Former Derry and Antrim hurler Kevin Collins 'fears for life after MI5 attempts to recruit as informer'

Martin McElkerney 'played key role' in recovery of Disappeared INLA victim Seamus Ruddy

DUP slammed for sharing pro-Brexit video using Troubles bomb footage

Four quit DUP over gay councillor Alison Bennington, says Jim Wells

Alex Kane: Theresa May's stupidity has created the Brexit mess and I'll be glad to see her go

Tyrone's Michael McKernan says dangers lurk against Antrim underdogs

Will Smith, genie: Aladdin was a great opportunity to use myself fully as an artist

Lewis Capaldi: I don't have a clue about writing a hit, or about Instagram

Centra to open new £767k Belfast waterfront store, creating 15 jobs

Latest

GREAT GOALS VIDEO: On This Day - May 24 1956: Irish cycling legend Sean Kelly is born... oh, and a certain Mr Cantona 10 years later

Masked men flank coffin at funeral of former INLA prisoner Martin McElkerney

Car chasing man accused of causing Natasha Carruthers's death by dangerous driving 'fuelled up' before pursuit

Brendan Crossan: Current Antrim footballers paving the road to a brighter future

Enda McGinley: Monaghan have the capacity to bounce back from loss to Cavan

Rory Gallagher: You can't measure Michael Murphy's value to Donegal

Brexit

Theresa May's future: what happens now?

Theresa May's deal has been pulled from the House of Commons timetable, despite her insistence it would be tabled this month and voted on in the first week of June.

Topics

EU chief slams pro-union video over 'fake quote'

A pro-Unionist video posted on Twitter has been criticised for an alleged misquote.
Starmer tells May to abandon push on new deal as calls grow for her to quit

SHADOW Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer said Theresa May should abandon attempts to get her new deal through the Commons.
Brian Feeney: Stormont talks are a sideshow to Brexit

YOU have probably forgotten, but there are 'talks' going on at Stormont.
Jim Gibney: Ireland's progressive new political future is unstoppable

IRELAND'S European elections, tomorrow and Friday, take place at a time of great uncertainty for the people of Europe, particularly for the people of Ireland facing the consequences of Brexit and for others the growth of right-wing parties, exploiting unpopular aspects of the EU and using these to promote racist fears.

News

Teachers' action effectively shelves school support scheme

A SUPPORT scheme that helps schools urgently address problems highlighted by inspectors has been effectively shelved due to action by teachers.

Topics

Action over pay has been `inspirational' teachers told

ACTION by teachers over pay and workload has been "solid and inspirational", a conference has heard.
Infected Bloody Inquiry: Witness claims victims being used as 'political football' after Karen Bradley letter on compensation

A WITNESS at the Infected Blood Inquiry in Belfast yesterday claimed victims were being used as a "political football".
Key Harland and Wolff book to go on public display

A BOOK gifted to the man who helped Harland and Wolff become the biggest shipbuilder in the world is to go on display in Northern Ireland for the first time in more than a decade.
Father of Muckamore patient 'stunned' by new revelations

THE father of a vulnerable patient being treated in a hospital at the centre of an abuse probe has said he was shocked to learn of alarming new revelations about the facility.

Business

Centra to open new £767k Belfast waterfront store, creating 15 jobs

CONVENIENCE retailer, Centra is to open its eagerly awaited Belfast waterfront store next week, creating 15 jobs.

Topics

Lack of Executive set to cost north's economy almost £1bn by end of 2019 says CBI

THE ongoing lack of a Stormont government will have cost the north's economy almost £1 billion by the end of 2019, according to new research.
Newry-based STATSports adds Indian cricket team to growing client list

THE Indian national cricket team has become the latest sporting side to sign up with Newry-based STATSports.
Two firms from the north named in Sunday Times SME export list

TWO Northern Ireland-headquartered firms have been included in the top 20 of a prestigious Sunday Times list recognising export prowess.
Belfast not included as Vodafone confirms initial July 5G rollout

VODAFONE has not included Belfast among seven UK cities set to avail of 5G technology from July.

Sport

Back in the day - Cuts cost Damaen Kelly his titles - The Irish News, May 24 1999

Back in the day: 20 years ago today.. a look at some of the sports stories making the headlines in The Irish News... .

Topics

William Scholes: Niki Lauda was a true legend, on track and in the air

'LEGEND' has become a much overused word.
Antrim defender Niall Delargy looking forward to Tyrone test
Neil Lennon willing to place faith in teenager Dembele for Scottish Cup final against Hearts
Paul Durcan relishing Championship challenge

Papa is back - first names and surnames are entirely superfluous for Donegal's own “Big Daddy” who is also the county's best known “boot boy.

Opinion

Alex Kane: Theresa May's stupidity has created the Brexit mess and I'll be glad to see her go

In April 2015 David Cameron launched the Conservative Party's general election manifesto.

