Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Large crowds gathered for an anti-racism rally at Belfast City Hall today

'Significant' police presence in North for protests

The PSNI has said there will be a ''significant and visible'' police presence across Northern Ireland amid fears of further violence following anti-migrant protests and counter protests.

Ireland • 09 Aug 24

Operation Kenova was set up in 2016 to investigate the activities of Stakeknife, the Belfast bricklayer Freddie Scappaticci

Unseen MI5 files on Stakeknife found after inquiry ended

The head of an inquiry investigating the activities of a man believed to have been the highest ranking British army agent within the IRA has revealed that the security service MI5 did not disclose all the material it held about him before its findings were published earlier this year.

Ulster • 07 Aug 24

Trouble erupted in the Sandy Row area of south Belfast last night for the second time in 72 hours

Loyalist paramilitary link to violence in Belfast - PSNI

The PSNI has said there is "no doubt" there is a loyalist paramilitary link to violence in Belfast in recent days.

Ireland • 06 Aug 24

Police officers in riot gear on the Lower Ormeau Road in Belfast on Saturday

NI Assembly to be recalled after anti-immigration protest

The Stormont Assembly is being recalled for a special meeting to discuss the violence and disorder following an anti-immigration protest in Belfast on Saturday.

Ulster • 05 Aug 24

Campaigners in Belfast protested against the Legacy Act last year

Tánaiste welcomes NI Secretary's statement on Legacy Act

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has welcomed the statement made by Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn providing further detail on how the British government will take forward its manifesto commitment to repeal and replace the Legacy Act.

Ireland • 30 Jul 24

A 'Good Luck' sign at the Clann Éireann club for the Armagh footballers

Armagh supporters hopeful that 'Sammy's coming home'

"Sammy's coming home, Sammy's coming home tonight," sang the crowd as Clann Éireann held a pre-All Ireland fun day.

Ulster • 25 Jul 24

Yhetto and Dhunja are being moved to a zoo in the Netherlands that specialises in treating older elephants, basically a nursing and retirement home

Belfast elephants packing their trunks for nursing home

It is the end of an era at Belfast Zoo this week as it says farewell to its two elephants, or the "golden girls" as they have been called.

Ulster • 22 Jul 24

Simon Harris said the Government 'won't be found wanting'

Govt could increase Casement Park funding - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has indicated that the Government will be prepared to increase its share of funding to build the GAA's new Casement Park stadium in west Belfast.

Ulster • 14 Jul 24

Taoiseach Simon Harris described the shooting of Donald Trump as 'shocking'

Trump shooting a 'heinous act', says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Simon Harris has described the shooting of Donald Trump as a heinous act of political violence and said politicians must "dial down the rhetoric" when it comes to demonising opponents.

Ireland • 14 Jul 24

Hilary Benn said he wants to be an honest broker who is 'a friend to all' but 'beholden to none'

NI Secretary among those at Fermanagh 12 July parade

Northern Ireland's Secretary of State Hilary Benn has attended a Twelfth of July parade for the first time as part of efforts to build relations "with all communities".

Ulster • 12 Jul 24