Rough diamonds: Frank McNally on a geometric oddity unique to Ulster (and Pennsylvania)
While most towns have squares, for some reason they’re called diamonds in the North – whatever shape they are
Northern Ireland
DUP’s crackdown on welfare fraud in Northern Ireland should be just a first step
Stormont could take proper control of large parts of the benefits system, as Scotland did a decade ago
Taoiseach names Freddie Scappaticci in the Dáil as former British agent Stakeknife
Micheál Martin says identity of spy was ‘clear to everybody here’ and that he should be officially named by the UK government
Ireland has a lot of skin in the game of international politics
What might a prime minister Nigel Farage say or do in relation to Northern Ireland?
Thousands of Irish women who lived in UK may be in line for pension windfall
People who were married, widowed or divorced as well as those who took time out to care for family among those affected
UK government should formally name Stakeknife, Westminster committee urges
Former British army spy, Stakeknife, has been linked to at least 14 murders and 15 abductions
The Irish Constitution: Leading judge on how it could impact the drive for a united Ireland
The Constitution, designed to achieve unity, ‘may ultimately complicate that ambition’, not ‘because it was weak and inflexible’ but ‘rather because it was sufficiently flexible and strong’
Cannabis valued at €2m seized at Dublin Airport
Package labelled as ‘linen bedding’ contained 100kg of the drug and was destined for Northern Ireland, says Revenue
Ex-SAS commander in North: ‘The idea that we played hard and fast with the law is nonsense’
Former British special forces soldiers reject allegations the regiment was central to a ‘shoot-to-kill’ policy during the Troubles
Lisa McGee on her new Netflix mystery comedy: ‘A messed-up cousin of Derry Girls’
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast stars Roísín Gallagher, Sinéad Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne as three friends investigating another’s death
George Mitchell quits US education body as further Epstein files are released
Mitchell Institute says it is considering a ‘potential name change’
President listens to Northern Ireland’s youth on final day of official visit
Catherine Connolly hears about work in Derry around peace process and efforts to build relationships between communities
Catherine Connolly hits right notes during visit to hidden ‘jewel’ of Derry
President meets Bloody Sunday families, visits Siege Museum, praises city for showing ‘path to peace’
It’s ironic how it took a Corkman to teach UK’s Labour to sound like English patriots
It has been helpful for Ireland, too. But Morgan McSweeney’s reign could be coming to screeching halt
It’s ironic how it took a Corkman to teach UK’s Labour to sound like English patriots
It has been helpful for Ireland, too. But Morgan McSweeney’s reign could be coming to screeching halt
George Mitchell says he ‘declined or deflected’ meeting Epstein amid renewed Giuffre allegation
Spokesman for former US senator, who played key role in North’s peace process, says allegation a case of ‘mistaken identity’
Catherine Connolly touches upon Irish unity in first official visit to the North
‘Our games, our music, our languages should never divide us,’ the President told a packed room at Ulster University in Belfast
Noah Donohoe inquest: Witnesses tell jury of hearing screams on night of disappearance
Police officers involved in initial investigation into case involving boy (14) give further evidence
Religious education set for curriculum change in North following court judgment
Move follows Supreme Court judgment which found human rights law had been breached
Show Jumping Association of Ireland row to go to mediation
High Court injunction had restrained organisation from voting to remove chairman and three directors
Frank Cushnahan (84) found ‘not guilty’ of fraud in long-running Northern Ireland Nama trial
Court told that 10 members of the jury agreed on verdict
Trial of Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson on child sex offences expected to begin in May
Proceedings expected to last four weeks after delays due to deterioration in the mental health of Eleanor
Queen’s University Belfast cuts ties with George Mitchell, denaming research centre
Broker of Belfast Agreement had name removed from prestigious US-Ireland scholarship
North-South electricity price comparisons face scrutiny amid claims of Republic ‘price gouging’
Cross-Border cost differences far from clear but questions are being asked of State’s regulator
Ulster Unionists preparing to lead unionism again, new leader says
Jon Burrows, a former senior police officer, ratified alongside MLA Diana Armstrong as deputy
Siptu seeks engagement with Glen Dimplex as 51 jobs to go in Newry
