Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Simon Harris said that there is 'far too much presumption' around the next government (Pic: RollingNews)

Harris warns not to take FG for granted in govt formation

Simon Harris has warned that no-one should take Fine Gael's participation in the next government for granted, as the eight Regional Independents indicated an openness to entering talks.

Election 24 • 06 Dec 24

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is in Edinburgh for the British Irish Council meeting

'Substantive discussions' next week over govt formation

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said that nothing should be taken for granted about the outcome of negotiations about the formation of a new government.

Election 24 • 05 Dec 24

Paul Dunleavy while principal of St Aidan's Christian Brothers Primary School in west Belfast in 1984

Jailed ex-Christian Brother made victims feel 'worthless'

Victims of former Christian Brother Paul Dunleavey say the now jailed former school teacher and principal "loved to give out pain" to those he abused.

Ulster • 28 Nov 24

Families of victims attend court for the start of the civil case

Families of loyalist paramilitary victims seek damages

A civil legal action seeking damages from the British government for relatives of victims of loyalist paramilitaries has opened in Belfast.

Ulster • 25 Nov 24

Michelle O'Neill laid a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall, alongside Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly of the DUP

O'Neill lays Remembrance Sunday wreath in historic move

Northern Ireland's First Minister and Sinn Féin's deputy leader Michelle O'Neill has laid a wreath at a Remembrance Sunday event in Belfast.

Ulster • 10 Nov 24

Management at the airport said there was a staff shoratge because of illness and apologised to passengers (file pic)

Staff shortages leads to chaos at Belfast Airport

There were chaotic scenes at Northern Ireland's largest airport this morning as long queues formed because of a shortage of security staff.

Ulster • 09 Nov 24

The Rally for Women's Safety was organised after a serious of attacks on women in Derry

Derry 'won't accept' violence against women, protest told

A crowd of around 1,000 people has attended a rally in Derry to protest at violence against women and young girls.

Ulster • 08 Nov 24

Michael McMonagle admitted two charges of attempted incitement of a child to engage in sexual activity and 12 counts of attempted sexual communication with a child

McMonagle jailed for nine months for child sex offences

Former Sinn Féin press officer Michael McMonagle has been given an 18 month sentence for a series of child sex offences.

Courts • 08 Nov 24

Sam Maguire takes centre stage surrounded by the Gerry Fagan Cup, the Marie Hoye Cup and the Pat McMahon Cup from the Armagh County Board for Club of the Year last year

Stars align as Clann Éireann enjoys historic success

A unique chapter in GAA history was written when two trophies were paraded through a jubilant crowd at the Clann Éireann club in Lurgan last week.

Ulster • 07 Nov 24

McLaughlin's hardware store on the edge of the Bogside has been owned and run by the same family since 1913

'Time to call it a day' - era ends as Derry shop to close

Having served customers for over a century and rising from the ashes several times during the Troubles, a chapter in the retail history of Derry will end next month.

Ulster • 28 Oct 24