Bonfire In Larne Aims To Set New World Record
An attempt to set a new world bonfire record in Co Antrim has gone ahead in memory of a man who died in a fall at a nearby pyre. John Steele had been helping to build a 50ft bonfire in...
Chief Whip Confident Government Will Win Confidence Vote
The Government will survive a confidence vote with a “clear majority” on Tuesday, chief whip Jack Chambers has said. Speaking to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland on Monday, he branded the move a “stunt” by Sinn Féin. Asked if he is confident...
Events To Mark National Day Of Commemoration Held Across Ireland
Ceremonies to mark the State’s National Day of Commemoration have taken place across the country. The events honored Irish men and women who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations. The main ceremony was held at...
O’Neill: Next British PM Must Understand That “The Protocol Is Here To Stay”
The next British prime minister must face up to the reality that the Northern Ireland Protocol is here to stay, Michelle O’Neill has said. The Sinn Féin vice president said she has warned newly appointed British secretary of state for...
Paramilitary Activity In The North Falls Over The Last Year
There were fewer bombings, shootings and paramilitary style attacks in the North in the last year, according to the latest PSNI figures. There were four bombing incidents in the region between July 1st, 2021 and June 30th, 2022, down from...
Back-To-School Allowance Increases To Help In Cost-Of-Living Crisis
The Minister for Education has suggested that the eligibility criteria for the back-to-school allowance could be widened to allow more cash-strapped families to receive the payment. Norma Foley said she accepts many struggling families will not qualify for the...
Taoiseach Meets With President Zelensky In Kyiv
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. The leaders met in Mr Zelensky’s heavily fortified offices in the city to discuss the war and Irish and EU efforts to support Ukraine in the face...
Britain’s Princess Anne Attends Garden Party At Hillsborough Castle
Britain’s Princess Anne has attended the first annual garden party held at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Princess Royal also visited Ballymena in Co Antrim and an equine rehabilitation center as...
Musical Honoring The Life And Work Of John Hume Gets Arts Council Grant
A new musical drama about the life and work of Nobel laureate John Hume has been awarded £50,000 by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. It is one of 66 grants worth more than £2 million awarded by the Arts...
Government To Try To Tackle Cost-Of-Living Crisis In New Budget
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government will take measures as part of the budget package to alleviate pressures on people suffering from the cost-of-living crisis. The Government will publish its Summer Economic Statement later today, which will set ...