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Meaghan Lyons performing with Bleary and District Pipe Band, one of the Northern Ireland bands she has played with during her 30-year piping career

‘Pipe bands have been part of my life for 30 years’: NI woman lands top job

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

Letter: With the EU, it is always the worst of times

Annagh striker Henry Cromack (right) with first-team coach Paul Matchett following his close-season arrival at the Championship club. (Photo by Annagh United FC)

Strong stats prove Irish League striker's goal touch but 'talent's not enough'

Asked by reporters about the prospect of a united Ireland, Donald Trump said he doesn't want to 'cause any problems' but thinks it would be a 'great thing', adding: 'I'd love to see it unified'

Letter: Another ill-thought-out move from Trump

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill believes 'brilliant' World Cup experience can benefit NI

Morning View

Editorial: MPs made the right decision on assisted suicide law

Morning View

Editorial: No World Cup but medals story of the summer

Glentoran have signed Ethan Schilte-Brown. (Photo by Glentoran FC)

'All the attributes' for Canada-born Irish League signing via MLS and Scotland

Andy Burnham is focused on increased regional devolution for the UK

Letter: UK is best served by one central government

Just for Laughs has finished its Montréal edition for 2026

Ad Feature Just for Laughs closes one of its biggest festivals to date

Rhys McClenaghan of Team NI during the Commonwealth Games men's pommel horse final. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Rhys McClenaghan targets next step after Commonwealth Games ‘training day’

Rhys McClenaghan on show for Team NI across the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Rhys McClenaghan's Commonwealth Games medal disappointment for Team NI

King William III ( in red) once again defeated his enemy James II in the annual Sham Fight.

Annual Scarva Black parade 'still NI's largest one day event'

Milo Beimers is setting off on a European road trip to find a new club this summer. (Photo by Milo Beimers)

Ex-Glentoran teen set to embark on European road trip in search of new club

Family success: Patrick Woods, managing director, left, with his father John Woods, who founded Linwoods in Armagh

Healthy Armagh Overnight Oats now fueling breakfasts across the US

The Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago

Letter: A different perspective on USA 250 anniversary
A letter from Martyn Boyd:
Letters

The satellite will also be supported by MDA Space's legacy products for the deployable mechanism of thrusters and reflectors.

Ad Feature MDA Space to partner with Mitsubishi Electric's satellite programme

Canadian technology consulting firm Tactable is establishing a new delivery hub in Belfast creating 16 new jobs. Pictured at Invest NI are Gordon Tam, COO and co-founder of Tactable, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Alan Wilson, head of International Investment at Invest NI

Canadian engineering firm to create 16 jobs with new Belfast delivery hub

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance.

Ad Feature RBC Capital Markets named Precious Metals House of the Year

Phil Race, CEO of Totalmobile

NI software firm expands into Canada with new HQ and leadership appointment

Belfast Giants’ Nicolas Guay (#91). Picture: William Cherry/Presseye

Guay brothers are the latest Belfast Giants signings for 2026/7 season

Belfast's Neil Sinclair in 2014 at Monkstown Boxing Club sporting his Commonwealth Games blazer and gold medal won with Team NI in 1994. (Photo by William Cherry/PressEye Ltd)

'Different kettle of fish' - Neil Sinclair recalls 1994 Commonwealth Games gold

The firm Mountain Warehouse is set to open a branch in Portrush. Credit Mountain Warehouse

Outdoor clothing and equipment store Mountain Warehouse coming to Portrush

Paul Vallely and Clare Walsh of Kukoon, with Rob Heron Partner Lead for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year in NI. Photo credit- Naoishe Culhane

Kukoon founders unveiled as finalists in EY Entrepreneur of the Year programme

(L-R) Laura McCorry, Chief Executive of Tourism NI, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Alice Mansergh, Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland, pictured at Meet the Buyer 2026

Tourism NI marks 35 years of “significant” Meet the Buyer workshop

Robert Nethery has put his summer plans on hold just in case Northern Ireland qualify for the World Cup

Italy-bound NI fans dreaming of shock result in World Cup bid

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Michael O'Neill insists NI 'will be ready to go' amid fan criticism
Michael O’Neill insists Northern Ireland “will be ready to go” for the World Cup if they seal qualification later this month amidst potential concerns over preparation time as the manager combines his role as Blackburn Rovers boss.
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Trudeau led one of the world's largest economies through complex trade negotiations, global market disruption, pandemic response, and evolving international alliances.

