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First Minister and deputy First Minister welcomed Catherine Connolly, President of Ireland to Stormont Castle during her visit to Belfast. Pictured left to right are: First Minister Michelle O’Neill, President of Ireland Catherine Connolly and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly. First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have welcomed Catherine Connolly, President of Ireland , to Stormont Castle during her official visit to Belfas

Catherine Sherry, a 42-year-old mother from Co Armagh, died after being forced to travel to London for treatment that was available around 60 miles away in Dublin Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is to write to the Health Ministers in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to seek progress on an all-Ireland provision of CAR T-cell therapy. The move follows a successful motion brought forward by Sinn Féin councillor Leanne Peacock at the council’s Corporate

(L-R) Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast and Co-Lead of the eHealth Hub for Cancer; Margaret Grayson, Patient Advocate, Northern Ireland Cancer Research Consumer Forum (NICRCF); Minister of Health for Northern Ireland, Mike Nesbitt; Miriam Staunton, Chairperson, United Cancer Advocates Network Ireland (UCAN); and Professor Aedin Culhane, Professor of Cancer at University of Limerick and Programme Co-Lead of the eHealth Hub for Can

Primark Dubai International fashion retailer Primark has confirmed the next phase of its Middle East expansion, announcing plans to open stores in Bahrain and Qatar alongside its highly anticipated launch in Dubai, bringing the brand’s global footprint to 21 countries by the end of 2026. The expansion follows the successful opening of Primark’s first-ever Middle East store at The Avenues in Kuwait in October 2025, which attracted thousands of shoppers and marked a significant

Kirsty Ward, the Irish woman murdered by her partner while on holiday in Spain The parents of Kirsty Ward, the Irish woman murdered by her partner while on holiday in Spain, will speak publicly tonight about the warning signs they now recognise, the sentence imposed on her killer, and the devastating impact of her death on their family. In an interview to be broadcast on RTÉ’s Prime Time this evening (Thursday 8 January), Kirsty’s parents, Jackie and John , recount the event

The Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty Patrick Kielty is set to lead a spectacular live countdown into 2026 as The Late Late Show rounds off 2025 with a star-studded New Year’s Eve special, packed with music, laughter and reflection. Broadcast live on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, the much-loved annual programme promises an unforgettable night of entertainment, combining standout musical performances, surprise collaborations and lively studio conversations — before culminating in a

Shane and Maria Hourican from Business Exhibitions (BizEx) Ltd, organisers of the All-Ireland Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show in Dublin Northern Ireland’s outdoor travel enthusiasts are being encouraged to make the short journey south this January, with organisers of the All-Ireland Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show offering free entry to NI residents travelling to Dublin for the event. Running alongside the popular Holiday World Show Dublin, the All-Ireland Caravan, Campin

“Here is your host, Patrick Kielty!” The festive season is officially underway as The Late Late Show Christmas Special welcomes a host of major stars — including Hollywood icon Brendan Fraser — for a packed night of entertainment with Patrick Kielty. Irish golfing champion Shane Lowry leads the line-up after an outstanding year on the course, having helped secure Team Europe’s dramatic Ryder Cup victory and recently thrilling crowds at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai

Jingle Fest returns to Emerald Park from November 21st, offering families the perfect festive day out from only €18.00. Emerald Park has announced the much-anticipated return of Jingle Fest for Christmas 2025, unveiling a festive transformation that will see the popular theme park sparkle with lights, seasonal attractions and family-friendly entertainment. Opening on Friday 21 November and running on selected dates until 23 December, the Christmas celebration promises a full

Jon Bon Jovi speaks to Patrick Kielty at the Late Late Show Halloween Special Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi leads a star-studded line-up for this week’s Late Late Show Halloween special, joined by broadcasting veteran Miriam O’Callaghan, sports stars Davy Fitzgerald and Donncha O’Callaghan, and comedy trio the Young Hot Guys. The Late Late Show returns this Friday (31 October) with a glittering line-up packed with music, stories, laughter and nostalgia — headlined by one of the wo

Cross-border Enterprise train Translink passengers are being advised of significant travel changes on the cross-border Enterprise service between Belfast and Dublin due to Irish Rail engineering works taking place from Saturday 25th to Monday 27th October. The line will be closed between Drogheda and Dublin Connolly for three days while essential engineering works are carried out by Irish Rail. As a result, bus substitutions will be in operation for the affected section of th

Australian pop-rock quartet 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) have confirmed their highly anticipated return to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland as part of their upcoming Everybody’s A Star! World Tour. The band will play the SSE Belfast Arena in Belfast on 26 March 2026, followed by the 3Arena in Dublin on 27 March 2026. Tickets will go on sale at 10 am on Friday 31 October. The tour announcement comes amid the band entering a new chapter with their sixth studio album,.

Emerald Park, Ireland’s only theme park and zoo, is gearing up for a frightfully fun Halloween season with the return of its popular...

(L-R) Tom Griffin, Annie Griffin, Julie Rohan, Liam Rohan and Emily Rohan Embrace FARM, the Irish agricultural charity founded to support...

Ryanair has confirmed the completion of its rollout of larger free carry-on bag sizers across all 235 airports in Europe, giving...

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, and the Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence,...

Katie Hannon pictured in Ireland’s National Archives Katie Hannon returns with a brand-new series of The Records Show, uncovering...

Filmed over two decades along Ireland’s wild Atlantic coast, Dolphins: Wonders of the Ocean makes its debut this Sunday on RTÉ One and...

Host of The Traitors Ireland, Siobhán McSweeney The wait is almost over. This Sunday, 31 August, the game of lies, loyalty and lethal...

The invasive Asian Hornet Members of the public are being urged to remain vigilant following a confirmed sighting of the invasive Asian...