Topics

William Scholes: Niki Lauda was a true legend, on track and in the air

'LEGEND' has become a much overused word.
Yet more disturbing findings at Muckamore

It should be a matter of deep concern that months after the Muckamore Abbey Hospital abuse scandal came to light, and after repeated apologies and assurances from senior officials to the families of patients, further alarming issues have been uncovered at the Co Antrim facility.
Relief as normality returns to Belfast city centre

There will be considerable relief that key roads through Belfast city centre finally reopened to traffic yesterday after the massive Primark fire last August.
Newton Emerson: Local government democratic deficit puts officials ahead of elected councillors

IN the Republic's local elections tomorrow, the people of Cork, Limerick and Waterford will have an extra question on their ballots - do they want directly-elected executive mayors? The question has largely arisen because of Project Ireland 2040, the Irish government's ambitious plan for its regional cities.

Magazine

Christopher Lee's photo scrapbooks with previously unseen images donated to BFI

Sir Christopher, best known for playing villains including Dracula, died at the age of 93 in 2015.

Topics

Rapid increase in number of age ratings applied to online content – report

The British Board of Film Classification has released its annual report.
Gardeners urged to count flowers in their lawns to help bees

Conservationists say flower-studded lawns could become major sources of nectar for pollinators.
Watch: Basketball impressionist expertly mimics Steph Curry

‘I lost it when he came back in and held the door.’
Stacey Dooley determined to give women a voice

The BBC filmmaker and Strictly Come Dancing winner feels a duty to tell people's stories.

Life

The fearless love of Fr Hugh Mullan and Fr Noel Fitzpatrick, Ballymurphy's martyred priests

The example of Fr Hugh Mullan and Fr Noel Fitzpatrick continues to inspire and is worthy of sainthood, says Fr Patrick McCafferty

Topics

Rev Dr Norman Hamilton: The call to change our sectarian society

Rev Dr Norman Hamilton shares his analysis of last week's Ulster University report on sectarianism, including why its recommendations directed at the Church sector are not challenging enough
Property: There's no spoilers here at Tullyview

A visually striking family home in Coleraine that’s every bit as impressive on the inside
Invest in a portfolio of land and property going under the hammer at Wilsons Auctions

A selection of land and property is going under the hammer at Wilsons Auctions, offering fantastic investment opportunities across Northern Ireland and further afield for potential buyers.
Volvo V60 Cross Country: The definitive Country estate

The Volvo V60 Cross Country is one of the very best new cars on sale today, says William Scholes

Arts

Lewis Capaldi: I don't have a clue about writing a hit, or about Instagram

LEWIS Capaldi swears as much as the Gallagher brothers, loves to drink Buckfast on a night out, and he has the voice of an angel.

Topics

Cult Movie: Wonderful Billy Wilder comedy One, Two, Three

One, Two, Three WITH timeless beauties like Some Like It Hot and The Apartment to his name Billy Wilder will always be rightly renowned as one of the greatest director's of Hollywood's golden age.
Noise Annoys: The Wedding Present's David Gedge on Irish tour and George Best LP documentary

THIS is a bumper weekend for Irish devotees of indie rock legends The Wedding Present: not only are David Gedge and co back in Ireland for a series of concerts celebrating 30 years of their classic LP Bizarro in Limerick (Dolan's, tonight), Dublin (The Academy, tomorrow) and Belfast (The Empire, Sunday), the Dublin and Belfast shows will be preceded by special afternoon screenings of Something Left Behind, Andrew Jezard's acclaimed documentary about the making, impact and lasting legacy of the band's seminal 1987 debut George Best, at IFI and QFT respectively.
Slow-burning period chiller The Isle fizzles despite promising premise

THE ISLE: (15, 96mins) Starring: Alex Hassell, Fisayo Akinade, Graham Butler, Dickon Tyrrell, Tori Butler-Hart, Conleth Hill, Alix Wilton Regan, Joe Bannister.
Gig guide: Live music for the week ahead

