Support will be available for those affected by Friday's tragedy, says the Irish government.

Four men, three women, a teenage boy and girl, and a young child are among the dead, police confirm.

People gathered near the scene of the explosion, eager to stand together and support one another.

Their bodies were discovered in the Beechfield area of Dublin on Saturday afternoon.

1972 saw the opening of a modern extension to the rear of the original museum in Belfast.

The trade minister, who has denied any wrongdoing, was sacked from the government on Friday.

Ulster run in seven tries as they bounce back from last week's loss to Leinster by overpowering Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says if his party's demands are not met, there will be "no basis to re-enter Stormont".

The University and College Union says there has been a "managerial merry-go-round" at the top of Queen's.

Littering is getting worse, say environmentalists concerned by the effects of pollution in the sea.

BBC NI wins seven gold, five silver and six bronze awards at the IMRO Awards on Friday night.

The attacks happened after Gerard McKenna, 30, and Paul Sheridan, 25, met the girl on the Lagan Towpath in 2019.

The NI minister has gone from ardent Brexiteer to love-bombing Ireland and the European Union.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Three weeks before the 28 October deadline, BBC News NI examines the options facing NI secretary.

The Republic of Ireland face Scotland in a Women's World Cup play-off on Tuesday, but how can they qualify automatically for the finals?

The public is urged to prepare for a winter rise in both coronavirus and flu infections.

Gardaí are not expecting more casualties after searching the scene of an explosion in County Donegal.

Gardaí say they are treating an explosion at a petrol station in County Donegal as a tragic accident.

Clergy and politicians react following a fatal explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough, Donegal.

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson issues a warning over his party's future at Stormont.

The acclaimed musician and songwriter had the honour conferred on him at the Guildhall on Friday.

Financial pressures facing Derry and Strabane Council could impact council striking rates next year.

Two teenage boys drowned at at Enagh Lough in August, sparking calls to review safety at the site.

A play area in Derry is to be twinned with Flanders Peace Field, site of the 1914 Christmas Truce.

Thomas Dooley died after he was attacked at a funeral at Rath cemetery on Wednesday.

Technical negotiations between the UK and EU are set to restart on Thursday after eight months.

The satellite was designed, developed, built and tested at University College Dublin

Rory Mason, 23, died while fighting for Ukraine's International Legion near the Russian border.