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Belfast City Council turns down LGBTQ St Patrick’s Day parade invite

George Washington fires the first American gun in the Battle of Yorktown in 1781

British defeat at Battle of Yorktown in 1781 ended the American Revolutionary Wa...

Co Down Jewellry designer Melanie Bond with some of the models who wore her creations at New York Fashion Week.

Co Down jewellery designer on runway at New York Fashion Week

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) meets with US President Donald Trump during his visit to the US to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York

US-UK relationship ‘more up’ with Burnham than Starmer, Trump claims

NI-born owner of world-famous New York bar returns home to inspire students

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Editorial: The horror of 9/11 attacks opened the world's eyes to terror threat

A characteristic tasty bagel from Bodega Bagels in Belfast set for New York

'We are over the moon': NI bagel maker heads to New York for major BagelFest

Dromore designer and fashion retailer Melanie Bond pictured with Lady Mary Peters.

New York Fashion Week beckons for Dromore jewellery designer

Jackson Pollock died 70 years ago in a single-vehicle car crash

Ulster-Scots heritage of hugely influential US artist Jackson Pollock

In 2024, the group opened its 3rd hotel in New York, The Warren Street Hotel

Ad Feature Firmdale record £232m turnover

An independent theatre company founded by five Northern Ireland artists is bringing Adam Gwon's celebrated musical Ordinary Days to Belfast's Lyric Theatre this September.

North coast theatre company brings heartwarming musical to Lyric

Aran Blackbourne from Bangor Marine, former New York mayor Bill de Blasio, Damian Mitchell from Bangor Marine and former NYC night czar, Ariel Palitz.

Ex-NYC mayor: Aim higher than you think is possible, Bangor

Josh Rock lost out to Jim Long at the US Darts Masters in New York

Josh Rock stunned in first game at the US Darts Masters in New York

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during the final round of his US Open on Sunday. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

'Full ownership' Rory McIlroy offers insight into support team work

Rory McIlroy is keeping his eye on the prize during a major US Open return to Shinnecock Hills for the first time since 2018. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy 'backwards' reaction to Shinnecock 2018 sets up modern US Open bid

Rory McIlroy is in action at the US Open this weekend. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

How much prize money is Rory McIlroy playing for at the 2026 US Open?
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy is amongst the star-studded US Open field battling it out for glory at Shinnecock Hills – but a major championship isn’t the only thing on the line with a whopping prize money purse also available.
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Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy in front of media leading into the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy views World Cup as 'good distraction' with focus on US Open charge

Team Europe captain Luke Donald with the Ryder Cup trophy. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

OBE in King's Birthday Honours for Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald

Over 30 NI business leaders join Belfast Chamber on New York mission. Representatives participating in the trade mission include AAB Group, Adepta Partners, Beecome More, Belfast Met, BLK BOX, Bradley Art, Browne Jacobson, Glandore, Hire IQ, Linen Mill Studios, Mammoth Design, MKB Law, Ocho, Pinsent Masons, Regency House, Rockport School, Sumer NI, Tughans, Ulster University, Version 1 and Vyta

Over 30 NI business leaders join Belfast Chamber on New York mission

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during his Memorial Tournament first round at Muirfield Village. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy’s seeking 'good signs' gains now and for the future

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy's green speed message to US Open officials

Rory McIlroy enjoyed a heartfelt interaction with a fan at this week's Memorial Tournament

WATCH: When golf star Rory meets young fan Rory at the Memorial

Global law firm Arthur Cox has marked its 30th anniversary in Belfast, celebrating three decades at the forefront of the legal and business landscape in Northern Ireland. Arthur Cox colleagues pictured at a special reception at Seahorse, Grand Central Hotel, which saw clients, colleagues and friends of the firm gather to celebrate 30 years of Arthur Cox in Belfast and reflect on the firm’s journey and continued growth in the region

Global law firm celebrates 30 years of shaping NI’s business landscape

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays a shot on the 16th hole during the US PGA Championship final round at Aronimink. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

'Bordering on unrealistic' - Dare-to-dream Rory McIlroy feels one record too far

Rory McIlroy now turns his focus to the third major of the year at the US Open next month

Rory McIlroy left counting missed opportunities at US PGA Championship

Derren Brown's Only Human show will visit the Grand Opera House, Belfast, from May 19-23

Mind games and magic: Derren Brown heads for the Grand Opera House

Rory McIlroy returns to competitive action for the first time after retaining the Masters last month

Rory McIlroy 'excited for the road ahead' upon return to the course
Masters champion Rory McIlroy insists he is more motivated than he has ever been after recording back-to-back wins at Augusta.
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Ad Feature Sona raises £34bn Series B to bring AI to the frontline economy

Louise McCullough with her late father, well-known Belfast blues musician Rab.

