Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Sean Brown was kidnapped and murdered by loyalist paramilitaries in May 1997

Lawyer for Brown's family says inquiry could reveal truth

A lawyer for the family of murdered GAA official Sean Brown told a court in Belfast that a public inquiry could shine a spotlight on the truth about what happened.

Ulster • 16 Jan

The entrance to the Dalradian mine facility near Omagh, Co Tyrone

Public inquiry into Tyrone gold mine plan suspended

A public inquiry into a controversial application for a gold mine in Co Tyrone has been suspended due to a lack of proper consultation.

Ulster • 16 Jan

The Rory Gallagher statue outside the Ulster Hall in Belfast

Statue of rock legend Rory Gallagher unveiled in Belfast

A statue of Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher has been unveiled in Belfast.

Ulster • 06 Jan

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

Donaldson charges brought sense of disbelief

Northern Editor Vincent Kearney looks back at the revelation in March this year that then DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson had been charged with historical sexual offences.

2024 in Review • 31 Dec 24

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