Jennifer Dornan: Raymond O'Neill jailed for minimum of 22 years for murder of west Belfast mother-of-three

Coroner accuses police of ignoring court direction over Kevin McGuigan inquest files

Pearse McAuley released from prison after serving seven years for stabbing his ex-wife

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee proposed for freedom of city

Aerial imagery of former hospital site to be used in 1984 shooting inquest

'Disney' inspiration for 'Eleventh Night' bonfire in Portadown

Alex Kane: Why Sinn Féin just keeps growing

We need to find another level to overcome Galway: Armagh assistant Ciaran McKeever

Stendhal's family-friendly festival fosters Irish musical talent

Latest

Patching is spot on as Derry City return to winning ways with victory over UCD in Dublin

US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade abortion law

Croatia to switch currency to euros in January

Dublin Airport says busiest weekend post-pandemic has started well

Five deaths linked to Covid-19 recorded in weekly update

Inquest into death of holidaymaker in Limavady to be heard in September

Northern Ireland news

Pearse McAuley released from prison after serving seven years for stabbing his ex-wife

CONVICTED Garda killer Pearse McAuley has been released from prison after serving seven years for stabbing his ex-wife, Sinn Féin TD Pauline Tully.

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Jennifer Dornan: Raymond O'Neill jailed for minimum of 22 years for murder of west Belfast mother-of-three

The "callous" killer of a west Belfast mother-of-three home was today told he will spend a minimum of 22 years in prison for the "barbaric and brutal" murder.
Coroner accuses police of ignoring court direction over Kevin McGuigan inquest files

Patrick McGurgan criticised the PSNI’s engagement with the court as ‘very, very unsatisfactory’.
Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee proposed for freedom of city

Lisa McGee created the hit comedy series which has put her home city on the map.
Five deaths linked to Covid-19 recorded in weekly update

The data is compiled by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.

Republic of Ireland news

Pearse McAuley released from prison after serving seven years for stabbing his ex-wife

CONVICTED Garda killer Pearse McAuley has been released from prison after serving seven years for stabbing his ex-wife, Sinn Féin TD Pauline Tully.

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Dublin Airport says busiest weekend post-pandemic has started well

People are advised to follow the advice on turning up well in advance of their flights and allowing extra time if they are checking in a bag.
Proposal to grant 'standing invitees' status to northern MPs and MLAs on special Oireachtas committees is voted down

A PROPSAL to give 'standing invitees' status for northern MPs and MLAs on special Oireachtas committees has been rejected amid claims that it could have "legal or constitutional implications".
Motorcycle escort for Jack Oliver (20) who was killed during Meath race

The hearse carrying the body of Northern Ireland biker Jack Oliver was escorted by dozens of motorbikes from Navan, Co Meath today.
Republic's population now stands at 5.1 million

The Central Statistics Office released preliminary figures of the Census findings from April 3.

Healthcare news

Midwife warns some pregnant women cannot afford the fuel to drive to medical appointments

SOME pregnant women cannot afford to pay for the fuel needed to drive to their medical appointments, a community midwife has warned.

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mileage rate

Two out of three asthma deaths are preventable, charity warns

TWO out of three asthma deaths are preventable, a leading health charity has warned.
MPs support moves to allow Secretary of State to commission abortion services in the north

The House of Commons voted 215 to 70, majority 145, in favour of the Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022.
‘We were failed' – former patients of Dr Michael Watt

They have called for accountability from the Belfast Health Trust.
Number travelling from Northern Ireland for abortions drops as Republic figure rises

Figures show that 206 women and girls, with address in the Republic, sought abortion care, with 161 women and girls travelling from the north.

Magazine

Sir Paul McCartney brought back to his ‘early days' at Glastonbury warm-up gig

The surprise performance comes ahead of his history-making Glastonbury headline set on Saturday.

