Philadelphia

John Dunlap was sent to Philadelphia at the age of 10

Ulster printer of US Declaration of Independence, learned his trade in Strabane

The Robinson Memorial Hospital was opened in 1933 as a gift from Samuel Robinson of Philadelphia to the people of Ballymoney and district

Letter: Recalling my own warm family ties with USA

John Dunlap, the Strabane-born printer who produced the first copies of the American Declaration of Independence in 1776

NI printer behind the birth of the United States to be honoured in his home town

Roger Woodend (left) and friend Alex Logan at the former's house in Yardley, Pennsylvania, this week

World Cup 2026: Ulstermen wearing the Northern Ireland shirt 'everywhere we go'

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

Rory McIlroy looks at his foot on the fourth tee during a practice round prior to the US PGA Championship at Aronimink. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy foot issues cut short US PGA practice as Scheffler rejects rivalry

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow. (Photo by AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Rory McIlroy confident 'bad habit' ironed out before US PGA major

Kermit Gosnell was a chilling monster who could sometimes come across as charming

Phelim McAleer: Gosnell case showed how abortion is sacred to US progressives

McColgan’s director William McColgan shares how a global career and an American MBA inspired him to bring fresh ideas, and digital transformation, to shape his family’s 1940-founded business

How a 1940's NI tearoom became a pastry giant..baking 5m sausage rolls a week!

More than 1,000 pupils in Florida, Philadelphia, Arizona, Oklahoma, Indiana, Texas and Connecticut. Educators say it is proving a powerful way to spark curiosity in science whilst keeping children entertained

Ad Feature Children’s book Making Science Magical reaches #1 on Amazon in US & UK

From left, United States Consul General in Belfast, James Applegate; Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons MLA; and Ian Crozier, CEO, Ulster-Scots Agency. Picture: Brendan Gallagher.

First US newspaper goes on display in Ulster Scots centre in Belfast

Morning View

Editorial: Independence Day is a reminder of our long-standing ties with the US

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the third green during the final round of the Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

'Very, very cool' Rory McIlroy 'more relaxed' ahead of US PGA major bid

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy at the 11th hole during the Truist Championship second round in Philadelphia. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

'Amazing' fan support helping Rory McIlroy prepare for Masters major follow-up

Rory McIlroy (left) and Shane Lowry share a smile during the final day of play across the Zurich Classic of New Orleans tournament in Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy's 'recharge the batteries' plan after New Orleans 'fun week'

Leo Varadkar told the audience in Philadelphia: ‘I believe ours is the cause of uniting our island, working to embrace differences instead of trying to erase them’

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Ireland’s Future’s strategy not the way to win hearts
“Every generation”, said ex-taoiseach Leo Varadkar last week to an enthusiastic Irish-American audience in Philadelphia hosted by Northern Ireland-based Ireland’s Future, “has its great cause.”
Ruth Dudley Edwards

Kevin Hart adds second date

Comedian Kevin Hart adds second Belfast show to SSE Arena in Belfast

Emergency service members respond to a plane crash in a neighborhood near Cottman Avenue on January 31, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The plane, a medical transport jet carrying a child patient, crashed after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, damaging several homes and vehicles. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)

Medical transport plane crashes after take-off in Philadelphia

Ryan McCracken extends success of his McCrackens Brewery and Distillery in Portadown to US marketplace

NI craft brewer 'excited' by first breakthrough in huge US market

Emily McCorkell, a Londonderry woman originally from Philadelphia, who now runs a barbecue school at the historic Brook Hall estate and gardens in the city after taking up "stress-cooking" after losing her family home while dealing with her husband's illness

Londonderry woman finds recipe for success after losing home

The contenders: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Thursday TV choice: Question Time US Election Special (BBC One, 9pm)

Talented chef Emily Marschall of Lo&Slo award-winning BBQ Sauces is opening a new café in Londonderry

