Man jailed for life for murder of his mother in 2025 A man has been jailed for life for the murder of his mother at the family home in Ballyconnell in Co Cavan in January 2025. Courts • 25 mins
Man jailed for life for murder of his mother in 2025 A man has been jailed for life for the murder of his mother at the family home in Ballyconnell in Co Cavan in January 2025. Courts • 25 mins
Evidence of second woman heard at Donaldson trial A second woman who claims former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson abused her as a child has begun giving evidence at his trial about how he is alleged to have raped her. Courts • 20 mins
Evidence of second woman heard at Donaldson trial A second woman who claims former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson abused her as a child has begun giving evidence at his trial about how he is alleged to have raped her. Courts • 20 mins
Inis Bó Finne islander returns for her 100th birthday A woman who was born on Inis Bó Finne, a small island off the northwest coast returned there this afternoon as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Ulster • 18 hrs
Inis Bó Finne islander returns for her 100th birthday A woman who was born on Inis Bó Finne, a small island off the northwest coast returned there this afternoon as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Ulster • 18 hrs
Man charged in relation to Downpatrick incident A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged in relation to a series of driving incidents that saw a police officer struck by a stolen PSNI car. Crime • 20 hrs
Man charged in relation to Downpatrick incident A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged in relation to a series of driving incidents that saw a police officer struck by a stolen PSNI car. Crime • 20 hrs
Woman denies 'making up' allegations against Donaldson A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has denied a defence claim that she was "making up" the allegations. Ireland • 20 hrs
Woman denies 'making up' allegations against Donaldson A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has denied a defence claim that she was "making up" the allegations. Ireland • 20 hrs
Police fired at stolen PSNI car before officer struck A 27-year-old man has been arrested after a PSNI officer was struck by a stolen police vehicle in Co Down. Ulster • 01 Jun
Police fired at stolen PSNI car before officer struck A 27-year-old man has been arrested after a PSNI officer was struck by a stolen police vehicle in Co Down. Ulster • 01 Jun
Doug Beattie quits UUP citing 'toxic atmosphere' Former UUP leader Doug Beattie has resigned from the party, citing a "toxic atmosphere". Ulster • 31 May
Doug Beattie quits UUP citing 'toxic atmosphere' Former UUP leader Doug Beattie has resigned from the party, citing a "toxic atmosphere". Ulster • 31 May
Gaeltacht tournament 'more than football' - chairperson One of the most celebrated cultural events in the GAA calendar Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta will take place in Cill Chartha, Co Donegal, this weekend. Ulster • 29 May
Gaeltacht tournament 'more than football' - chairperson One of the most celebrated cultural events in the GAA calendar Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta will take place in Cill Chartha, Co Donegal, this weekend. Ulster • 29 May
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Antrim A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Co Antrim. Ulster • 30 May
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Antrim A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Co Antrim. Ulster • 30 May
Trial told Donaldson letter to complainant not an apology A letter sent by former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to a woman who claims he sexually abused her when she was a child was not an apology for the alleged offences, his trial has been told. Courts • 01 Jun
Trial told Donaldson letter to complainant not an apology A letter sent by former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to a woman who claims he sexually abused her when she was a child was not an apology for the alleged offences, his trial has been told. Courts • 01 Jun
Donaldson wrote of 'regret' to complainant, court hears The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been told he wrote a letter to a woman who accused him of sexually abusing her as a child seeking forgiveness. Courts • 28 May
Donaldson wrote of 'regret' to complainant, court hears The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been told he wrote a letter to a woman who accused him of sexually abusing her as a child seeking forgiveness. Courts • 28 May
Prosecution begins outline of case against Donaldson Two women who have made allegations of sexual offences against former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson say they happened while they were children, his trial has heard. Courts • 28 May
Prosecution begins outline of case against Donaldson Two women who have made allegations of sexual offences against former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson say they happened while they were children, his trial has heard. Courts • 28 May
MPs call for more representative PSNI on 25th anniversary Progress to make the Police Service of Northern Ireland more representative of the communities it serves has stalled, MPs have warned. Ulster • 27 May