Today Cormac Neeson, Reevah, Clanmil Choir – The Black Box, Belfast Daithi – The Duke of York, Belfast Donal Scullion Band – Abbey Road 50th, The MAC, Belfast A Different Thread, Sonja Sleator – The Sunflower, Belfast Lonesome George – Strand Arts Centre, Belfast In Their Thousands, Acrasia – The Menagerie, Belfast Anthony Toner – Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen Gareth Dunlop Band, Ryan McMullan, David C Clements – Ward Park Free, The Goat's Toe, Bangor Hunkpapa, Cherym, Blue Americans – Ward Park Free, Donegan's, Bangor Nathan O’Regan Band – Ward Park Free, Jamaica Inn, Bangor New Pagans, Gender Chores, Aeons – Ward Park Free, Wolsey's, Bangor Tour Alaska, Reevah – Ward Park Free, Fealty's, Bangor Ken Haddock, Dolbro Dan – Ward Park Free, Jenny Watts, Bangor Wilfie – Ward Park Free, Rabbit Rooms, Bangor Saturday May 25 Westlife – SSE Arena, Belfast Beauty Sleep – The MAC, Belfast Jack Savoretti, Lissie – The Limelight, Belfast Anna Mieke, Amy May Ellis – Duncairn Arts Centre, Belfast Beauty Sleep, Arvo Party – The MAC, Belfast 50th Anniversary of The Beatles Abbey Road – The MAC, Belfast Snow Patrol, Two Door Cinema Club, Ash etc – Ward Park 3, Ward Park, Bangor Sunday May 26 Westlife – SSE Arena, Belfast The Wedding Present, Stefan Murphy – The Empire, Belfast Fairport Convention – The Lyric, Belfast Blue Americans, Tommy Jag – Voodoo, Belfast Monday May 27 Westlife – SSE Arena, Belfast The Bonnevilles, The Dreads, Zang – The Limelight 2, Belfast Tuesday May 28 The Vamps, New Hope Club, Hrvy – SSE Arena, Belfast Wednesday May 29 Chinese Newspaper, Surf Green, Alpha Twin – McHugh's, Belfast Matthew & The Atlas – Voodoo, Belfast Buí, Shrug Life, Larry – Oh Yeah, Belfast Thursday May 30 No Great Loss, Congenital Abnormalities, Order Sixty Six etc – The Menagerie, Belfast Stefan Murphy & The Athletes Of Soul, The Rackets – Voodoo, Belfast Health – The Black Box, Belfast Friday May 31 Anne-Marie – The Waterfront, Belfast The Unthanks – Duncairn Arts Centre, Belfast Lisa O'Neill, John Francis – Bennigans, Derry Soak – The Glassworks, Derry Aslan, The Adventures, The 4 of Us – Holywood Rugby Club, Holywood .

Omagh bombing

Council to consider action over new plaque on Omagh bomb memorial

A LOCAL council is set to consider whether it will take action over the addition of an unapproved plaque to a memorial to those killed and injured in the Omagh bombing.

Topics

Husband of Omagh bomb victim adds plaque to memorial blaming `dissident republican terrorists'

THE husband of a woman killed in the Omagh bombing has glued a plaque to a memorial at the site of the atrocity stating that it was a "dissident republican terrorist" car bomb.
Death of Co Tyrone man who lost daughter in Omagh bombing

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Co Tyrone man who has died 20 years on from the death of his daughter in the Omagh bombing atrocity.
Mother of Omagh bombing victim Aiden Gallagher breaks silence in emotional letter backing Nuala O'Loan

THE mother of Omagh bombing victim Aiden Gallagher has spoken publicly for the first time since his death 20 years ago to praise a former Police Ombudsman’s comment that the atrocity could have been prevented.
Omagh bombing victim's husband 'flabbergasted' by former police ombudsman's claim

FORMER police ombudsman Nuala O'Loan has been criticised by the husband of an Omagh bomb victim for claiming that the atrocity was preventable.

Pope's visit

Pope Francis blamed for fall in Dublin Zoo visitors

Dublin Zoo has blamed the Pope for causing a drop of almost 100,000 in visitor numbers this year.

Lasting souvenir of Papal visit Ireland with release of a commemorative book

PILGRIMS can now have a lasting souvenir of the historic Papal visit to Dublin, Knock and the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) with the release of a commemorative book.
Film reveals effect of Pope John Paul II's visit to Republic

A new documentary highlights the effect Pope John Paul ll's visit to the Republic in 1979 had on the peace process.
Pope Francis 'tasted pain and bitterness' of abuse during Irish visit

POPE Francis has lamented how Irish church authorities failed to respond to the crimes of sexual abuse, speaking during his first public appearance at the Vatican after accusations that he himself covered up for a former US cardinal.
ANALYSIS: DUP has yet to give an adequate explanation for Papal snub

It's important that people respect Arlene Foster's decision not to attend Saturday's civic reception for Pope Francis in Dublin Castle.

Civil Rights

Patsy Gildernew: Civil rights pioneer, successful businessman but first and foremost a family man

“A man of strong principles, courage and integrity.

Topics

Tributes paid to civil rights pioneer Patsy Gildernew

The funeral has taken place of a Co Tyrone man who took part in a protest believed to have given birth to the civil rights movement more than 50 years ago. Patsy Gildernew wrote himself into Irish history when he...
Stormont discrimination of Catholics 'hugely exaggerated' says David Trimble's ex-aide

A FORMER adviser to ex-First Minister David Trimble has claimed discrimination against Catholics by Stormont before the civil rights movement has been "hugely exaggerated".
Fionnuala O Connor: Press reports from 1968 show unionist leaders unable to grasp what was happening

RUC men on that Saturday fifty years ago blattered their way into history on camera, leaving newsprint catching-up as the Troubles, and the next week, began.
Leona O'Neill: Those who commemorate the IRA are no champions of civil rights in my eyes

WE’VE just come out of a weekend that marked probably one of the most important moments in Northern Ireland’s history, the birth of the civil rights movement.

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