There are fears tonight that up to four people may have been killed in a helicopter crash in the North

FÁILTE! I’m Sam Maguire and dear God but I’m glad to be home again at last.

Abused, bullied and harassed in Tyrone, Armagh and Derry, the skilful forward is a protected species in Down. Which might explain a few things, suggests Paddy Heaney

THEY understand a thing or two about patience in the village of Kilcoo.

DURING the last decade of decadence anyone who visited an airport at this time of the year was almost certain to bump into a county squad destined for the sunny climes of the continent.

THE trouble with talent scouts is that they only talk about where you are going because they don’t know what you are leaving behind.

A young man who went missing on the Mourne Mountains in Co Down yesterday has been found safe and well.

A review of more than 2,000 refused planning applications for rural homes in the North is set to be completed by next summer, Stormont’s Environment minister said today.

Donal Hickey on a photographic exploration of Ireland’s high places.

Eight people were rescued today when the North was hit by torrential rain.

Up to 160 new software jobs are to be created in Belfast following the decision of an Indian company to open an office in the city, it emerged today.

Down 1-15 Mayo 0-8

Northern Ireland has had a fresh suspect case of foot-and-mouth, it emerged today.