Video: Lyra McKee's 'amazing potential snuffed out by a single barbaric act' says partner
Dissident republican group claims Lyra McKee was shot dead 'accidentally'
Loughinisland suspect pictured helping to erect UUP election posters
DUP woman is party's first openly gay politician
Belfast schoolgirl (8) plays at Windsor Park and Croke Park within days
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Brexit
Alex Kane: Nigel Farage is still a key player. Why?
I interviewed Nigel Farage twice in 2016: once at the beginning of the year and then a few days before the referendum.
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No frontiers as Speaker Nancy Pelosi crosses border
BORDERS and borderlands loom large in Nancy Pelosi’s political life.
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Nancy Pelosi brands Brexit an 'aberration' in peace process during border visit
BREXIT should be just an "aberration" in efforts to strengthen Northern Ireland's peace process, US congresswoman Nancy Pelosi has said.
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Colum Eastwood confirms European election candidacy
COLUM Eastwood has confirmed that he plans to run in next month's European election as the SDLP makes an audacious bid to ensure Northern Ireland returns two pro-Remain MEPs.
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Nancy Pelosi warns against weakening Good Friday Agreement
US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has said that Brexit must not result in the return of a hard border.
News
Jarlath Kearney: Futures cannot be built with bombs or bullets
It has no identity. It is cold; inanimate; a small work of manufactured metal.
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Fundraising page set up for murdered journalist Lyra McKee
Friends of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have set up a fundraising page to help cover her funeral costs.
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Journalist Lyra McKee's murder in Derry 'an attack on peace and democracy'
LEADERS of the main political parties have released a joint statement following the shooting dead of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry.
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Lyra McKee's 'amazing potential snuffed out by a single barbaric act' says partner at Derry vigil
Vigils are to be held in Derry and Belfast this evening in memory of murdered journalist Lyra McKee.
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Dissident republican Easter march called off after fatal shooting of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry
A dissident republican group in Derry has called off its march on Monday to commemorate the Easter Rising following the fatal shooting of journalist Lyra McKee.
Business
Local restaurant chain Moe's Grill to open new £900k Banbridge store, creating 30 jobs
A NORTHERN Ireland restaurant chain is to open a new £900,000 Banbridge outlet, creating up to 30 jobs.
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Coleraine software firm to create 10 jobs and open new Belfast office
A COLERAINE-based software firm is to create 10 jobs and open a new office as it targets further growth in the north.
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Ballycastle hotel completes latest phase of refurbishment in time for The Open
THE Marine Hotel in Ballycastle has completed the second phase of a multi-million pound refurbishment ahead of The Open, creating five new jobs.
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Serviced office provider sets up in Belfast city centre
A LEADING UK serviced office provider has set up in Belfast city centre BE Offices, which operates around 800,000 sq ft of flexible workspace across the UK, has acquired office space in Adelaide Exchange.
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Belfast firm launches north's first telephone interpreting service
ONE of the north's largest interpreting and translation companies has launched the first in telephone interpreting service in Northern Ireland.
Sport
On This Day - April 19, 2014: Referee O'Mahoney in the spotlight as Cavan U21s lose out to Dublin
Sporting greats, dates and a quick quiz blitz to get you up and running today...
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Back in the day - Sean McCague tops GAA president poll - The Irish News, April 19 1999
Back in the day: 20 years ago today.. a look at some of the sports stories making the headlines in The Irish News ..
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Record numbers of youngsters for Carryduff GAC academy
A GAELIC club, in a booming suburb on the outskirts of south Belfast, has had to set up a working group of parents to cope with the record number of young children attending its nursery academy.
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Former ace Ciaran McKeever replacing the buzz with Armagh U17s
CIARAN McKeever’s phone buzzed on Christmas Eve last year.
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Young Monaghan aces will recover in time for Down duel says boss Mark Counihan
WITH just a week to restore the strength of mind and body following the exertions of a League final that went to extra-time, Monaghan’s powers of recovery will be put to the test in tomorrow’s Ulster MFC clash with Down.
Opinion
Holy Week reflection: Sharing Christ's harvest of love and mercy
ONE of my earliest memories of life on a farm in south Monaghan is being part of the ritual of 'dropping spuds' - sowing seed potatoes - in the spring.
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Bimpe Archer: Value-for-money style will never go out of fashion
"IT'S so sad to think this just won't be here any more," my mother said to an Anderson & McAuley assistant as she paid for a roll of fabric on a day or two before it closed its imperious doors forever.
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Alex Kane: Nigel Farage is still a key player. Why?
I interviewed Nigel Farage twice in 2016: once at the beginning of the year and then a few days before the referendum.
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Anger over pipe bomb attacks
Ordinary people have been finalising their plans for the Easter holiday period over recent days, while representatives from all the main political parties have been intensifying their preparations for the forthcoming district council elections.
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British government ploughing on in hope rather than expectation
It is becoming all too clear that the dangers of Brexit are outweighing any potential benefits.
Magazine
Moves like Jagger: Rocker makes appearance as partner presents her first ballet
The Rolling Stones frontman supported his partner Melanie Hamrick backstage at the opening of Porte Rouge in New York.
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Police release suspect details in Bradley Welsh shooting
Welsh, who appeared in Trainspotting 2, was killed as he walked down the stairs to his Edinburgh flat.
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Bake Off's Rahul thanks colleagues in touching Easter cake Instagram post
The Great British Bake Off 2018 winner praised his colleagues for bringing him out of his shell.
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Facebook and Instagram respond to PFA's anti-racism campaign
The Professional Footballers' Association's #Enough campaign urged players to stay off social media from 0900 on Friday morning.
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Donkey returned to owner after being found in middle of Chicago road
An officer at Cook County Sheriff's Office in Chicago rescued a donkey from where it was wandering in the middle of a busy road.
