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<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Tánaiste Simon Harris has confirmed Fine Gael’s blueprint for a unified island will be launched at the party’s ard fheis in November, the same month in which he is to become taoiseach.</p>

comment-analysis

Irish unity is not a manifesto item for electoral advantage

To date, pro-unity parties have not succeeded in creating the kind of movement needed to deliver a successful border poll, writes Emma de Souza

<p>Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court on Monday, June 22. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA</p>

politics

Arrest of Jeffrey Donaldson came at the height of his political powers

<p>'The people who lived at Muckamore Abbey Hospital deserved better and their families deserved better.' Picture: PA</p>

news

'Profound and deeply troubling' failures in care of vulnerable people at hospital

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

court and crime

Donaldson case complainants ‘not reliable enough’ for guilty verdicts – defence

Graeme McDowell 4/7/2022

golf

'It means a lot more to me today than it did 10 years ago': Graeme McDowell relishing US Open return

Mick Clifford: North-South interconnector saga drags on for over two decades

spotlight

Mick Clifford: North-South interconnector saga drags on for over two decades

North Belfast stabbing

S Mick Clifford: Pushing fear, inviting anger — How social media outrage outpaced the facts of the Belfast attack

A violent Belfast attack became another flashpoint in a wider debate shaped by anger, politics and misinformation

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Jeffrey Donaldson accused of telling ‘sinful and deceitful lies’ as cross-examination ends

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been accused of telling “sinful and deceitful lies” through his denials of sexual abuse.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Northern Ireland Brexit Deal Looking Likely

How Northern Ireland is enjoying a Brexit boost 10 years after the vote

Northern Ireland has enjoyed bumper economic growth at twice the pace of the rest of UK in recent years

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

Culture of fear permeating Belfast after list of targeted addresses circulated online

Spread geographically wide, on dozens of streets across the city, the addresses were reportedly houses of multiple occupation where immigrants live

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

‘Much calmer’ night in Northern Ireland as disorder reduces after knife attack

19 arrests had now been made since street violence first erupted on Tuesday.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

BRITAIN-NIRELAND-POLICE-INVESTIGATION-IMMIGRATION

Plastic bullets fired in bid to control riots in Belfast

Condition of victim of attack was said to be improving and that he could be released from an induced coma within the next 48 hours

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Donaldson denies claim he treated alleged rape victim ‘like an object’

A prosecution barrister has put it to former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson that he treated a woman who claims he raped her as a child “like an object”.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

Taoiseach tells Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson to ‘butt out’ of Belfast tensions

Taoiseach says online commentary from outside Ireland is fuelling tensions following days of unrest in Belfast

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

Belfast stabbing victim's family condemn disinformation about Stephen Ogilvie's condition

'False information circulating on social media is forcing us to clarify that our loved one is in fact in a stable condition'

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

Missiles fired at police as watercannon deployed in second night of Belfast unrest

A group of around 300 people, mostly men in dark clothing and face coverings, had gathered, reportedly to target a hotel housing migrants near Newtownabey

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

Gemma McSherry: For these Belfast boys, violence is a rite of passage

There is nobody more dangerous than a man who has nothing to lose — just ask the women of Northern Ireland, 98% of whom have experienced gender-based violence

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Pat Finucane Inquiry

‘Monumental day’ for family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane at public inquiry

Pat Finucane's family said they know they are not alone in their trauma, but questions around his murder are significant in terms of who he was, why and how he was killed, and the failings of the British state

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

‘Sickening’ racist riots condemned as Sudanese man remanded over Belfast attack

The reaction to the incident saw mobs set homes, a bus and cars on fire, with people targeted based on their race

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

Taoiseach condemns Belfast violence and says no one has right to take law into their own hands

Political leaders condemn attacks on homes and warn against efforts to exploit tensions following Belfast unrest

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

Family of Belfast victim appeal for calm, stressing 'valuable contribution' migrants make

Suspect refused legal representation and made no reply to charges

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

‘There’s wee girls inside’: Panic as masked men storm house in Belfast

Protests across the city turned violent on Tuesday night – with some police officers acting as if it wasn’t safe to intervene

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

Gardaí 'keeping watching brief' for far-right violence following Belfast stabbing

Completely false information shared on social media platforms

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

Leaders call for calm as violence flares following Belfast knife attack

It comes as a man arrested on suspicion of the Belfast knife attack was charged with attempted murder

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

Man arrested over Belfast stabbing attack charged with attempted murder

The 30-year-old accused, who is Sudanese, is also charged with possession of an article with blade or point in a public place and making threats to kill

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

PSNI appeals for calm amid protest calls following Belfast knife attack

Victim remains in hospital with serious injuries as police investigate the motive behind the attack

