March 13, 2020
Fleadh to exceed projected £53m economic boost to Belfast
August 07, 2026
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, hosted this year in Belfast for the first time, runs from 2 to 9 August.
Big Macs v Supermac's: Irish burger chain wins UK trademark case
August 07, 2026
Supermac's and McDonald's have been embroiled in a long running legal battle over the right to use brand terms including "Mac".
Divers find 162-year-old Guinness in shipwreck off the English coast
August 07, 2026
Samples from the bottle have been sent for analysis, with researchers hoping to learn more about what the stout would have tasted like.
Drugs found hidden in young child's bedroom by police dogs
August 07, 2026
The search was carried out by detectives investigating suspected criminal activity linked to the Belfast INLA.
Man 'humiliated' after being told mobility scooter too big for train
August 07, 2026
Stephen Magee says he used his old mobility scooter without any issues but his new one is not allowed.
Fear over delay for baby's operation after specialist surgeon resigns
August 07, 2026
Jonathan Crooks' son Eli has had two surgeries to close his lip and repair his hard palate but needs another operation before he is 13 months old.
O'Neill out of hospital, but 'no timeline' for return
August 07, 2026
Celtic assistant manager Shaun Maloney says there is "no timeline" for Martin O'Neill's return from the "small procedure" the boss underwent in hospital and the 74-year-old will "make the call" about whether he will be in the dugout for Sunday's trip to Kilmarnock.
In pictures: Belfast hosts Fleadh for the first time
August 07, 2026
More than 200 events are planned, alongside competitions, concerts and street performances.
'New territory' for marching band musicians at the Fleadh
August 06, 2026
For the majority of them this will be their All-Ireland Fleadh debut.
From Florida to the Fleadh: Meet the volunteers keeping the festival flowing
August 04, 2026
More than 1,300 volunteers have signed up to support the delivery of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast this week.
All you need to know about Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
August 04, 2026
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, hosted this year in Belfast for the first time, runs from 2 to 9 August.
Fleadh kicks off in Belfast with colourful performances
August 03, 2026
The eight-day festival, running until 9 August, is the world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture.
Learner drivers facing long waits to book driving tests
August 07, 2026
The Driver and Vehicle Agency says demand for driving tests in Northern Ireland continues to rise.
No alternative but to euthanise cattle, says minister
August 06, 2026
The cull took place in land near Fivemiletown in County Tyrone last month.
'When your child is dying you shouldn't have to beg for help'
August 06, 2026
The parents of a severely disabled two-year-old child, who died in May, said they spent their daughter's entire life fighting for support for her complex condition.
Man extradited from Australia charged with historical sexual offences
August 06, 2026
The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of 14 counts of indecently assaulting a female and three counts of committing an act of gross indecency with a child.
UUP leader calls for David Lavery to stand down from Law Society
August 06, 2026
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader Jon Burrows said the Law Society should be more transparent in its proceedings.
Sharp decline recorded in support for asylum seekers
August 06, 2026
Survey data is saying that 49% of adults agreed that asylum seekers should be allowed to stay in NI
Plea for refuge for male victims of domestic violence in Northern Ireland
August 06, 2026
Carey Baxter, who chairs the Men's Alliance NI, said "there are men living in derelict shops, in cars, in tents, that shouldn't be".
Bangor's Arthurs served cocaine use ban last season
August 06, 2026
Bangor striker Ben Arthurs is free to play in his club's first game of the 2026-27 Irish Premiership season having completed a three-month ban anti-doping ban.
All you need to know about Kneecap's Féile concert
August 06, 2026
Belfast-based rap trio Kneecap are the headliners of six acts playing at Falls Park in west Belfast.
Child abuse survivor calls on Law Society chief to quit over reference
August 06, 2026
Nicola Bannon was one of four women who were indecently assaulted by a former schoolteacher.
Woman awarded £20k in indirect sex discrimination case against hotel
August 05, 2026
Anna Owens said she felt "betrayed and deflated" when the arrangements she had verbally agreed were changed by a new manager.
Head of NI Civil Service asks staff to report any Jeffrey Donaldson abuse
August 05, 2026
Jayne Brady sent an email to NI Civil Service staff on Wednesday as she launched a "scoping exercise" after Jeffrey Donaldson's conviction.
