Michael D Higgins leads tributes to Michael Longley: ‘One of the greatest poets that Ireland has ever produced’
Michael Longley will be recognised as one of the greatest poets that Ireland has ever produced, and it has long been my ...
‘Where we will engage with President Trump is in what’s in the best interest of NI,’ say First and Deputy First Ministers
The First Minister and Deputy First Minister have said they will work with the newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump ...
O’Neill will ‘judge’ invite from US president to St Patrick’s Day events
The First Minister said that Northern Ireland’s relationship with the US administration is ‘crucially important’.
The News Letter14d
Passion and tradition of Sandy Row kiltmakers features in new BBC documentary series Tartan Tales
The Harris Kilt Company on Sandy Row is renowned as the city’s go-to store for people celebrating their Ulster-Scots identity and community. Starting on Sunday evening, new show ‘Tartan Tales ...
Jersey Evening Post15d
Simon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Six Nations title defence
Loosehead prop Boyle, who joined the senior international setup in the autumn as a development player, has been picked ahead of Ulster’s Tom O’Toole, who is unavailable for Ireland’s first ...
BBC16d
Business activity in NI private sector fell in December
Business activity in Northern Ireland's private sector fell in December for the first time in more than a year, according to a survey by Ulster Bank. Every month it asks firms across the private ...
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'All answers lie with Starmer!' Ulster Farmers' Union blasts 'disappointing' lack of response from Labour over inheritance tax raid
The Ulster Farmers' Union has criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves for failing to engage with farmers over inheritance tax concerns that have sparked widespread protests. Deputy President John ...
The Victoria Advocate20d
Scots leader hails opening of UK's first drug consumption facility
Scotland's leader John Swinney hailed Friday the opening next week of Britain's first official consumption room for illegal drugs, after a years-long battle with the UK government over the issue.
Sky Sports25d
Hibs 3-3 Rangers: Rocky Bushiri's late header rescues draw in 'bonkers' six-goal thriller
Hibs made one change to the side that started Thursday's 1-1 draw at St Johnstone as Dwight Gayle replaced Junior Hoilett in attack, with captain Joe Newell and forward Elie Youan again missing ...
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Rory Gallagher statue a 'fitting tribute' to 'celebrate' memory
A statue of Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher has been unveiled at Belfast's Ulster Hall. It is located outside the venue on Bedford Street where Gallagher played regularly throughout the ...
Daily Mail27d
Scots hiker issues emotional warning to travellers as she is arrested at Indian airport for possessing common GPS gadget after falling victim to bizarre law
A Scots mountain guide has described her ‘overwhelming’ ordeal after she was arrested in India for carrying a GPS tracking device. Heather Mackins was stopped as she passed through security in ...
The Scottish Sun27d
Scots hiker arrested in India for wearing GPS tracker as she reveals ‘totally overwhelming’ ordeal
A SCOTS hiker has told of her “overwhelming” ordeal after being nicked and detained in India - for having a GPS tracker. Heather Mackins, 38, an experienced hill-walker, had set off on a ...