Publican voices concern over massive Orange parade as retailers hope for minimal disruption

Mother admits murdering her two-year-old son and attempting to kill baby brother

Commonwealth Games: Tánaiste and north's communities minister call for gymnasts' ban to be reversed

Tánaiste and communities minister call for gymnasts' ban to be reversed

Coalisland GAA club 'disgusted' at pitch fire damage

Patrick Murphy: Orange parade shows unionism is living in the past

'It’s not about a piece of metal. It’s about the journey and the memories'

Dylan Moran: The this, that and the other of stand-up, misanthropy and filming his new sitcom in Belfast

Mary Kelly: Party animal Boris Johnson still clinging to power

Tom Collins: Time to evangelise for reunification

Latest

Newton Emerson: Unionists allow themselves to be riled by Richie Neal

Eating Out: The Brewer's House - Brewing up a storm

Mary McCann: A life of generosity and love of family

Alma Loughrey: A gifted teacher and a loving, wonderful mum

Fine margins will divide neighbours again - but this could be Derry's year

Man (48) released following Strabane cemetery gunshots

Northern Ireland news

Platform: Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond: Preparations for a border poll should begin sooner rather than later

Neale Richmond Fine Gael TD Dublin-Rathdown Brexit has changed everything when it comes to Irish unity.

Reward offered in new appeal over arson attacks on Belfast Multi-Cultural Association centre

A REWARD of up to £5,000 is being offered for information on those behind two arson attacks at Belfast's Multi-Cultural Association centre.
Coalisland GAA club 'disgusted' at pitch fire damage

MEMBERS of a Co Tyrone GAA club have been left "disgusted and saddened" after vandals targeted their grounds in an overnight attack.
Gig set to celebrate life of one of Belfast's best known musicians Marty Lundy

A GIG to celebrate the life of one of Belfast's best known musicians Marty Lundy will take place next month.
Free expression group notifies the Council of Europe about Mary Lou McDonald's defamation case against RTÉ

A GROUP that "defends free expression worldwide" has notified the Council of Europe about Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald's defamation case against RTÉ.

Republic of Ireland news

Platform: Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond: Preparations for a border poll should begin sooner rather than later

Neale Richmond Fine Gael TD Dublin-Rathdown Brexit has changed everything when it comes to Irish unity.

Free expression group notifies the Council of Europe about Mary Lou McDonald's defamation case against RTÉ

A GROUP that "defends free expression worldwide" has notified the Council of Europe about Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald's defamation case against RTÉ.
Gym body suggests NI athletes change Irish registration for Commonwealth Games

Olympic gymnast Rhys McClenaghan has been refused permission to compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games to defend his title.
Commonwealth Games: Tánaiste and north's communities minister call for gymnasts' ban to be reversed

THE tánaiste and north's communities minister have called on the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) to overturn its decision to ban three gymnasts from Northern Ireland from this summer's Commonwealth Games.
Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over Protocol

The US Congressional group met business organisations as their last engagement on their trip to the island of Ireland.

Healthcare news

New heart disease research could reduce hospital waiting times by 100,000 hours per year

NEW heart disease research could reduce hospital waiting times by 100,000 hours per year.

New executive 'must establish specialist mother and baby unit'

A NEW executive must establish a specialist mother and baby unit, Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn has said.
Republic of Ireland secures order of vaccines against monkeypox

HSE boss Paul Reid said the delivery will be made ‘very shortly’.
Another 14 Covid-linked deaths recorded in latest weekly update

The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths recorded by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) has reached 4,618.
Sudden onset hepatitis confirmed in 16 children in Northern Ireland

Sudden onset hepatitis has been confirmed in 16 children in the north, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

Sport

The life of Brian... Tyrone native Brian McIver was in the trenches with Donegal and Derry

Topics

Coalisland GAA club 'disgusted' at pitch fire damage

MEMBERS of a Co Tyrone GAA club have been left "disgusted and saddened" after vandals targeted their grounds in an overnight attack.
Kerry boss O'Connor not looking beyond Munster final meeting with Limerick

Munster SFC final: Kerry v Limerick (today, Fitzgerald Stadium, 3pm, live on RTE 2) While there might be a general tendency for many in Kerry to look beyond today, manager Jack O’Connor certainly wasn’t falling into the trap of allowing his thoughts to stray further into the summer.
Cross-Sperrins rivalry to the fore in Ulster minor decider

Electric Ireland Ulster Minor Football Championship: Derry v Tyrone (tomorrow, Clones, 1.
Roscommon gunning for three in-a-row against Mayo conquerors Galway in Connacht Championship final

Connacht Senior Football Championship final: Galway v Roscommon (tomorrow, Pearse Stadium, 1.

Opinion

Jake O'Kane: I'm not saying Boris Johnson is insane - no, he's much more dangerous

THERE was a karaoke machine; one person drank so much they threw up, two other revellers got into a fight and someone spilt wine up the wall while another inebriate broke a child's swing in the back garden.

Topics

Mary Kelly: Party animal Boris Johnson still clinging to power

VETERAN Labour MP Dennis Skinner once remarked, "When posh boys get into trouble, they sack the servants.
Patrick Murphy: Orange parade shows unionism is living in the past

As unionists hold out on the protocol against international pressure, they might reasonably be expected to bring their case to Washington and Brussels, as part of a media offensive explaining their political and economic position.
Newton Emerson: Unionists allow themselves to be riled by Richie Neal

America’s part in the peace process is often misunderstood.
Editorial: Suicide shines spotlight on maternity care

The death of a young mother in any circumstances is an enormous tragedy for her family and in particular the children she leaves behind.

