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Northern Ireland’s final training session in Belfast before facing Ukraine on Saturday across the UEFA Nations League return. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Step-by-step Northern Ireland focus for Michael O'Neill

An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 aircraft is seen at Evreux military air base after a flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France amid reports of bomb threat

Aer Lingus flight passenger describes ordeal as plane diverted by bomb hoax

An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 aircraft is seen at Evreux military air base after a flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France amid reports of bomb threats targeting multiple flights across Europe

Multiple reported bomb threats to flights for second time in a week

A new grave stone has been erected to Lurgan native Thomas Cummins, a WW1 hero and former Glenavon player.

Grave stone erected for WW1 hero

Belfast Giants' Patrick Dwyer with Arlan Kokshetau's Stanislav Borovikov during the 'winner-takes-all' IIHF Continental Cup Final game at the SSE Area, Belfast in January 2019. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants prepare to do battle in Europe in the 2027 IIHF Continental Cup

Nuada’s SCALA project has been selected for support from the EU Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programmes for low-carbon technologies

NI carbon capture firm secures €14.6m EU backing for French project

Team Ireland riders with manager Martin Barr at the Motocross of Nations in France. (Photo credit: Team Ireland)

Ballyclare's Martin Barr 'couldn't ask for more' from Team Ireland riders

Enniskillen native Michael McGovern made 32 appearances for Northern Ireland and earned a move to Norwich City after his performances at Euro 2016 - he will be remembered for a string of stunning saves against Germany. The 42-year-old has since moved into coaching and is currently serving as assistant goalkeeping coach at former club Celtic.

Where are they now?: The Northern Ireland team that beat Ukraine at Euro 2016

A single ticket-holder has won the £111 million in the EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder wins £111m EuroMillions jackpot

Michael O'Neill leads Northern Ireland training in Tbilisi ahead of their Nations League clash against Georgia. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Michael O'Neill clear 'we have to be able to win at this level' for NI's goal

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Michael O'Neill makes nine changes and additions to NI squad

Ireland women during FIH Hockey World Cup success over South Africa. (Photo by WORLDSPORTPICS/Ewout Pahud de Mortanges)

Ireland delight after women's World Cup ‘really important’ win

Ireland team huddle after the loss against France. (Photo by WorldSportPics/Will Palmer via Hockey Ireland)

Ireland 'delighted' at World Cup result after topping Pool H despite defeat

Long-time apple grower and Mac Ivors Cider-maker Greg MacNeice will soon see his products being sold in Lidl supermarkets for the first time

How I turned a NI family legacy dating back to 1855 into a modern cider brand

Northern Ireland's Shea Charles could be set for a move to the Premier League. (Photo by Leila Coker/Getty Images)

Premier League club in 'advanced negotiations' over £25m transfer for NI star

England players with their medals following the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze medal match against France at the Miami Stadium. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Thomas Tuchel says England players should be proud of World Cup bronze medal
Thomas Tuchel hopes England’s heart-broken players can take pride and belief from ending their World Cup journey with a bonkers 6-4 bronze medal match win against France.
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England's Declan Rice celebrates scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at the Miami Stadium. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Declan Rice says ‘best England group’ since 1966 close to ending wait for title

The walkout happened in the headquarters of Causeway Coast and Glens Council. Photo: CCGBC

Irish signs battle sees unionists collapse council meeting

Ireland captaincy call 'didn't faze' Dan Sheehan

Dan Sheehan not fazed by Ireland captaincy for upcoming series

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at the Ulster Tower, in Thiepval, France, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

Emma Little-Pengelly: Each Somme headstone tells of duty and grief

Princess Anne lays a wreath Northern Ireland's national war memorial in Thiepval, France. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Somme 110 years: Princess Anne lays Ulster Memorial wreath, Belfast service held

United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte participate in a media conference during a meeting of NATO defense ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

UK-France Strait of Hormuz mission fills US mine clearance gap, says Nato chief

Donald Trump has taken a further sideswipe at the UK for refusing to be drawn into the Iran conflict.

