Belgium

Ireland's senior women have accepted an invitation to enter the FIH Pro League for the first time. (Photo by Rodrigo Jaramillo/WorldSportPics)

Ireland women to face world's best and make Pro League history

Ethan Galbraith, Isaac Price and Dan Ballard look on during training ahead of Northern Ireland hosting Iceland on Tuesday in Belfast. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press). (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Isaac Price feels ‘settled’ at West Brom and ready to fire for Northern Ireland

Ambassador Ambition ship

I discovered the magic of cruising Northern Europe and you will too

Who do we think will make it through from the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final taking place on May 13 2025?

Who do we think will move on from the first Eurovision semi-final? Benjamin Jackson

A graphic based on satellite imagery of the British Isles at the mid point in the day, 130pm, Wednesday April 2 2025, showing no cloud whatsoever. Image taken from www.sat24.com

Look at this satellite image of sunshine over Britain and Ireland - no cloud!

Northern Ireland's Isaac Price celebrates scoring against Switzerland. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

NI legend feels West Brom 'have got a steal' as talented star shows class

Julie Herman turns people's football shirts into puffer jackets.

Watch: Woman turns people's football shirts into puffer jackets

Traffic jam

Advice for road users ahead of the Europa Conference League football match

Ben Walker up against Argentina for Ireland in the FIH Pro League. (Photo by WORLDSPORTPICS/ RODRIGO JARAMILLO)

'Some of the best hockey we have played' but Ireland end 2024 with defeat

Northern Ireland medical device manufacturer Eakin Healthcare has retained its ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation for second consecutive year. Pictured is Eakin Healthcare’s chief people officer, Gillian McAuley, celebrating the achievement with production colleagues in Comber

NI medical device manufacturer retains ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation

Demonstrators on Friday outside Westminster warn about how assisted suicide will be seen as far cheaper than care under the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill if it becomes law. Pic: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Ben Lowry: I fear pressure on vulnerable people under assisted suicide

Jim Shannon speaking during the debate

What Northern Ireland's MPs said about assisted dying in milestone debate

A Christmas market

Must-see undiscovered festive markets just a ferry ride away

Ireland will continue to play in the hockey Pro League in the upcoming season despite relegation following New Zealand's withdrawal

Ireland keep play in hockey's top flight despite relegation in debut season

Rangers manager Philippe Clement has reaffirmed his commitment to the Ibrox club amid speculation around the vacant Anderlecht job

Philippe Clement reaffirms commitment to club amid Anderlecht speculation

Andy Ryan's hat-trick against Lincoln Red Imps has helped Larne progress into the Conference League. PIC: Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press

BREAKING: Larne's UEFA Conference League opponents revealed
Larne have discovered their UEFA Conference League fate with headline home clashes against Belgium’s KAA Gent and League of Ireland champions Shamrock Rovers included alongside trips to Norway, Slovenia and Belarus’ Dinamo Minsk, who play their matches in Hungary.
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Cole McCullough in action at Lommel, Belgium in the EMX 250 Championship

Loughbrickland’s Jack Meara extends lead in the Scottish Rookie 250 Championship

Daragh Walsh earns a penalty corner during Ireland's defeat to India. PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS/ Martin Waichman via Hockey Ireland

Olympic Games progression dream still alive for Mark Tumilty despite defeat

Adam McLean won both IRRC Supersport races at Chimay in Belgium on the PRA Yamaha R6. Picture: Karl-Heinz Kalkhake

Adam McLean seals IRRC Supersport double at Chimay

The south east region of France is most impacted by the outbreak. (Photo: Pexels, Pierre Blaché)

Warning to UK tourists over severe gastroenteritis outbreak in Europe

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The fierce political battle before Britain entered the First World War

Team Ireland line up before the Olympic Games hockey defeat by Belgium. (Photo by worldsportpics.com/Frank Uijlenbroek)

Mark Tumilty calls Team Ireland opening defeat 'tough one' in Paris

Lisburn's Sean Murray will captain the Team Ireland hockey squad in Paris. (Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile)

Olympic Games skipper Sean Murray wants Paris gains both away and home

Ireland Men's hockey head coach Mark Tumilty

Mark Tumilty signs four-year Ireland contract extension

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is consoled by Diogo Dalot at half-time of extra-time after missing a penalty against Slovenia

Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on tearful outpouring of emotion against Slovenia

Dua Lipa performing on stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

How to see Glastonbury's best acts on tour near you

Sarah Gill, 38, left, and Sarah Gilchrist, 37, from Coleraine, have been queueing at Wimbledon since 5pm on Sunday, waiting to see Andy Murray play what could be his last singles game at Wimbledon.

