The fallout of the murder of 33-year-old Robert McCartney, a father-of-two, reverberated around the world - forcing the IRA to acknowledge several of its members were involved.

At present, the onus is mainly on parents and individual schools to ensure safety measures for pupils are in place.

The amber Met Office alert for counties Antrim and Londonderry lasts from 21:00 BST on Saturday until 21:00 GMT on Sunday.

Ireland's representatives contain 13-year-old Naomi from Mayobridge, County Down.

Two men have been arrested after Irish police seized suspected explosive material during a search in the Republic of Ireland.

While most people are preparing to stay indoors as another storm approaches, others are getting ready to head straight into it.

History made, dreams fulfilled, and a moment that will live forever. With the very last kick, Niall Morgan's sensational two-pointer breaks Errigal Ciaran hearts and crowns Edendork Tyrone Senior Football champions for the first time.

A report finds women who were forced into prostitution as teenagers, advertised online, drugged and moved through cities.

From 2027, students will only be able to take a GCSE Maths exam in November if they are re-sitting the subject.

Keeley McKee's mother Leanne was killed by her partner in 2003, weeks before the couple were due to marry.

A founding member of three renowned bands - The Bothy Band, Planxty and Moving Hearts - he was widely credited for the revival and growth of Irish traditional music.

Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK without a formally commissioned, publicly-funded adult service for ADHD.

Thrillers, self-help books and Harry Potter were the big winners for readers from Libraries NI data.

In 1965, his remains were exhumed and brought to Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin. But a commemoration society in his name, who have lodged the application, has said it wants to "fulfil his wish" to be buried in County Antrim.

Vittorio Angelone referred to content creator Rebecca Goodwin in a remark about rape.

A group of primary school pupils have turned their ideas about feelings and emotions into a book.

MPs will continue their scrutiny of a series of government amendments to the Troubles legacy bill on Tuesday.

The bridge will link County Down in Northern Ireland with County Louth in the Republic of Ireland.

A report finds women who were forced into prostitution as teenagers, advertised online, drugged and moved through cities.

From 2027, students will only be able to take a GCSE Maths exam in November if they are re-sitting the subject.

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A watchdog says Mark Ovens registered late and attended meetings despite his conflict of interests.

Barriers and shipping containers have been in place near the former convent in Derry for more than a year.

The festival brings together hundreds of local singers and community groups alongside international choirs.

Police said the teenager was attacked after being chased in the Waterside area of Londonderry on Tuesday night.

Independent councillor Paul Gallagher says including 'UK' in the title is problematic, but unionists disagree.

The crash, involving a lorry, van and two cars, happened on Monday morning in Newry.

Michael Lynch, from Men's Action Network (MAN) offered to meet the Derry City footballer James McClean.

The challenge could jeopardise Lidl's multimillion-pound investment in the north west, the supermarket says.

Jim O'Callaghan described the video as "inappropriate and demeaning to grandparents".

The collision happened on the N2 at Broomfield, County Monaghan, on Thursday morning.

The bodies of a man in his 30s and a woman in her 40s are discovered at the same house in Bray.

Brian Stack was crossing a street in Dublin in 1983 when he was shot in the back of the neck and died 18 months later.

The Republic of Ireland's weather service warns of potential of flooding and travel disruption.

The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.

A man in his 50s and two women in their 30s were arrested by gardaí (Irish police) on Tuesday.

Parents Philip and Kim English died in the fire alongside their two children, 12-year-old Callum and nine-year-old Jayden.

Mark Carruthers provides comment and expert analysis on the week's political news

Northern Ireland is the first part of the UK to introduce graduated driver licensing.