Conor Macauley

Northern Correspondent

Northern Secretary Hiliary Benn has said the Labour government will replace the Legacy Act

Extension for bodies to complete Troubles-related reports

The UK government has granted a six-month extension to the time investigative organisations have to complete Troubles-related reports.

Ulster • 28 Apr

Eamonn Henry joined the investigation team in 2023

Ex-garda officer to lead investigation into Disappeared

A former garda officer has taken over as lead investigator with the so-called Disappeared Commission.

Ulster • 28 Apr

The fire was first reported at around 4am this morning at Teach Pobail Mhuire in Doirí Beaga

'Absolutely shocking' - Donegal church destroyed in fire

A community in Co Donegal has been left in shock after the Catholic church was destroyed in a fire.

Ulster • 22 Apr

The priest was arrested last night (File image)

Priest charged over attempted sexual contact with child

Police have charged a Catholic priest from the Derry Diocese with attempted sexual communication with a child.

Ulster • 19 Apr

Rory McIlroy won his first Masters title in Augusta on Sunday, ending an 11-year major drought

McIlroy arrives home to NI after completing grand slam

Rory McIlroy has arrived back in Northern Ireland after completing golf's grand slam last weekend. He touched down at Belfast City Airport in his private jet at around midday.

Ireland • 18 Apr

The number of breeding waders, like the curlew, has declined sharply in recent years (Pic: Amy Burns)

Public urged not to disturb breeding waders during spring

The PSNI has issued a warning to people about disturbing breeding waders and other ground-nesting birds.

Ulster • 18 Apr

The Catholic Church in Derry said it was aware of an incident involving a priest in which the police are now involved

Priest held over attempted sexual contact with child

A Catholic priest in the Derry Diocese has been arrested on suspicion of attempted sexual communication with a child.

Ulster • 18 Apr

Freddie Scappaticci had been working for the state as a high-level double agent within the IRA

No evidence Stakeknife material was withheld - inquiry

There was no deliberate attempt by the British security services to withhold material from an investigation into the role of a former army agent in the IRA codenamed Stakeknife, an inquiry has found.

UK • 17 Apr

Senator George Mitchell, who chaired the talks that led to the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, addressed young people at Queen's University Belfast

Young people urged to remain in Ireland for peace process

Hundreds of young people from both sides of the border have been urged to remain on the island of Ireland to consolidate the peace process.

Ireland • 16 Apr

In a statement, the inquiry said it will 'continue to discuss further co-operation with the Government of Ireland'

Omagh Bombing Inquiry reaches agreement with Irish Govt

The Irish Government and the Omagh Bombing Inquiry have agreed a mechanism which will allow the inquiry team to access information held by the Irish State about the 1998 atrocity.

Ulster • 16 Apr