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Book quiz: What time do the clocks strike in George Orwell’s 1984?

Book quiz: What time do the clocks strike in George Orwell’s 1984?

10 questions to test your literary knowledge

Sun May 17 2020 - 06:00
Book quiz: ‘A plague on both your houses’ is from which Shakespeare play?

Book quiz: ‘A plague on both your houses’ is from which Shakespeare play?

Welcome to The Irish Times book quiz: 10 questions to test your literary knowledge

Sun May 10 2020 - 06:00
Coronavirus: 71 care home residents died in North in single week

Coronavirus: 71 care home residents died in North in single week

NI Department of Health announces a further five Covi-19 deaths bringing total to 427

Fri May 08 2020 - 14:59
Aer Lingus to add flights to Belfast-London route to 'reduce load'

Aer Lingus to add flights to Belfast-London route to 'reduce load'

Move comes after pictures emerged of almost full flight with no apparent social distancing

Tue May 05 2020 - 20:13
O’Neill criticises Government for failing to share Covid-19 announcement detail

O’Neill criticises Government for failing to share Covid-19 announcement detail

‘We need to tackle [this disease] on an all-island basis’ says North’s Deputy First Minister

Tue May 05 2020 - 20:01
SDLP politician John Dallat dies aged 73

SDLP politician John Dallat dies aged 73

John Hume says Coleraine mayor did not flinch 'in doing right for his community'

Tue May 05 2020 - 17:35
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland restrictions have ‘number of weeks yet to go’

Coronavirus: Northern Ireland restrictions have ‘number of weeks yet to go’

Chief medical officer says he is ‘reluctant’ to put in an ‘artifical timetable’ in place

Tue May 05 2020 - 16:28
PSNI investigate video allegedly showing Shankill bomber

PSNI investigate video allegedly showing Shankill bomber

Footage appears to show Sean Kelly being restrained during incident in North Belfast

Mon May 04 2020 - 20:51
Coronavirus death toll in Republic now at 1,319 as 16 people die

Coronavirus death toll in Republic now at 1,319 as 16 people die

Total of 125 outbreaks of Covid-19 reported in private houses

Mon May 04 2020 - 20:21
Northern Ireland records six further deaths relating to coronavirus

Northern Ireland records six further deaths relating to coronavirus

Hospital death toll for disease reaches 387, as total cases increase by 69 to 3,836 in North

Mon May 04 2020 - 15:23
Co-ordinated approach to exiting lockdown discussed in North-South talks

Co-ordinated approach to exiting lockdown discussed in North-South talks

Arlene Foster: ‘It’s not just about north-south but also about east-west’

Fri May 01 2020 - 19:37
Coronavirus: ‘It is like fighting an invisible beast’ says nursing home care director

Coronavirus: ‘It is like fighting an invisible beast’ says nursing home care director

Two residents died, but nine others who tested positive are now getting better

Thu Apr 30 2020 - 01:00
Fair treatment pledge for all who lost out over ‘cash for ash’ scheme

Fair treatment pledge for all who lost out over ‘cash for ash’ scheme

Renewable Heat Incentive scheme: Minister responds to report which said many respondents suffered

Wed Apr 29 2020 - 22:12
Coronavirus: How a donation of laptops helps students cross the digital divide

Coronavirus: How a donation of laptops helps students cross the digital divide

‘This is about equality of access and equality of opportunity’

Wed Apr 29 2020 - 01:00
Minister warns about ‘complacency’ in North around social distancing

Minister warns about ‘complacency’ in North around social distancing

Five more Covid-19 fatalities in North takes death toll to 299

Sun Apr 26 2020 - 20:17
Bells ring out in Strabane for nurse who died with Covid-19 in England

Bells ring out in Strabane for nurse who died with Covid-19 in England

Pat McManus (60) believed to be first NI healthcare worker to have died of disease contracted through job

Sun Apr 26 2020 - 18:14
Contact tracing information to be ‘actively’ shared across Border

