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Country queen Philomena Begley duets with star, and fan, CMAT at the NI Music Prize.

Queen of Country's crown shines as Philomena Begley gets lifetime award

Queen's were beaten by Corinthians in an AIL Division 2A clash at the Dub on Saturday. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll /Pacemaker Press)

Queen's won't throw in towel on promotion bid, vows captain Flynn Longstaff

Ballymena will travel to face Dungannon at Stevenson Park in a huge AIL Ulster derby this weekend.

Former Queen's teammates going head-to-head in massive AIL Ulster derby

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Jed Findlay on show this season for Queen's. (Photo by Queen's RFC)

Jed Findlay credits 'one of the nicest blokes' on path to Ulster growth

Queen's University manager James Lavery following defeat on Saturday at Annagh United in the Championship. (Photo by Iconic Media Group)

‘Uncharacteristic’ back pain as Queen’s target Irish League 'back to basics'

Banbridge’s Ben Johnston tackled by Chris Balfour against Enniskillen. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Josh Gibson faith in Queen’s ‘clicking’ despite poor AIL run

Current Dungannon coach Bryan Young (front) celebrating a win with Ulster in 2011. (Photo by Darren Kidd/PressEye)

Ex-Ulster ace 'to challenge the players in different ways' as Dungannon coach

Queen Elizabeth II pictured in June 2022, appearing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during celebrations of her platinum jubilee. Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II tribute bid delayed by £60m Bangor revamp

Geraint Ellis, Professor of Environmental Planning at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB)

Queen’s academic ‘surveilled’ by energy firm over oil terminal campaign

Ballymena go in search of their third successive victory as they take on Queen's

Summer signings driving Ballymena’s winning start ahead of Queen’s test

Queen's Conor Magee has returned from a long-term injury. (Photo by Queen's)

Lost season but Conor Magee relishing Queen's return and forward steps

Henry Brothers’ Queen’s-led Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (AMIC) named Overall Project of the Year at the 2026 CEF Awards | Supplied

Magherafelt-based Henry Brothers receive top honour at CEF Awards

Queen's captain Flynn Longstaff. (Photo by Queen's)

Flynn Longstaff sets 'just to play a Queen's way of rugby' goal

Rev Dr Frank Sellar DL, Presbyterian Church

Thought for the week: Deserved award for health service in Northern Ireland

Ballynahinch's Kelvin Hamilton tackled by Josh Quail in the Senior Cup clash with Banbridge. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Ballymena pride over pre-season progress around AIL squad prep
Ballymena warmed up for the All-Ireland League opener on Saturday week with a facile 75-0 win over a weakened Queen’s at the Dub.
Ciaran Donaghy

Lukas Kenny in possession earlier this year for Queen's. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Instonians' bid for number 21 starts with visit by Ballymena

Hyacinth would approve: The good cushions are strictly off‑limits

Jackie McGregor: How I accidentally became Hyacinth Bucket

Matthew Armstrong is taking on a 230 mile run for AWARE NI

A marathon of hope: Matthew’s 230‑mile mental health mission

Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja pose for a photo, in Oslo, Norway, Oct. 17, 2016. King Harald V of Norway who has died aged 89.(Lise Aserud/ NTB Scanpix via AP, File)

Charles pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ friend King Harald of Norway

Stewart Nixon has left Crusaders and signed for Queen's University. (Photo by INPHO/Stephen Hamilton)

Crusaders star 'so grateful for support' after transfer exit confirmed

Marmalade hoverfly

Queen's study reveals impact of humble hoverfly on food we eat

John Trew has died at the age of 85 (picture supplied by family)

Former News Letter editor dies: Brother recalls 'my hero'

Such a high percentage solar eclipse will not be seen again in this part of the world until 2090.

Eclipse 2026: Queen's University to host public viewing event in Belfast

Greta the pygmy goat has graduated with a 'degree in farmaceutical science,' said Queen's

Degrees handed out to animals at Queen's University Belfast ceremony

Set up to tie into the all-Ireland Fleadh as a 'fringe' event, an open-air folk gig has now been rebranded 'Bangor Beats and Rhythms' - with no mention of the Fleadh. Image: Ards and North Down Council

'Fleadh Fringe' clashing with pipe championships ditches huge festival's name

The Duke of Sussex speaking, during a visit to Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre (NEC) - the primary venue for the 2027 Invictus Games - as part of the One Year to Go celebrations for the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027

King meets grandchildren Archie and Lilibet for first time in four years
The King has been reunited with his grandchildren after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the head of state at his country home, it is understood.
Tony Jones, PA Court Correspondent

Queen's University Belfast (QUB) has been ranked against other universities in the Russell Group - and across the world at large - by the firm QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited

Queen's University Belfast sits towards bottom of Russell Group in new table

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon, the British number one has announced on Instagram

Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon due to injury

Prince Andrew arriving for the Requiem Mass service for the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral, central London. Thursday February 19, 2026. PA Photo.

