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Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:24:10 GMT
Cost of living: Families in NI 'should have more choice' on school uniforms
The cost of school uniforms is under more scrutiny than usual due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 06:16:24 GMT
Noah Donohoe: Private hearing to take place before inquest
It will consider whether information in police files can be withheld, the Coroners Service says.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:20:35 GMT
Devenish Island: Preserving history on an ancient monastic island
Some of the stonework on Devenish Island in County Fermanagh dates back to the sixth century.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:42:06 GMT
Dillon Quirke: Tipperary hurler dies after collapsing mid-game
Dillion Quirke was stretched off the field during the match on Friday but later died in hospital.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:39:21 GMT
Breastfeeding: Timely support could stop 'toe-curling' pain
Breastfeeding counsellor Helen Hancock says some women suffer unnecessarily and need help sooner.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:35:29 GMT
Hijacked Tesco van stopped by police stinger
It was taken in Newtownards and driven to Belfast, colliding with other vehicles along the way.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:47:57 GMT
Sex education should be part of strategy to end violence against women
Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK with no strategy to end violence against women and girls.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 15:39:59 GMT
Aircraft seized as part of €8.4m cocaine operation
Police say it is highly likely some of the 120kg of cocaine would have ended up in Northern Ireland.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 18:35:37 GMT
NI in record Commonwealth Games medal haul
Northern Ireland secure their best-ever medal haul at a Commonwealth Games as the men's fours win their lawn bowls semi-final.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:02:29 GMT
Patrick McDaid's bail varied for yoga and sea swimming
Patrick McDaid will now be able to attend the mental health counselling programme in County Donegal.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:54:06 GMT
Covid-19: Two NI trusts further ease visiting restrictions
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has meant restrictions on visitors across healthcare settings since 2020.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:31:05 GMT
Glenvara Drive: Living room set alight after petrol bomb attack
The petrol bomb caused damage to the furniture, floor and ceiling of the house in Coleraine.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 21:06:01 GMT
South Africa beat Ireland by 44 runs to complete Twenty20 double in Bristol
South Africa beat Ireland by 44 runs to complete a double in the Twenty20 series in Bristol.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 15:49:06 GMT
ABC Council strike paused for fresh talks
More than 1,000 staff at ABC Council had been due to take action in a dispute over pay and conditions.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:01:38 GMT
Covid infections continuing to fall around the UK
The number of people with the virus has fallen by more than half a million in a week, statistics show.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:38:39 GMT
Police officer injured after glass bottle assault in Dungannon
The suspect also threw garden furniture at two officers during the incident in Dungannon on Friday.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:50:06 GMT
Pig farmers fear for industry over soaring costs
A farmer warns he is one of many considering closure, if costs do not come down before winter.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:24:51 GMT
Ireland tourism: Are Dublin hotel prices turning tourists off?
Leo Varadkar says there are genuine reasons accommodation costs have risen including huge demand.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:26:34 GMT
What is a recession and how could it affect me?
The Bank of England is predicting a recession later this year - what does that mean?

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:00:31 GMT
Irish Pony Society Championship Show held in Northern Ireland for first time
The two-day competition is being held at Castle Irvine on the Necarne Estate in Irvinestown.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:33:05 GMT
Courts backlog 'may not be cleared until 2028' - justice minister
Justice Minister Naomi Long says work to deal with delays is "moving slower than it needs to".

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:24:19 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 07:45:13 GMT
Michelle O'Neill says she was prayed over when pregnant at school
Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill became pregnant when she was a 16-year-old GCSE student.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:56:55 GMT
World Sheepdog Trials: Younger people urged to take up training
With the World Sheepdog Trials heading to NI next year, younger people are urged to get involved.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:59:23 GMT
Irish Pony Society Championship Show held in Northern Ireland
Castle Irvine on the Necarne Estate in County Fermanagh has provided a "spectacular" backdrop for the event.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:16:10 GMT
Firth wins NI's first gold at Commonwealth Games
Bethany Firth wins NI's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games by taking victory in the women's S14 200m freestyle.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:52:00 GMT
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill says DUP 'punishing public by refusal to govern'
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill says the DUP is "punishing the public" by its "refusal to govern".

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:28:15 GMT
House and car damaged by masked men in Moss Park, Derry
Police say the incident may have involved up to 10 men, some armed with baseball bats.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:21:13 GMT
Strabane: Flood scheme work set to begin next month
The Department for Infrastructure say it is "an interim solution" to recent flooding in Strabane.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:15:12 GMT
Omagh: New mental health unit plans dealt 'huge blow'
The Department of Health says schemes in two other health trust areas are deemed "higher priorities".

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:16:01 GMT
Londonderry parklet 'makes city more people friendly'
City centre parking spaces have been turned into a new outdoor dining area in Londonderry.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:33:46 GMT
Irish PM offers condolences after Kerry drownings
A 50-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman got into difficulty in waters near Ballybunion beach.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:10:09 GMT
Remains of 27 people unidentified in Ireland
It is hoped the collected data will help identify missing individuals and support worried families.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:24:10 GMT
Murder inquiry begins after death at Dublin prison
The man, who was in his 30s, sustained serious injuries after the attack at the prison last Friday.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:18:12 GMT
Bank of Ireland makes pre-tax profit of €335m
The bank's pre-tax profit for the first half of 2022 is down 17% from the same period last year.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:09:14 GMT
War in Ukraine: Irish president's wife defends letter after criticism
Sabina Coyne Higgins wrote a letter to The Irish Times criticising an editorial on the Ukraine war.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 18:21:19 GMT
Irish sports bodies asked to house Ukrainian refugees
Pressure is mounting as about 3,500 Ukrainians living in student accommodation will soon have to move out.



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