Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

The UK Supreme Court ruled unanimously that elements of the UK's 2023 Legacy Act did not diminish victims' rights being diminished

Court's ruling on Legacy Act could prove to be moot point

Victims' campaigners in Northern Ireland suffered a blow this week when the UK Supreme Court ruled in favour of the British government in a major case that will impact on how the legacy of the Troubles is dealt with.

Analysis and Comment • 10 May

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the David Trimble lecture

Trimble showed 'personal political bravery' - Martin

The Taoiseach has paid tribute to former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble for the critical role he played in the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement.

Ireland • 07 May

An artists impression of the new the Belfast-Dublin Enterprise train fleet

€700m contract signed for new Dublin-Belfast train fleet

The Irish government today signed off on a €700m contract for a new fleet of trains for cross border rail service between Dublin and Belfast.

Ireland • 07 May

Composite image of Jeffrey Donaldson and Eleanor Donaldson

Judge would be 'disappointed' if Donaldson trial delayed

A judge in the case of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife on historical sexual offences has said he will be extremely disappointed if the trial does not begin as scheduled in three weeks' time.

Ulster • 05 May

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