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Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir. Pic: Liam McBurney/Press Association

Fivemiletown cattle cull: Top civil servant says she is proud of Daera staff

Pictured are Gráinne Moody, director of Food and Drink, Invest NI, John McDaid, managing director, U-Bake and Aeidin McCarter, head of regional business for the north west region, Invest NI

NI fourth-gen family bakery business turns up the heat with £1.6m investment

Ireland's Stuart McCloskey during a team run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo by Brian Lawless/Press Association)

Stuart McCloskey hails Ireland player's work ethic 'that makes me look good'

Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir speaking at the Parliament Buildings in Stormont, Belfast, following the publication of a report into the controversial shooting of 51 cows in Co Tyrone, which were shot dead in June on land near Fivemiletown in a cull carried out by the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs' (Daera) Humane Slaughter Team. Pic: Liam McBurney/Press Association

Muir: Cull was necessary due to ‘grotesque’ farm conditions

Ireland's prime minister Michael Martin (photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images)

Taoiseach and tánaiste set to meet to discuss Irish unification

Irish family-owned skincare brand unveils festive gift sets for sensitive skin

Ina Bell of Dizzylands funfair.

Funfair legend Ina still going strong after 100 years

Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

'Sacked in the morning' chants from own fans 'really hurt' ex-NI star

Ireland's Hugo Keenan breaks through and scores his side's opening try against Argentina in Dublin on Friday. (Photo by Brian Lawless/Press Association)

Ireland won't be getting carried away after winning start, says Hugo Keenan

Tributes have been paid to Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly following his death on Saturday morning “after a long battle with illness”. (Liam McBurney/PA)

Death announced of ‘inspirational’ Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly

Staff at RTE campus evacuated after bomb threat

Staff at RTE campus evacuated after bomb threat

Ireland's Dan Sheehan during a team run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Brian Lawless/Press Association)

Captain Dan Sheehan insists Ireland still have quality to succeed

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

Country music star Garth Brooks during his first night of a series of concerts at Croke Park, Dublin in 2022.

Garth Brooks announces plans for 10 concerts across island of Ireland

Ross Davidson, Partner in the Belfast office at Browne Jacobson

Belfast law firm advises on £615m sale of 55 care homes

US country sensation Cody Johnson has cancelled dates in Belfast tonight and Dublin tomorrow.

US country star Cody Johnson cancels tonight's Belfast arena gig
US country sensation Cody Johnson has cancelled a show he was due to play in Belfast tonight.
Iain Gray

Ulster's Stuart McCloskey will start for Ireland in Friday's showdown with Argentina. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP via Getty Images)

Four Ulster players included in Ireland squad for Argentina clash

Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Captain Lorcan Tucker says Ireland must learn from defeat

Some of the families who attended Sofina Foods Cookstown fun day at The Jungle.

In pictures: Sofina Foods Cookstown hold fun day for their 400 employees

Paddy McCourt has officially departed Glentoran. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Paddy McCourt reflects on Glentoran 'privilege' after club exit made official

Ulster Head Coach Richie Murphy during a press conference after the United Rugby Championship match against the Bulls

Ulster must cope without Ireland players in URC clash with Stormers

Lord Empey.

Adams comments show blocking Garvaghy Rd has 'boomeranged' republican aims - UUP

Members of the public watch performers at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026, in Belfast.

Belfast applying to host Fleadh for third year in a row

Ulster's Stuart McCloskey with the ball in the United Rugby Championship match against the Bulls on Saturday. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Maire Claire Reid reflects on her family’s journey from a kitchen table in Loughgiel to growing logistics business TST Group with ambitions to reach £100m

‘From our kitchen table’: How a NI family built a £100m logistics ambition

Chay Mullins on international duty with Team Ireland Sevens during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Chay Mullins cements ‘not just a passenger’ Ulster and Ireland ambition

New weather warnings have been announced for parts of Ireland, as the island deals with two named storms in quick succession

New weather warnings issued for parts of Ireland
New weather warnings have been announced for parts of Ireland, as the island deals with two named storms in quick succession.
Cillian Sherlock

Smart living and lower running costs: pictured (from left) Niall Gribbin, Director of Setanta Construction; homeowners Anne-Marie and Eddie McGoldrick; and Mark Gribbin, Director of Setanta Construction outside the McGoldrick’s full-electric, smart tech home that costs £44 per week to run, including electric vehicle charging.Credit: Supplied

Fully electric home built by Mid Ulster based Setanta Construction

Cunningham has secured major contracts in Ireland and Sweden and appointed John Cunningham to lead its Mission Critical Division as it celebrates 20 years in business. Pictured is Joanne Cunningham, director, Tim Cunningham, CEO, John Cunningham, managing director, Mission Critical and Lisa Murtagh, COO

'Exciting new chapter': NI construction firm lands €35m in data centre contracts

Jamie Benson joined Ulster from Harlequins during the off-season. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's Jamie Benson and James McNabney earn maiden Ireland call-ups

Mick Hagan from the west shore of Lough Neagh has taken photos of fish and eels dying due to the pollution in Lough Neagh.

