Ukraine

Northern Ireland enter this month's window sitting top of their Nations League group. (Photo by Peter Kollar/Pacemaker Press International)

Why Nations League promotion would represent 'huge achievement' for NI

Northern Ireland's Dermot Mee. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Manchester United goalkeeper amongst newcomers to NI squad

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Editorial: Dare we hope that fuel costs keep dropping?

A customer arrives to re-fuel his car at a petrol station as fuel prices dip slightly in NI (photo by Bryn Colton/Getty Images)

Petrol and diesel prices have dipped slightly in Northern Ireland

British troops arriving in the Falklands Islands during the Falklands War. Picture: Fox Photos/Getty Images)

‘Falklands are British - and they must remain that way’

Northern Ireland's Ciaron Brown scores against Ukraine. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Northern Ireland star feels international success 'was a long time coming'

Shea Charles on show for Northern Ireland in Belfast against Georgia. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Shea Charles loving Nations League fixture 'fun' with Northern Ireland

Brodie Spencer (left) and Patrick Kelly salute the Northern Ireland supporters. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Brodie Spencer salutes team strength in Kvaratskhelia and Szoboszlai tests

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill offering instructions on Monday in Belfast (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill not 'converted' but enjoys Northern Ireland window wins

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by Peter Kollar/Pacemaker Press International)

Michael O'Neill highlights 'most pleasing aspect' of NI's positive window

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Northern Ireland duo back in matchday squad for Georgia clash

Northern Ireland's Ciaron Brown scoring against Ukraine. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

I don’t have a clue – Ciaron Brown bemused by his goal in big win over Ukraine

Northern Ireland celebrates during Friday's Nations League win over Ukraine. (Photo by Peter Kollar/Pacemaker Press International)

Something good going on – Michael O’Neill thrilled with big Northern Ireland win

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by Peter Kollar/Pacemaker Press International)

'Very astute' Michael O'Neill's tactical role in helping set NI up for success

Northern Ireland players celebrate after Ciaron Brown's second goal. (Photo by Peter Kollar/Pacemaker Press International)

NI hero praises star who 'has never let us down' after Ukraine triumph

Kieran Morrison helping Northern Ireland to victory over Ukraine across Friday's UEFA Nations League game. (Photo by Peter Kollar/Pacemaker Press)

Michael O'Neill hails Northern Ireland 'great performance' against Ukraine
Michael O’Neill was delighted with his young Northern Ireland side after they stunned Ukraine 3-0 in Slovakia to move clear at the top of Nations League Group B2.
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Northern Ireland fans enjoying success in Slovakia against Ukraine during the UEFA Nations League win by 3-0. (Photo by Peter Kollar/Pacemaker Press)

'Does this team win the World Cup?' - Northern Ireland fans enjoy big win

Celebrations during Northern Ireland's UEFA Nations League success against Ukraine. (Photo by William Cherry/PressEye)

Ciaron Brown goal brace as Northern Ireland claim memorable win over Ukraine

Northern Ireland celebrate Ciaron Brown (left) finding the net against Ukraine. (Photo by AP Photo/Denes Erdos)

PLAYER RATINGS: One 10 and two 9s on Northern Ireland magic night v Ukraine

Northern Ireland fans in Slovakia before Friday night's UEFA Nations League game against Ukraine

GALLERY: Northern Ireland fans in Slovakia for Nations League clash

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Key player set to miss Northern Ireland's Nations League clash with Ukraine

Northern Ireland's Ceadach O’Neill prepares for Friday's Nations League fixture against Ukraine. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Bookings and reduced crowd – Key talking points as Northern Ireland play Ukraine

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill during a press conference on Thursday at the Štadión Antona Malatinského in Slovakia ahead of their UEFA Nations League game against Ukraine. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

NI boss Michael O'Neill says past success against Ukraine irrelevant

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill highlights issue 'I don't worry about' as NI prepare for Ukraine

Ukraine's defender Illia Zabarnyi (L). (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP via Getty Images)

Ukraine defender Illia Zabarnyi prepared for Northern Ireland’s approach

Northern Ireland last played Ukraine in a friendly in June 2021. (Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images)

How can I watch Northern Ireland vs Ukraine? All you need to know

Enniskillen native Michael McGovern made 32 appearances for Northern Ireland and earned a move to Norwich City after his performances at Euro 2016 - he will be remembered for a string of stunning saves against Germany. The 42-year-old has since moved into coaching and is currently serving as assistant goalkeeping coach at former club Celtic.

