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Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaks to members of the media at an event marking the intersectionality between sport and politics at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin today

Taoiseach Micheal Martin calls for 'football to grow on an all-island basis'

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

Taoiseach and tánaiste set to meet to discuss Irish unification

Upper Newtownards Road passes through both residential and shopping districts. Image: Google

Bid to build Irish signs over four miles of unionist area fails

Michelle O'Neill with Sinn Fein MLAs Pat Sheehan (left) and Danny Baker speaking to the media in the Great Hall of the Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast.

O’Neill claims DUP ‘punishing children’ by blocking Bills over Drumcree row

Alliance Party deputy leader Eoin Tennyson said the unionist party had “weaponised children” as part of a “culture war”.

Alliance Party accuses DUP of ‘gambling’ with Stormont institutions

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

Mark Stockdale will become head of A&L Goodbody's Northern Ireland office on January 1 2027, succeeding Michael Neill, who will take on the role of chairman after leading the Belfast office since 2018. Pictured in Belfast.

'I am very proud of what we have built': Law firm names new head of NI office

Sicily Park. Image by Google

DUP bid to block Irish signs beside loyalist area fails

Fine Gael leader and Tanaiste Simon Harris speaking at the Ard Fheis at University College Cork. Picture date: Saturday November 7, 2026.

There is 'no one figure’ on cost of Irish unification, says Tanaiste

Goldsmith Joel M Smyth, founder of Joel Metal Smyth, pictured in his Newtownards workshop where he designs and handcrafts bespoke jewellery in gold and silver

From garden shed to striking gold: How NI man forged his own jewellery business

Donal MacLynn is the innovator behind Mara, the new Sparkling Sea Moss Tea: Mara brings a healthy and delicious taste to the drinks sector

Newry innovator brews up a new idea with sea moss drink

The team behind the new UK deals for Two Stacks in Newry are Shane McCarthy, Liam Brogan and Donal McLynn, now also the innovator behind the recently launched Mara Sea Moss beverage

NI whiskey maker takes ‘Dram in a Can’ nationwide across Tesco GB

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

Country music star Garth Brooks pictured at Croke Park in Dublin in 2021 when promoting his 2022 gigs there.

Garth Brooks returns to Belfast for two concerts next year

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

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaks to the media before a Cabinet meeting at Government Buildings in Dublin about a proposed public sector union strike. Picture date: Tuesday November 3, 2026.

Taoiseach expands on initiative to examine Irish unity options
Ireland’s premier has proposed that a chairperson be appointed to oversee research into potential future scenarios including Irish unification within five years of a referendum.
Micheal O Scannail

Michael O'Neill, manager of the Northern Ireland football team, has paid tribute to Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean after her untimely passing from cancer.

'Ciara Mageean was a positive example for Northern Ireland'

The Funeral of Olympian Ciara Mageean at St Patrick’s Church in Portaferry, Co. Down today, 3 November 2026.

'Ciara Mageean made one last effort for her friends at her wedding'

Ciara Mageean celebrates as she crosses the finishing line at the European Athletics Championships in Rome

Devastated hometown of Ciara Mageean to 'wrap her family in love'

Londonderry's Halloween celebrations, pictured here in 2022, are renowned as the biggest October 31st bash in Europe. Photo: Lorcan Doherty

Londonderry celebrates 40 years of city's Halloween bash

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

Some RTE programmes have been blocked in Northern Ireland because of broadcast rights issues. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Sinn Féin commissioned report blames rights issues for geo-blocking of RTÉ shows

Larne manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Gary Haveron says Larne have 'to be bouncing' into Limavady clash

At a meeting hosted by the LFM in Mansion House on September 21 1966 around 2,000 people turned out

The debate over Dublin’s Irish language policy raged for years

Photos taken at Lough Neagh in August showed ducks attempting to traverse water coloured a sickly green by pollution. Photo: Stephen Davison/Pacemaker

Call for Irish government to 'intervene' in Lough Neagh crisis

Belfast and County Down Railway at Newcastle

Ulster Railway begins operations and steams into a Biblical row (August 1839)

Linfield's Ethan McGee scored the winner in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Larne at Inver Park. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press)

David Healy praise for Linfield after comeback win at Larne
Linfield manager David Healy felt his side were “deserved winners” after they came from behind to defeat Larne 2-1 at Inver Park to move within two points of Irish Premiership leaders Coleraine.
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Sylvie McDermott, chief operating officer, Phorest and Anne Beggs, chief commercial officer, Invest NI

