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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Jim Gavin insists he will serve just one 'extremely active' term if he wins presidency

Jim Gavin will serve only one seven-year presidential term and supports voting rights for citizens in Northern Ireland.
#northern-ireland
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Good start 'important' in qualifying - Charles

Northern Ireland aim to start World Cup qualifying by beating Luxembourg to build confidence ahead of home matches and a challenging trip to Germany.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Smyth out of NI's World Cup qualifiers and Lyons a doubt

Paul Smyth will miss Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Germany due to injury.
#world-cup-qualifying
#germany-national-team
#football
#germany
fromSoccer News
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Prediction: Germany vs Northern Ireland - Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Prediction: Germany vs Northern Ireland - Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts - Soccer News

#murder
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

How to watch Germany vs Northern Ireland: Live streams, TV details for World Cup qualifier

Fans in the UK can watch Germany vs Northern Ireland for FREE, with the public service broadcaster BBC showing the game. TV viewers will find the action on BBC Two, while those watching online can find the Germany vs Northern Ireland free live stream on the BBC iPlayer streaming platform. Coverage starts at 19:30 BST, with 15 minutes of build-up ahead of the 19:45 kick-off. Coverage is geo-restricted to the UK.
Soccer (FIFA)
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK exit from ECHR would remove foundations of Good Friday agreement'

The European Convention on Human Rights is integral to the Good Friday Agreement and cannot be removed without undermining the foundations of peace in Northern Ireland.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Post-Brexit review fails to offer solutions, says DUP leader

Review finds gaps in Northern Ireland's influence over EU laws under the Windsor Framework and recommends extending scrutiny time and adding expert civil service staff.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Price's goals can be worth weight in gold for NI'

Isaac Price is a promising 21-year-old forward whose goal-scoring threat and development under Michael O'Neill make him central to Northern Ireland's qualification hopes.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

More than three quarters of NI motorists are not on board with driverless cars - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Earlier this year, the UK government delayed the rollout of driverless vehicles until late 2027* as it strives to build public trust. While limited self-driving technology is permitted on UK roads, a human driver must be at the wheel to supervise and intervene if needed. But several companies are already testing more advanced tech across the UK. In Belfast, NI's first self-driving vehicle - the Harlander shuttle bus - is giving passengers at Titanic Quarter a taste of the future.**
Artificial intelligence
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Prominent Belfast priest criticises presidential election for excluding citizens in Northern Ireland

People in Northern Ireland who identify as Irish citizens are excluded from eligibility to vote in the Irish presidential election in November.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Seven-week wait for some red flag cancer patients 'frustrating'

Some patients who have been red flagged for breast cancer assessments are waiting up to seven weeks to be seen in Northern Ireland. The target set by Northern Ireland's devolved Department of Health (DOH) - which oversees five health and social care trusts - is 14 days. Judith Mullan, a nurse from Cookstown, who went private for an appointment said she was "frustrated" and "let down" by waiting times.
Public health
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Evans confirms retirement to take up coaching role

Corry Evans retires from professional football to begin coaching Northern Ireland U21s after 72 caps and playing at Euro 2016.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Nigel Farage rolls back on vow to deport all small-boat arrivals to the UK

Nigel Farage retreated from a vow to detain and deport everyone arriving on small boats, later excluding women and children from immediate deportation plans.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Ballard set to miss NI's World Cup qualifiers

The 25-year-old was forced off during the first half of Sunderland's 2-0 defeat against Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. Speaking after the Black Cats' Carabao Cup loss against Huddersfield on Tuesday, their boss Regis Le Bris said while the concern was not "long-term", Ballard does face a spell on the sidelines. "It's not too serious so we expect him to be out for two to three weeks," he told the club's website.
Soccer (FIFA)
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Sea border for food and agricultural products 'in place until 2027'

The Irish Sea border for food and agricultural products will remain until 2027 while the UK aligns with EU agri-food rules and implements the outline deal.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Short-sighted NI kids treated differently to the rest of the UK

Children in Northern Ireland cannot use NHS vouchers to fund myopia management treatments, unlike other UK regions, despite optometrists urging a policy change.
#arson
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Bordering on the Truth: A Northern Irish Case Study

Newry is a significant city in Northern Ireland, known for its historical and cultural relevance, and serves as an educational hub amidst post-conflict challenges.
#brexit
#sinn-fein
fromIndependent
1 month ago
US politics

Mary Lou McDonald remains tight-lipped on presidential run but believes next president will be last before unity

fromIndependent
2 months ago
US politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Chasing that Mary Robinson moment - the presidential race gives Sinn Fein a shot to get its mojo back

fromIndependent
1 month ago
US politics

Mary Lou McDonald remains tight-lipped on presidential run but believes next president will be last before unity

fromIndependent
2 months ago
US politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Chasing that Mary Robinson moment - the presidential race gives Sinn Fein a shot to get its mojo back

UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Mary Lou McDonald remains tight-lipped on presidential run but believes next president will be last before unity

Mary Lou McDonald supports referendums on Irish reunification within this decade.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Consumed review mothers and daughters clash in Women's prize for playwriting winner

Karis Kelly's play, awarded the Women's Prize for Playwriting in 2022, masterfully captures a family’s reunion in Northern Ireland, focusing solely on the women present. The narrative navigates humor and pain through rich character dynamics and familial tensions, particularly expressed through the matriarch Eileen and her daughters Gilly and Jenny, each grappling with inherited traumas while humorously confronting their pasts.
Film
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Wind speed of 122mph recorded in Scotland and thousands left with no power - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Wind speeds of 122mph were recorded at the Cairngorm summit in the Highlands due to Storm Floris, surpassing earlier Met Office predictions of 90mph.
Miscellaneous
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Union flag theft on Queen's birthday treated as 'sectarian hate crime'

The theft of a union flag in Londonderry is being investigated as a sectarian hate crime.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'My three children needed transplants, now I'm giving back'

Volunteer drivers for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service provide crucial support for patients undergoing treatment for serious health issues.
Photography
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Craic Magazine is an anarchistic, tongue-in-cheek ode to Northern Ireland

Personal exploration is encouraged through the relevancy of chosen images and stories.
#rory-mcilroy
#ballymena
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
UK news

Anti-immigrant violence continues in Northern Ireland town

Ballymena riots escalate over anti-immigrant sentiment as leaders call for unity and condemn violence.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Northern Ireland riots latest: Leisure centre set on fire on third night of unrest

Violent protests in Ballymena stemmed from unrest over an alleged sexual assault, leading to police injuries and significant property damage.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

History is repeating itself in my hometown and it's terrifying to watch

Ballymena experiences resurfacing violence reminiscent of the Troubles, raising concerns over safety and community disruption.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Northern Ireland set for first new links golf course in a century as Galgorm reveals 30m development plans

The project, which will cost around £30million, will deliver a championship-standard links course between Portrush and Limavady, joining notable golf courses on the north coast.
Travel
#veterans
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Allison Morris: As a child, the Twelfth meant trips to Donegal, but as a reporter it has given me scars and stories to last a lifetime

The Twelfth fortnight can evoke contrasting experiences, particularly between the unionist and nationalist communities. For nationalists, it often meant holidays, while unionists participated in celebratory marches.
UK politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Why a bonfire in Northern Ireland has ignited fierce controversy

The Independent covers vital issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and political tensions in Northern Ireland.
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Act that fuels racism' - Outrage as 'migrant boat' placed on top of loyalist bonfire in Co Tyrone

The controversial bonfire in Moygashel features anti-immigration placards and has sparked accusations of racism and incitement of hostility.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Northern Ireland politicians condemn migrants effigy on loyalist bonfire

A loyalist bonfire featuring an effigy of a migrant vessel with mannequins sparked condemnation as racist and a symbol of hatred.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The army were on the streets and we were bored': Stiff Little Fingers on making Alternative Ulster

A song was written about boredom in Belfast, reflecting the situation in Northern Ireland.
Canada news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Family meant everything to her' - Funeral details for mother-of-two Sarah Montgomery found dead in her Co Down home released

The murder of heavily pregnant Sarah Montgomery has sparked widespread grief and highlighted concerns over violence against women in Northern Ireland.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How the Irish band Kneecap went from rising hip-hop group to global lightning rod

When Kneecap performed at Glastonbury music festival this year, bandmember Mo Chara told the crowd, 'us three have no right to be on this stage in front of this many people, rapping predominantly in a language that even people at home don't even speak.' Kneecap has risen to prominence amidst controversy surrounding its shows and political statements.
London music
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Police investigate after red kite found fatally poisoned in Co Down

Red kites, along with all birds of prey, are protected in Northern Ireland under the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order. This case is not the first time we have had reports of this nature in this same area, with similar incidents involving poisoned birds.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man jailed for threatening posts to Emma Little-Pengelly

A man was jailed for threatening messages to Northern Ireland's deputy first minister and vandalism against a party colleague's office.
London music
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Kneecap installs billboard in London with message of support as Liam Og O hAnnaidh due in court

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh of kneecap is charged with a terrorism offence related to displaying a Hezbollah flag.
UK politics
fromBBC News
4 years ago

The timeline of Edwin Poots' leadership of the DUP

Edwin Poots resigned as DUP leader 21 days after his election amid internal party conflicts over political agreements.
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