News

'Unacceptable' - Two NI police officers injured after pursuit of unfit driver in Co Down

Two police officers have been injured after a car reversed into a PSNI vehicle following a pursuit. The incident, which led to the two officers receiving hospital treatment, occurred on Sunday in the Lismore Road area of ...

18 Jul 2022 at 11:56

Northern Ireland

Narrow Water Bridge can be delivered on time and within budget, says Martin

The Narrow Water Bridge linking Northern Ireland and the Republic can be built “on time and within budget”, the deputy premier has said. Micheal Martin said the project was inspired by the cross-border communities in ...

04 Jun 2024 at 16:15

National News

5-year-old pupil at Belfast school dies after Strep A case reported

A five-year-old child at a Belfast primary school, where a severe case of Strep A was reported last week, has died. Parents of the youngest pupils at Black Mountain Primary School received a letter from the Public ...

06 Dec 2022 at 14:50

Northern Ireland

Narrow Water bridge project moves to tender stage

The Irish government has announced a tender process for a new cross-border bridge linking the Mourne Mountains to the Cooley Peninsula. The three million euro bridge connecting Omeath in Co Louth and Narrow Water ...

18 Nov 2022 at 12:00

Sport

London Marathon rule change opens race to wheelchair users with helpers

Wheelchair users who need help from others will be able to enter the London Marathon for the first time, as organisers aim to make the event more inclusive. The London Marathon announced three major policy ...

21 Jul 2022 at 13:07

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