Northern Ireland

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Gerry Adams legal action
Gerry Adams defamation case: Jury to begin deliberations on Thursday
The former Sinn Féin leader claims a BBC Spotlight programme and a related article published in 2016 falsely accused him of sanctioning the killing of British agent Denis Donaldson

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Gerry Adams legal action
Jury in Gerry Adams libel case expected to begin deliberations next week
Former Sinn Féin leader claims a BBC programme and a related article published in 2016 defamed him by falsely accusing him of sanctioning the killing of a British agent in 2006

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Gerry Adams legal action
Gerry Adams' defamation case against BBC a 'cynical attempt to launder' his reputation, court told
Counsel said Mr Adams was attempting to say his reputation is different to what he effectively acknowledged in evidence, that people have repeatedly said he was a member of the IRA and its army council

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Gerry Adams legal action
Senator tells defamation case Gerry Adams 'was a dominant character within the IRA'
Trevor Ringland, a solicitor and former Irish rugby international, was also called by the BBC on Wednesday, and said Mr Adams had a reputation as a 'peacetaker', rather than a “peacemaker'

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Gerry Adams legal action
Senator tells Gerry Adams defamation case he was known to politicians as leading member of the IRA
Michael McDowell said he had never met anyone in the 'political process or the media' who did not believe Mr Adams was in the IRA

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Gerry Adams legal action
BBC programme at centre of Gerry Adams’ defamation case would 'probably' not have breached broadcasting regulations
Independent media consultant told court he believed 'Spotlight' programme would not be found to be unjust or unfair to Mr Adams

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Five sources corroborated Gerry Adams allegations in Spotlight programme, BBC journalist claims
Five sources corroborated Gerry Adams allegations in Spotlight programme, BBC journalist claims
Jennifer O’Leary outlined conversations with five other sources – two republican and three security services sources

Tue, 13 May, 2025

BBC journalist tells court source behind Gerry Adams allegation would be killed if identified
BBC journalist tells court source behind Gerry Adams allegation would be killed if identified
Jennifer O’Leary also said that at least two additional sources disclosed to her that the Provisional IRA were behind the murder of MI5 agent Denis Donaldson, and not dissident republicans

Tue, 13 May, 2025

BBC barrister claims Gerry Adams didn't take action before because he was on IRA army council
BBC barrister claims Gerry Adams didn't take action before because he was on IRA army council
Mr Adams had previously told the court he did not sue over allegations repeatedly made against him that he was in the IRA and sat on its army council because he was advised by his solicitors he would not get a fair hearing

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Gerry Adams legal action
Gerry Adams tells defamation case BBC Spotlight allegations undermine peace progress
The former Sinn Féin leader also told the High Court that he has 'never purported to speak for the IRA, ever'

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Gerry Adams legal action
Jury shown past news reports that claim Gerry Adams was a member of the IRA’s army council
Included in today's montage of news report and documentary clips was one where Mr Adams said allegations made by IRA member Dolours Price that he was involved in Jean McConville’s killing was 'wrong'

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Chambers is right: Trump tariffs are a once-in-a-century event
Chambers is right: Trump tariffs are a once-in-a-century event
Public expenditure minister warns that the disruption is 'possibly the biggest impact on trade in over 100 years' — and it is no hyperbole

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Zhenhao Zou court case
'Many of his victims may not know they are victims:' PSNI appeals for information about time serial rapist spent in Belfast
Zhenhao Zou was convicted in London of drugging and raping 10 women — now police want information about his time as a student at QUB from 2017 to 2019

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Denmark v Northern Ireland - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group H - Parken Stadium
Bailey Peacock-Farrell mistake proves costly as Northern Ireland slip to defeat
Michael O’Neill’s side repelled attack after attack in a tough opening 40 minutes before a poor mistake from goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell allowed Bulgaria captain Kiril Despodov to grab the only goal of the night.

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Nell McCafferty in Easons Dublin during her book s
Journalist and feminist activist Nell McCafferty dies aged 80
She was a founding member of Irish Women’s Liberation Movement (IWLM), established in Dublin in 1970

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

PSNI stock
Man arrested in Co Derry as part of ‘ongoing terrorism investigation’
A 43-year-old man has been arrested following searches in Co Derry, in what police say is part of an “ongoing terrorism investigation”.

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023

July 12 not the day for an all-Island holiday — but 'Reconciliation Sunday' should be considered
July 12 not the day for an all-Island holiday — but 'Reconciliation Sunday' should be considered
When Green TD Patrick Costello called for the Irish Government to make July 12 a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, he did not anticipate the furore it would cause

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Twelfth of July celebrations - Belfast
Two Orange Order parades to be restricted on July 12
Northern Ireland's Parades Commission has imposed restrictions on two Orange Order parades scheduled for July 12. One parade, intending to pass through Ardoyne in North Belfast, was denied due to the "potential" for serious public disorder.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2023

PSNI stock
Man suffers stab wound after hatchet used in Belfast burglary
A man sustained a stab wound after being attacked by burglars, one of whom was wielding a hatchet. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday at a house in the Northwick Drive area of north Belfast.

