Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Conor Murphy is currently serving as Northern Ireland's Minister for the Economy

NI Economy Minister to run in Seanad election

One of Sinn Féin's most senior politicians at Stormont, Minister for the Economy Conor Murphy, is seeking to find a new political home and will stand for election to the Seanad next month.

Politics • 30 Dec 24

Hilary Benn pictured with Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly (L) and First Minister Michelle O'Neill earlier this year

Legacy of Troubles continues to stir emotions and anger

The legacy of the Troubles continues to stir emotions as Northern Secretary Hilary Benn said in the early days of his tenure that a key part of hugely controversial legislation to deal with legacy might be retained, writes Vincent Kearney

2024 in Review • 28 Dec 24

Amy Stokes, 20, from Ballyconnell, Co Cavan died following the single-vehicle crash

Woman, 20, dies after Co Fermanagh crash

A 20-year-old woman has died following a single-vehicle crash in Derrylin, Co Fermanagh last night.

Ulster • 24 Dec 24

Staff at Lily's Kitchen and Bar restaurant in the village of Glenavy in Co Antrim worked until 11pm last night cooking Christmas meals and were back from 6am this morning to pack 600 portions of turkey, mashed potato, carrots, sprouts and gravy

Belfast charity prepares to deliver 600 Christmas dinners

A charity in west Belfast is preparing to deliver 600 Christmas dinners to homes on both sides of the city's political and religious divide.

Ulster • 23 Dec 24

The Aer Lingus aircraft's landing gear is believed to have collapsed during the landing (Photo: Ethan Mcmillan)

Belfast City Airport closed after landing incident

Belfast City Airport has been closed after an Aer Lingus plane experienced an emergency incident while landing during strong winds.

Ulster • 23 Dec 24

Iain Livingstone, the officer currently in charge of Operation Kenova, has made a request to the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to name Stakeknife (file photo)

Inquiry seeks permission to name British agent Stakeknife

The head of an inquiry that spent more than seven years investigating the activities of a man believed to have been the highest ranking British military agent within the IRA has asked the British government for permission to officially name him.

Ulster • 20 Dec 24

Karen Cummings was found dead at her home last Saturday

PSNI probe after court appearance video shared online

Police in Northern Ireland are investigating after a court appearance by two men accused of the murder of Karen Cummings was recorded and shared online.

Ulster • 20 Dec 24

The agreement with Navantia will protect jobs at H&W's four shipyards in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Devon

Deal struck to save shipbuilder Harland & Wolff

Belfast shipyard Harland & Wolff, best known for building the Titanic, has been saved by a deal with Spain's state-owned shipbuilder.

Business • 19 Dec 24

Karen Cummings, 40, died at a house in Banbridge on Saturday night

Two men charged with murder of woman in Banbridge

Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of Karen Cummings, a children's nurse killed in Banbridge in Co Down at the weekend.

Ulster • 18 Dec 24

Eleanor Donaldson pictured as she arrived at a court hearing in September

Eleanor Donaldson application adjourned until January

An application by lawyers for Eleanor Donaldson, the wife of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, to have two of five sexual offence charges against her dropped has been adjourned until next month.

Ulster • 17 Dec 24