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In Pictures: Pints and parades as revellers say ‘slainte’ to St Patrick

The patron saint of Ireland is celebrated on March 17.

Evening Standard

Thousands line streets of Belfast for colourful St Patrick’s Day parade

The parade was led out of the grounds of City Hall by Lord Mayor Micky Murray.

The Independent UK

Michelle O’Neill Washington boycott was a big mistake – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said the Sinn Fein decision was ‘not in the best interests of the people of Northern Ireland’.

Evening Standard

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Caelan Doris: Ireland determined to end Six Nations with their best performance

Ireland must rely on results elsewhere to snatch the championship crown and are in serious danger of finishing third.

The Independent UK

Father who shook baby son jailed for at least 20 years for murder

Craig Rowland, 29, of Millington Park in Portadown, Co Armagh, was convicted last year of murdering Lewis Oliver Rowland.

Evening Standard

NI Assembly calls on Irish Government to start inquiry into Omagh bomb

The bomb killed 29 people, including a woman who was pregnant with twins, in the worst single atrocity in the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Coroner warns of scrambler bike danger in inquest for boy, nine, killed in crash

Charlie Joyce died in hospital hours after colliding with another scrambler bike in Ballymena in June 2022.

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Three out of 10,000 failed vetting over social media behaviour – PSNI chief

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher addressed concerns raised by Sinn Fein’s Gerry Kelly about PSNI applicants reportedly being rejected for political views.

Evening Standard

PSNI considers appearance on fly-on-the-wall documentary

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said he hopes the footage will help attract more to join the PSNI.

The Independent UK

Starmer urges renewed efforts on legacy as MP condemns Clonoe ambush ruling

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer declined to comment specifically on the findings of the Clonoe inquest, saying he has not ‘seen the details’.

Evening Standard

Benn: Northern Ireland economy not being crippled by post-Brexit arrangements

The Northern Ireland Secretary acknowledged the Windsor Framework is ‘not perfect’.

Evening Standard

Order for 5,000 missiles for Ukraine hugely significant for Belfast – Robinson

The DUP leader described the heated Oval Office encounter between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky as ‘appalling’ and ‘destructive’.

Evening Standard

Trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and wife to start next month

The pair have been charged in relation to alleged historical sex offences.

Evening Standard

Covid families meet Emma Little-Pengelly in bid to influence policy

The families previously accused Stormont’s leaders of ignoring them.

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The Independent UK

Application to dismiss two charges facing Eleanor Donaldson heard in court

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife both attended court ahead of a trial.

The Independent UK

Covid bereaved families accuse Stormont leaders of ‘ignoring’ them

A group representing people who lost loved ones in Northern Ireland said four requests for a meeting went without a substantive reply last year.

Evening Standard

Officers faced ‘smell of death’ following Omagh bombing

The duty sergeant at the Omagh police station at the time of the bombing has appeared before an inquiry into the blast.

Evening Standard

Injured officer tells of efforts to help victims in Omagh bomb devastation

Police officers who served in Omagh in 1998 have been giving evidence to a public inquiry into the Real IRA bombing.

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Police felt ‘guilty and responsible’ for evacuating people closer to Omagh bomb

Retired superintendent James Baxter has been giving evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

Evening Standard

Bill to establish independent board for MLA pay moves a step closer

Some MLAs expressed concern that it is ‘laying the groundwork’ for a pay rise for MLAs.

Evening Standard

Omagh first responders recall scenes which ‘should only be seen in a movie’

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is continuing to hear personal statements from those affected by the 1998 Real IRA atrocity.

The Independent UK

Omagh survivor ‘haunted’ by guilt over death of niece in Real IRA massacre

Garry McGillion suffered severe injuries in the Real IRA blast which occurred in August 1998, just one week before he was due to be married.

Evening Standard

Woman burned in Omagh bombing was ‘given last rites four times’

Donna-Marie McGillion gave evidence on Wednesday to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

The Independent UK

Victim says she was ‘humiliated’ having to strip for Omagh compensation claim

Rosemary Ingram suffered serious injuries in the 1998 Omagh bombing.

Evening Standard

Woman tells inquiry she was ‘on fire’ after Omagh bomb exploded next to her

Omagh Bombing Inquiry chairman Lord Turnbull said he was ‘humbled’ by the account given by survivor Pauline Harte.

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