Conor Macauley

Northern Correspondent

Data helps GAA club to first senior status in 135 years

An astrophysicist and a team of university scientists have used big data to help a GAA club win promotion to senior football for the first time in its 135-year history.

Ulster • 1 hr

Harris: Troubles' victims must get time to consider deal

Victims and survivors of the Troubles must be given time to consider the terms of any British-Irish deal on new legacy arrangements for Northern Ireland before the governments seek to deliver them, the Tánaiste will say later.

Ulster • 13 hrs

Man who sexually abused children given 5-year sentence

A sexual offender who "hid in plain sight" has been given a five-year sentence for a series of sex offences against children.

Courts • 04 Sep

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said both sides had made a lot of progress

Govts close to agreeing mechanism on Troubles legacy

The British and Irish governments are close to agreeing a mechanism on dealing with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, according to Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.

Ulster • 03 Sep

Politicians condemn series of racist attacks in Belfast

Politicians have condemned a series of racist and sectarian attacks in Belfast which they said had left some families barricading themselves into their own homes.

Ulster • 03 Sep

Police are at a scene at Marian Park in Downpatrick

Murder inquiry after man found dead in Downpatrick house

Police in Downpatrick have begun a murder inquiry after a man was found dead in a house in the Co Down town.

Ulster • 10 Aug

Palestinian flags are held at a protest in Derry

Arrest of woman, 74, at Belfast rally criticised

A 74-year-old woman, who was arrested in Belfast for wearing a T-shirt expressing support for the banned organisation Palestine Action, has been released from police custody.

Ulster • 10 Aug

Floral tributes near the home of Vanessa Whyte

NI murders the visible tip of massive iceberg of abuse

Since 2020, 28 women in Northern Ireland have been murdered by partners, former partners or family members. The murders are just the visible tip of a massive iceberg of physical and psychological abuse against women.

Analysis and Comment • 11 Aug