Michelle O’Neill recalls being ‘prayed over’ as a pregnant 16-year-old She said attitudes at the Catholic grammar school she attended ‘were not the kindest’. The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022
Dublin beach slapped with swimming ban due to 'high level of E-coli' E-coli infections are contagious and can be quite severe in young children Dublin Live · Aug 3, 2022
Ireland's ethics watchdog SIPO rules out overhauling guidelines for political parties Concerns were raised to the Standards in Public Office Commission after a British man left two million euros to Sinn Fein Irish Mirror · Aug 2, 2022
Reconvened Stormont Assembly pays tribute to peace deal architect Lord Trimble MLAs hailed the legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning politician who died last week. The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion had to move back in with parents to save money for mortgage to buy own home “We were really lucky that my parents had the space and they were welcoming and supportive." Irish Mirror · Aug 2, 2022
Lord Trimble receives the respect in death he deserved in life, funeral told Politicians from across the political divide gathered at Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church for the service for the former Ulster Unionist leader. The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022
Mary Lou McDonald lodges appeal against third phase of €500m Dublin city centre project The latest phase of the scheme would see the demolition of buildings and structures at Moore Street and Moore Lane to make way for a new public plaza and six-storey building Dublin Live · Jul 30, 2022
Call for healthcare staff working with homeless community to be exempt from parking fines Those working for the Belfast Inclusion Health Service say they have paid out hundreds of pounds this year alone Belfast Live · Jul 29, 2022
Edinburgh bar worker groped by politician on stag do while she served drinks Cathal McLaughlin, 60, grabbed hold of the waitress and touched her ”hinder parts” as she served him and his friends drinks at the city’s Three Sisters pub last year. Edinburgh Live · Jul 27, 2022
Books of condolence open for tributes to ‘architect of peace’ Lord Trimble Lord Trimble, who jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize along with late SDLP leader John Hume, died on Monday following an illness. The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022
Tributes paid to Northern Ireland peacemaker David Trimble David Trimble helped end decades of violence in Northern Ireland by shunning his hardline unionist past and negotiating with a former foe in pursuit of a goal they both shared: Peace The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022
David Trimble’s journey from Drumcree hardliner to peace prize winner and leader He famously declared: “We’ve done our bit. Mr Adams, it’s over to you. We’ve jumped, you follow.” Belfast Live · Jul 25, 2022
David Trimble, architect of N Ireland peace deal, dies at 77 David Trimble, a former first minister of Northern Ireland who won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping end decades of conflict in the region, has died at 77 The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022
David Trimble’s journey from hardliner to first minister The former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has died at the age of 77. The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022
Irish Mirror · Jul 25, 2022 Sinn Fein could take more than 30% of vote in Northern Ireland, poll suggests It comes amid speculation that a fresh election may be called if the Assembly cannot be restored
Belfast Live · Jul 23, 2022 Hundreds march to call for action after drugs-related deaths in Belfast There were calls for accessible services to support the vulnerable as well as safe consumption rooms for drugs.
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2022 White balloons released as hundreds march to mark drugs-related deaths Fifteen people have died in Belfast in what have been described as drugs-related deaths since the start of June.
Belfast Live · Jul 23, 2022 Sinn Fein MLA Orlaithi Flynn shares pregnancy joy to 'give others hope or comfort' "Our miracle came true and yesterday we found out the most special news"
Irish Mirror · Jul 21, 2022 Change of UK leader could herald 'new start' in Brussels-London relationship, says Simon Coveney 'We hope that the new prime minister won’t pursue a strategy of breaking international law and breaking their word to Ireland and the EU'
Dublin Live · Jul 21, 2022 Mum of Shamrock Rovers fan arrested in Bulgaria 'worried sick' for her son Tallaght man Daniel Fulham is currently in jail after Bulgarian border officials wrongly accused him of carrying a fake passport
Dublin Live · Jul 21, 2022 Mary Lou McDonald plays tribute to Dublin GAA player and says Irish immigrants are being ‘let down’ in Australia speech Ms McDonald spoke of the Irish in Australia who were "robbed of a life" at home
Belfast Live · Jul 16, 2022 Michelle O’Neill to brief US politicians in Washington on the need to restore Stormont The Sinn Fein vice president will travel to the US on Monday for a series of meetings
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022 O’Neill to brief US politicians in Washington on need to restore Stormont The Sinn Fein vice president will travel to the US on Monday for a series of meetings with Congressional members and Irish American leaders.
Belfast Live · Jul 15, 2022 Burning of posters and effigies on bonfires should be hate crime, says Orange Order chief He also said the Irish flag should not be burned on bonfires, but he is not sure if that constitutes a hate crime
Dublin Live · Jul 15, 2022 Taoiseach Micheal Martin accused of 'misrepresenting, lying and deflecting on housing' Sinn Fein’s Eoin O Broin continued his blistering attack saying the Taoiseach 'doesn’t understand' housing and that he is 'desperate'