The Latest Breaking News from Ciaran Shiels

‘We took them to the wire’ – Bloody Sunday families vow to continue campaign

They were reacting outside Belfast Crown Court after former paratrooper Soldier F was acquitted of two counts of murder.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

Daughter of Denis Donaldson demands public inquiry into killing after Adams case

Mr Donaldson was shot dead in Co Donegal in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent over 20 years.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

Jury heard contrasting evidence about Gerry Adams’ reputation

A number of witnesses gave evidence to the trial at Dublin High Court.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

Ex-Celtic star McCourt protests innocence in court appearance on sex charge

Former Northern Ireland footballer Paddy McCourt, 38, told a judge he is ‘definitely not guilty’ of sexually touching a woman in a nightclub.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022