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Ultra-endurance Tyrone cyclist Joe Barr, has become the first person to secure a Guinness World Record for cycling the entire length of Route 66. Pictured crossing the finish line

‘Age doesn’t have to remove ambition’: NI cyclist sets Route 66 Guinness record

James O’Neill (1862-1949) is to be commemorated with an Ulster History Circle Blue Plaque

Blue plaque to commemorate Co Down-born musician and collector

This year's Budget Energy SuperCupNI tournament will run from Sunday, July 26 to Friday, July 31. (Photo by SCNI)

SuperCupNI fixtures locked in for home prospects and global youth

'The Bean' at Millennium Park, Chicago, with backdrop of the city

Chicago city break: I followed in the footsteps of Ferris Bueller

Ireland captain Caelan Doris during Friday's press conference at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

'Fitter and stronger' Caelan Doris with Ireland gains from injury-enforced break

Ireland assistant coach Johnny Sexton. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Johnny Sexton highlights 'open and honest' Ireland result review

Ireland boss Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell: Mental breakdowns cost Ireland against New Zealand

Wigan Warriors icon Andy Farrell is the head coach of Ireland Rugby Union

Ireland boss Andy Farrell unworried by players' lack of game time

New York City is a dream Christmas destination - and you could fly there for just £99

Fly to a mystery Christmas destination for just £99 with this deal

Items that once belonged to the late Steve Albini are set to go on sale weekly through the new Steve Albini’s Closet website.

4000 items from the late Steve Albini's collection to go on sale

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed new trade successes by local companies in the United States. Pictured are Anne Beggs, chief commercial officer, Invest NI, Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Erin Nixon, consulting director at The Foundation and Andrea Haughian, head of Americas, InvestNI

Four NI companies win big in US as Minister celebrates export growth

St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral in Armagh, glowing green in celebration of St Patrick's Day. Picture: ABC Council/PA Wire

St Patrick’s Day celebrations to get under way in Armagh at dawn

Economy Minister Conor Murphy (right) with SpiderRock executives during a trade mission to Chicago last year. He is pictured with George Papa, SpiderRock CEO, Annabelle Baldwin, SpiderRock chief revenue officer, Andrea Haughian, Invest NI's Head of Americas, and Julianne Cox, FDI Business Development Director at Invest NI

Chicago-based fintech firm Spiderrock to create 20 jobs at new Belfast office

Over two thirds of Brits say Christmas films are not just for December

When should you start watching Christmas films?

Economy Minister Conor Murphy is pictured in Chicago along with representatives of the 12 Northern Ireland companies taking part in the five-day trade mission. Companies participating on the trade mission are Lagan Energy Engineering, Jo Hopkins Consulting, Alchemy Technology Services, Creative Media, Enzai, First Derivatives, ISX4 AI and Analytics, Rubix, Seedling Learning, The Foundation, Version 1 and Xsell

Twelve NI firms join Economy Minister on a five-day visit to North America

Chicago cityscape reflected in iconic Cloud Gate monument, known as 'The Bean'

I visited filming locations of Disney+ The Bear TV show in Chicago
From beef sandwiches to two Michelin-starred breweries, foodies should run not walk to Chicago for it’s culinary coming-of-age inspired by Disney+ TV show The Bear, says Nicola Adam.
Nicola Adam

Staff at County Tyrone O&S Doors sends first shipment from Benburb to a new customer in Chicago in deal worth a potential £5m and which will create 20 jobs

NI manufacturer opens a door to multi-million lucrative US market

The quiet before the tornado storm in Chicago

Watch as we shelter from an actual twister at Chicago O'Hare airport

Woman spends £384k renovating "one euro" house into dream home.

Watch: Woman spends £384k renovating "one euro" house into dream home

Plane’s engine catches fire as black smoke billows from wing.

