The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Monday briefing: The landmark moment at Stormont which renews questions over Northern Ireland’s future

In today’s newsletter: A power-sharing agreement in Stormont will see a Sinn Féin first minister for the first time in Northern Irish history – here’s what could happen next

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024

Rishi Sunak visits Northern Ireland to meet new power-sharing executive

PM hails ‘fantastic cause for optimism’ as he seeks to put his stamp on success of Stormont reconvening

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024

N.Irish Leader O'Neill Predicts Irish Unity Vote Within Decade

Northern Ireland has begun a "decade of opportunity" during which it will hold a vote on unification with Ireland, the UK territory's first nationalist leader said in an interview aired Sunday.

International Business Times · Feb 4, 2024

For the first time, an Irish nationalist leads Northern Ireland's government

Sinn Fein VP Michelle O'Neill became first minister in the government that under the terms of the 1998 Good Friday peace accord shares power between Northern Ireland's two main communities.

WEKU · Feb 3, 2024

Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Irish first minister as power sharing resumes in Stormont

Sinn Fein representative to become first nationalist to hold role

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2024

What does return to power sharing mean for Northern Ireland?

After a two-year DUP boycott, the Northern Ireland assembly is to reconvene with a Sinn Féin first minister

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024

Michelle O’Neill: Sinn Féin leader from IRA family who has vowed to respect royals

She’s pledged to be first minister ‘for all’ and her ability to navigate political tensions will shape her Stormont tenure

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024

Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill appointed first minister as Stormont reconvenes

Northern Ireland assembly members gather to restore power sharing after two-year DUP boycott

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024

O'Neill To Make History As N. Ireland's First Nationalist Leader

Michelle O'Neill on Saturday becomes the first nationalist leader of Northern Ireland's government, when the assembly returns after the end of a two-year boycott by the biggest pro-UK party.

International Business Times · Feb 3, 2024

Hardline N.Ireland Unionists Angry At Powersharing 'Surrender Deal'

Some grassroots loyalists in a unionist area of Northern Ireland have been left dismayed by this week's deal struck between the main pro-UK party and the British government, venting their anger at a recent gathering.

International Business Times · Feb 2, 2024