Where are they now?: The Northern Ireland team that beat Ukraine at Euro 2016
Friday’s Nations League clash against Ukraine will undoubtedly spark memories from one of Northern Ireland’s most famous victories.
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Northern Ireland’s Justin Devenny in action against Hungary. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Justin Devenny believes long international window can help Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reacts on the touchline during the UEFA Nations League draw with Hungary. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Northern Ireland's Michael O'Neill ready for 'challenging' international demands

Hungary's Attila Osvath (left) and Northern Ireland's Isaac Price battle in Belfast across the UEFA Nations League. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Michael O'Neill joy at Nations League progress in 'very, very competitive group'

Diesel prices have hit a record high across the UK, the RAC says. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Diesel nears £2 per litre in Northern Ireland as UK hits record high price

Hungary's head coach Marco Rossi. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP via Getty Images)

Hungary boss Marco Rossi expects ‘difficult night’ from Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill insists NI need to embrace Nations League challenges

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Editorial: Here we go again NI fans… another chance to dream

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Editorial: Burnham must act over Labour MP’s Russia views

EU defence ministers who attended the security and defence summit in Co Wicklow on Wednesday. The RAF and Royal Navy provided security for the event.

RAF and Royal Navy provide security for EU defence summit in Wicklow

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) alongside President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a commemorative ceremony marking Ukraine's 35th Independence Day outside St Sofia cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine last month. The Prime Minister signalled the UK's continued support for the country under his administration

Ian Ellis: Events in Ukraine underscore importance of solidarity

The Middle East conflict has pushed petrol prices up to a 2026 high.

War pushes diesel prices up again but end of US holidays could lower petrol

Michael O'Neill side will face Ukraine in Slovakia, the Irish Football Association has confirmed

Northern Ireland's venue for away assignment against Ukraine now confirmed

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is presented with The Order of Freedom by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the gardens of the Presidential Palace in Kyiv as he visits Ukraine for the last time before leaving office. Picture date: Thursday July 16, 2026.

Starmer tells Ukraine: UK support unwavering

Northern Ireland last played Ukraine during a friendly hosted in Dnipro in June 2021. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Irish FA provide update on Ukraine away fixture with 'host locations considered'

For the first time since February, home heating oil was for sale in NI for less than 90p a litre (£784 for 900 litres, £446 for 500ltrs)

Ben Lowry: Is this a good time to buy oil in NI? Yes, yet also a terrible time

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Editorial: Ukraine might be turning tide against Russia

Petrol and diesel prices remain high, largely unchanged from last week, while home heating oil prices fell (photo by Antoine Boureau / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images)

Home heating oil drops below £1 per litre for first time since Iran war began

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill with Craig Cathcart in March 2023. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Former NI star feels current squad can reach major tournament after boost

Employees of Basra Oil Company work at the Nahr Bin Umar Oil and Gas Field on the outskirts of the southern Iraqi city of Basra on April 29, 2026. Today, the global price of oil has spiked (Hussein FALEH / AFP via Getty Images)

Diesel and petrol prices drop for a second week in Northern Ireland

After fleeing war in Kyiv, Yulia Davydenko rebuilds her life and career in Northern Ireland with the help of Belfast’s Digital Skills Academy

From war to work: Ukrainian entrepreneur rebuilds her future in NI

The damaged Unit Number 4 after the disaster at Chornobyl in April 1986

Ian Ellis: Significant advances in nuclear safety since Chornobyl disaster

The average cost of 900 litres of oil has been more than £1,000 for six consecutive weeks, worse even than in the weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine

Ben Lowry: First glimmer of hope since February that oil prices in NI might fall

Road protests cause social and economic harm whilst distracting from the unpleasant realities of the current position.

Esmond Birnie: Fuel price protesting is a largely futile exercise

Wales' Neco Williams (centre) battles for the ball with Northern Ireland's Justin Devenny (left) and Ethan Galbraith. (Photo by Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Ethan Galbraith says Nations League key as Northern Ireland look to bounce back

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Editorial: As Trump says, the UK must drill in the North Sea

Ganna Pogrebna, Professor, David Trimble Chair and Executive Director at AI and Cyber Futures Institute at Queens University Belfast, from Belfast, won the Innovator Award.

NI woman leading Ukraine cyber efforts named winner at national tech awards

An oil tanker burns after being hit by an Iranian strike in at Khor al-Zubair port near Basra, Iraq (AP Photo); Iranian activity in the Persian Gulf has caused crude oil prices to shoot up

Home heating oil jumps by roughly 8% in a week as pump prices also surge

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Editorial: NI more than any other part of UK is vulnerable to surge in oil costs

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