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Fri, 16 May 2025 18:12:04 GMT
Fragments of human remains found in search for Disappeared Joe Lynskey
Mr Lynskey went missing in 1972, and republicans have claimed he was "executed and buried" by the IRA.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:30:25 GMT
'Safety fears' over lack of family-friendly car parking spaces
Only five out of 11 council areas provide family-friendly spaces in their car parks in Northern Ireland.

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:50:04 GMT
New November date set for Donaldson trial
The trial had originally been scheduled to begin in March but that was delayed due to Lady Eleanor Donaldson’s ill health.

Fri, 16 May 2025 19:42:16 GMT
Thousands attend Sean Brown public demonstration
Mr Brown's family say it is the largest demonstration that has been held in support of their fight for a public inquiry.

Fri, 16 May 2025 23:07:18 GMT
'Quite a surprise' to spot 4ft shark swimming in river
The starry smooth-hound shark was spotted swimming in the Connswater River at Victoria Park.

Fri, 16 May 2025 17:56:07 GMT
Motorway reopens after cows rescued from overturned lorry
A small number of cows have been put down after a lorry overturned on the M1 on Friday morning.

Fri, 16 May 2025 16:29:11 GMT
Garda killed at checkpoint adored by family, funeral told
Kevin Flatley died after he was hit by a motorcyclist while carrying out a speed checkpoint in County Dublin.

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:16:41 GMT
Fines for not taking part in inspections 'criminalises' teachers
The Department of Education published plans to fine teachers up to £2,500 for not taking part in school inspections.

Thu, 15 May 2025 23:04:46 GMT
Watchdog's 'serious concerns' at supported living facility
A couple whose daughter is at a supported living facility welcome a decision to take enforcement action against it.

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:22:10 GMT
Man denies murdering father of four shot in alleyway
Joseph Jake O'Brien also denies possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.

Fri, 16 May 2025 20:13:25 GMT
Farmers say NI pollution proposals 'out of touch'
Daera is consulting on its Nutrients Action Programme, including possible fines for rule breaches.

Fri, 16 May 2025 11:35:08 GMT
Man 'shaken' after being injured in racially-motivated attack
The man was walking home from work on Thursday when he was approached by up to 15 teenagers.

Thu, 15 May 2025 16:36:41 GMT
Childcare subsidy scheme to be extended to primary school children
The Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme will include primary school-age children from September.

Fri, 16 May 2025 18:31:38 GMT
Security alert that prompted school closure declared a hoax
Ammunition Technical Officers have carried out a controlled explosion in the Benmore Drive area of Finaghy.

Fri, 16 May 2025 09:52:38 GMT
McKibbin 'happy' with US PGA start in 'stressful conditions'
Tom McKibbin is pleased to shoot under par in a major for the first time in his career but says there is still a" lot of golf left" at the US PGA Championship.

Thu, 15 May 2025 13:40:06 GMT
Man appears in court over Daniel McClean murder
Hugh Black, 50, has been charged with the murder of Daniel McClean in north Belfast four years ago.

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:12:14 GMT
Play park arson attack 'sickening', says mother
The police believe the fire in Strathfoyle, County Londonderry, was started deliberately.

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:41:35 GMT
'Year of hate' as race incidents and crimes on the rise in NI
Six of the eight highest monthly levels of race hate incidents in the PSNI data series were recorded between May and October 2024.

Wed, 14 May 2025 05:20:03 GMT
Pupils step back in time with their own toy museum
The collection of toys curated by pupils in west Belfast has been picked up by the Ulster Museum.

Thu, 15 May 2025 05:23:06 GMT
How dangerous dust is putting farm workers' lives at risk
Agricultural workers are being reminded that dust particles can lead to serious lung damage.

Thu, 15 May 2025 10:36:51 GMT
The race for Sam begins - all you need to know about All-Ireland SFC
All you need to know about this year's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship ahead of the opening games on Saturday and Sunday.

Wed, 14 May 2025 20:08:58 GMT
All you need to know about the 2025 Balmoral Show
The 156th edition of the show starts at Balmoral Park later and is expected to attract big crowds.

Mon, 12 May 2025 23:09:54 GMT
School didn't do enough to stop abuse - victims of jailed welfare officer
Neil Beckett groomed schoolgirls and used his position at the school to access vulnerable young women.

Wed, 14 May 2025 05:20:03 GMT
Pupils step back in time with their own toy museum
The collection of toys curated by pupils in west Belfast has been picked up by the Ulster Museum.

Tue, 13 May 2025 05:17:16 GMT
Fire ban and air support could help end wildfires, says charity
A heritage group in the Mournes says new laws and firefighting approaches should be considered.

Tue, 13 May 2025 09:25:13 GMT
Balmoral Show is a 'day out' amid tense time for farmers
The annual agricultural showpiece at the Eikon Centre near Lisburn starts on Wednesday.

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:13:29 GMT
Bafta 'heavier than I thought' - Blue Lights joy after win
Blue Lights beat BBC One's Sherwood, Netflix's Supacell and BBC One's Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light.

