Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Julie Ann McIlwaine was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court

Woman jailed for 12 years for murdering abusive partner

A Belfast woman who was the victim of prolonged domestic violence by her partner has been sentenced to a minimum of 12 years in prison for murdering him as he slept.

Courts • 20 May 25

Tánaiste Simon Harris said it was important to get the leaders' perspective (Photo: RollingNews)

Tánaiste reiterates support for Sean Brown murder inquiry

Tánaiste Simon Harris has reiterated the Irish Government's support for calls by the family of murdered GAA club chairman Sean Brown for a public inquiry into this killing by loyalists.

Ulster • 21 May 25

The victims were named as 16-year-old Emmanuel Familola (L) and Matt Sibanda

Donegal schools pay tribute to 'respected' students

The two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty in the sea off the coast of Buncrana, Co Donegal were "deeply respected" and "valued" students, their school principals have said.

Ulster • 13 May 25

Eamonn Henry is the lead investigator for the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains

Investigator says last 'Disappeared' bodies will be found

The new head of a commission set up to find the bodies of people murdered and secretly buried by republicans during the Troubles has said he would not have taken the job, if he did not believe it can complete its task.

Ulster • 08 May 25

Armagh footballer Nugent charged with sexual offences

A member of the Armagh squad that won last year's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship has appeared in court charged with four sexual offences.

Ulster • 06 May 25

Fr Edward Gallagher was arrested on Thursday

Priest charged over attempted sexual contact with child

A 58-year-old Catholic priest from Donegal has appeared in court charged with attempted sexual communication with a child.

Ireland • 19 Apr 25

'If Rory plays like we all know he can he should win' - Holywood Golf Club captains Ruth Watt and Trevor Heaven

'Quiet confidence' McIlroy can bring green jacket home

There's a quiet confidence in Rory McIlroy's home town of Holywood in Co Down that he will make history and bring the famous Masters green jacket home.

Ulster • 13 Apr 25

Several thousand people attended the rally in west Belfast

Rally calls for end to delay in rebuild of Casement Park

Several thousand people have taken part in a rally in west Belfast calling for an end to the delay in redeveloping the now derelict Casement Park, the home of Antrim GAA.

Ulster • 12 Apr 25

Work under way on a substation near Moy in Co Tyrone

Legal challenge to cross-border electricity project

A long-planned €350 million project to connect the electricity grids on both sides of the border is facing another legal challenge.

Ireland • 11 Apr 25

SSPX Resistance Ireland also claims to have held Masses in Belfast, Newry and Co Cork

Derry Bishop warns splinter group holding illicit Masses

The Catholic Bishop of Derry has warned parishioners that someone posing as an ordained priest who is part of a breakaway fundamentalist faction of the church is conducting illicit Masses in the diocese.

Ireland • 30 Mar 25