The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Organisers confident they can manage McIlroy mania when Open returns to Portrush

Almost 280,000 fans having snapped up tickets for the final golf major of the year at Royal Portrush.

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

NI leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis as ‘strong, determined leader’

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said Pope Francis was held ‘in deep affection by many in Northern Ireland’.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

Archbishop requested Pope Francis visit Northern Ireland as part of 2018 trip

Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin said that Pope Francis would regularly ask about the peace process.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

Private island off the coast of Northern Ireland for sale for less than the price of a London flat

Get away from it all by buying your own private island and working remotely – or commuting between the two – just a three-hour round-trip from London

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2025

Bikers to descend on Westminster for veterans protest against Legacy Act repeal

Organisers say there could be around 1,000 demonstrators gathering on Whitehall in central London on Friday.

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

Rory McIlroy’s Career Grand Slam Celebrated With Message on United Kingdom Mail

Letters postmarked this week in the U.K. included a special congratulations to the newly minted Masters champion from Northern Ireland.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2025

How Brexit hardened attitudes about the Irish border – and why things might be changing

The UK’s decision to leave the EU was a seismic shock in Ireland. In the years following the Belfast/Good Friday agreement, the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic had become less relevant. The peace process reduced the military architecture along the border, while EU membership enabled free movement of…

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2025

Meet Toby Binder: The German photographer capturing the lives of Belfast’s divided youth

Binder's project, which won the 2025 Sony World Photography Award for Documentary, explores how the Troubles continues to shape a new generation in Belfast.

Euronews · Apr 17, 2025

Suspended chief constable will not be prosecuted over alleged sexual offences

The PPS in Northern Ireland also said Will Kerr will not face charges relating to an allegation of misconduct in public office.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Rain warnings for several counties across island of Ireland

The wet weather marks an end to weeks of dry and sunny weather across Northern Ireland and the Republic.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025