The Irish Bank Officials Association said today that it is disappointed at the confirmation of Ulster Bank's plans to close 22 branches across the island of Ireland.

An award-winning Belfast designer has retired on a high after watching his idea come to life on the walls of the Titanic building.

Two men charged over a £1m (€1.2m) cannabis seizure in the North were members of a highly organised criminal gang, police claimed in court today.

THE Mayo County Board are set to delay appointing John O’Mahony’s replacement as county senior football boss until after they have undertaken a review that will look into root and branch reform of football in the county.