Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Lawyer Kevin Winters said: 'There is no reason for the ombudsman to be deprived' of the information

Govt faces legal action over response to collusion probe

A lawyer representing families of 18 victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings has warned the Irish Government that they will take legal action if gardaí do not cooperate fully with an inquiry into allegations of collusion by RUC officers.

Ulster • 21 Jun 24

The canal is now open for navigation between Clonfad and Clones

Taoiseach opens Ulster Canal link project in Monaghan

A €20 million project to link the Ulster Canal between Clones and Clonfad in Co Monaghan has been officially opened by the Taoiseach.

Ulster • 19 Jun 24

Murder probe after 74-year-old man found dead in Armagh

Police in Northern Ireland have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in his 70s in Co Armagh.

Ulster • 17 Jun 24

The Taoiseach's comments came as a new report estimated that Ireland experienced around 1,100 excess deaths during the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021

Covid inquiry to be held before general election - Harris

The Government intends to hold an inquiry into the Covid pandemic before the next general election, the Taoiseach has said.

Coronavirus • 04 Jun 24

Two IRA gunmen were lying in wait for Ian Sproule when he returned home

Family of man shot in Tyrone accuse Govt of hypocrisy

The family of a Protestant man shot dead in Co Tyrone in 1991 who claim there was garda collusion with his IRA killers have accused the Irish Government of hypocrisy in its approach to the legacy of the Troubles.

Ulster • 26 May 24

Gavin Robinson was dramatically parachuted in as DUP leader when Jeffrey Donaldson stood down

UK election full of potential jeopardy for DUP

This is an election full of potential jeopardy for the DUP, as the party could lose its leader and see itself once again eclipsed by Sinn Féin, writes Northern Editor Vincent Kearney.

Analysis and Comment • 23 May 24

The data breach resulted in the surname, initials, rank and role of all 9,483 serving PSNI officers and civilian staff being released

PSNI facing £750,000 fine over major data breach

The PSNI is facing a £750,000 (€882,000) fine for failing to protect the personal information of its entire workforce following a massive data breach last August.

Ulster • 23 May 24

Eleanor Donaldson and Jeffrey Donaldson at Newry Magistrates court last month

Hearing to decide whether Donaldson charges go to trial

A court hearing will be held in July to decide whether sexual offence charges against former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife go to trial.

Ulster • 22 May 24

Kathryn Parton, 34, was found dead in a house at Madrid Street last Wednesday

Three appear in court over murder of Belfast woman

Three people have appeared in court charged in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was found in a house in east Belfast last week.

Belfast • 20 May 24

The campaign group Justice for the Forgotten is seeking to take civil action against the UK alleging collusion and a failure to properly investigate the 1974 attacks

Families welcome PSNI decision over UK bombing files

Families of the victims of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings have welcomed a commitment by the Chief Constable of the PSNI not to oppose their bid to force the British government to give them access to secret files about the attacks.

Politics • 17 May 24