Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Investigation into dumping of animal carcasses in Tyrone

Environmental inspectors have launched an investigation into a spate of illegal dumping of the bodies of dead animals in Co Tyrone.

Ulster • 21 Apr

Selina Casey founded the White Butterfly Foundation after her own experience of miscarriage.

Paid leave after miscarriage in NI a 'welcome step'

New laws granting paid leave after miscarriage have been welcomed as a significant step for bereaved parents in Northern Ireland. Campaigners say the change will give families vital time to grieve and begin to shift workplace attitudes.

Ulster • 15 Apr

Widow of Denis Donaldson calls for inquiry into his death

The widow of a former senior Sinn Féin official murdered in Co Donegal after being exposed as a British agent has called on the Irish Government to establish a public inquiry into his killing.

Ulster • 04 Apr

Psalms launched in Belfast for Troubles victims

Series of psalms based on Troubles launched in Belfast

A series of eight newly composed psalms based on experiences of victims and first responders during the Troubles has been launched by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Ulster • 30 Mar

Close up photo of Amy Doherty, who was found badly injured on Saturday and died later in hospital

Man charged with murder of Amy Doherty in Co Derry

A 30-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a mother of two in Co Derry at the weekend.

Courts • 27 Mar

Jeffrey Donaldson, pictured in March last year, has pleaded not guilty to 18 charges

Further review of Jeffrey Donaldson case agreed

A judge in the case of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor on historical sexual offences will review it again three weeks before the trial is due to begin in May.

Ulster • 27 Mar

Man held in Derry murder probe 'not fit for interview'

A 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering a mother-of-two in Derry at the weekend is receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained in a fall and is not fit for police interview.

Ulster • 25 Mar

This photograph shows former sinn fein leader gerry adams arriving at a court in london wearing glasses, a second unnamed man can be see in the background

Adams' lawyer queries victims' delay in taking civil case

A lawyer for Gerry Adams has questioned why three IRA victims suing him for damages took so long to make their claims.

Courts • 19 Mar

Gerry Adams arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in london

Recap: Adams rejects claim he was 'major player' in IRA

Gerry Adams returned to the witness box to give evidence at the High Court in London in defence of a legal claim against him by three men who were injured in bombings in England.

UK • 18 Mar

Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Gerry Adams, wearing a sprig of shamrock in the top pocket of his suit

Recap: Adams gives evidence at civil trial in London

Look back over developments as former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams began giving evidence in his civil trial at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Courts • 17 Mar