Topics

Sam Fender hails Glastonbury debut as ‘most crazy experience' during Pyramid set

Billie Eilish will take to the stage following Fender, when she will make history as Glastonbury's youngest ever solo headliner.
Judge makes jury's 10.3 million dollar award official in Depp-Heard trial

Johnny Depp sued Amber Heard over a piece she wrote in The Washington Post describing herself as ‘a public figure representing domestic abuse'.
Yorkshire broadcasting institution Harry Gration dies aged 71

The broadcaster fronted the BBC's Look North programme between 1982 and 2020.
Wolf Alice 'emotional' after nearly missing Glastonbury set over travel issues

The band shared updates on their social media of their chaotic journey from America to the festival in Somerset.

Sport

Patching is spot on as Derry City return to winning ways with victory over UCD in Dublin

Topics

In-form Rory McIlroy not looking to prove a point amid LIV Golf threat
Cavan seek senior safety in clash with Tipperary at Kingspan Breffni

TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Group A round: Cavan v Tipperary (tomorrow, Kingspan Breffni Park, 2pm) THE prize on offer for the winner of this crucial game between Cavan and Tipperary is senior status safety.
O'Neill: No second chances for Tyrone in All-Ireland campaign

TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship quarter-final: Tyrone v Wexford (Sunday, Ashbourne, 2.30pm)
Brendan Crossan: Croke Park will always be the field of dreams

THERE was always a sense of wellness when we parked up on the serene acreage of Clonliffe College, a mere puck of a ball away from the magnificent concrete of Croke Park.

Opinion

Tom Collins: Time to make Derry a university city

STRIKES are back in fashion.

Topics

Alex Kane: Why Sinn Féin just keeps growing

IN about six months’ time – assuming their pre-cooked arrangements go to plan – Micheál Martin will step down in favour of Leo Varadkar.
Editorial: Lessons to learn for Education Authority

AFTER the Independent Neurology Inquiry exposed alarming failings in the health service earlier this week, it has been the turn of the education system to have its governance put under the microscope.
Human rights laws
Newton Emerson: Protocol train is about to leave the station

“We’re going to slow it all down.

Business

Belfast business is crowned as start-up of the year

A BELFAST-based start-up which helps companies improve their bottom line with business analytics has taken the top award at the Northern Ireland final of the UK-wide Start-Up Awards Series.

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Almac collaborates with AstraZeneca on diagnostics products

ALMAC Diagnostic Services, a division of the Craigavon-headquartered Almac Group, has signed a master collaboration agreement (MCA) with global pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to develop and commercialise multiple companion diagnostic (CDx) products.
AECOM to design Belfast Royal Courts of Justice upgrade

INFRASTRUCTURE consulting firm AECOM has been appointed as the design team for the Royal Courts of Justice building service upgrade project in Belfast.
Consumer confidence falls to new record low amid signs of looming recession

CONSUMER confidence has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1974 as a "stark new economic reality" hits households, figures show.
New drive launched to bring more business conferences to Newry

A NEW initiative has been launched in a bid to bring higher profile business events to Newry.

Life

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee proposed for freedom of city

Lisa McGee created the hit comedy series which has put her home city on the map.

Topics

Today's TV Friday 24 June
Permission sought to retain cider tasting pavilion in Portadown

Permission sought to retain cider tasting pavilion
Property: Historical charm and character perfect for modern times

A property of unparalleled historical and architectural significance available for rent in Belfast’s Linen Quarter
Ask the GP: What's the best remedy for a flaky, itchy scalp?

Q: I'VE HAD psoriasis on my scalp for years and nothing helps it.

Environment

What bees that play football could teach us about memory

HOW to make memories more robust is an area of huge scientific interest - with bees providing surprising insights.

Topics

Major fish kill following suspected slurry spill

THOUSANDS of fish have been killed at a Co Tyrone river following a suspected slurry spill.
Dog owners urged to keep pets on lead around rivers and ponds due to increased algae risk

DOG owners are being urged to keep their pets on a lead around rivers and ponds due to an increased algae risk.
Take on Nature: The skylark - 'He wings the spiral stair...'

WHEN monitoring the hen harriers I wrote of some weeks ago from around Donegal's Lough Derg, I also encountered many passerines typical of the heather moorland and rough pastures which dominate that landscape.
Campaigning community group CATU Belfast holding 'Summer Social' event at Alexandra Park this weekend

The Belfast branch of the Community Action Tenants Union (CATU Ireland) are staging an information and picnic event this Saturday (June 18 2022) at 2pm in Alexandra Park (Castleton Gardens entrance) in north Belfast.

