Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Man charged with murder of his mother, 71, in Belfast

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with murdering his mother in Belfast.

Ulster • 05 Jun

Donaldson case to be reviewed following medical reports

A judge in the case of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor on historical sexual offences will review it later this month after receiving medical reports.

Courts • 05 Jun

Sean Brown was abducted and murdered by loyalists in 1997

SF urge British govt to abide by Sean Brown inquiry order

Sinn Féin has again urged the British government to abide by court rulings ordering a public inquiry into the murder of GAA official Sean Brown in 1997.

Ulster • 04 Jun

The estimated cost of the redevelopment of Casement Park stands at £250m (€296.9m)

British govt must deliver Casement Park funding - O'Neill

Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said the British government must deliver on its commitment to provide substantial funding to help rebuild Casement Park, the home of Antrim GAA, in west Belfast.

Ireland • 04 Jun

Officers responded to a call about an incident at a house in the Shore Road area

Murder investigation as woman, 71, found dead in Belfast

Police in Northern Ireland have begun a murder investigation following the death of a woman in north Belfast.

Ulster • 03 Jun

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