Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Eleanor Donaldson and Jeffrey Donaldson at Newry Magistrates court

Jeffrey Donaldson charged in court over sexual offences

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has appeared in court in Newry, Co Down, and been charged with 11 historical sexual offences, including one count of rape.

Courts • 25 Apr 24

A forensic examination of the scene was carried out

Man 'critical, but stable' after shooting in Co Down

A man is in a "critical, but stable" condition following a shooting in Co Down.

Ulster • 13 Apr 24

Twelve workmen were ordered out of their minibus near Kingsmill on the evening of 5 January 1976

Provisional IRA lied over Kingsmill attack, says coroner

A coroner in Belfast has said the Provisional IRA lied about its involvement in one of the worst atrocities of the Troubles, the murders of 10 Protestant workmen in Kingsmill in south Armagh in 1976.

Ulster • 13 Apr 24

Woman spent nine days in Derry hospital locker room

A Derry woman who feared she was having a heart attack has said she felt dehumanised and embarrassed after spending nine days in a hospital locker room because of a shortage of beds.

Ulster • 11 Apr 24

Michelle O'Neill says she plans to invite the new Taoiseach to Northern Ireland to discuss cooperation

O'Neill calls on Harris to engage in united Ireland talks

Northern Ireland First Minister and Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill has said Fine Gael must not "bury their head in the sand" on the debate about a united Ireland.

Ireland • 10 Apr 24

It is not yet clear if Jeffrey Donaldson intends to also resign as the MP for Lagan Valley

Resignation a political bombshell out of the blue

There is no sense at this point that this earthquake within the DUP will weaken the foundations of Stormont, but there could be some fault lines, writes Northern Editor Vincent Kearney.

Analysis and Comment • 30 Mar 24

Jeffrey Donaldson is stepping down as DUP leader with immediate effect

Donaldson steps down as DUP leader following charges

Jeffrey Donaldson has stepped down as DUP leader after being charged with historical sexual offences.

Ulster • 30 Mar 24

A PSNI spokesperson said the man had been charged in connection with 'non recent sexual offences'

PSNI charge man, 61, with historical sexual offences

A 61-year-man from Co Down has been charged with historical sexual offences.

Ulster • 29 Mar 24

The algae that covered much of Lough Neagh also affected many other waterways across the island of Ireland last year (file image)

Journey to recovery over NI lough could be a long one

Campaigners who have warned that Ireland's largest fresh water lake, Lough Neagh, is in danger due to pollution met members of the Northern Ireland Executive this morning to discuss the crisis.

Analysis and Comment • 28 Mar 24

Bobbie McKee, who was 69, was found dead in Co Down last week

Man, 25, charged with murder of his father in Co Down

A 25-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his father and attempted murder of his mother in Co Down last week.

Ireland • 25 Mar 24