Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

The cost of the new stadium is estimated to be around £300m

NI Secretary vows Casement Park stadium will be built

Northern Ireland's new Secretary of State Hilary Benn has given a firm commitment that the GAA's new Casement Park stadium in west Belfast will be built, but he could not give a guarantee that it will be completed in time to host the Euro 2028 Football Championships.

Ulster • 07 Jul 24

Hilary Benn met with Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly

NI Secretary wants new relationship with Stormont parties

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said his priority is to establish a new relationship between the UK government and Stormont's power-sharing Executive.

Ulster • 06 Jul 24

Ian Paisley Jnr lost a seat held by his family for over five decades

Removal of thorns a silver lining for DUP amid losses

No political party likes to lose a seat, particularly one with iconic symbolism. But the loss of North Antrim comes with two significant strands of silver lining for the DUP, writes Vincent Kearney.

UK Elections • 06 Jul 24

Ian Paisley Jnr did not speak to the media as he left the count centre

DUP reeling after the Fall of the House of Paisley

The biggest story of the election in Northern Ireland is one that no one saw coming - the Fall of the House of Paisley.

Ulster • 06 Jul 24

Alliance leader Naomi Long, her husband Michael and their dog Daisy, leave after casting their votes in the 2024 General Election at St Colmcille's Church in east Belfast

Race for votes over as race to count them under way

By the time most people are having breakfast, the Northern Ireland results should be complete. Eighteen of the candidates will enjoy theirs more than the others, writes Vincent Kearney.

UK Elections • 04 Jul 24

Jeffrey Donaldson pictured as he arrived at Newry Magistrates' Court

Jeffrey Donaldson sent for trial on sex offence charges

A judge has ruled that there is sufficient evidence for former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on 18 sex offence charges, including one count of rape.

Courts • 03 Jul 24

The former DUP leader will appear in court in Co Down tomorrow (file photo)

Jeffrey Donaldson facing additional sex offence charges

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson will face additional sex offence charges when he appears in court in Co Down tomorrow.

Courts • 02 Jul 24

Campaigners in Belfast protested against the Legacy Act last year

The controversial issue uniting NI's political parties

One issue unites all Northern Ireland's political parties as they battle for votes in the British general election being held on Thursday.

UK Election 2024 • 04 Jul 24

Mickey Brady has held the seat for Sinn Féin since 2015, but he is stepping down

Newry and Armagh - a new face is guaranteed

No matter the outcome of this contest there will be a new MP for the constituency.

Ulster • 04 Jul 24

The main challenger to John Finucane is DUP candidate Phillip Brett

North Belfast - Finucane the favourite to retain seat

Sinn Féin's John Finucane became the first nationalist to win the seat when he defeated the DUP's Nigel Dodds, who had held it for 18 years. It was a devastating blow for the DUP.

UK Election 2024 • 04 Jul 24