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Woman who alleges Jeffrey Donaldson rape ‘tried not to be a victim’, court hears

The woman, known as complainant B, is the older of two alleged victims who have accused the former DUP leader of sexual abuse

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Housing stock

Dublin homes cost 13 times annual earnings, compared with six times in Belfast

CSO figures show higher incomes and economic output in Ireland, but significantly less affordable housing

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Natalie McNally death

Stephen McCullagh jailed for 31 years after murdering pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally

Judge said staged livestream of McCullagh playing computer games on the night he killed Natalie was an 'integral' part of his murder plan

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears interview with complainant about alleged rape

The complainant told of hearing the former DUP leader’s “heavy breathing” during the alleged sexual assault

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Jeffrey Donaldson wrote letter to alleged victim expressing regret for 'hurt, pain and distress'

Donaldson, 63, is on trial at Newry Crown Court accused of rape and several counts of gross indecency and of indecent assault

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial

Former MP is accused of rape and several counts of gross indecency and of indecent assault

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Donaldson arrives at court ahead of prosecution opening in sexual offences trial

The start of the case on Wednesday was delayed until after lunch amid legal discussions

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Project Vigilant initiative

Three arrested after 'shocking' racially-motivated hate crime assault at Down beach

A police spokesperson said they received a report that three men, aged in their 30s, had been assaulted at the beach in Helen’s Bay at around 9pm

Tue, 26 May, 2026

'These families have suffered for 50 years': Plea for information as dig for Disappeared victim begins

'These families have suffered for 50 years': Plea for information as dig for Disappeared victim begins

Seamus Maguire is thought to have been killed and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries between 1973 and 1976

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson due to begin

Proceedings at Newry Crown Court will commence with the process of selecting a jury

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Seamus Maguire missing

Search for one of final four Disappeared still missing to begin in Armagh

Seamus Maguire's name remains missing along with Co Tyrone teenager Columba McVeigh, former monk Joe Lynskey and soldier Robert Nairac

Tue, 26 May, 2026

First hearing of Pat Finucane Inquiry to take place next month

First hearing of Pat Finucane Inquiry to take place next month

Prominent Belfast solicitor was shot dead at his family home in north Belfast in 1989 by the Ulster Defence Association

Tue, 19 May, 2026

PSNI stock

Man treated in hospital after being shot in leg

Police said the victim of the shooting in Bangor would be left with “lasting physical and emotional trauma”

Wed, 13 May, 2026

North South Ministerial Council

New ‘imperatives’ to consider in UK-EU relationship, Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin was responding to a question on whether he was concerned about a shift to a Reform UK government

Fri, 08 May, 2026

EU Flags Flying at the European Commission Building Brussels Belgium

Over 70% of Northern Irish voters would choose to rejoin EU, poll finds

Ten years ago, the UK voted 51.89% to 48.11% to leave the EU

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Co Tyrone drugs seizure

Man arrested after cocaine worth estimated £1m seized in Co Tyrone

A 30-year-old man was arrested on Friday in the Cookstown area on suspicion of offences relating to drug supply, money laundering and indecent images of children

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Police Stock

Motorcyclist charged after police officer injured in south Belfast

Two officers were responding to reports of a motocross-style bike travelling at speed when a motorbike collided with their vehicle

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Dunmurry car explosion

Man charged with five offences over car bomb attack on police station near Belfast

A hijacked delivery car exploded outside Dunmurry police station last Saturday night as homes were being evacuated

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Mourne Mountains wildfire

45 firefighters battle 600m-wide blaze on Mourne Mountains

'I can’t stress highly enough how important it is for visitors to stay clear of the Mournes area until these fires are dealt with'

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Maze Prison

Future of former Maze prison site ‘very much a live issue’

It officially closed in 2000, and while most of the buildings have been demolished, H block and the former hospital wing have been preserved.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Bobby Sands Statue unveiled

Political row over Bobby Sands statue erected without planning permission

A Sinn Féin amendment seeking review of 'current enforcement status of all such structures' across the council area was unsuccessful

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Mourne Mountains wildfire

Dozens of firefighters tackle blaze at derelict building in Ballycastle

Some 42 firefighters were battling the blaze at the derelict building at The Diamond in Ballycastle on Sunday night

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Belfast, UK- Feb 21, 2022:Ulster Univisity in Belfast Northern Ireland.

450 staff to be made redundant at Ulster University

'Redundancies across the higher education sector have become unavoidable'

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Lurgan incident

Political leaders say Lurgan attack attempt was ‘appalling’ and ‘deeply chilling’

Ireland’s leaders have described an attempt at on a police station in Northern Ireland as “appalling” and “deeply chilling”.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026