Tennis fans from Coleraine among those waiting for days to see Andy Murray
Andy Murray fans have been queuing since Saturday for the chance to see the British star play what could be his last singles game at Wimbledon.
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DUP councillor Alan Lewis

Councillor appeals for airline to make sure Somme flights go ahead

Ireland celebrate scoring in success over Belgium. (Photo by WorldSportPics/Frank Uijlenbroek)

Ireland's Mark Tumilty praise as 'players finally getting rewards'

Complete guide to Euro 2024 including groups and fixtures

Ireland line up for the national anthem prior to a recent fixture against Australia

Ireland name squad for upcoming FIH Pro League fixtures

England's Joe Gomez during a press conference at St. George's Park

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez relieved to be back in England frame

Jack Butland of Rangers is seen at full time during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match against and SL Benfica at Ibrox Stadium

Jack Butland to continue 'what he's doing' after missing out on England recall

Northern Ireland set to host WU16 tournament

Northern Ireland set to host WU16 tournament involving three other countries

Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland has been tipped for an England recall by his boss Philippe Clement

Jack Butland 'deserves' England call-up says Rangers boss Philippe Clement

Northern Ireland's Eakin Healthcare has announced its acquisition of Belgium based Alphamédis and its sister company, Medexia, in Luxembourg. Pictured are Stuart Welland and Robert-Jan Spee welcoming Olivier Stangret and his teams at Alphamedis and Medexia into Eakin Healthcare

NI's healthcare firm drives European expansion with acquisition of Belgium firms

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy looks on during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy drops down Pebble Beach leaderboard with another tough day

Ireland lost out 2-0 to Spain in Valencia on Friday. PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS/FRANK UIJLENBROEK via Ireland Hockey

Mark Tumilty calls for Ireland to be 'more clinical' after suffering Spain loss

Ireland players line up before facing Belgium in the Olympic qualifiers. (Photo by WorldSportPics/Frank Uijlenbroek)

Ireland's Mark Tumilty turns Olympic focus to Japan clash after Belgium reverse

Ireland goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Ireland resolute for draw up against Belgium in Olympic qualifiers

High Street, a new painting by Belgium-born artist Joel Simon which can be seen at the University of Atypical Gallery in Royal Avenue.

Extraordinary exhibition charts journey into the heart of Belfast nightlife

Rangers manager Philippe Clement

Philippe Clement calls on Rangers to forget Limassol upset

Gerard Derry of Derrys Furniture, Armagh with Katy Mee and Victor Mee of Victor Mee Auctions, with 19th Century boneshakers bicycle just one of the key lots from Victor Mee's Medussa Architectural & Antique Sale Credit: Andres Poveda

1500 antiques from an iconic Belgium salvage yard go under the hammer in Armagh

Ireland women will be looking to repeat the feat of qualifying for another Olympic Games. PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS/WILL PALMER via Hockey Ireland

Ireland hockey teams both drawn to Paris 2024 Qualifying groups in Valencia

Mark Allen is aiming to secure a third successive Northern Ireland Open crown. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

WATCH: Mark Allen called 'my hero' at Northern Ireland Open by rising star

The Ex-Wife stars Jordan Stephens, Céline Buckens, Tom Mison and Janet Montgomery

Sunday: The Ex-Wife (Channel 5, 9pm)

Cameron McGeehan during training at The Dub in Belfast ahead of N Ireland’s UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier fixtures against San Marino and Finland. PIC: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Northern Ireland international makes move to League Two side Colchester United

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne reacts after sustaining an injury during the Premier League match against Burnley at Turf Moor

Influential Man City star Kevin De Bruyne facing long spell on sidelines

Iain Hughes went missing during a charity swim in the English Channel

Body found in search for firefighter missing in English Channel

Northern Ireland Grand Prix Sidecar podium at Redbrae with winners Marvin Vanluchene/Nicholas Musset, pictured with Etienne Bax/Ondřej Cermak and third place finishers Koen Hermans and Ben van den Bogaart. PIC: Stephen Davison

Marvin Vanluchene and Nicolas Musset take Northern Ireland victory

Nigerian forward Cyriel Dessers has joined Rangers on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee

Nigerian forward Cyriel Dessers joins Rangers on four-year deal

Rebecca’s partner and their kid at Centre Parcs in Belgium.

Family save £600 holidaying at Center Parcs in Belgium instead of UK

Morning View

Editorial: Northern Ireland should watch the debate over housing in England

Rhys McClenaghan poses on the podium of the men's pommel horse at the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics European Championships

Rhys McClenaghan believes there's room for improvement after European gold

Gerry Adams and martin McGuinness at Stormont. Republicans supposedly bought into Stormont yet it has been suspended many times

James Dingley: The deal has caused even unionists to dance to a republican tune

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