Emily opening new cafe in Maiden City

The New York city skyline and east river shrouded in smoke in Brooklyn as smoke from the hundreds of wildfires blazing in eastern Canada drifted south (Photo: Getty Images)

Breaking Travellers to New York issued urgent warning over flight delays

Sainsbury’s makes another huge change to Nectar Prices

Sainsbury’s makes another huge change to help customes save money

Sainsbury’s has slashed the price of more than 40 dairy products

Sainsbury’s slashes the price of 40 popular products by up to 60%

Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift |

Era’s Tour: Taylor Swift defends fan from security during performance

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds attend The Era’s Tour in Philadelphia with their kids

Taylor Swift Era’s Tour: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and kids spotted
Taylor Swift kicked off her three night run of hometown shows in what might’ve been her most star studded event yet.
Beth Franklin

Ginsters launches competition for a chance to bag a 2-night UK staycation for 4 people – for the price of a Ginsters bake

Bag UK staycation for 4 people for £1.50 – the price of Ginsters bake

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds’ morning after tweet following Wrexham celebrations

Lucy Fallon wades in on “insta v reality” after sharing Ibiza pictures

Workers remove 17 December 1985 scaffolding from around the torch of the Statue of Liberty, one of the world's most famous landmarks, with Manhattan skyline and the twin towers of the World Trade Center in the background.

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Bad weather fails to dampen the spirit of Liberty (1886)

Belfast company Necto Search and Selection is expanding into the fast-paced US construction sector jobs market in September. The company, based at Innovation Factory, will start in Philadelphia and expand to other states in the future. Necto Directors Aaron Linden and Paddy McDade discuss their plans with Innovation Factory Centre Director Neil Allen (centre).

NI construction recruiter set to expand into top US market

Black Friday 2021: When is Black Friday? Date of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and how to get the best deals.

Black Friday 2021: When is Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

US flags are flown all over America, as people celebrate Independence Day on July 4 (Picture: Getty Images)

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Documentary reveals the ‘real’ Billie Holiday

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When is Cyber Monday 2020 - and when do brand deals launch?

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are trying to buy a Welsh football team

Gene Tunney survived the controversial ‘Long Count’ fight to win a world heavyweight rematch against Jack Dempsey in Chicago in 1927

FLASHBACK: Chigaco hosts infamous ‘Long Count’ bout between Jack Dempsey and Gen...

Would you try a vegan version of the classic Dairy Milk? (Photo: Getty Images)

Cadbury is working on creating a milk-free Dairy Milk bar for vegans - here’s wh...

The visiting delegation from the North West.

Philadelphia mayor pledges support for North West

The visiting delegation from the North West.

Philadelphia mayor pledges support for North West

Samuel Robinson from Ballymoney built a supermarket empire in America

Raised on oatmeal and catechism to establish US supermarket chain

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Emily’s taking to the road to grow sales of her healthier artisan foods

Josh Kelly (left) in action against Prezemyslaw Runowski

Josh Kelly to fight on Anthony Joshua’s undercard at Madison Square Garden in Ne...

‘Theatre is important for young audiences’

Paddy Barnes lost in New York last night

Paddy Barnes considers retirement after New York defeat

Anthony Cacace with Spains Santiago Bustos

Anthony Cacace to fight in London on February 23

James Tennyson in action against Tevin Farmer in Boston last year

James Tennyson looking to start 2019 with win at Ulster Hall

Jono Carroll

Jono Carroll to face Tevin Farmer for IBF World title on March 15

Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor heading for March unification bout

Pope Francis signs the arrivals book as he meets with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Dublin Castle as part of his visit to Ireland in August. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The issue is the economy, not which church you don't attend

Charles Thomson, Ulsterman born in Maghera parish who became one of the key figures in establishing the United States. The BBC documentary about Thomson, 'The Man Who Knew Too Much', will be screened on BBC February 11 2018

Charles Thomson, the epitome of the success of the Scots Irish

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