Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Landing gear from the World War II bomber stolen from a memorial site in Co Louth being loaded onto a trailer after being recovered following a campaign on social media

Stolen World War II gear returned after online campaign

Landing gear from a World War II bomber stolen from a memorial to 15 RAF airmen killed in a crash in the Cooley Mountains in Co Louth in 1942 has been returned after a social media campaign by a local community group.

Leinster • 24 May

The plan included the recruitment of hundreds of new officers to increase the PSNI's headcount

PSNI chief warns of 'dire situation' after funding denied

The Chief Constable of the PSNI has warned that the public should be worried by a decision by the Stormont Executive not to fund a five-year recovery plan for the force.

Ulster • 21 May

Julie Ann McIlwaine was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court

Woman jailed for 12 years for murdering abusive partner

A Belfast woman who was the victim of prolonged domestic violence by her partner has been sentenced to a minimum of 12 years in prison for murdering him as he slept.

Courts • 20 May

Tánaiste Simon Harris said it was important to get the leaders' perspective (Photo: RollingNews)

Tánaiste reiterates support for Sean Brown murder inquiry

Tánaiste Simon Harris has reiterated the Irish Government's support for calls by the family of murdered GAA club chairman Sean Brown for a public inquiry into this killing by loyalists.

Ulster • 21 May

The victims were named as 16-year-old Emmanuel Familola (L) and Matt Sibanda

Donegal schools pay tribute to 'respected' students

The two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty in the sea off the coast of Buncrana, Co Donegal were "deeply respected" and "valued" students, their school principals have said.

Ulster • 13 May

Eamonn Henry is the lead investigator for the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains

Investigator says last 'Disappeared' bodies will be found

The new head of a commission set up to find the bodies of people murdered and secretly buried by republicans during the Troubles has said he would not have taken the job, if he did not believe it can complete its task.

Ulster • 08 May

Armagh footballer Nugent charged with sexual offences

A member of the Armagh squad that won last year's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship has appeared in court charged with four sexual offences.

Ulster • 06 May

Fr Edward Gallagher was arrested on Thursday

Priest charged over attempted sexual contact with child

A 58-year-old Catholic priest from Donegal has appeared in court charged with attempted sexual communication with a child.

Ireland • 19 Apr

'If Rory plays like we all know he can he should win' - Holywood Golf Club captains Ruth Watt and Trevor Heaven

'Quiet confidence' McIlroy can bring green jacket home

There's a quiet confidence in Rory McIlroy's home town of Holywood in Co Down that he will make history and bring the famous Masters green jacket home.

Ulster • 13 Apr

Several thousand people attended the rally in west Belfast

Rally calls for end to delay in rebuild of Casement Park

Several thousand people have taken part in a rally in west Belfast calling for an end to the delay in redeveloping the now derelict Casement Park, the home of Antrim GAA.

Ulster • 12 Apr