MPs call for more representative PSNI on 25th anniversary Progress to make the Police Service of Northern Ireland more representative of the communities it serves has stalled, MPs have warned. Ulster • 27 May
Boy in critical condition after Monaghan lake incident A teenage boy is in critical condition after getting into difficulty while swimming in Co Monaghan. Ulster • 27 May
Boy in critical condition after Monaghan lake incident A teenage boy is in critical condition after getting into difficulty while swimming in Co Monaghan. Ulster • 27 May
First search for 'Disappeared' Seamus Maguire under way A search is under way in Co Antrim for the remains of Seamus Maguire, one of the so-called Disappeared. Ulster • 26 May
First search for 'Disappeared' Seamus Maguire under way A search is under way in Co Antrim for the remains of Seamus Maguire, one of the so-called Disappeared. Ulster • 26 May
Appeal on 35th anniversary of SF councillor's murder A fresh appeal for information has been issued on the 35th anniversary of the murder of former Sinn Féin councillor Eddie Fullerton at his home in Buncrana, Co Donegal. Ulster • 26 May
Appeal on 35th anniversary of SF councillor's murder A fresh appeal for information has been issued on the 35th anniversary of the murder of former Sinn Féin councillor Eddie Fullerton at his home in Buncrana, Co Donegal. Ulster • 26 May
Jury is sworn in for trial of Jeffrey Donaldson The jury in the trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson on sex offence charges has been sent home for the day. Courts • 27 May
Jury is sworn in for trial of Jeffrey Donaldson The jury in the trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson on sex offence charges has been sent home for the day. Courts • 27 May
Boy, 9, among children cautioned after trouble in Derry Three children have been detained after masked youths reportedly damaged a bus stop with petrol bombs, threw stones at cars and blocked a road with burning pallets in Derry yesterday evening. Ulster • 25 May
Boy, 9, among children cautioned after trouble in Derry Three children have been detained after masked youths reportedly damaged a bus stop with petrol bombs, threw stones at cars and blocked a road with burning pallets in Derry yesterday evening. Ulster • 25 May
Disappointment as Carlingford Lough ferry suspended Fianna Fáil TD in Louth Erin McGreenhan has said she is deeply disappointed that the Carlingford Lough ferry service has been suspended for 2026. Leinster • 25 May
Disappointment as Carlingford Lough ferry suspended Fianna Fáil TD in Louth Erin McGreenhan has said she is deeply disappointed that the Carlingford Lough ferry service has been suspended for 2026. Leinster • 25 May
£1.3bn upgrade of Belfast Port to test Dublin dominance Plans were unveiled earlier this week for a £1.3bn upgrade to Belfast's port facilities over the next 25 years, which could help it challenge Dublin for a bigger share of all-island trade. Ulster • 24 May
£1.3bn upgrade of Belfast Port to test Dublin dominance Plans were unveiled earlier this week for a £1.3bn upgrade to Belfast's port facilities over the next 25 years, which could help it challenge Dublin for a bigger share of all-island trade. Ulster • 24 May
Firefighters working to put out 'large fire' in Belfast The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has said it is currently working to extinguish a "large fire" in the Belfast port area. Ulster • 24 May
Firefighters working to put out 'large fire' in Belfast The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has said it is currently working to extinguish a "large fire" in the Belfast port area. Ulster • 24 May
Man, 39, dies after single-vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh A 39-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has said. Ulster • 24 May
Man, 39, dies after single-vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh A 39-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has said. Ulster • 24 May
Changes intended to 'copper-fasten' Kevin Bell trust Colin and Eithne Bell, founders of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, have explained that they are not retiring but rather have recruited staff. Ireland • 24 May
Changes intended to 'copper-fasten' Kevin Bell trust Colin and Eithne Bell, founders of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, have explained that they are not retiring but rather have recruited staff. Ireland • 24 May
'Time is muscle' - decision urged on rare disease drug The parents of a child with a rare muscular disease are urging that the State does "not delay any longer" in making decisions on access to a drug that has been approved for use in Europe but has not been approved for reimbursement in Ireland. Ulster • 25 May
'Time is muscle' - decision urged on rare disease drug The parents of a child with a rare muscular disease are urging that the State does "not delay any longer" in making decisions on access to a drug that has been approved for use in Europe but has not been approved for reimbursement in Ireland. Ulster • 25 May
DUP call for Scottish FM to apologise for Troubles remark The First Minister of Scotland should issue a "clear and unambiguous apology" over comments urging people to "move on" from the Troubles, the leader of the DUP has said. Ulster • 23 May
DUP call for Scottish FM to apologise for Troubles remark The First Minister of Scotland should issue a "clear and unambiguous apology" over comments urging people to "move on" from the Troubles, the leader of the DUP has said. Ulster • 23 May
