Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

There are many other objections by environmentalists, but it was the issue of water that sank the inquiry last week

Lack of consultation brings delay to Tyrone goldmine

A long-awaited public inquiry into a hugely controversial plan for a large underground goldmine in Co Tyrone began to unravel shortly after a brown envelope was left on the top table shortly before it began.

Analysis and Comment • 19 Jan 25

A £6.5m refurbishment is under way to transform it into a cinema, theatre and community arts hub

Major refurbishment of east Belfast cinema under way

The only surviving Art Deco cinema in Northern Ireland is undergoing a major refurbishment to mark its 90th anniversary.

Ulster • 19 Jan 25

The first bird flu case was confirmed after tests on a sample collected from a wild goose found around Black Lough in Co Tyrone (file image)

New NI measures introduced following three bird flu cases

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been introduced in Northern Ireland following three confirmed cases in wild birds in three different counties.

Ulster • 18 Jan 25

Sean Brown was kidnapped and murdered by loyalist paramilitaries in May 1997

Lawyer for Brown's family says inquiry could reveal truth

A lawyer for the family of murdered GAA official Sean Brown told a court in Belfast that a public inquiry could shine a spotlight on the truth about what happened.

Ulster • 16 Jan 25

The entrance to the Dalradian mine facility near Omagh, Co Tyrone

Public inquiry into Tyrone gold mine plan suspended

A public inquiry into a controversial application for a gold mine in Co Tyrone has been suspended due to a lack of proper consultation.

Ulster • 16 Jan 25

The Rory Gallagher statue outside the Ulster Hall in Belfast

Statue of rock legend Rory Gallagher unveiled in Belfast

A statue of Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher has been unveiled in Belfast.

Ulster • 06 Jan 25

Jeffrey Donaldson stepped down as DUP leader after being charged with historical sexual offences

Donaldson charges brought sense of disbelief

Northern Editor Vincent Kearney looks back at the revelation in March this year that then DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson had been charged with historical sexual offences.

2024 in Review • 31 Dec 24

Conor Murphy is currently serving as Northern Ireland's Minister for the Economy

NI Economy Minister to run in Seanad election

One of Sinn Féin's most senior politicians at Stormont, Minister for the Economy Conor Murphy, is seeking to find a new political home and will stand for election to the Seanad next month.

Politics • 30 Dec 24

Hilary Benn pictured with Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly (L) and First Minister Michelle O'Neill earlier this year

Legacy of Troubles continues to stir emotions and anger

The legacy of the Troubles continues to stir emotions as Northern Secretary Hilary Benn said in the early days of his tenure that a key part of hugely controversial legislation to deal with legacy might be retained, writes Vincent Kearney

2024 in Review • 28 Dec 24

Amy Stokes, 20, from Ballyconnell, Co Cavan died following the single-vehicle crash

Woman, 20, dies after Co Fermanagh crash

A 20-year-old woman has died following a single-vehicle crash in Derrylin, Co Fermanagh last night.

Ulster • 24 Dec 24