Irish software platform company to create fully remote delivery team in NI

The Belfast expansion comes ahead of the launch of the second season of its Irish-language crime thriller Crá (Boglands), which premieres on TG4 and BBC iPlayer on November 3. Credit BBC

Crá producers expand in NI with new larger office and Limavady talent hunter

Mary McKenna, chair and co-founder of AwakenAngels and AwakenHub is pictured in Luxembourg with Martin Skea, director General of EBAN, at the announcement of her appointment to the EBAN Board

NI entrepreneur makes European history and ranks among UK tech’s top women

Duncan Ferguson previously served as Everton's interim manager. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Duncan Ferguson appointment 'going to be a wake-up call for some people'

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

Hollywood’s funniest caddy, comedy actor Bill Murray, in A Course Called Ireland

From the Giant's Causeway to Co Cork: Bill Murray takes a golf odyssey

Larne manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press)

Gary Haveron says league and Irish Cup 'main prizes' after shock exit

A review of Belfast Council's dual language signs policy held by city hall lawyers concluded Sinn Fein were wrong about the system. Photo: Iain Gray/News Letter

Sinn Féin wrong on Irish signs, conclude lawyers

Dundela coach John McAllister. (Photo credit: Duns TV)

John McAllister keeping feet on ground as Dundela knock out champions Larne

From left - Irish Black Butter’s International Ambassador Alastair Bell, PRM Group Key Account Sales Development Manager Gary Hopkins, David Thompson, Buying Manager – Dairy at Tesco Northern Ireland and Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt Commercial Director Patrick Black.

Portrush's Irish Black Butter and Clandeboye Yoghurt unite for Tesco launch

McConnell’s Irish Whisky will welcome the awards to its Crumlin Road Gaol distillery on Thursday, December 3, 2026, marking the first time the flagship event in the Irish whisky calendar has been held in Belfast

NI whisky revival makes debut as Belfast lands Irish Whiskey Awards

Sicily Park in south Belfast. Photo by Google

Irish street signs to be erected beside loyalist estate in South Belfast

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

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

Ballymoney singer songwriter Jordan Connor.

Busking in Ballymoney to SSE Arena, local singer Jordan Connor releases new song

A celebration took place yesterday for the life of Belfast boxer Ray Close – a former European champion who fought Chris Eubank twice. Photo date: 1994.

Celebration for life of boxer Ray Close who fought Chris Eubank twice

Mary Lou McDonald told Taoiseach Micheal Martin that he has a responsibility to “apply all necessary pressure” on the UK Prime Minister and Northern Ireland Secretary of State

Drumcree dispute in a ‘dangerous and lingering limbo’ – McDonald

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said his “heart is broken” after announcing that his wife, dancer Niamh O’Brien, pictured, has died.

Riverdance star Michael Flatley says his ‘heart is broken’ after wife Niamh dies

Ray Close in action against Chris Eubank at Kings Hall in Belfast in May 1994. (Photo by Steve Munday/ALLSPORT via Getty Images)

Tributes paid to 'true gentleman' Ray Close after Belfast boxer dies aged 57

The multi-award winning Young Buck Blue Cheese is a popular choice for cheeseboards

‘Simply the best’ for artisan cheese from Co Down in Irish awards

A departures board at Belfast International Airport, Co Antrim, following disruption to flights due to a "technical issue" at an air traffic control centre in Scotland

Ryanair reveals 1,000 flights cancelled last month amid UK air traffic chaos

Directors Mike McVey, James Scullion and Adrian McVey inside P McVey Building Systems’ manufacturing facility in Toome. The appointment of Scullion as commercial & finance director comes as the firm expands factory capacity to meet growing cross-border demand across the UK and Ireland

400% growth and new director: NI modular firm targets further expansion

Michelle O’Neill and Mary Lou McDonald were among the Garvaghy Road protesters. Photo Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Garvaghy Road events make me ashamed to call myself Irish

Nathan Green celebrating Ulster Experts MX1 Championship title success at Tinkerhill. (Photo by NG Racing)

Seaforde's Nathan Green grabs title double with Ulster on top of Irish

UUP deputy leader Diana Armstrong.

Diana Armstrong calls for end to 'ransom politics' at Stormont

Shane McCarthy (centre), managing director of Two Stacks in Newry with fellow founders of the business Liam Brogan and Donal MacLynn

Newry whiskey blender takes Irish cream on the go with UK retail launch

Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows has pressed Michelle O’Neill to take up his challenge of a public head-to-head debate on Irish unity.

UUP chief challenges Michelle O’Neill to head-to-head debate on Irish unity

Coleraine's fans at the Irish Cup final. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Ruaidhri Higgins insists 'can't tar them all with same brush' as Coleraine fined

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