Líofa scheme aimed at those who might not have had the chance to go to a Gaeltacht

Martin McGuinness confident issue of selecting minister of justice will be settled

Artists are in a unique position to make their voices heard – although, like the poet Maung Saungkha and the comedian Jan Böhmermann, they often pay a price

Sinn Féin also mulling over whether to first opt for economy portfolio

Paintings from National Portrait Gallery in London come to city for first time since 1998

Unionist MP says hunger striker was a ‘terrorist’ claims book sends out wrong message

While it may be unpalatable for some, the party has shown it can get the job done

In Ireland, North and South, wordlessness and absences have a deeper meaning

Cavan lost 43% of its population through death or emigration between 1845 and 1851

All funding has been cut to six organisations, including leading independent publishers and theatre companies. Job losses are a certainty and the long-term impact on the sector could be disastrous

Former DUP minister says Newry, Mourne and Down district council’s policy is ‘political’

The pianist, just 22, delivers an unconventional programme with awe-inspiring confidence

People swearing affidavits in judicial reviews have duty of candour, says judge

Judge criticises approval of plans for 38,000 seat GAA stadium in west Belfast

UUP says comment from Sinn Féin president in Enniskillen shows ‘true, bigoted colours’

Move by acting SF speaker means little as East Derry MLA was in Westminster today

Gregory Campbell accused of ‘pure ignorance’ by Sinn Féin after Stormont comments

Ulster All Stars will face Jim Gavin’s Dublin in Belfast stadium on November 15th

Former trade unionist became popular broadcaster and storyteller

Kenneth Branagh among those paying tribute to ‘Z-Cars’ actor

Ministers from Dublin and Belfast met in Armagh today to look into bringing the tournament to Ireland

Council of Europe says authorities at Stormont may be in breach of a charter of rights

Funding of €37m will help IFA raise capacity of Belfast ground to 18,000

Almost 1,000 residents living near Casement Park objected to the 38,000-seater stadium proposal

Peter Robinson says ‘everybody should cool their jets’ and keep politics moving forward

Northern Secretary and chief constable want names of security force members removed

Sinn Féin MLA for north Belfast carried on bonnet of PSNI vehicle that failed to stop after he stood in front of it

Sinn Féin welcomes suspension of what it claims is discriminatory measure