Northern Ireland

Michael McDowell and political violence in Ireland

The violence of both the revolutionary period and the Troubles was inherently wrong

Government must stop enabling Sinn Féin’s threats to Stormont

Annoying the party when it threatens devolution would be a far more helpful contribution

Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast gives renewed hope of people coming together in other ways

In a usually divided city, this was a cross-community festival with a difference

Belfast’s fleadh found space for Britishness in a celebration of Irishness

Belfast can be a claustrophobic place, but not last week, as what was once the most bombed hotel in Europe was booked out with ceilidhs

Political violence was the decisive factor in the creation of the Irish Free State

Does this justify the use of political violence by anyone today in Northern Ireland? Emphatically, no

Westminster being ‘unfair’ to NI over public services budget, Minister says

Andy Burnham has not visited the North because he ‘does not have news yet’ on funding

Fleadh ‘miracle’ sparks optimism for Belfast’s future

Cultural connections – and a vision of a pedestrian-friendly city – leave a lasting impact

Three men to face court after Apprentice Boys parade in Derry

The PSNI said it had a significant public safety operation in place

Ireland should invest in drones, not fighter jets and ships, says ex-British security official

Many European states face huge legacy issues because they have invested in military equipment now increasingly threatened by cheap, deadly drones

Drama on the Giant’s Causeway: ‘It’s a very unusual formation. I have never seen that before’

Ireland’s coastline series: The Antrim site is one of the North’s most popular tourist destinations, and it’s especially ‘atmospheric and enthralling’ in wild weather

Union calls for review after 51 cows euthanised in Co Tyrone in view of members of public

Confidence in North’s veterinary and enforcement processes ‘severely damaged’, says Ulster Farmers’ Union

Ireland’s walled towns: ‘Our city’s walls are unique, probably the best in western Europe, but also unknown’

In the second of a four-part series on Ireland’s walled towns, we visit Derry which boasts the only complete set of walls remaining on the island

In pictures: ‘The Fleadh is unbelievable. It’s brilliant. It’s everywhere’

Belfast is hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann – and it’s playing a blinder

We must kill the myth that Irish independence was achieved through violence

Admiration for cult of violence that motivated some 1916 leaders has warped popular understanding of our history for far too long, permeating popular culture

Rough sleepers ‘moved’ from Belfast city centre during Fleadh festival

Belfast homeless charity says rough sleepers threatened with arrest near festival

Three men extradited to Northern Ireland over machete attack in Co Fermanagh

Three set to stand trial for grievous bodily harm and aggravated burglary among other charges

Why unionists went to the Belfast Fleadh and liked it

Some on social media ask why the July 12th celebrations cannot generate atmosphere more like the Fleadh

Northern Ireland’s Commonwealth Games athletes honoured at homecoming event

Athletes won a total of 16 medals at the competition in Glasgow, including three gold

Man (75) extradited from Australia to Northern Ireland on historical sex charges

Pensioner will stand trial over 17 alleged offences which took place between the late 1970s and early 1980s

Man accused of Belfast knife attack urged to seek legal representation

Hadi Alodid (30) is charged with the attempted murder of Stephen Ogilvie on June 8th

First Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast brings 95% surge in footfall to city

This year’s festival has been billed as one of the most culturally diverse in its history

Surveillance of journalists: how deep does it go?

Do Irish authorities ever avail of information gathered unlawfully?

Profits among Northern Ireland’s 100 largest companies fall by more than 17%

Findings ‘may highlight the impact of macroeconomic factors and global headwinds on some bottom lines’

Grocery chain that sells eastern European produce nears €100m in revenue

Polonez enjoys ‘niche market’ that helps ‘to minimise impact from competitors’, directors say

Thunderstorm warning comes into place for 10 counties

Met Éireann forecasts a cloudy and misty start to the week with scattered showers in places

‘I’ve always voted DUP but never again’: Jeffrey Donaldson’s former constituents on his conviction

Some in the North are critical of the ‘silence’ among senior church figures and worshippers after former party member found guilt of child sex abuse offences

Dysfunction in Ireland a poor reason to not back Andy Burnham’s plan to devolve power

There are many cases of very effective devolved governance systems in continental Europe

Reward offered for information about murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry

Three men were found not guilty of McKee’s killing in Derry in 2019 following a trial earlier this year

New Northern Secretary ‘deliberately’ avoids answering united Ireland question

Chris Bryant said he is ‘not starting a poll now, or this week, or this month or ... this year’

Cork Kabin Studio musicians prepare for Belfast Fleadh collaborations in Ed Sheeran project

Singer-songwriter’s charity links cross-border youth music programmes for live performance

Vittorio Angelone: ‘People in the South never have to assert their Irishness’

The Belfast-born comedian on identity, Italian traditions and ‘posh English boys splitting the G’

Bail ‘most firmly refused’ for accused in Belfast rooftop stand-off case

Defendant was apprehended by police after falling off roof, officer tells court

Striking lawyers don’t tend to evoke much public sympathy

Reform should not be treated as the alternative to controlling costs. We should have both

Fleadh Cheoil 2026: Ticket information, accommodation, how to get there and more

Everything you need to know about the Irish music and culture festival in Belfast

Decriminalising prostitution would risk turning Ireland into Amsterdam or Germany

When prostitution is treated as a job like any other, the sex trade expands – just look at New Zealand

Little evidence that Andy Burnham’s plan to devolve power to the regions will work

While devolution has worked in Manchester, there have been mixed results in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Stormont guilty of rampant waste, says Ulster Unionist Party leader

Jon Burrows tells MacGill Summer School support for unity referendum in Northern Ireland not sufficient

Michael Oatley obituary: Senior British spy was key player in facilitating peace talks in North

MI6 officer codenamed the Mountain Climber was instrumental in setting up back channel with IRA that led ultimately to Belfast Agreement

‘Significant’ car bomb linked to dissident republicans seized in Co Monaghan

Gardaí believe the device was being moved across the Border with the intention of using it in the North

Man (41) charged with murder of Paul Mackin jnr in Belfast

Suspect is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Friday

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