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Archdeacon Elizabeth Cairns from Mullavilly Parish is asking for help in gathering 100 nativity scenes together in time for the festival.

Race is on to gather 100 nativity scenes from around the world

Ryan Stewart is coaching at Nelson Suburbs in New Zealand and was previously manager of Samoa. (Photo by Ryan Stewart)

Former Irish League player offering Northern Irish stars 'massive' opportunity

Ulster Rugby’s new forwards coach Clarke Dermody. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

New coach explains why Ulster opportunity was too good to turn down

Ireland women celebrate against New Zealand in the FIH Hockey World Cup. (Photo by WORLDSPORTPICS/Rodrigo Jaramillo)

Katie Mullan 'so proud' as Ireland post first World Cup win

CSNI's Marc Ellison (left) batting with captain Stuart Thompson. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

CSNI star admits lifting first Challenge Cup crown 'would mean a lot'

Rachael Hawkes with her bronze medal for Team NI in judo. (Photo by Team NI)

Bronze double joy after Rachael Hawkes and Joshua Green 'blood, sweat and tears'

Northern Ireland's Jamie Donley. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland star with 'real quality' has 'impressed' Tottenham Hotspur boss

Jo Bamford CBE, executive chairman of Wrightbus

NI firm launches in Australia to drive next chapter of zero-emission transport

New Zealand All Blacks' head coach Dave Rennie, left, and Ireland coach Andy Farrell shake hands before their Nations Championship rugby international test match in Auckland, New Zealand

Andy Farrell rues Ireland inaccuracy in defeat to New Zealand

New Zealand's Asafo Aumua pushes through to score a try against Ireland during their Nations Championship rugby international test match in Auckland, New Zealand

Ireland outclassed by New Zealand in Auckland

Georgie McGrath will feature in her second Commonwealth Games this summer

How Team NI netball ace is relishing her second Commonwealth Games appearance

Ireland's Dan Sheehan. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA)

Dan Sheehan's Ireland hope to end season on high in New Zealand

Sam Neill during filming of The Graham Norton Show at the London Studios in London, to be aired on BBC1 on Friday evening. Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill died on Monday aged 78, his family said in a statement.

NI-born actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Andy Farrell view Ireland 'the lucky ones' for Eden Park return

Ireland's Robert Baloucoune. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Ireland boost as Rob Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman clear to tackle New Zealand

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill reportedly had pneumonia prior to his death, according to a former co-star.

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill reportedly had pneumonia prior to his death
The Northern Ireland-born actor was best known for playing Dr Alan Grant in the blockbuster franchise.
By Lauren Del Fabbro and Pierra Willix, Press Association

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill died on Monday aged 78, his family said in a statement

Northern Ireland-born actor, and star of Jurassic Park, Sam Neill dies aged 78

Ireland's Sean Jansen (L) is tackled by Japan's Tiennan Costley (R) during the Nations Championship rugby union match between Ireland and Japan at the Newcastle Stadium

Sean Jansen savours ‘dream’ Ireland debut in hard-fought win over Japan

Northern Ireland’s Tom Flanagan has announced his retirement. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

NI international announces retirement after suffering Achilles injury

Beverly Buist, the erstwhile leader of the Orange Order in New Zealand, at a recent half-marathon event and, inset, in her regalia

Former Orange Grand Master of New Zealand on 'striding' half marathon aged 83

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Eight Ulster players named in Ireland squad for Nations Championship

Timothy Gaston from the Traditional Unionist Voice remains feisty when holding people to account during committee meetings

Letter: Three parties but effectively the same movement

A welcome moment of celebration for Ireland during defeat by New Zealand at Stormont across the first-ever Test match between the sides. (Photo by Niall Carson/PA Wire)

'Everyone is desperate to get better' - Ireland looking for gains from Test loss

Ireland's Mark Adair celebrates bowling out New Zealand's Tom Latham on day one at Stormont in Belfast of the first-ever Test match between the sides. (Photo by Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Ireland's uphill battle after New Zealand take control in landmark Test

Ireland return to the Test arena on Wednesday against New Zealand at Stormont in Belfast. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Andrew Balbirnie clear Ireland will 'throw as many punches as we can'

The firm Mountain Warehouse is set to open a branch in Portrush. Credit Mountain Warehouse

