Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood's winning margin of more than 17,000 votes in 2019 was a record

Foyle - Will this remain Northern Ireland's safest seat?

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood broke records when he reclaimed this seat for his party in 2019 following a shock Sinn Fein victory two years earlier.

Ulster • 04 Jul 24

In the last British General election in 2019 Jeffrey Donaldson's winning majority was 6,499 with Alliance's Sorcha Eastwood in second

Lagan Valley - Will Donaldson shadow lead to DUP eclipse?

Lagan Valley has been a unionist stronghold since it was created 41 years ago, with former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson reigning supreme for almost three decades.

Ulster • 04 Jul 24

Alliance leader Naomi Long and DUP leader Gavin Robinson will both hope to emerge victorious in East Belfast

East Belfast - Can Alliance deal a mortal blow to DUP?

Two political titans are locked in a battle that could have far wider implications than who represents the East Belfast constituency in the House of Commons.

Ulster • 04 Jul 24

More than 25,000 have been issued, a 50% increase since the last general election five years ago (File image)

Record number of postal votes in NI for UK election

There will be a record number of postal votes in Northern Ireland for the UK's general election next month, the first to be held during the peak summer holiday period since 1945.

Ulster • 22 Jun 24

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