Trump's fresh broadside at UK for refusing to be drawn into Iran war

Henry Hughes pictured at the Linfield memorial in Bertrancourt, France

NI supporter combines football with visits to historic WW1 cemetery sites

Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa overlooking the Marne Valley vineyards

Review: France’s award-winning Champagne hotel escape

Morning View

Editorial: Healey exposes deceit around UK defence claims

Michael O'Neill turned down Blackburn to sign a new four-year contract to remain as Northern Ireland manager. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Josh Magennis clear on reason why Michael O'Neill stayed as NI manager
Josh Magennis is convinced Michael O’Neill stayed on as Northern Ireland boss because he could not walk away from the huge potential in his young squad.
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Brodie Spencer comes up against Kylian Mbappe. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)

Brodie Spencer grateful to be tested against top France players

Trai Hume makes a challenge on Aurelien Tchouameni. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)

Northern Ireland captain praises 'outstanding' performance despite France defeat

Northern Ireland's Shea Charles battles with Ousmane Dembele. (Photo by Sameer AL-DOUMY / AFP via Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill insists NI star 'ready for the top level' after France display

France defender Dayot Upamecano and Northern Ireland's Trai Hume jump for the ball. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)

Michael O’Neill praises Northern Ireland ‘bravery’ in battling defeat to France

Northern Ireland's Patrick Kelly. (Photo by Sameer AL-DOUMY / AFP via Getty Images)

Patrick Kelly: My first Northern Ireland goal means everything

Kylian Mbappe fights for the ball with Northern Ireland's Ruairi McConville, Brodie Spencer and Shea Charles. (Photo by Sameer AL-DOUMY / AFP via Getty Images)

Northern Ireland look comfortable playing in big stadiums – Michael O’Neill

Patrick Kelly scores for Northern Ireland against France at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille during the international friendly. (Photo by William Cherry/PressEye)

Patrick Kelly nets for battling Northern Ireland but Michael Olise's France star

Josh Magennis (left) reflected on Euro 2016 as Northern Ireland return to France on Monday

Josh Magennis reflects on 'amazing' Euro 2016 as NI return to France

Northern Ireland captain Trai Hume and manager Michael O’Neill during Sunday's press conference at the Stade Pierre Mauroy ahead of facing France in Lille. (Photo by William Cherry/PressEye

5 talking points before Northern Ireland face France in Lille friendly

Didier Deschamps has thanked Northern Ireland for taking Monday night's friendly in his last game in charge on French soil

Didier Deschamps grateful to NI for agreeing to play friendly match

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill at the Stade Pierre Mauroy ahead of Monday night’s international friendly against France in Lille. (Photo William Cherry/PressEye)

Northern Ireland 'badly behaved guests’ goal as Michael O'Neill ready for France

D-Day veteran Ken Hay, with Alexander Churchill (right), great-great-grandson of Sir Winston, laying a wreath during a ceremony at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, France, to mark the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings

Commemorations to mark 82nd anniversary of D-Day in Normandy begin

Eighteen-year-old Ceadach O'Neill on the attack following his Northern Ireland senior debut off the bench against Guinea. (Photo by PressEye Ltd)

Tom Atcheson's dramatic first start as young Northern Ireland defeat Guinea

Northern Ireland have an upcoming friendly double-header against Guinea and France

All the important TV and match information for Northern Ireland's friendlies

Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Ibrahima Konate opens up over struggles across year of personal tragedy

Northern Ireland’s Ethan Galbraith (left) is relishing another opportunity to gain international experience. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Northern Ireland's Ethan Galbraith firm 'you’re never guaranteed a shirt'

Northern Ireland's Isaac Price. (Photo by Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Isaac Price: Northern Ireland players were nervous Michael O’Neill would leave

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Northern Ireland 'big jump' for rewards over results against 'benchmark' France

Protesters repeatedly confronted councillors outside Bangor City Hall over the park axe. Photo: Iain Gray/News Letter

Council 'irresponsibly short-sighted' on park axe for car park plan

Northern Ireland's Ceadach O'Neill on duty with Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

18-year-olds called up by Michael O'Neill to Northern Ireland senior squad

NI lifestyle brand secures funding deal to accelerate international sales

Ireland captain Erin King. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Erin King 'wants to leave green jersey in better place' after historic day

Michelle Dunneice feeds her alpacas at the Balmoral Show.

How do you shear an alpaca? Unusual animal on parade at Balmoral Show

Pictured: Ambassador's MS Ambition cruise ship leaving Portsmouth on April 23 this year

More than 1,700 people held on cruise ship after gastroenteritis outbreak

Jorge Martin celebrating at the French Grand Prix. (Photo by MotoGP)

‘I never gave up’ – Jorge Martin’s MotoGP delight in France

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Scott Bemand not interested in 'plucky losers' tag ahead of Belfast showdown

Northern Ireland will face Guinea in an international friendly in June

Northern Ireland set to face Guinea in international friendly

Mark McLernon made a brilliant start to his Quadcross World Championship in France

Mark McLernon makes impressive start to Quadcross World Championship campaign

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