Outdoor clothing and equipment store Mountain Warehouse coming to Portrush

Tom Halloran is a veteran sheep-shear juge from Co Galway

Balmoral Show day two: NI sheep-shearers 'among best in the world' says judge
Northern Ireland’s sheep-shearers are among the best in the world, a long-standing judge has said.
Adam Kula

New Zealand had a five-option referendum in 1992

Letter: More than one way to hold a referendum

Lady Mary Peters has welcomed a new Team NI Commonwealth Games initiative. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Lady Mary Peters underlines importance of new Commonwealth Games initiative

Michael and Teresa Watt from Banbridge were stranded in the Qatari capital Doha for a week. Their flight to Heathrow turned back due to Iranian missiles and Doha airport was hit by a missile just after they left.

Banbridge couple's flights escaped Iranian missiles twice

Northern Ireland software firm StormHarvester has officially opened its new headquarters in Belfast, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued growth and supporting its expansion into international markets, including Australia and New Zealand. Pictured is Lord Mayor of Belfast councillor Tracy Kelly and Kieran Donoghue CEO Invest NI with Stevie Gallagher CTO, Brian Moloney CEO and Jonathan Lavercombe COO from StormHarvester

NI software firm opens new Belfast HQ as global expansion continues

Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Tracy Kelly and Kieran Donoghue CEO Invest NI (second) with Stevie Gallagher CTO, Brian Moloney CEO & Jonathan Lavercombe COO from StormHarvester

StormHarvester launches new Belfast headquarters opened by Lord Mayor of Belfas...

Tony Blair once made a claim about how weapons of mass destruction were an immediate threat

Letter: Think again if you see a united Ireland as inevitable

Shane Richardson and Owen Jenner tragically died following a racing incident at Oulton Park in 2025.

Inquest concludes into deaths of two British Supersport riders at Oulton Park

Fireworks burst over the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the New Year celebrations in Sydney

Fireworks displays kick off New Year celebrations as world welcomes 2026

Former PM John Major (right) reprimanded former Irish premier John Bruton for his speech in 1995

John Bruton reprimanded by John Major over peace process speech

From Belfast to the frontlines of sustainable travel: Andy Pag on technology, ju...

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy had a challenging opening day at the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne Golf Club . (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images)

'One of those days' for Rory McIlroy in opening round at Australian Open

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell plays down suggestions of easy path in 2027 World Cup a

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell pleased to see Ireland’s quality shine through against Australia

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

The world’s first multi-option vote was in 1197 in China; and the UK had a three-option plebiscite for Newfoundland in 1948

Letter: Other more accurate poll methods are available

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 Zealand's Mitch Rees made his debut at the North West 200 for Clive Padgett's team this year on a Honda Fireblade. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Mitch Rees is first Kiwi in Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix since Bruce Anstey

New Zealand's Stacey Waaka is tackled by Aoibheann Reilly during the Women's Rugby World Cup meeting with Ireland in Brighton. (Photo by Ben Whitley/PA Wire)

Ireland's Scott Bemand no fear over lasting pain from heavy World Cup defeat

Ireland women's head coach, Scott Bemand. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

World Cup test offers Ireland 'show the world' stage against holders New Zealand

Sir Keith Park was one of the few high-ranking air force officers in the world able to fly a modern fighter at the time of WWII

The shrewd Kiwi who did more than anyone to win Battle of Britain

A wide range of honey jars on UK shelves – but nearly half could be adulterated with sugar syrup, according to EU tests

Nearly half of UK honey is fake - including premium Manuka jars

Manuka honey fan Dr Hilary Jones: “I keep this in my cupboard at home.”

Dr Hilary warns shoppers about fake Manuka honey

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand

Ireland set to name squad for Women's Rugby World Cup

British and Irish Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell ahead of the Qatar Airways Lions Tour match at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by David Davies/PA Wire)

Andy Farrell not ruling out leading the Lions for New Zealand tour

Coleraine-educated RAF squadron leader George Beamish, who also represented Ireland at international level. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Coleraine voice behind 1930s green kit change for British & Irish Lions

Rory McIlroy signed a ball for New Zealand-based media member David Bieleski at The Open - almost 20 years after meeting him for the first time. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

How Rory McIlroy made a 'dream come true' almost 20 years after initial meeting

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