Magazine

Depp vs Heard: Jury urged during closing remarks to think of other abuse victims

Actor Johnny Depp is suing his former partner Amber Heard over a 2018 article she wrote in the Washington Post.

Topics

Full-scale starship forms centrepiece of exclusive Mandalorian exhibition

Items used by characters in The Book of Boba Fett and The Madalorian were on display, some of which are to be used again for upcoming series.
Dame Helen Mirren and Andie MacDowell dance down Cannes red carpet

The actresses were joined by the stars of the forthcoming film Mother and Son.
Glastonbury and Stella McCartney team up to release upcycled vest for charity

The original vest created by McCartney became a rare collector's item.
Dear Evan Hansen announces date of final West End performance

The show has received three Olivier Awards since it opened in 2019.

Business

Wrightbus secures first major European order in Bamford era

BALLYMENA bus manufacturer Wrightbus has landed its first major deal in the EU since being bought out of administration by Jo Bamford.

Topics

EirGrid announces higher revenues and profits for 2021

THE Irish state-owned company which operates the electricity grid on the island of Ireland has announced a surge in profits during 2021.
Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over Protocol

The US Congressional group met business organisations as their last engagement on their trip to the island of Ireland.
Americold enters long-term partnership with Culina to run Lurgan transport operation

COLD storage business Americold has entered into a long-term partnership with Culina Group to run its Lurgan transport operations.
No change in numbers of young people not in work, education or training

THE number of young people not in work, education or training (NEET) in Northern Ireland is sitting at 15,000, new figures show.

Life

Marie Louise McConville: We all must tackle climate change - even Love Islanders

It's not a subject many of us want to face up to but eventually climate change will have to be tackled by us all.

Topics

Soaking up the silence at Finn Lough on a Fermanagh spa trail through the forest

WHEN they said you could swim in the lough – an actual lough, presumably with fish – during a late summer spa break to Finn Lough, I have to admit my first thought was, "No, thanks, I would rather have a nice sterile swimming pool where I can smell chlorine and see what is swimming with me.
Belfast Photo Festival returns to the city offering alternatives perspectives on our world

THE grounds of Belfast City Hall, Botanic Gardens, Queen's University, Queen's Island, Belfast Harbour Quay and the Stormont Estate will be backdrops for captivating visual art as the Belfast Photo Festival returns to the city next week.
Craft Beer: Pilsner Urquell an underground hit

CRAFT beer owes a lot to innovation and the exploration of new tastes and flavours.
James St Recipes: Niall McKenna's fish pie and vegetable cassoulet

THIS week's recipes are for the in-between weather we have been experiencing.

Environment

Stop unregulated car washes in Belfast pouring pollutants into river system, council told

Topics

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council creating two new allotments

More gardeners will be able to 'grow their own'
Pet goldfish released into wild 'pose threat to native species'

PET goldfish released into the wild have "insatiable appetites" and eat up other species' resources, new research has found.
Cardboard boxes can provide hours of imaginative play

THE pressure on parents to spend and spend on things can be pretty overwhelming.
Two primary schools win top prizes in energy saver competition

TWO schools have come out on top in a competition to find the best energy savers.

Irish language

Westminster legislation ‘a historic advancement for Irish language community'

The draft laws propose creating two commissioner roles – one for the Irish language and another for the Ulster Scots/Ulster British tradition.

Topics

Boris Johnson booed and jeered as he arrived at Hillsborough Castle for talks with Stormont parties

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was booed and jeered by around 200 people who gathered at the gates of Hillsborough Castle as his cavalcade drove in this afternoon.
Full speech in Irish given to Stormont Assembly for the first time

Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly gave the first Assembly speech entirely through the Irish language on Friday afternoon.
Irish language legislation set out in Queen's Speech

Plans to legislate for the Irish language have been announced in the Queen's Speech.
Campaigners call on parties to support Irish language legislation

Conradh na Gaeilge set out five commitments that it has asked political parties to support.

Arts

Belfast Photo Festival returns to the city offering alternatives perspectives on our world

THE grounds of Belfast City Hall, Botanic Gardens, Queen's University, Queen's Island, Belfast Harbour Quay and the Stormont Estate will be backdrops for captivating visual art as the Belfast Photo Festival returns to the city next week.

Topics

Dylan Moran: The this, that and the other of stand-up, misanthropy and filming his new sitcom in Belfast

"THE world is particularly fruity right now," says Dylan Moran.
Gig set to celebrate life of one of Belfast's best known musicians Marty Lundy

A GIG to celebrate the life of one of Belfast's best known musicians Marty Lundy will take place next month.
National Museums NI acquires Turner Prize winner for Ulster Museum display

A TURNER Prize winning installation is to go on display at the Ulster Museum in Belfast where the work "will be preserved for years to come and enjoyed by local audiences".
Trad/Roots: Traditional grooves as the olllam return with Irish gigs and new material

ONE of the main things that can keep a band on the go for over a decade has to be the amount of fun they have playing together.

World news

Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over Protocol

The US Congressional group met business organisations as their last engagement on their trip to the island of Ireland.

Topics

‘Relentless': Russia squeezes Ukrainian strongholds in east

Russian forces are pounding the last Ukrainian strongholds in a separatist-controlled eastern province of Ukraine.
Doubt cast on North Korea's claim of just 69 coronavirus deaths

The secretive country has admitted that more than three million have reported sick with fevers but said only a few dozen have died.
Grieving husband of teacher killed in Texas school rampage collapses and dies

Joe Garcia had been reeling from the death of his wife, Irma Garcia, when he suffered a heart attack.
Protocol dispute ‘not a real crisis', Richard Neal says

Congressman Richard Neal said the stand-off over post-Brexit trading arrangements governing the Irish Sea was a ‘problem to be solved’.