#Northern Ireland

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Garda intercept bomb near Irish border
Law student granted bail after appearing before court on explosives charge
Another suspect, a man in his 40s, remained in custody at a Garda station in the Dublin area on Friday night

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Two arrested near border after gardaí intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ car bomb
New IRA suspected Garda resources were stretched by EU Presidency before explosives interception
Two people remain in custody after counter-terrorism officers intercepted an explosive device during a joint cross-border security operation

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Two arrested near border after gardaí intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ car bomb
Two arrested near border after gardaí intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ car bomb
Special Detective Unit operation in Co Monaghan led to the recovery of an explosive device and the arrest of two suspects

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Mick Clifford Podcast: John Ware on British intelligence, agent handling and the Troubles
Mick Clifford Podcast: John Ware on British intelligence, agent handling and the Troubles
Veteran journalist discusses the ethical dilemmas of British intelligence operations and the arguments explored in his latest book

 Listen | Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

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Journalists covert surveillance tribunal
'A tremendous victory for journalism': Ex-BBC correspondent awarded £20,000 in damages
Vincent Kearney, now RTÉ's northern editor, secured award after MI5 admitted it unlawfully obtained his communications data, with a tribunal finding the breaches occurred repeatedly over a number of years.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

General Election Ireland 2024
Simon Harris and Mary Lou McDonald hold 'extremely constructive' talks on Irish unification
'I think there is a recognition now that we need to work together collaboratively, that the preparations need to be made because this question of referendums is rooted firmly in the Good Friday Agreement'

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

PSNI stock
Three arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in north Belfast
Three men, two in their 40s and one in his 30s, were arrested.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Road deaths up 10% to 100 in 2026 as calls grow for more garda roads policing
Road deaths up 10% to 100 in 2026 as calls grow for more garda roads policing
Road safety campaigners say stronger roads policing and shorter driving test delays are needed as fatalities continue to increase

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
All-island euro would benefit businesses and consumers, says Simon Harris
Labour TD Ged Nash said there must be less of a focus on romanticism and 'Kneecap-isation' of a united Ireland during Dáil debate on fiscal implications of unification

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case
DUP leader orders ‘unprecedented’ review of Jeffrey Donaldson’s time in party
Gavin Robinson previously announced a 'focused, independent review' to establish what was known within the party about Donaldson’s conduct

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Ballymena deaths
Girl, 8, among three killed in suspected double murder in Co Antrim
The adults are believed to have originally been from Poland

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Irish EU Presidency
Elaine Loughlin: United Ireland debate needs planning, not just political slogans
Elaine Loughlin says meaningful preparation requires greater public engagement with the practical realities of constitutional change across the island

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Battle of the Boyne bonfires
Police say mosque replica on top of loyalist bonfire is hate crime
The bonfire display has been described as a 'sickening and cowardly act of intimidation'

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Failing to plan for united Ireland 'a black mark on Taoiseach's legacy' – Mary Lou McDonald
Failing to plan for united Ireland 'a black mark on Taoiseach's legacy' – Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin leader hits out at Micheál Martin amid Government opposition to her party's bill on preparing for Irish unity

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case
DUP urged to be 'open and transparent' amid new claims over Jeffrey Donaldson
North's first minister Michelle O’Neill said there were 'lots of questions' for the DUP to answer amid further claims of sexual assault against its former leader

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Mother and baby homes report
Mother and baby homes admissions in North 2,000 higher than first estimated
Inquiry found 'human rights abuses, degrading treatment, and forced separation of families are recurring and frequent' in evidence from survivors of the homes

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case
S Fergus Finlay: Jeffrey Donaldson has been a proven hypocrite his entire life
Has there ever been a more reptilian, slimy or evil character than Jeffrey Donaldson? His betrayals span every aspect of his life

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

The Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change
Leo Varadkar: Reform-led government in UK could be ‘accelerator’ to Irish unity
Former taoiseach makes claim at Future of these Islands event in Belfast marking 10 years of Brexit

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to renounce knighthood after sex abuse convictions
His letter also renounces his membership of the privy council, a central advisory group to the British monarch

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Irish unity is not a manifesto item for electoral advantage
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

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case
Arrest of Jeffrey Donaldson came at the height of his political powers
Former DUP leader's fall from power began with a knock on the door that would bring his long career to a sudden halt

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Muckamore Abbey Hospital
'Profound and deeply troubling' failures in care of vulnerable people at hospital
Restrictive practices were used inappropriately, and that 'as needed' medication was overused and 'left some patients zombified' at Muckamore Abbey Hospital in Antrim

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case
Donaldson case complainants ‘not reliable enough’ for guilty verdicts – defence
The former DUP leader’s barrister Kieran Vaughan also told the jury to 'ignore the noise and focus on the evidence' when they consider their verdicts

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Graeme McDowell 4/7/2022
'It means a lot more to me today than it did 10 years ago': Graeme McDowell relishing US Open return
Six years removed from his last major championship appearance, the 2010 US Open champ is again in position to chase golf’s biggest hardware.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Mick Clifford: North-South interconnector saga drags on for over two decades 
Mick Clifford: North-South interconnector saga drags on for over two decades 
Locals accept North-South interconnector is important to the electricity grid. But they are seeking 'procedural justice' and for every possible solution, including going underground, to be properly examined

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

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

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