Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has spoken with European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen as a deal on the Brexit protocol is on the cusp of closure.

The Irish and British Governments have sought to play down a report in The Times newspaper claiming a deal has been struck over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Two of the adults who died were travelling in one of the cars with the four children

Mr Martin also urged those at the centre of a loyalist threat against the Irish government to stop and desist.

'It was just heart breaking as I watched people’s studios go. One man owns a violin making studio – it was gone.'

'There is no legal or political justification for unilaterally breaking an international agreement entered into only two years ago'

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has directed the Garda commissioner to provide any relevant material to the high-level British police investigation into the notorious Glenanne Gang.

McClenaghan has been barred from defending his gymnastics title at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Northern Ireland boss Kenny Shiels claimed second goals in women’s football come soon after the first because 'women are more emotional than men'

There has been no official statement from the DUP on the matter

The 14 hooded men were subjected to a series of controversial interrogation techniques when they were interned without trial by the Army in Northern Ireland in 1971

Amnesty International has said that the case will be 'hugely significant' to 'torture victims across the world' and to the ongoing 'unresolved issue of legacy of the troubles'

Plus Mary McAleese discusses religion, peace, and partition with Pat Hume, Arlene Foster and Gerry Adams

The legal action focuses on a high-profile incident at the Europa Hotel in Belfast in the summer when Mr Morrison, a vocal lockdown critic, took to stage and criticised Robin Swann.

The Foreign Affairs Minister said that 'between now and the end of the year', Ireland wants to agree a position to settle it 'once and for all'

The EU will offer greater flexibility in shipping pharmaceuticals into the North

Given the sensitivity of the event, Mr Bruton suggested that President Higgins should have consulted the Government before responding to the invitation

Tom Breathnach goes Northern Ireland hopping, taking a tour of County Antrim - with a Scottish twist

British government's plan is a shocking betrayal of the families of victims and  a major setback for the peace process

The bomb was left outside a house in Edenmore Park in Limavady shortly after 4.30am this morning

And Bertie Ahern gives great telly

Relations between Ireland and Northern Ireland have been strained, but can be repaired, the Taoiseach says.

Raymond McCord said he feels Mr Poots is 'destroying unionism'

Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service (PPS) said it recognised the hurt caused to relatives of those killed during the Bloody Sunday shootings by the emblems at the event, but concluded there were not likely to be successful prosecutions in the case

And Adrian in Ballina is building a geodesic dome greenhouse from plans he found on the internet — the only problem is that they’re in Russian. And, of course, it's the Friends reunion.

Downing Street said Mr Johnson made the remarks during a call with the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland

Drinks Ireland says Irish businesses close to the border would be those most-heavily impacted by the early introduction of MUP in Ireland

Plus, learn how to make shakshuka with chorizo; and how to make a Peaky Blinders-style bakerboy cap on The Great British Sewing Bee

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long called for MLAs to debate a motion condemning the recent attacks on police in loyalist areas

Stormont has already commissioned an expert panel to work with survivors to co-design a future probe. A full public inquiry is among the options available

While it was tempting, I wasn’t comfortable with the thought of depriving someone else on the priority list from receiving a potentially life-saving vaccine 

There are currently no international flights landing in Northern Ireland.

Description that North's security threat is severe 'not an overstatement'

Talks on the 'mammoth task' of Irish unity continue to gather momentum

The sports commentator and analyst said Northern Ireland has been hampered by poor leadership interested only in "short-termism".

Historic first meeting between Micheál Martin and Joe Biden focuses on the North, Covid-19, and a state visit here

President Biden: 'The political and economic stability of Northern Ireland is very much in the interest of all of our people'

No arrests have yet been made but Milford gardaí said their investigations are ongoing

The EU has suggested the UK may be in breach of international law for extending the light-touch regulatory periods, that were due end this month, until October

Since the killing of Sarah Everard, women in London have spoken about feeling unsafe and of reclaiming the streets. Thirty years ago, I lived in Tralee. I was walking home one night alone. Two men passed me on the path.

As we mark the 10th anniversary of conflict in Syria, civilians continue to endure unimaginable levels of suffering.

The latest figures came ahead of the return of some pupils to school for the first time since the latest lockdown started in December

There has now been a total of 2,068 coronavirus deaths in the North since the pandemic began last year

1998 deal has worked and must be sustained — or we risk political and social chaos