An explosive device has been found outside the home of a brother of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane, Sinn Féin said.

Boris Johnson’s election victory might have one positive impact. His 80-seat, five-year majority means the Tories are not dependent on the DUP and can insist, should they be so moved, that the bickering that has silenced Stormont for three years ends.

The country is heading for a general election at the end of February following British prime minister Boris Johnson’s “stunning victory” which has handed him an 80-seat majority.

It may seem churlish to begin consideration of the spectacular Tory election victory in Washington but it seems unavoidable.

Voting is continuing in the final hour of this year’s General Election.

A banner against a Sinn Fein election candidate and his family has been taken down in North Belfast.

Belfast’s Sinn Féin mayor joined with the British Legion to pay tribute to the fallen as the city marked the Armistice.

It is not necessary to be a pessimist much less a fatalist to feel we are living through a moment of great change, a moment of great reversal.

John Finucane was eight when loyalists murdered his father in the family home. Three decades later the Sinn Féin Lord Mayor of Belfast is juggling his search for answers with a law practice, the challenges of Brexit, and the captaincy of Lamh Dhearg in tomorrow’s Antrim SFC final.

Belfast Lord Mayor John Finucane will captain Lámh Dhearg in Sunday’s Northern Switchgear Antrim SFC final against Cargin.

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and incoming British prime minister Boris Johnson must avoid public spats and commit to restoring power-sharing in the North, Fianna Fail's Micheal Martin has said.

The family of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has lost a Supreme Court challenge over the decision not to hold a public inquiry into his killing, but won a declaration that an effective investigation into his death has not been carried out.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has denied Seán Gallagher is a “proxy candidate” for the party, claiming the label is “ridiculous” — despite ongoing support from grassroots members.

Presidential elections are that rare example of turkeys voting for Christmas, in the sense that except for a single bird destined to nest in the Áras, the others will be roughly stuffed before being roasted.

Fiachra Ó Cionnaith breaks down the potential list of candidates for the Presidential race.

Missing out on Ed Sheeran in Páirc Uí Chaoimh? Not to worry, Ciara McDonnell has plenty of options for the May bank holiday weekend.

Hate Crime complaints have been filed over bonfires built in the North for the annual July 12 celebrations.

Update - 9.23pm: A son of the late Martin McGuinness has called for an end to "displays of hate" at loyalist bonfires after a coffin bearing a picture of his father was placed on one in Belfast.

Homes have been boarded up at a number of huge bonfire sites in the North amid concerns around safety and risk to property.

A son of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has been announced as a Sinn Féin election candidate.

MAIREAD Buicke, star of the operatic stage and concert platform, reveals that her first ensemble experience was as a member of the Newcastle West Pipe Band. 

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A judicial review into the British Government’s decision not to hold a public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane will have a big impact regardless of the outcome, the solicitor’s son has said.

A man has avoided jail after he stole mor ethan €10,000 from the organisation which runs the annual Gay Pride Parade while he worked there as financial director.

Four singers of promise will join Cara O’Sullivan Celine Byrne, and Regina Nathan for concerts this week, says Jo Kerrigan

Roscommon 0-11 Antrim 1-06

The British government must be fully transparent if it decides to hold a public inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, his son has said.

BÓTHAR, the Limerick-based charity which sends livestock every year to more than 5,000 families in 35 developing countries, has named second-in-command, David Moloney, as the organisation’s new chief executive.

It looks like highly-rated goalkeeper Sean O'Neill has played his last match this year for the Antrim senior footballers.

THE founder of one of Ireland’s most successful charities, livestock aid organisation Bóthar, has announced his retirement as chief exec-utive after 20 years in the post.

Kevin Niblock has recovered fully from a shoulder injury to be named in the Antrim team for Sunday's Ulster SFC quarter-final showdown with Tyrone at Casement Park (throw-in 4pm).

Cavan 1-8 Antrim 2-13

SO, why all the fuss? Here August comes and with it another Kerry team preparing for an All-Ireland quarter-final.

Kerry 2-12 Antrim 1-10

Having lost their last two league games against Tipperary and Waterford, Antrim are determined to hit the ground running when the Ulster championship gets underway this weekend.

Brian Farrell struck 2-4 as Meath held off a late surge from Antrim to take this entertaining Division 2B tie at Casement Park.

Sinn Féin is to hold a conference on collusion to step up political pressure on the British government to establish public inquiries, it emerged today.

Louth 0-22 Antrim 0-08

Denis Russell helped Clare through to the second round of the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers at Casement Park.

Fermanagh emerged as 1-09 to 0-09 victors in a tight Ulster SFC quarter-final tussle with Antrim in Enniskillen.

Antrim boss Mickey Culbert has made four changes to his team for Sunday's Ulster SFC quarter-final with Fermanagh (Brewster Park, Enniskillen, throw-in 3.30pm).

Commemorations to mark the 25th anniversary of the IRA hunger strike are continuing across the North today.