Fri, 16 May 2025 23:09:26 GMT
Belfast shark: 'It's not an usual occurrence to have them'
The starry smooth-hound shark was spotted swimming in the Connswater River at Victoria Park.

Thu, 15 May 2025 20:30:34 GMT
What's the best thing about the Balmoral Show?
Thousands of people are expected to attend, with four days of sunshine forecast.

Mon, 12 May 2025 18:54:07 GMT
'Blinding moment of being overwhelmed' as Blue Lights wins Bafta
Blue Lights co-creator Declan Lawn brought his (surprisingly heavy) Bafta to the Evening Extra studio to discuss his surprise at taking home the prize.

Sun, 11 May 2025 20:35:42 GMT
Principals pay tribute to Buncrana students
The teenagers have been named as 18-year-old Matt Sibanda and 16-year-old Emmanuel Familola.

Sun, 11 May 2025 15:52:23 GMT
Watch: Hale and Piesold goals take Reds into Europe
Cliftonville bounce back from Irish Cup final disappointment by sealing their place in the Uefa Conference League qualifying stages for next season with a 2-0 win in the European play-off final against Coleraine.

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:32:31 GMT
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Sat, 10 May 2025 18:56:30 GMT
Watch: Dunlop and Todd among winners on last day of NW200
Watch highlights as Michael Dunlop and Davey Todd claim Superbike wins on the final day's racing at the 2025 North West 200.

Fri, 16 May 2025 16:59:23 GMT
Man guilty of possessing bombs which exploded outside homes
Noel John Logan had denied possessing pipe bombs which exploded outside three homes in Derry.

Fri, 16 May 2025 06:39:35 GMT
Some bus services suspended after window smashed
Bus services have been partially suspended at an estate in Londonderry after a vehicle was damaged.

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:27:28 GMT
Woman jailed for kicking pregnant woman in stomach
The judge described the attack by Megan Callaghan, 36, of Clon Dara in Derry, as "utterly appalling".

Thu, 15 May 2025 06:04:07 GMT
Pupils cross the divide by walking Derry's Walls
The walk was organised after sectarian violence flared in the city recently.

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:15:42 GMT
Princess Anne visits Londonderry to mark Battle of Atlantic
The Princess Royal met with World War Two veterans and Royal Navy personnel during a reception in the city.

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:12:14 GMT
Play park arson attack 'sickening', says mother
The police believe the fire in Strathfoyle, County Londonderry, was started deliberately.

Mon, 12 May 2025 18:46:04 GMT
'Terrible grief' descends on town after death of two teenagers
Emmanuel Familola and Matt Sibanda died after getting into difficulty in the water near Buncrana, County Donegal.

Tue, 13 May 2025 12:51:14 GMT
Four jailed over 'savage attack' on 'Good Samaritan'
A judge says the four carried out a "feral" attack on a man who was helping a woman in Londonderry.

Thu, 15 May 2025 10:52:43 GMT
Murdered backpacker's mum continues fight for death certificate
Danielle McLaughlin, from County Donegal, was killed while she was travelling around India in 2017.

Thu, 15 May 2025 22:34:03 GMT
Ireland fails to qualify for Eurovision Grand Final
Israel's Yuval Raphael makes it to the final, alongside acts from Austria and Malta.

Thu, 15 May 2025 11:58:12 GMT
Daniel O'Donnell taking 'extended' break due to health issues
The County Donegal singer says the pause is needed to "recharge and recover" after health challenges he has faced while touring.

Thu, 15 May 2025 13:55:43 GMT
Irish exports to US surged 400% in March ahead of tariffs
In April, President Donald Trump imposed a minimum tariff of 10% on almost all countries, before later suspending the measures

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:24:05 GMT
'No justice' as man jailed for causing teenagers' death
Kiea McCann, 17, and Dlava Mohamed, 16, were going to a school ball when they died in County Monaghan

Wed, 14 May 2025 18:38:24 GMT
Leinster camogie finalists to partake in skorts protest
Four camogie panels involved in Leinster senior and intermediate finals on Saturday state their intention to wear shorts in the deciders to protest against the ongoing skorts controversy.

Tue, 13 May 2025 07:49:45 GMT
Man charged after €1.8m cannabis seizure
The man, aged in his 50s, is charged after about 90kg of cannabis was discovered.

Sat, 10 May 2025 05:40:49 GMT
Disco dog party in the sky, EMMY's ready for lift-off
The contest, which is hosted by the EBU, will begin on 13 May in Basel, Switzerland with the final on 17 May.

Mon, 12 May 2025 14:19:52 GMT
Drew Harris calls for road safety 'reset' after officer's death
It comes following the death of Garda Kevin Flatley, 49, on Sunday whilst carrying out a speed checkpoint in County Dublin.

Sun, 11 May 2025 19:35:57 GMT
Vigil held in Buncrana for teenage boys
Emmanuel Familola, 16, and Matt Sibanda, 18, died after getting into difficulty in the water near Buncrana in County Donegal.

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