Life
Holy Week reflection: Sharing Christ's harvest of love and mercy
ONE of my earliest memories of life on a farm in south Monaghan is being part of the ritual of 'dropping spuds' - sowing seed potatoes - in the spring.
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Belfast Zoo bids hello to new arrivals and goodbye to other residents
Belfast Zoo is celebrating a baby boom among its residents after welcoming vicuña, saki and white-belted ruffer lemur babies.
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The call to follow Jesus closely
Bishop of Down and Connor Noel Treanor will issue a pastoral letter on priesthood at today's Chrism Mass in St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast. Faith matters takes a closer look at To Follow Jesus Closely
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Holy Week reflection: Jesus' crucified hands hold us in loving safety
PERHAPS the darkest image of Holy Week is the nails being hammered into the hands of Jesus.
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Andrew Watson: What is the Good Friday truth?
Good Friday, celebrated tomorrow, marks the trial, Crucifixion, death and burial of Christ. Andrew Watson reflects on Pilate's famous question 'What is truth?'
Arts
Cult Movie: Mr Topaze might not be Peter Sellers' greatest but it's not far off
MR TOPAZE has long been considered something of a 'lost classic' of British comedy.
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Idles a subversive band that disagrees vehemently with our government
LISTENING to five-piece Bristol band Idles is like getting headbutted and hugged at the same time.
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New movies: Head Full Of Honey and Wheely released in cinemas this weekend
HEAD FULL OF HONEY (12A, 128 mins) Comedy/Drama.
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Gig guide: Live music for the week ahead
Today Dean Friedman – Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast Hudson Taylor – Sandinos, Derry Saturday April 20 Gavin James – The Ulster Hall, Belfast Bad Boat, Saturnine, The Lufthansa Heist – The Limelight 2, Belfast, 5pm Bastion, Romeo Indigo Romeo, Victim Royal etc – The Empire, Belfast An Orchestral Rendition of Dr Dre: 2001 – The Limelight, Belfast Tom Speight – Voodoo, Belfast Sonja Sleator, Glass Wings, Ethan Hanna etc – The Pavilion, Belfast Mike Tramp, Philip McCarroll – Diamond Rock Club, Ahoghill Tuesday April 23 Psychic Eyes, Valium, The Fake Flirtations etc – McHugh's, Belfast Wednesday April 24 Bowling For Soup – The Limelight, Belfast Thursday April 25 Ferals, Mosmo Strange, Gnarkats – The Menagerie, Belfast Robert Sarazin Blake, Junior Johnson – The Sunflower, Belfast Friday April 26 Paul McKenna Band – Duncairn Arts Centre, Belfast Surf Green, Luc Garrett, The Fake Flirtations etc – The Pavilion, Belfast Haley Heynderickx, Peter Doran – The American Bar, Belfast Kneecap – Sandinos, Derry Luka Bloom – Roe Valley Arts Centre, Limavady Villiers & The Villains – The Atlantic, Portrush Lore, Saffyre – Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Saturday April 27 Mark Geary, Strawhall House Band – The American Bar, Belfast Sunday April 28 Strange New Places, Sonif, Oisín Ó Scolaí & The Virginia Slims – McHugh's, Belfast Wednesday May 1 Kojaque –The Limelight 2, Belfast Thursday May 2 Teenage Fanclub – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival Marquee, Belfast Howe Gelb – Ulster Sport Club, Belfast Christy Moore – Waterfront Hall, Belfast Colm McIntyre, Donal Scullion, The Mad Dalton etc – Gifted, The Empire, Belfast Havvk, Molto Vivo, Strange New Places – Oh Yeah, Belfast Pascalwillnotsurvivethis, Paul and The Meanie, SX-70, etc – The Menagerie, Belfast William The Conqueror – Duke of York, Belfast Hen Ogledd – Voodoo, Belfast Blaenavon – McHugh's, Belfast Friday May 3 Echo & The Bunnymen – CQAF Marquee, Belfast Pete Doherty – The Limelight, Belfast Lisa O'Neill – The Black Box, Belfast Jason Lytle, Malojian – 1st Presbyterian Church, Rosemary St, Belfast The Gold Tips – The Duke of York, Belfast Lowkey – Oh Yeah, Belfast Asomvel, RBOTN, Stereo Nasty – Voodoo, Belfast Marc Almond – Millennium Forum, Derry .
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Album reviews: Cage The Elephant, Loyle Carner, Bananarama and Damien Jurado
Cage The Elephant Social Cues FOR a record inspired by the unravelling of frontman Matt Shultz's marriage to French actress Juliette Buchs, Cage The Elephant's fifth album is a gloriously confident, swaggering affair – a desperately sad yet awesomely uplifting record.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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...
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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".
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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.
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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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Business organisations join forces for unique Brexit event
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From Cyprus to Cape Verde, the Overseas Property Show uncovers a wealth of dream homes
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There's fantastic family fun everywhere in Northern Ireland this Easter
This Easter, a short break is long on family fun
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Data Protection and Brexit - Is your organisation prepared?
Guidance to help businesses and charities continue to comply with data protection law after the UK leaves the EU
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Brexit: How will you be affected?
Everything you need to know ahead of the UK's withdrawal from the EU
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Car finance options for a new tech-savvy generation
Thinking of buying a new car? In 2019 your expectations and experiences will be quite different than those of previous generations with finance options that put you firmly in the driving seat.
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FMI: The trend setters with a real passion for their work
Market leaders in their field, FMI allow you to enjoy your work too
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The Oscars of traditional music returns
A special night is in store at the Waterfront Hall
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Countdown to a Victorian Christmas at Hillsborough Castle
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