Late Queen ‘very keen’ for Andrew trade role

King Charles entering into the spirit of his visit in Newtownards, on a ukulele. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

IN PICTURES: Charles strums up a storm on final day of visit

Queen Camilla has an ice cream during a community celebration in Conway Square, Newtownards. Pic: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Queen cools down in the heat of the crowd as 2,500 welcome Royal couple

Queen Camilla (centre) during her visit to Women's Aid Newtownards, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. Women's Aid Newtownards has supported 523 women and 364 children, in Northern Ireland, over the past year, providing vital support to those facing domestic abuse.

Camilla thanks people working and volunteering with domestic abuse survivors

King Charles III meets head chef Dawn Stewart at The Warehouse, a former pub in Newtownards now used as a community hub, offering support through free food supplies, hot and take-home meals, skills classes, and access to free clothing and household essentials, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland.

King creates a stir baking ‘VIP dessert’ at community hub

Queen Camilla (centre left) speaks to a representative from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) as she meets staff and volunteers at Women's Aid Newtownards, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. Women's Aid Newtownards has supported 523 women and 364 children, in Northern Ireland, over the past year, providing vital support to those facing domestic abuse.

Camilla thanks people working and volunteering with domestic abuse survivors

King Charles III plays a ukulele while meeting members of the Loughries Men's Shed Ukulele Ensemble at Ards Allotments, near Strangford Lough in Newtownards, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. Ards Allotments was founded by owner Maurice who was inspired by watching the King, then Prince of Wales, visit an allotment on the news.

Charles shows plenty of pluck as he picks up ukulele on Northern Ireland visit

Queen Camilla pours a pint of Guinness in The Parson's Nose pub, in the village of Hillsborough, on day two of the royal visit to Northern Ireland.

Pure genius: Queen applauded for efforts pouring pint of Guinness

King Charles III arrives at The Pantry Foodbank in Donard Methodist Church, Newcastle, on day two of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. The initiative provides free food parcels and hot meals, offering vital support to families and isolated individuals

Seagull leaves its mark on King as he visits seaside resort

Queen Camilla holds a pint of Guinness in The Parson's Nose pub, in the village of Hillsborough, on day two of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. Picture: Henry Nicholls/PA Wire

Cheers! Queen pulls an early morning pint of Guinness in Royal Hillsborough

King Charles III meets wellwishers at The Pantry Foodbank in Donard Methodist Church, Newcastle, on day two of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. The initiative provides free food parcels and hot meals, offering vital support to families and isolated individuals

‘VIP’ treatment for Charles at Northern Ireland community cinema

Queen Camilla meets five-year old Tawnie and Tilly the therapy dog during her visit to Fane Street Primary School, Belfast, which has 285 pupils who represent 45 countries and speak 47 different languages, on day one of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. Picture: Chris Jackson/PA Wire

Queen meets therapy dog on visit to Belfast school

Two-thirds of those polled said Brexit had made the break-up of the UK more likely

Brexit a failure for Northern Ireland says big majority in new poll

The move came up at a council meeting in Belfast City Hall on Tuesday night.

Sinn Fein demand politicians have final say on failed Irish sign bids

Ulster Rugby’s Jack Murphy

Jack Murphy relishing biggest game of his career as Ulster in last four action

Queen's University to form part of first all-island university group

The Boyne Obelisk, erected in 1738, was blown up in 1923, allegedly using dynamite removed from an Irish Army camp

Letter: The deliberate removal of British heritage runs throughout Irish history

A statue of the Queen in her memory is to show her as a young woman.

Statue will show late Queen as young woman

Queen’s University manager James Lavery with newborn 8.5lbs baby boy James. (Photo by Lavery family)

'Baby bounce' joy gives Irish League boss 8.5 special reasons for cheer

Annagh United manager Ciaran McGurgan. (Photo by Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press)

'Most embarrassing moment' in eight years for Irish League boss

Dungannon's Ben McCaughey tackled at Stevenson Park against Greystones. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Win finish has Queen's captain James McKillop proud despite AIL drop

The range of mosquitos is increasing due to climate change, and there are fears diseases could follow too (image: QUB)

Northern Irish public urged to report mosquito sightings on website

A Queen's University Belfast referendum on plastering Irish signs across its campus got a total turnout of 20%. Photo: Pacemaker

Only one in five QUB students vote in Irish signs poll - though move wins

Queen's University, Belfast, students are to vote on whether to re-introduce signage in Irish and English

Letter: Vote is bid to marginalise pro-Union presence at Queen’s

A highlight of the package is an exclusive Ted 1942 personal shopping experience.

Lough Erne Resort unveils Mother’s Day ‘Queen for a Day’ package with exclusive ...

Representatives from Queen's and GRAHAM attend the topping out ceremony at Dublin Road' new student accommodation, Weavers' Hall

NI construction firm tops out Belfast’s first 16‑floor Passivhaus student block

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