The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s First Minister welcomes intention to lower voting age to 16

Michelle O’Neill described the move as a ‘step forward for democracy’.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

UK to lower voting age to 16 in England and Northern Ireland in landmark electoral reform

If passed, the proposed changes would bring the voting age to 16 across the whole of the UK and in line with Scotland and Wales, where 16-year-olds can already vote.

Euronews · Jul 17, 2025

Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly were speaking during a visit to the golf tournament on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

McIlroy Returns To Portrush As Schauffele Defends British Open Crown

A raucous reception will greet Rory McIlroy as the British Open returns to Royal Portrush and Northern Ireland on Thursday for the first time since Shane Lowry's 2019 triumph.

International Business Times · Jul 16, 2025

Past British Open heartbreak now a bonus: Leishman

Golfer Marc Leishman says past misses at the British Open will now be a bonus for a batch of Australians set to tee off in Northern Ireland.

AAP · Jul 16, 2025

What time does Rory McIlroy tee off at The Open today? Day one start times, how to watch and latest odds

Masters champion targeting second career Claret Jug on home turf in Northern Ireland

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025

The Open Championship Is Here - These Are 8 Of My Favorite Limited Edition Collections

The final major of the 2025 season takes place at Royal Portrush this week - here's a look at some of the special edition releases ahead of the Open Championship in Northern Ireland.

Golf Monthly · Jul 15, 2025

The Open Championship or the British Open? Even in Northern Ireland it depends on the audience

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but it's not on the island of Great Britain

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

Bereaved mothers call for urgent action to fix mental health services

The families were backed by Melanie Leahy who led a ten-year campaign for a public inquiry into mental health related deaths in Essex.

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025

Benn says ‘no choice’ but to repeal NI legacy act as veterans stage protest

Northern Ireland secretary cites single soldier’s conviction over Troubles-related death in face of opposition to reopening prosecutions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025