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The Independent on MSN.com · 1h

Higgins leads congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland

President Michael D Higgins has led congratulations in Ireland following the election of the new Pope Leo XIV. Mr Higgins said Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American, becoming Pope was “an immensely significant moment for all those of faith and goodwill around the world”.
Belfast Telegraph · 12h

NI traffic alerts: Road closures in place as emergency services at scene of Lisburn crash

Emergency services are at the scene and there are reports of long tailbacks in the area. A PSNI spokesperson said: "The Shore Road in Newtownabbey is closed in both directions following a three vehicle road traffic collision this afternoon, Friday 2nd April. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes for their journey."
Evening Standard on MSN.com · 1d

‘Increasingly difficult’ for Stormont to mitigate decisions made at Westminster

It is becoming “increasingly difficult” for the Stormont Executive to mitigate decisions being made at Westminster, Northern Ireland’s Finance Minister has said. John O’Dowd said decisions, such as the recent hike in employers National Insurance contributions,
Icon for www.msn.comPA Media on MSN.com · 23h

Support for Irish membership of EU at lowest level since 2013, poll suggests

Support for Ireland’s membership of the European Union has dropped to its lowest level since 2013, a new opinion poll has suggested. However, the annual European Movement Ireland poll still found strong backing for Ireland’s membership of the EU at 82%.
The Independent on MSN.com · 14h

NI university leaders unite to call for political agreement on tuition fee rise

Queen’s University, Ulster University and The Open University have warned that the current funding arrangements are ‘no longer sustainable’.
Icon for www.irishnews.comThe Irish News · 23d

Local flooding possible as rain warning issued for parts of Northern Ireland

Parts of the north could be impacted by local flooding with a yellow warning ... For expert insights, analysis and commentary, subscribe to The Irish News today. Get full access for just £7. ...
IrishCentral · 2d

Sinn Féin to introduce motion on Irish Presidential voting rights in NI Assembly

"It is time to extend voting rights in elections for President of Ireland to all Irish citizens on the island of Ireland," Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says.
Leitrim Observer · 6d

Sligo-Leitrim TD steps into cross-border role amid “challenging” environment

Frank Feighan has been appointed Fine Gael Spokesperson on Northern Ireland and UK relations during what An Taoiseach Micheál Martin described as a “challenging geopolitical environment.”
Icon for www.msn.comPA Media on MSN.com · 4d

Plan to overhaul Northern Ireland employment law ‘does not go far enough’

A trade unionist has said that aspects of the plan to update employment law in Northern Ireland “doesn’t go far enough”. Susan Fitzgerald said the Good Jobs Bill was “far from a revolutionary document” and the implementation of the legislation involves a long
Irish Examiner on MSN.com · 2d

All-Ireland winning Armagh GAA star appears in court on sexual assault charges

He faces four charges relating to an incident involving a woman during a trip involving Armagh GAA to the United States
IrishCentral · 13d

New bill calls for Irish Presidential voting rights for Northern Ireland's Irish citizens

Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland are not currently permitted to vote in Irish presidential elections - a new bill from Aontú seeks to change that.
BBC on MSN.com · 4d

Bank holiday leisure centre closures spark mixed reaction

In Carrickfergus, part of Mid and East Antrim, there has been a mixed reaction to the closure of the leisure centre on the bank holiday. Marta Majore said that she is a typical "gym girl" who uses the leisure centre up to six times a week.
Cork Beo on MSN.com · 8d

Cork Weather: Met Éireann's latest forecast as May Day heatwave to hit UK and Ireland

May is set to arrive with very warm to hot conditions as the south coast could see highs of 24C to 25C tomorrow - and Cork will be the hottest region of Ireland.
Icon for www.msn.comThe Journal on MSN.com · 10d

Cross-border co-operation could be expanded, ESRI report concludes

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Icon for www.msn.comEvening Standard on MSN.com · 9d

Kneecap apologises to families of murdered MPs after concert video clip furore

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The Impartial Reporter · 8d

Enniskillen Town United Youth FC receives CompareNI funding

Enniskillen Town United Youth Football Club has received funding from CompareNI's Fish4Funds initiative. The initiative, which is in its second year, aims to support the development of local clubs, sports, and community groups across Northern Ireland.
Icon for www.datacenterdynamics.comDatacenter Dynamics · Apr 8, 2025

Ireland-Northern Ireland transmission link faces legal challenge over data center energy consumption fears