Sat, 24 Jun, 2023

Police Stock
Three teenagers arrested following fight at railway station
Three teenagers have been arrested following a fight at a railway station in Co Antrim that involved up to 20 people and left two people injured.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

Two men arrested and gun seized in Derry during investigation targeting New IRA
Two men arrested and gun seized in Derry during investigation targeting New IRA
Two men have been arrested and a gun has been seized during an investigation into the New IRA in Derry. The suspected firearm, silencer and a quantity of suspected ammunition were recovered during proactive searches in Ballymagroarty on Tuesday.

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Belfast fire
Man arrested following fire that destroyed listed building in Belfast
A man has been arrested in relation to a fire that destroyed a listed building in Belfast. Firefighters were called to the blaze at a derelict building in North Street in the early hours of Wednesday.

Wed, 31 May, 2023

King Charles III visit to Northern Ireland - Day 1
Detective who survived murder bid attends garden party with King Charles and Camilla
It is understood that he had a private audience with Charles ahead of the event

Wed, 24 May, 2023

Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary
Adams denies Tánaiste's claims Sinn Féin 'over-glorified' paramilitary violence
Mr Adams also accused Government of being “asleep at the wheel” in terms of its responsibilities to the North, and said Mr Martin should do what victims are asking for, for the Irish Government to take an interstate case against the British government

Sat, 08 Apr, 2023

Taoiseach visit to the US
Emma deSouza: Can Northern Ireland’s peace babies deliver on the promise of 1998?
If we can’t have a serious conversation about the mistakes and failures of Northern Ireland's past now, then we can't expect the next generation to do it, writes Emma deSouza

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Hillary Clinton lauds women of Northern Ireland and Ireland's 'wonderful welcome' of refugees
Hillary Clinton lauds women of Northern Ireland and Ireland's 'wonderful welcome' of refugees
The former US secretary of state made it clear in her remarks that her connection to Ireland, north and south, and to the Good Friday Agreement, remains strong and personal

Tue, 14 Mar, 2023

European Parliament President visit to Ireland
Varadkar to 'stay in touch' with von der Leyen as protocol deal looms
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.

Sat, 18 Feb, 2023

Varadkar denies deal has been made over Northern Ireland protocol
Varadkar denies deal has been made over Northern Ireland protocol
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.

Wed, 01 Feb, 2023

Private Sean Rooney death
Three killed and five injured in horror crash in Tyrone 
Two of the adults who died were travelling in one of the cars with the four children

Mon, 26 Dec, 2022

Micheál Martin says time is right to discuss a move towards more 'normal government' in Northern Ireland 
Micheál Martin says time is right to discuss a move towards more 'normal government' in Northern Ireland 
Mr Martin also urged those at the centre of a loyalist threat against the Irish government to stop and desist.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2022

Old Cathedral Building fire
Over 50 firefighters tackle blaze in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter
'It was just heart breaking as I watched people’s studios go. One man owns a violin making studio – it was gone.'

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Coveney and German counterpart condemn UK for 'unilaterally breaking an international agreement'
Coveney and German counterpart condemn UK for 'unilaterally breaking an international agreement'
'There is no legal or political justification for unilaterally breaking an international agreement entered into only two years ago'

Sun, 03 Jul, 2022

Northern Ireland Troubles
Garda chief to assist British probe into loyalist murder gang
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.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2022

2018 Commonwealth Games - Day Four
Rhys McClenaghan denied chance to defend Commonwealth Games title
McClenaghan has been barred from defending his gymnastics title at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Thu, 26 May, 2022

Northern Ireland v England - Women's FIFA World Cup Qualifying - Group D - Windsor Park
Northern Ireland boss Kenny Shiels claims ‘women are more emotional than men’
Northern Ireland boss Kenny Shiels claimed second goals in women’s football come soon after the first because 'women are more emotional than men'

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

Coronavirus - Mon Sep 6, 2021
Northern Ireland first minister Paul Givan expected to resign in protocol protest
There has been no official statement from the DUP on the matter

Thu, 03 Feb, 2022

Northern Ireland Troubles legacy
PSNI wrong not to investigate ‘Hooded men' torture allegations, UK court rules
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

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021

Jean Smyth-Campbell murder investigation
UK Supreme Court to rule on case of 'Hooded Men' detained 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'

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021

Monday TV tips: Living with Rachel Allen — Lucy Kennedy visits the busy chef and mum
Monday TV tips: Living with Rachel Allen — Lucy Kennedy visits the busy chef and mum
Plus Mary McAleese discusses religion, peace, and partition with Pat Hume, Arlene Foster and Gerry Adams

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

Robin Swann legal action
Stormont Health Minister sues Van Morrison over ‘very dangerous’ criticism
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.

Sun, 07 Nov, 2021

Irish government cabinet meeting
Simon Coveney: Northern Ireland Protocol issue needs 'to be settled'
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'

Fri, 15 Oct, 2021

Brexit
EU drafting Northern Ireland trade plan
The EU will offer greater flexibility in shipping pharmaceuticals into the North

Thu, 07 Oct, 2021

'Partition costs us to this day' - McDonald defends President's decision not to attend NI event
'Partition costs us to this day' - McDonald defends President's decision not to attend NI event
Given the sensitivity of the event, Mr Bruton suggested that President Higgins should have consulted the Government before responding to the invitation

Fri, 17 Sep, 2021

Did you know you can take a day trip from Ireland to Scotland? 
Did you know you can take a day trip from Ireland to Scotland? 
Tom Breathnach goes Northern Ireland hopping, taking a tour of County Antrim - with a Scottish twist

Sat, 11 Sep, 2021

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