MICHAEL O’NEILL intends to “restore a sense of belief and pride” in the Northern Ireland national side after being appointed on a two-year contract by the Irish Football Association.

Michael O’Neill intends to “restore a sense of belief and pride” in the Northern Ireland national side after being appointed on a two-year contract by the IFA.

The Irish FA have appointed former Shamrock Rovers boss Michael O'Neill as Northern Ireland's new manager.

RORY McILROY was named BBC Northern Ireland’s Sports Personality of the Year for 2011 last night.

Northern Ireland’s most capped player, Pat Jennings, is to be honoured by UEFA.

THE murder of honeymooner Michaela Harte was an “evil act”, mourners at her funeral were told.

AN image of pure happiness — a honeymoon photo of murdered Michaela Harte with her husband John has been shared by the heartbroken groom ahead of her funeral.

An image of pure happiness - a honeymoon photo of murdered Michaela McAreavey with her husband John has been shared by the heartbroken groom ahead of her funeral.

FOUR of the five members of the National Irish Safety Organisation’s (NISO) management committee have resigned in a row over attempts to reduce the size of the board.