Ireland set for ‘Everest scale’ challenge as world champions Australia arrive...
John Bracewell’s side will hope to topple Australia when the sides meet in Belfast on Thursday.
View ArticleIreland miss out on landmark win after falling just short against Australia
A 23-run defeat in Stormont for John Bracewell’s side.
View ArticleMore rain pain for Ireland but positives to take after running world...
The result may not have gone their way but Ireland once again showed why they belong at the top level.
View ArticleExplainer: What on earth is going on in Northern Ireland?
With the executive on the brink of collapse, what are the likely outcomes?
View ArticleProvisional IRA members leafleting and electioneering for Sinn Féin – report
Two reports into the current status of the Provisional IRA have been published today. Here’s what they say…
View ArticleSame-sex marriage bill passed (then blocked) in Northern Ireland
Four previous attempts to introduce same-sex marriage in Stormont were narrowly defeated.
View ArticleA fresh start? There’s a new deal in town but nobody wants to talk about ‘the...
Those two words are still causing problems.
View ArticleThe political world has been paying tribute to Peter Robinson
The Northern Irish First Minister and DUP leader announced his decision to retire before the next election this morning.
View ArticleStormont rejects allowing abortion in cases of fatal foetal abnormality
The proposals were discussed during a debate last night.
View ArticleSinn Féin accused of "taking out" Peter Robinson after explosive Nama claims
A report has claimed that a party member was involved in ‘coaching’ a witness.
View ArticleNorthern Ireland says it doesn’t want 'special status'
Stormont rejected a motion calling for a special status to be granted.
View ArticleDUP politician admits he didn't know heterosexual people could contract HIV
Trevor Clarke made the admission in a Stormont debate calling for a new HIV awareness campaign.
View ArticleExplainer: What is the 'cash for ash' scandal?
The latest twist in the long-running controversy has seen Martin McGuinness resign after Arlene Foster refused to step aside.
View ArticleHow the Irish language drove a wedge between Northern Ireland's Assembly
A movement has begun to protest against decisions taken by the Assembly ‘against’ the Irish language.
View ArticleThe deadline has passed and Northern Ireland is heading for a snap election
Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire will have no choice but name a date for elections later today.
View ArticleOn dramatic day for politics in the North, a senior DUP figure also stood down
Dr Andrew Crawford has been accused of exerting his influence to keep the “cash for ash” scheme running.
View ArticleDUP MLA admits four family members made use of "cash for ash" scheme
South Down MLA Jim Wells said he wanted to make it clear that he had “no financial interests” in it whatsoever.
View Article'We can’t have another groundhog day at Stormont': Gerry Adams weighs in on...
If talks on forming a government collapse, a possible return to direct rule from Westminster is on the table.
View ArticleThe DUP didn't show up, Sinn Féin say they didn't walk out. What happens now?
The two largest parties in the North are pointing the finger at each other, after talks broke down.
View ArticleNo snap election: London will 'consider all options' for the North after Easter
Northern Secretary James Brokenshire has effectively removed the prospect of a second snap election.
View ArticleDUP and Sinn Féin have just 24 hours to reach a deal - so what happens if...
An Irish Language Act, same-sex marriage and Arlene Foster’s resignation are the main issues that need to be agreed upon.
View ArticleDeadline missed: No deal reached in Stormont talks
The power-sharing assembly has been vacant since January.
View ArticleGerry Adams doesn't think power-sharing deal will be reached by Monday
Theresa May has called both Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill to outline her government’s desire to see a deal in the North.
View ArticleGerry Adams asks UK to not restore direct rule from Westminster in North
The Sinn Féin leader doesn’t expect a power-sharing deal to be reached in Northern Ireland by tomorrow.
View Article'What's wrong with someone who wants to live through Irish?' - Sinn Féin hits...
Earlier, Arlene Foster said that Sinn Féin’s ‘shopping list’ is holding up a deal in the North.
View ArticleDUP hits out at the Irish government for 'sticking its nose in' Stormont talks
The DUP have said that they are all “miles from agreement”.
View ArticleDUP accuses Varadkar of sending 'mixed messages' and 'going backwards'
“Just what is going on in Dublin?” DUP deputy Nigel Dodds has asked provocatively.
View ArticleWith young people in 'Repeal' jumpers beside him, Leo Varadkar was asked...
Varadkar will also give a speech at Queen’s University as part of his first trip to Northern Ireland as Taoiseach.
View ArticleAdams says young people will be radicalised by the DUP’s refusal to embrace...
Unlikely to reach a deal anytime soon, the Northern Ireland Assembly has remained empty since January.
View ArticleSinn Féin rejects Arlene Foster's Irish language proposal
Michelle O’Neill said the DUP has not acknowledged the reasons for Martin McGuinness’ resignation.
View ArticleStormont speaker rejects allegations he misled assembly over role with...
The allegations were made in a BBC Spotlight programme last night.
View Article'The hamster wheel of talks': There isn't a lot of optimism that the Stormont...
As we creep towards direct rule, time is running out for politicians on both sides to strike a deal.
View ArticleSinn Féin's Gerry Kelly says he has spoken to police after being filmed...
Kelly, who has been an MLA since 1998, is the party’s policing spokesman.
View ArticleDUP will not sign off on stand-alone Irish Language Act, Arlene Foster says
Yesterday, British Prime Minister Theresa May said there is a “basis for an agreement” at Stormont and the Executive could be running soon.
View ArticleVacant Seanad seat should be filled by someone with a unionist background,...
Leo Varadkar previously said he would like to see people from both nationalist and unionist communities take seats.
View Article'A standstill is completely unacceptable': Sinn Féin to meet Varadkar and May...
Mary Lou McDonald said there is “no question of a return to direct rule” from Westminister in the North.
View ArticleNorthern Ireland budget to include £410 million from DUP deal with Conservatives
The budget also sets out £80 million in support of immediate health and education pressure.
View ArticleNorthern MLAs could have their pay docked by over €15,000 while Stormont...
Secretary of State Karen Bradley ‘is minded’ to reduce their pay.
View ArticleExplainer: What is the Good Friday Agreement?
The 20th anniversary of the landmark deal is being marked – here’s what’s in it.
View ArticleNo hard border and a customs union: Four NI parties' stance on Brexit
The parties have varying stances on a number of issues, but have released a joint statement on their Brexit stance.
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