Tommie Gorman

Northern Editor

Boris goes back to where it all began

Sean Quinn formerly controlled the Quinn Group of companies

Sean Quinn tells court he will not enter quarry land

The former billionaire Sean Quinn has given an undertaking in Belfast's Royal Courts of Justice not to go on land he once owned.

Business • 07 Dec 20

Micheál Martin and Boris Johnson discussed UK-EU negotiations (file image)

Martin raises request for Finucane inquiry with UK PM

The Taoiseach has repeated a request for the British government to hold a public inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.

World • 28 Nov 20

Boris must make biggest call of his political career

Expect Boris Johnson's survival instincts to kick in over the coming days, a deal with Brussels being the way out of a deepening hole for the British Prime Minister, writes Northern Editor Tommie Gorman.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Nov 20

£95m being set aside for 'High Street Voucher Scheme' under proposals before Assembly

Stormont proposes £200 voucher scheme for NI households

A voucher scheme that would provide every household in Northern Ireland with £200 to spend in local shops is one of the measures proposed by the Stormont Executive.

Coronavirus • 23 Nov 20

RTÉ's Northern Ireland Editor Tommie Gorman is a devoted Sligo Rovers fan

Champagne Football? Our league has more priceless perks

Sligo Rovers are the deepest, most fragile love and the club's uncanny ability to rouse itself on the battlefield and surprise when all seems lost is the spark that sets a soul on fire.

Ireland • 15 Nov 20

The Brexit negotiations will provide one of the first examples of how Joe Biden's victory might impact on international events

After showtime, prepare for Joe time

Imagine the mood in Downing Street. The most Irish-American US president in history has been elected. Provided his health holds up, Joe Biden will be in power throughout the rest of Boris Johnson's term of office.

Analysis and Comment • 09 Nov 20

Joe Biden would be a friend indeed to Ireland

US Election 2020 • 05 Nov 20

Settle in as the Big Picture Show begins

Make space in your diary. This coming week the Big Picture Show season begins. It will be a box set structure, involving a series of connected themes. The US election is the first episode.

Analysis and Comment • 01 Nov 20

The Taoiseach spoke at Dublin Castle (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Border poll 'not on Govt agenda' for next 5 years

The Taoiseach has said that a border poll will not be on the Government's agenda for the next five years.

Ireland • 22 Oct 20