Holidays&Travel

Holidays with teenagers: The ultimate 10-point survival guide

AS children grow older, holidays with them become less about keeping them entertained and safe, and more about preventing their boredom ruining the trip for the rest of the family.

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Emma Heatherington: Take time to push yourself up your priority list

HAVE you ever come home from holiday feeling exhausted and burned out? I know I certainly have.
Fresh hope for Dublin Airport passengers who missed flights on refunds

PASSENGERS who missed holidays due to security queue delays at Dublin Airport last month may be able to get the cost of their break refunded.
Travel: Cruising the Shannon is a dog's life

SALUTATIONS and back scratches, humans.
Weakness of the pound against dollar and euro set to impact holidaymakers

HOLIDAYMAKERS will see their spending money stretching less this summer with the weakness of the pound against the dollar and the euro.

Irish language

Bilingual road signs planned for west Belfast

PLANNING is underway for the provision of bilingual road traffic signs in west Belfast.

Topics

Calls for education minister to do more to 'encourage and facilitate' Irish medium education

SINN Féin's Pat Sheehan last night called on the education minister to do more to "encourage and facilitate" Irish medium education in Northern Ireland.
Story of the 'fadgies' to be retold at an event in Co Louth

THE story of the original 'fadgies' - an Irish speaking community who created the first urban Gaeltacht in west Belfast - is to be retold at an event in Co Louth.
Aineolas, séanadh agus dímheas ar an Ghaeilge á léiriú i dTeach na dTiarnaí
Irish language theatre company may be forced to close after it lost out on Arts Council funding

THE north's leading Irish language theatre company Aisling Ghéar has warned it may be forced to close after it lost core Arts Council funding.

Arts

Stendhal's family-friendly festival fosters Irish musical talent

THE Stendhal Festival returns next weekend for its 12th outing at Ballymully Cottage Farm in Limavady.

Topics

Trad/Roots: Sharon Shannon and Belfast Tradfest are a perfect mix

WATCH out Belfast, you are in for a hell of a week at the end of July as Sharon Shannon and her big band returns to Belfast as part of Tradfest, the week-long summer school which features a full programme of concerts, workshops, talks, lectures, sessions, céilís and a festival club – all in Belfast city centre.
Cult Movies: 1979 Elvis miniseries a 'fine rags-to-riches story told with class and considerable charm'

Elvis (1979) AS BAZ Luhrmann's predicably lavish, glitzy and – if we're being totally honest here – historically unreliable Elvis film opens in cinemas this weekend, it's perhaps a good time to remember a previous attempt to capture the essence of the man they called 'The Memphis Flash' on film.
Games: Mario Strikers: Battle League Football is a fantastically demented take on the beautiful game

Mario Strikers: Battle League Football (Switch) By: Nintendo FIFA may be the only game in town for the hardcore, but Mario Strikers proves a worthy kickabout, stripped of the pomp, licenses and wallet-gouging mechanics of EA's warhorse.
New to stream: The Outfit and Atlanta series three

THE OUTFIT (Cert 15, 106 mins, Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd, Thriller/Romance, available now via Premium Video On Demand rental, available from June 27 on Amazon/BT TV Store/iTunes/Sky Store/TalkTalk TV Store and other download and streaming services, available from August 1 on DVD £19.

World news

US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade abortion law

Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.

Topics

Croatia to switch currency to euros in January

European Union leaders agreed the move that will bring the number of nations sharing the currency to 20.
Ukrainian army to retreat from battered city to avoid encirclement

Luhansk governor Serhiy Haidai said the Ukrainian troops have been given the order to leave Sievierodonetsk to avoid being surrounded.
Supreme Court ruling set to allow more Americans to carry guns away from home

About a quarter of the US population live in states expected to be affected by the ruling on New York firearms law.
Vatican releases details of Pope Francis' planned visit to Canada

The 85-year-old has knee problems that forced him to cancel a visit to Africa.