Contact tracing information to be ‘actively’ shared across Border

A pilot contact tracing scheme to begin early next week

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 20:48
Coronavirus: 13 more hospital deaths reported in North

Coronavirus: 13 more hospital deaths reported in North

Some 263 have died in hospital setting in region as confirmed cases reach 3,016

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 17:44
Man remanded in custody charged with mother’s murder

Man remanded in custody charged with mother’s murder

Emma Jane McParland (39) died from her injuries after she was stabbed on Wednesday

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 15:44
Ending North’s lockdown will be based on ‘science applicable to Northern Ireland’

Ending North’s lockdown will be based on ‘science applicable to Northern Ireland’

SDLP and Alliance Party have both raised the need for a co-ordinated approach on the island of Ireland

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 21:08
Covid-19: Number of hospital deaths in Northern Ireland rises to 250

Covid-19: Number of hospital deaths in Northern Ireland rises to 250

Total includes eight deaths on Tuesday and an additional 26 from previous days

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 16:48
Man arrested after woman’s body found in Belfast flat

Man arrested after woman’s body found in Belfast flat

Police called to Haywood Avenue property where 39-year-old’s body discovered

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 12:22
Coronavirus: North reports nine more hospital deaths

Coronavirus: North reports nine more hospital deaths

Fatality toll reaches 216 as Stormont divided over calls to reopen council-run cemeteries

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 22:12
When Conor McMeel and his team-mates won University Challenge, I knew how they felt

When Conor McMeel and his team-mates won University Challenge, I knew how they felt

Our Northern Correspondent on lifting the trophy herself as the winning captain

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 19:32
Author and broadcaster Jonathan Bardon dies aged 78

Author and broadcaster Jonathan Bardon dies aged 78

Prolific writer lauded for groundbreaking scholarly ability ‘that brought history to life’

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 17:49
Care homes crisis: ‘There will be people who crumble after this is over’

Care homes crisis: ‘There will be people who crumble after this is over’

As troubles mount in the North’s nursing homes, families and carers feel the strain

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 02:51
Tributes paid to ‘greatly loved’ care worker who died of Covid-19

Tributes paid to ‘greatly loved’ care worker who died of Covid-19

Martina McCarron, from Co Tyrone, did not contract the virus as a result of her occupation, it is understood

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 22:54
Coronavirus: Fatality predictions in North revised downwards to 1,500

Coronavirus: Fatality predictions in North revised downwards to 1,500

Death toll in NI hospitals stands at 207 but figure excludes nursing home updates

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 20:21
Coronavirus: Health chief warns against ‘complacency’ after 77 more deaths

Coronavirus: Health chief warns against ‘complacency’ after 77 more deaths

Re-opening pubs would be ‘at odds’ with distancing measures, says Holohan

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 20:18
Two arrested over fight which led to death of teen in Co Fermanagh

Two arrested over fight which led to death of teen in Co Fermanagh

John Paul McDonagh died two days aftergroup with weapons clashed in Enniskillen

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 16:34
Coronavirus outbreaks identified in 53 care homes in Northern Ireland

Coronavirus outbreaks identified in 53 care homes in Northern Ireland

SDLP leader and trade union call for all-island efforts in the fight against Covid-19

Sun Apr 19 2020 - 20:48
Coronavirus: 39 more deaths confirmed in the Republic, with 493 new cases

Coronavirus: 39 more deaths confirmed in the Republic, with 493 new cases

One further death recorded in Northern Ireland as death toll there rises to 194

Sun Apr 19 2020 - 19:08
Up to 40 in North targeted in ‘sextortion’ scam

Up to 40 in North targeted in ‘sextortion’ scam

Victims told X-rated photographs would be sent to families if they did not pay £2,000

Sun Apr 19 2020 - 12:28
‘I was more likely to win the lottery than recover, so I feel like I’ve won the lottery’

‘I was more likely to win the lottery than recover, so I feel like I’ve won the lottery’

