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Michelle O’Neill calls for presidential voting rights for NI Irish citizens to be made ‘a priority’
Stormont’s First Minister has called on Taoiseach Michael Martin to make extending presidential voting rights to Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland “a priority”.
Why the blame lies squarely with players over Glentoran’s failure to achieve goals in crucial run-in
The Glentoran players need to take a long, hard look at themselves following their Play-Off loss to Cliftonville at The Oval.
Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV is the current head of the Catholic Church. He was elected during the 2025 papal conclave on May 8, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis.
Why Anthony Cacace has the formula to claim another big scalp in blockbuster clash with hometown hero Leigh Wood
There are parallels in the careers of Anthony Cacace and Leigh Wood over the past number of years, but by late Saturday night ...
Lisburn’s Kurt Walker on why all the pressure is on Liam Davies in their featherweight scrap
Kurt Walker faces the toughest test of his career at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on Saturday night as he takes on Liam ...
‘It was horror, pure and simple’: The day the IRA brought carnage to Claudy
The sleepy village of Claudy in Co Londonderry had a population of just 620 in July 1972. A mixed community, it was the kind ...
Updates from Thomond Park as Munster and Ulster clash in vital URC showdown
Munster and Ulster kick-off at 7.35pm in a vital URC clash with both clubs desperate to stay in Play-Off contention.
NI set to enjoy weekend of warm weather – but thunderstorms may be on the way
As Northern Ireland enjoys another streak of warmth, the Met Office has said the sunshine is set to continue on for ...
NI set to enjoy weekend of warm weather – but chances of Thunderstorms may be lurking
As Northern Ireland enjoys another streak of warmth, the Met Office has said the sunshine is set to continue on for ...
Pope Leo XIV’s Ireland connection revealed in 20-year-old photo
The new Pope’s links to Ireland have been unearthed in a photograph taken 20-years-ago by a local photographer.
Betting on who would be the new Pope wasn’t surprising but what was surprising was who was playing bookie – the priest
Pick a cardinal, any cardinal, last chance, only a few cardinals left, you could be the winner”. It was a rallying voice. I ...
Tribeca developer withdraws four applications linked to overdue £500m Belfast city scheme
The firm behind a long-overdue £500m Belfast city centre regeneration scheme has withdrawn several planning applications to renew permission for the development, it can be revealed.