Company is engaged in ongoing restructuring of its operations
Communities bracing for more rain in areas already battered by Storm Chandra
Wexford County Council warns of ‘high risk’ of more flooding in Enniscorthy over bank holiday weekend
Family of electrician (24) killed during Storm Ali in 2018 call for urgent new law
Family of electrician killed while working during 2018 storm speak at Unite event
Fading trust hitting Stormont’s ability to deliver, report says
Belfast-based think tank Pivotal says Northern Ireland’s ministers seem to be operating individually, not collectively
Jury in Nama NI property loan book case to be sent out to deliberate on Thursday
Businessman Frank Cushnahan is accused of fraud regarding sale of portfolio
Eight ex-soldiers investigated over Bloody Sunday evidence will not be prosecuted
‘Evidential threshold’ to pursue case has not been met, say prosecutors
Noah Donohoe inquest: Jury shown CCTV footage of schoolboy before he went missing
Teenager was ‘the nicest, friendliest person, funniest person’, his friend says
Frank Cushnahan ‘living life of character assassination’ for over a decade, court told
NI businessman has been charged with fraud in relation to the sale of Nama’s Northern Ireland property loan book
Storm Chandra: Met Éireann wind warning in place for all of Ireland, with gusts up to 112km/h
Additional rain warning in place for six counties along with amber alert for three counties in North
Noah Donohoe ‘excited’ for future in days prior to disappearance, friend tells court
Teen (14) found dead in Belfast storm drain in June 2020
Stormont Minister breached ministerial code with social media post, report finds
Commissioner says Gordon Lyons’s actions had potential of ‘heightening tensions’ during rioting in North last year
Court awaits delayed medical report in Eleanor Donaldson trial
Co-accused Jeffrey Donaldson resigned as DUP leader after his arrest in March 2024
Firm has brought action ‘against its master’, Michael Flatley, star’s lawyers claim
Switzer has issued proceedings against the choreographer and dancer for alleged breach of contract
Noah Donohoe inquest: ‘His moods have been so out of character,’ mother told police on phone
Jurors heard Fiona Donohoe say her 14-year-old son had been ‘so up and down’ and ‘really huggy’ a week before his disappearance
Sinn Féin’s refusal to levy a charge on water is pathetic
If well-off homeowners paid a wealth tax equivalent to a cup of coffee a month, there would be more houses, jobs and a cleaner environment
Irish government ‘right’ on concerns over discredited North legacy law, British MPs told
Commons approves remedies as legislation on immunity for Troubles-era killings breaches human rights
Loyalist paramilitaries ‘community workers by day, terrorists at night’ – former PSNI chief
George Hamilton tells Westminster how loyalists are behaving in ‘same coercive, controlling way’
Economic inequality is worsening in Northern Ireland, report says
Study from Ulster University Economic Policy Centre shows Belfast now well ahead of other regions economically
Former British soldier played ‘logistical role’ in smuggling €42m worth of cocaine
Gary Monks was part of a ‘structured and organised’ cell under the control of others that conspired to import drugs
Man charged with murder of Wayne Reid in Co Derry
The 33-year-old is due to appear before Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on Monday
Seventh person arrested in North murder investigation
Arrest of woman on Saturday is latest in connection with death of Wayne Reid on Monday
UUP considers DUP invitation to unionist co-operation talks
Past agreements have aimed to maximise unionist vote and secure seats in certain constituencies
File describing Sinn Féin’s Gerry Kelly as IRA leader returned to National Archives
Historian disputes Minister’s assertion that withdrawal of file was ‘normal’
Father admits shaking baby who remains in critical condition and ‘unlikely to survive’
Court hears older injuries to child suggest other incidents of abuse
Will UUP’s ‘enthusiastic, articulate’ new leader halt the party’s decline?
Former PSNI senior officer Jon Burrows was selected as an MLA for North Antrim only a few months ago
Ulster Banner shows Ireland’s Call was not such a bad idea after all
Division on identity pollutes sport again, this time it is on North’s Commonwealth Games team’s flag
Next UUP leader to be former police officer Jon Burrows
Only candidate put their name forward for the leadership by the close of nominations
Newry the new Malmo? Cross-Border hub might ease Dublin’s housing crisis, report says
Model could follow Swedish city, which is home to commuters who work in nearby Danish capital
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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