Clodagh Dunlop’s stroke at 35 caused locked-in syndrome but she defied the odds

Sun Apr 19 2020 - 05:46
Fresh appeal for information on killing of Lyra McKee, a year after her death

Fresh appeal for information on killing of Lyra McKee, a year after her death

Det Supt Jason Murphy offers anonymity to anyone who wants to talk to police

Fri Apr 17 2020 - 00:02
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland ‘at, or very close to’ peak of outbreak

Coronavirus: Northern Ireland ‘at, or very close to’ peak of outbreak

Public Health Agency says 18 people have died in past 24 hours, 113 further cases

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 14:34
Coronavirus: Deaths in Northern Ireland more than 40% higher than thought

Coronavirus: Deaths in Northern Ireland more than 40% higher than thought

Statistics agency puts Covid-19 deaths at 79 compared to health agency figure of 56

Tue Apr 14 2020 - 16:11
Coronavirus: Concerns in Northern Ireland over under-reported deaths

Coronavirus: Concerns in Northern Ireland over under-reported deaths

Figures released each day do not include deaths that occur outside of hospitals

Mon Apr 13 2020 - 20:26
Versatile chaplains run coronavirus gauntlet to comfort ailing patients

Versatile chaplains run coronavirus gauntlet to comfort ailing patients

‘Our approach to ministry with the sick has had to change ... to slow spread of the disease’

Sat Apr 11 2020 - 01:00
Virologist says tackling Covid-19 should be co-ordinated on an all-Ireland basis

Virologist says tackling Covid-19 should be co-ordinated on an all-Ireland basis

Outbreaks of coronavirus are evolving at the same time in both the South and North

Fri Apr 10 2020 - 01:45
Donations of masks, gloves and sanitiser flood in for Derry health workers

Donations of masks, gloves and sanitiser flood in for Derry health workers

‘The people on the front line need them more than I do’

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 01:00
Coronavirus: Orange Order cancels Twelfth of July parades

Coronavirus: Orange Order cancels Twelfth of July parades

Events were due to take place at 18 venues across Northern Ireland and Co Donegal

Mon Apr 06 2020 - 15:45
Coronavirus: Seven more deaths and 91 new cases reported in North

Coronavirus: Seven more deaths and 91 new cases reported in North

Total number of confirmed cases rises to 1,089 with 8,486 people tested

Sun Apr 05 2020 - 14:37
Coronavirus: HSE confirms no joint order for PPE with Northern Ireland

Coronavirus: HSE confirms no joint order for PPE with Northern Ireland

Sources say shared shipment from China fell through when ‘bigger players’ entered market

Sat Apr 04 2020 - 01:00
Coronavirus: Twelve die in Northern Ireland in record increase

Coronavirus: Twelve die in Northern Ireland in record increase

North’s Public Health Agency also reports an additional 130 confirmed cases of Covid-19

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 14:51
Coronavirus: Arlene Foster gives backing to North’s health minister

Coronavirus: Arlene Foster gives backing to North’s health minister

Michelle O’Neill says Robin Swann was ‘too slow to act’ over Covid-19 crisis

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 12:05
Coronavirus: Derry blinds firm opens a window of opportunity

Coronavirus: Derry blinds firm opens a window of opportunity

Bloc Blinds sets up shop in sports arena to make face shields for healthcare workers

Thu Apr 02 2020 - 01:00
Coronavirus: Republic reports 14 further deaths and 212 new cases

Coronavirus: Republic reports 14 further deaths and 212 new cases

Eight of the 14 patients who died were reported as having underlying health conditions

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 20:59
Coronavirus: Warning that 3,000 people could die in North over 20 weeks

Coronavirus: Warning that 3,000 people could die in North over 20 weeks

Minister says in the absence of vaccine there will be a ‘second wave’ of coronavirus cases once current restrictions are reduced

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 17:01

Virtual Masses prove a hit with 2,800 views on Facebook

Donegal priest changes Mass times to suit Americans as online services go global

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 01:00
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