From blog to stage: The body-acceptance journey hoping to help others
August 06, 2026
"My Phat Life" made its debut at this year’s Féile an Phobail festival and Nuala Moore says her online followers encouraged her to tell a story.
Kate Nash on Irish history, heritage and covering Sinéad O'Connor
August 05, 2026
Kate Nash will perform at The Mac as part of the fringe programme for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
'My dad saw the joy in everything - right up to his death': Tributes paid to Jimmy Cricket
August 04, 2026
The comedian died on Monday at the age of 80 following a short illness.
'NI upbringing shaped my non-tribal politics' - new Manchester mayor
August 04, 2026
The Labour politician grew up in Greenisland outside Belfast before moving to Manchester for university.
'I did my first book signing in a police custody suite'
August 03, 2026
The Northern Irish author has sold more than five million books globally and been translated into 40 languages
Sunday trading times pilot begins in Belfast - what do people think?
August 02, 2026
A pilot scheme to extend Belfast city centre trading hours on a Sunday began at 11:00 BST but it is a move that people in the city have mixed feelings about.
Major restoration work to begin on historic war memorials
August 07, 2026
Work to restore the memorials in Londonderry, Castlederg, Sion Mills and Strabane will begin on Monday.
Sports dome project scrapped due to funding pressures
August 06, 2026
Ulster University has concluded the dome project for Londonderry was no longer financially viable.
Lynch exit 'pretty much a snap decision' - O'Doherty
August 05, 2026
Derry City chairman Philip O'Doherty tells BBC Sport NI he thought "it was time to make a change" following news of the departure of manager Tiernan Lynch.
Child injured on face, arms and legs after e-scooter collision
August 05, 2026
The child sustained injuries to their face, arms and legs in the Shantallow area on Sunday, police say.
Troubles 'exodus' of PUL community in Londonderry had lasting impact, says report
August 04, 2026
The report explores the movement of some families from the Cityside to the Waterside between 1968 and 1998.
Four cars stolen overnight in County Londonderry
August 02, 2026
Police say two were taken from Derry and two were taken from Claudy village.
Reward of £20k offered in renewed appeal over Lyra McKee murder
July 31, 2026
Lyra McKee died after being shot as she watched disturbances in the Creggan area of Londonderry in April 2019.
Canal vandalism 'putting lives at risk', police warn
July 30, 2026
Life saving equipment along Strabane's canal should never be tampered with or damaged, police and other agencies warn.
'No nursery place for my son is like a kick in the teeth'
July 30, 2026
The Education Authority confirms a temporary pause on the intake of preschool pupils to the nursery class at Knockavoe School in Strabane.
Funeral of Irish actress Brenda Fricker takes place in Dublin
August 06, 2026
Fricker won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for her performance in My Left Foot.
Irish police seize more than 160 e-scooters
August 05, 2026
Gardaí have been conducting a "high-impact day of action" under Operation Meacán in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
Pair charged after €8.5m drugs seizure
August 05, 2026
Two men aged in their 30s and 40s were arrested after discovery of suspected cocaine and cannabis.
Bono, Eddie Vedder and Hozier among mourners at Glen Hansard's funeral
August 04, 2026
The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.
Israel fans can attend Republic of Ireland fixture
August 04, 2026
Israel supporters will be in attendance when their side face the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League next month but no away fans will be facilitated.
80 female politicians targeted in 'campaign of harassment'
August 04, 2026
The women were from different parties and had reported receiving disturbing calls, a local government organisation says.
'It's just a loss to Ireland': Fans pay tribute to Glen Hansard at public wake
August 03, 2026
Thousands are expected to attend the funeral of Glen Hansard at a public wake ahead of his funeral on Tuesday.
US President Donald Trump set for Irish visit next month
August 03, 2026
Trump will spend two days at his golf course in Doonbeg, County Clare, where he will attend the Irish Open golfing tournament.
Man dies after crash in County Donegal
August 02, 2026
The collision, involving a car and a 4x4 vehicle, happened in Fincashel, in Pettigo, at about 14:45 BST.
Island residents fear delays to emergencies amid changes to fire service
August 02, 2026
The fire service on Arranmore will not keep two paid firefighters positions once the postholders retire.