Watch: Plane’s engine catches fire as black smoke billows from wing

Chicago mob boss Al Capone

Roamer column: Top mobster Al Capone toppled by Irish ‘Untouchable’

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy speaks to the media prior to the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Wednesday in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy less 'emotionally invested' in off-course affairs

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 16th tee during the final round of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy hails 'amazing' rival round as focus turns to FedEx Cup defence

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 15th hole during the third round of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club on August 19, 2023 in Olympia Fields, Illinois. PIC: Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Rory McIlroy three shots off the BMW Championship lead heading into final round

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts to his putt on the 13th green during the second round of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy views round as 'pretty mediocre' in BMW Championship

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after making par on the 18th green during the first round of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy makes flying start in BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 17th tee during a practice round prior to the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club at Olympia Fields, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy bidding for BMW Championship spoils in Chicago
Rory McIlroy is back in action in the BMW Championship on Thursday as nine of the world’s top 10 contest the second FedEx Cup play-off.
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Brenda Edwards attends a reception (Getty)

Loose Women legend tipped for Strictly Come Dancing stint

The Cloud Gate sculpture, popularly known as the bean, with Chicago's skyline

‘I went to Chicago for five days and it was better than New York’

Special Consensus are set to perform at Armagh's Market Place Theatre

Quality Bluegrass music on offer at Armagh's Market Place Theatre

FILE - In this July 31, 1964 file photo The Everly Brothers, Phil, left, and Don, perform on stage

Bye Bye Don ... surviving Everly brother dies at 84

Gene Tunney survived the controversial ‘Long Count’ fight to win a world heavyweight rematch against Jack Dempsey in Chicago in 1927

FLASHBACK: Chigaco hosts infamous ‘Long Count’ bout between Jack Dempsey and Gen...

Ten of the best musicals scheduled to tour in 2021

Ballymoney's Warren McCook as Bill Hickock with Ashton Murphy as Calamity Jane

Ballymoney’s Warren is no ‘Calamity’ as Bill Hickock

Faye Deering announced as winner of Aloysius Fund

Northern Ireland Weekly Market Report

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Larne Rocks at iconicAmerican landmarks

Geraldine has Belfast Blues

Take a trip to 20s Chicago with Apollo Arts

Cyrus Hall McCormicks invention of the mechanical reaper earned him both an international reputation and international recognition

Cyrus Hall McCormick: Descendant of Ulster-Scots settlers who revolutionised agr...

People arriving at Belfast City Airport before Christmas, on Friday December 21 2018. The dash back to Northern Ireland for the festive season even happened during the Troubles. Pics taken by PressEye

For all Northern Ireland's problems, we vote with our feet and love to come home

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt

WATCH: It was a good November for Irish rugby

Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmidt

Joe Schmidt: Whatever the decision on Ireland future the focus and goals will no...

MI Northern Ireland Market Report

Jacob Stockdale reacts after scoring a try for Ireland against the All Blacks

WATCH: Ireland star Jacob Stockdale reflects on THAT try against New Zealand

Police and firefighters salute as an ambulance arrives at the medical examiner's office carrying the body of Chicago Police Department Officer Samuel Jimenez, who was killed during a shooting at Mercy Hospital earlier in the day, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Argument at Chicago hospital ends in deadly shooting

Iain Henderson

Iain Henderson: Historic victory over New Zealand gives Ireland 'reassurance'

Ireland's Tadhg Furlong, Rory Best, Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony and Devin Toner celebrate winning Mandatory Credit Â©INPHO/Billy Stickland

Ireland fell the All Blacks

Ireland's Jacob Stockdale celebrates scoring his try against New Zealand

Jacob Stockdale: Ireland wing sensation continues his meteoric rise with try aga...

Ireland's Jacob Stockdale celebrates scoring his try against New Zealand

Jacob Stockdale: Ireland wing sensation continues his meteoric rise with try aga...

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Ireland's Tadhg Furlong, Rory Best, Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony and Devin Toner celebrate winning

Joe Schmidt: Steve Hansen labelling Ireland as World Cup favourites is a 'cute r...

Jordan Larmour

Jordan Larmour: He is a freak says Ireland team mate Luke McGrath

Sir Mo Farah

Mo Farah will run sub-two hour marathon claims Ron Hill

Jordan Larmour scores his third and Ireland's eight try against Italy

Gary Ringrose backs Jordan Larmour to fill Ireland's fullback role

Ireland's Ross Byrne and Will Addison

Will Addison hungers for more on international stage after Ireland debut

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