Ad Feature Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to headline conference

Hillsborough interior designer Robyn Rycroft, helps to transform empty spaces and get them ready for the market. Pic credit: Robyn Rycroft

Interior designer helps to elevate empty spaces into homes that sell

Ireland Captain Sarah Hawkshaw. Image: World Sport Pics

Ireland women must 'control the tempo' to fulfil World Cup hopes

Iranian protestors in front of Belfast City Hall on Saturday, February 14, 2026 to protest against the theocratic Islamic regime in Tehran

Letter: Putting things into perspective

Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy, clad in the Ulster Banner, talks to Tiger Woods after Europe defeated the USA in the 2012 Ryder Cup

Letter: Support for Ulster Banner at games

Gary Proctor and Phillip Gault from TL Dallas in Belfast.

NI insurance broker marks decade of growth with ambitious plans for the future

Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland, Alice Mansergh, Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA and Chairman of Tourism Ireland, Christopher Brooke, at the launch of Tourism Ireland's 2026 marketing strategy and plans in Belfast

Tourism Ireland eyes India, China and Canada to push NI spend over £1bn a year

The Northern Lights illuminate skies.

See aurora forecast for tonight after Northern Lights illuminate UK

The Met Office says the Northern Lights could be visible in Northern Ireland this week.

When Northern Lights are forecast to be visible in Northern Ireland

Morning View

Editorial: UK has no alternative but to work with Europe over Trump threats

Richard Montgomery’s death in a failed attempt to take Quebec in 1775 was mourned in New York, Philadelphia and London

The Ulster-Scot general who died in failed US bid to take Canada 250 years ago

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130th anniversary of the death of poet Robert McBride

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130th anniversary of the death of poet Robert McBride

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by David Balogh/Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill: Fearless NI will give everything to achieve World Cup dream

Northern Ireland will face Italy in a World Cup play-off semi-final in March. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland's potential 2026 World Cup opponents, dates and venues revealed

The award-winning Irish Cream Liqueur

Brendan’s tasty Christmas treat from the Mournes now easier to enjoy

Letters to editor

Letter: It is the UK that is nibbling away at NI's cultural traditions

Josh Magennis (second left) celebrating with team-mates after Northern Ireland’s win over Ukraine at EURO 2016. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)

'Eventually the conversation goes back to France' - Josh Magennis' World Cup aim

Tariffs imposed by President Trump will in the long run leave us all (including Americans as consumers) worse off

Esmond Birnie: Trump - an effective populist but no friend of the market economy

Rangers' Derek Cornelius (front) celebrates with Thelo Aasgaard after scoring against Kilmarnock on Sunday. (Photo by Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Rangers' Derek Cornelius craves 'best club in the world' experience

An image of the Northern Lights in England in 2024 and a Met Office map showing where the Northern Lights could be visible in the UK on October 28 2025.

Where Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight

Glentoran teenager Milo Beimers is set to represent Canada at next month's U17 World Cup. (Photo by Canada Soccer)

Irish League teenager ready to live World Cup dream after receiving Canada call

Screengrab taken from video issued by 10 Downing Street of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as he issues a statement confirming the UK will recognise a Palestinian state

Unionist MP says recognising Palestine is 'folly that validates Hamas'

The Canadian government has banned rap trio Kneecap from entering the country

Kneecap banned from entering Canada over ‘glorifying terrorist organisations’

Three spectacular astronomy events to catch this month if you missed the Blood Moon.

Three spectacular astronomy events to catch in the UK this month

Met Office map shows where in the UK Northern Lights could be visible tonight.

Map shows where in the UK Northern Lights could be visible tonight

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK.

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK

Bangor woodworker Mark Justin who swapped a successful IT career for a life of craftsmanship is carving a new future after receiving funding from Go Succeed assistance from Go Succeed, the free enterprise support service, delivered by Northern Ireland’s 11 councils

‘You only have one life’: Co Down dad crafts new life after IT career ends

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