A plan to connect Northern Ireland's and the Republic of Ireland’s grids via a 400kV transmission line is facing opposition from local campaigners. Campaigners contend that the new interconnection lines will render landowners in Northern Ireland as the ...
Icon for www.bbc.comBBC · 20d

Masters champion Rory McIlroy arrives back in Northern Ireland

Rory McIlroy has arrived back in Northern Ireland after his recent Masters title ... who took him to the golf course in his pram. McIlroy's local course, Holywood Golf Club, is on the slopes ...
Icon for www.standard.co.ukLondon Evening Standard · 24d

‘Northern Ireland should throw biggest party possible to welcome McIlroy home’

First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said Northern Ireland should have a ‘huge party ... capitalised on in such a way so as to inspire local young people to emulate his success.”
Farming Life on MSN.com · 11d

Muir launches Northern Ireland’s first Blue Carbon Action Plan

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has said Northern Ireland must take “immediate action” to protect its blue carbon habitats.
Icon for www.thisislocallondon.co.ukThis is Local London · 24d

‘Northern Ireland should throw biggest party possible to welcome McIlroy home’

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Icon for www.independent.co.ukThe Independent · 28d

Deprivation levels higher in Northern Ireland than rest of UK, study shows

And unlike many other quality news outlets ... The researchers found two local authorities in Northern Ireland – Derry and Strabane, and Belfast – have more deprived areas than any of the ...
Icon for www.msn.comBBC on MSN.com · 15d

People across NI and Ireland remember a 'unique' Pope

People remembering the late pope described him as "unique" and spoke of his "compassion and bravery". In Belfast, Lord Mayor Micky Murray officially opened the book while Fr Tim Bartlett, the main organiser of the late Pope's visit to Ireland in 2018, was in attendance.
Belfast Live on MSN.com · 11d

Northern Ireland dog friendly directory aiming to support local businesses

A couple from Northern Ireland have launched a dog friendly directory that aims to support local businesses while solving problems for dog owners.
Belfast News Letter on MSN.com · 7d

Fresh, local and homemade: Northern Ireland community store doubles down on growth with new jobs, services and food hub

Four years after completing the new-build Eurospar Rossdowney supermarket in Londonderry, Henderson Retail adds all-new in-store production kitchen to showcase the store’s local suppliers through a ho
Queen's University Belfast · 10d

Northern Ireland’s first MS Research Hub launches as local team gets funding boost

Multiple sclerosis (MS) research in Northern Ireland (NI) is to be boosted by the launch of a new research hub dedicated to tackling the condition.
The Irish Times · 18h

Northern nationalists identify an unlikely source of hope: Nigel Farage

Many believe Reform leader’s isolationism will benefit the nationalist cause. Unionism has its equivalent fond delusions
Belfast News Letter on MSN.com · 1d

Four local firms secure major deals on Invest NI Mission, as Northern Ireland stands alone in UK export rise

Belfast-based firms The Foundation and The Creative Media Company have collectively secured contracts worth over £200,000, while Seedling and Jo Hopkins Consulting have signed new distribution agreements,
BBC · 9h

New Local Democracy Reporter Scheme contracts announced

The LDRS is funded by the BBC as part of its Charter commitment, but employed by local and regional news organisations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Manchester Evening News on MSN.com · 10d

Mapped: Where all local elections 2025 are taking place this week

The 2025 local elections will be on a smaller scale than usual for this point in the electoral cycle because scheduled votes in nine English council areas have been postponed until 2026.
Icon for www.belfasttelegraph.co.ukBelfast Telegraph · 25d

Local football clubs clash following changing room vandalism

Two local football clubs have clashed after a changing room was vandalised following a match. The vandalism was discovered following a match between FC Mindwell and Lurgan Town FC. The match ended ...
The Independent on MSN.com · 2d

Concern over ‘worrying’ picture around Northern Ireland’s listed buildings

A “worrying picture” has been described around the apparently worsening condition of listed buildings in Northern Ireland. New research has found that just over 61% of listed buildings are in a very good,
Icon for www.ft.comThe Financial Times · 21d

Some good news for Northern Ireland

Distilled down into one key comparable metric, though, there is bleak news for Northern Ireland ... The Queen’s study highlighted four Northern Ireland local authorities among the top 20 ...
Times Observer · 5d

Warren native’s book on golfer Rory McIlroy looks at Ireland’s troubled history

A new biography written by Warren native Timothy M. Gay delves deep into the life of Northern Irish golf superstar Rory McIlroy. Titled RORY LAND: The Up-and-Down World of Golf’s Global Icon, the book is set for release in mid-May in U.