Northern Ireland

The Republic of Ireland’s economy grew strongly in 2023, official figures suggest. The headline measure, gross national income (GNI), expanded by 5% according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Most countries use gross domestic product (GDP) as the key measure of economic performance but Irish GDP is badly distorted by …

She said the trust has a diverse staff across its facilities and that it relies on international workers, adding, “quite simply we couldn’t do without them”. These workers, she added, “have come here to support us in our time of need”. The trust will continue to support the affected nurses …

In south Belfast, election posters depicting Sinn Féin’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill and SDLP’s MP Claire Hanna were placed on a bonfire alongside sectarian threats. Republic of Ireland and Palestinian flags were also placed on the structure. Last year, there was condemnation after an image of Ms O’Neill appeared on …

Bonfires are being lit across Northern Ireland tonight ahead of the Twelfth of July tomorrow. Source link

The Orange Order and a number of bands will take part in 559 parades in 19 locations. Source link

Inside the vehicle, officers found a box of suspected cocaine, drugs paraphernalia, fireworks and approximately £40,000 in cash. A suspect device was found in another search of the vehicle. During a subsequent search of a residential address, a small amount of suspected Class B controlled drugs and a crossbow with …

NI Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with Tánaiste Micheál Martin at Hillsborough Castle. Source link

An inquest into the deaths of four young people in a car crash in County Tipperary in August 2023 has recorded verdicts of accidental death. Eighteen-year-olds Nicole Murphy and Zoey Coffey died in the crash, along with Grace McSweeney, 18, and her brother Luke McSweeney, 24, who was driving the …

The new Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MLA for North Down Peter Martin has denied doing “any deals” with Alex Easton over the seat. Mr Easton is now the MP for North Down, having won the Westminster seat from Alliance’s Stephen Farry. In a surprise move, Mr Easton selected Mr Martin …

In 2019, the UK Supreme Court declared that earlier investigations failed to meet standards required by Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Since then, the solicitor’s widow, Geraldine Finucane, has mounted a series of legal battles over the government’s response to the findings. In the latest case, …

Natasha O’Brien, who was attacked by Irish soldier Cathal Crotty in Limerick, said it is not right that victims have to campaign for justice themselves. Crotty, 22, received a suspended sentence in June for the violent attack, but has now been dismissed from the Irish army. Ms O’Brien said that …

A light aircraft has made an emergency landing in a field on the Ards Peninsula in Co Down. Emergency sevices attended the scene in the Abbacy Road area of Portaferry where the aircraft came down. Police said they received a call at around 12:00 BST. They said the two people …

A woman charged with criminal offences in Dubai after she was allegedly a victim of domestic violence has returned to Ireland. Tori Towey, 28, faced charges including attempted suicide and consuming alcohol and had her passport destroyed. Her case prompted an intervention by Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Simon Harris earlier …

If Donegal have the defensive structure in place to curb Galway’s attacking prowess then can reach a first All-Ireland SFC final in a decade, says former county star Brendan Devenney. Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final looks extremely close to call, with Galway’s memorable comeback against outgoing champions Dublin in the quarter-final leading …

Opposing bail, a police officer told the court he could connect the accused to the charges. Police had been in the Southway area of Creggan on Tuesday dealing with a security alert, the court was told. The police officer said that during the disturbances, officers identified Mr Monteith and observed …

Mr Coveney thinks that Sir Kier’s administration will bring in some change to problems caused by post Brexit agreements, but he doesn’t expect “radical change of direction in terms of unwinding Brexit”. He hopes for change to smaller challenges, like barriers to trade and “exploring whether it’s possible to look …

A woman was hit in the face with a piece of mortar during a racist attack in east Belfast, police have said. The victim was walking home from work on Sunday evening when up to six young people started throwing objects toward her on London Road, in the east of …

Linfield are back in the Europa Conference League having finished second in the Irish Premiership behind Larne for a second successive season. Their European journey ended at the second qualifying round last season as they lost 8-4 on aggregate against Pogon Szczecin. They face a trip to Iceland for their …

IFAC adds that it is open for the government to increase spending by more than 5% so long as it offsets that with tax increases. However, the budget plan is proposing €1.4bn (£1.2bn) of tax cuts. When he revealed his plans on Tuesday, Finance Minister Jack Chambers said part of …

Bonfires are largely constructed from wooden pallets and household waste but old tyres are sometimes placed in the pyre, and these release toxic fumes when burned. More eco-friendly beacons have been appearing around Northern Ireland in the last few years. These are smaller, pyramid-shaped steel structures, which are pre-filled with …