Pupils' field trip into heart of Lough Neagh crisis

Julie Gibbons, managing director of broking

NI insurance firm opens door to broker acquisitions and partnerships

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has cancelled a booking for an anti-Islam rally in Portadown Town Hall, saying that organisers did not provide full details of the event when making the reservation.

Council cancels booking for anti-Islam rally in Town Hall

Ulster's Tom O'Toole embracing switch as 'I'll have to problem solve'

Ulster winger Robert Baloucoune during a press conference this week ahead of this weekend's European Challenge Cup trip against Zebre in Parma. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's Robert Baloucoune eager to make amends for European final collapse

Greg Thompson - pictured with the 2026 Premier League title - has stepped down from his role as Waringstown captain. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

James McCollum praises Greg Thompson after taking on Waringstown role

Millicent Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on women's health, has announced a multimillion pound investment in its Larne manufacturing facility and the creation of over 20 new local high-quality jobs at its Larne facility. Pictured are Ryan Loughlin, senior vice-president of Millicent Pharma with Gillian Megaw, site quality head and Willis Millar, director of production with Christopher Brady, director of technical operations

Multi-million-pound expansion puts NI pharma firm on growth path

Brian Moloney, founder of StormHarvester reflects on growing the Belfast AI company from a solo project into a 125-strong international business tackling flooding and pollution

How I turned a solo project into a 125-strong global AI business from Belfast

Playr-Fit co-owners and directors Steven Burns and Kieran Quinn are joined by family members and special guests to mark the official opening of the company’s new headquarters

‘Next phase of growth’: NI teamwear firm invests £2m and plans 12 new jobs

Repeated concerns have been raised about the impact of hunting with dogs legislation on shooting in Northern Ireland.

Almost all involved in shooting would be affected by hunting law, MLAs told

Nathan Doak is confident Ulster can claim their first win of the season in this weekend's huge interpro clash against Munster at Ravenhill. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Ulster's Nathan Doak primed for massive Ravenhill clash with Munster

Emily McCorkell of Lo&Slo Sauces is backing the new initiative for Irish women in food and hospitality, part of an international network

Londonderry food leader backs push for new women’s food network

Nick Timoney and Ulster are seeking their first victory of the season against Munster at Ravenhill this weekend. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Nick Timoney says Ulster can overcome Munster and seal first win of season

Jarlath Burns (left), President, Gaelic Athletic Association, and Lyn Savage (right), CEO, Ladies Gaelic Football Association, arriving at Leinster House, Dublin, to appear before the Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport to discuss the integration of Gaelic games. Wednesday October 7, 2026. Brian Lawless/PA Wire

McAleese resigned from role over missed deadline, says GAA president

Linzi Rooney, founder of Born & Bred, said: “It’s so important that we have cruise ships coming in."

‘It’s so important’: The NI businesses riding Belfast’s £26m cruise boom

Ulster’s Tom Stewart. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster 'main priority' but Tom Stewart with eyes on all prizes

Ulster's Jamie Benson during a press confernce this week ahead of Saturday's United Rugby Championship game against Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Versatile Ulster player Jamie Benson dreaming of Ireland opportunity

Bruce Spain, Trouw Nutrition’s country manager UK and Ireland

UK animal feed firm reinforces commitment to customers despite Belfast closure

Belfast is set to take centre stage this October as The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants’ (CIMA) sell-out Awards & Gala Dinner Ireland returns to the city

NI to welcome Ireland’s finance and business leaders for prestigious CIMA awards

Northern Ireland wellness brand celebrates 10 years with new product launch

Belfast-headquartered seed specialist Germinal, part of the Openfolde Group, has announced an investment of £5 million in expanded grass seed processing capacity at its Lincoln site in England

‘Doubling our cleaning capacity’: £5m boost for 200-year-old NI seed specialist

Guest Speaker Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP pictured speaking at the 2018 DUP annual conference in Belfast. He said he would never support a border in the Irish Sea. Picture by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Letter: Assurances over border poll mean nothing

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

Paul Greaney KC arriving at the Omagh Bombing Inquiry at Bradford Court in Belfast

Families will be ‘disappointed’ Garda officers will not give evidence in person

Smurfit Westrock, Lurgan, Co Armagh.

Major jobs blow as Smurfit plans redundancies

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