Tributes as daughter of well-known Belfast blues musician Rab McCullough dies

DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley.

Serious questions for SF minister over latest US jobs revelation - DUP's Buckley

NI pizza brand to open its second location following a six-figure investment

Luke Donald (centre), who will captain Europe at the 2027 Ryder Cup, Ryder Cup Europe has announced. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Luke Donald named as European Ryder Cup captain for Adare Manor

An old News Letter front page from March 1749

Quarantine rules between Pennsylvania and New York and Ireland lifted (1806)

File photo dated 06/05/23 of The Duke of York departs Westminster Abbey, London, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and is in police custody Photo: Toby Melville/PA Wire

Key events as Andrew’s relationship with Epstein unfolded

Loftlines comprises 627 Build-to-Rent homes in Titanic Quarter and is expected to welcome its first residents in summer 2026

Belfast man appointed manager to lead NI’s new £150m rental neighbourhood

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll were verbally abused by sections of the crowd at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy says Ryder Cup abuse must not be tolerated at Adare Manor in 2027

Horace Greeley’s maternal ancestors hailed from Garvagh in Co Londonderry

The eccentric with NI roots who was seen as the 'conscience of America'

A photograph appearing to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor crouched over an unidentified woman which was previously released in files linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Andrew invited Epstein and 'cute' Romanian woman to Buckingham Palace

Janet Livingston Montgomery comes from a family that includes an astonishing number of prominent Americans

Widow of American Revolutionary War hero could trace her family roots back to NI

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during a press conference ahead of this week's Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy tells LIV Golf duo to pay fines or miss Ryder Cup

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

Lurgan businesswoman Victoria Shanks who was named in the Wall Street 50 by Irish America magazine. Victoria is Managing Director of First Derivatives, the Newry based firm which is recognised as the world’s largest dedicated capital markets consulting firm.

High-flyer Victoria soars into the 'Wall Street 50'

Jennifer Whyte, SuperValu and Centra Marketing Manager at Grand Central Station.

SANTA CLAWS IS COMING TO TOWN WITH SUPERVALU AND CENTRA

I visited one of the world's most famous buildings in New York City

The gold pocket watch recovered from an elderly couple who drowned during the sinking of the Titanic

Titanic victim's gold pocket watch sells for a record £1.78m at auction

Jeffrey Epstein, a registered sex offender, killed himself in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges.

Phelim McAleer: Epstein emails backfire on Democrats as Trump emerges stronger

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tackling the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy 'really inspired' by Justin Rose as he targets longevity

Rory McIlroy says he received a letter of apology from Derek Sprague after Ryder Cup abuse

Rory McIlroy received letter of apology from Derek Sprague after Ryder Cup abuse

Candidate Zohran Mamdani voting in the New York mayoral election on Tuesday. Mamdani's manifesto is 'full of failed policies from every failed economy on the planet', writes News Letter columnist Phelim McAleer

Phelim McAleer: Why Mamdani as NY mayor would be a disaster for the Democrats

Prince Andrew, pictured during a 2015 visit to Richmond Castle to attend the amalgamation parade of the Queen's Royal Lancers and 9th/12th Royal Lancers. Photo: John Giles/PA Wire

Prince Andrew gives up Royal titles in wake of Epstein scandal

New deal in the US with gourmet food store for Irish Black Butter’s Alastair Bell

Alastair’s Bramley sauce from Portrush a gourmet hit in the ‘Big Apple’

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the 4th hole on day two of the DP World India Championship 2025 at Delhi Golf Club on October 17, 2025 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy highlights why 'blocking out the noise' could help longevity

Ireland's Shane Lowry plays his second shot on the 3rd hole on day one of the DP World India Championship 2025 at Delhi Golf Club. (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images)

Shane Lowry says Delhi traffic noise not as 'off-putting' as Bethpage crowd

You could be experiencing the magic of Manhattan at Christmas for just £99

£99 Christmas market mystery holiday: New York, Lapland, Rome, or...?

Shane Lowry sprays Rory McIlroy with champagne following Team Europe's victory in the Ryder Cup at Bethpage in New York. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Shane Lowry aiming to ride Ryder Cup crest of wave

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