29 Mar, 2018

Banner celebrating IRA terrorist and tricolours erected at play park

Republicans have been accused of âtriumphalism and belligerenceâ after Irish tricolours and a banner bearing the name of a convicted IRA terrorist were erected at a controversial childrenâs play park in Newry.

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Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding trial: IRFU and Ulster Rugby statement in full

The Irish Rugby Football Union and Ulster Rugby have issued a statement following the acquittal of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding on rape charges.

Police release pictures of Derrylin fire victims

Police have released pictures of the four people who died in a house fire in Co Fermanagh last month.

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding trial: Vindicated Stuart Olding faces major battle to return to pinnacle of his sport

Stuart Olding turned 25 as his high-profile trial entered its seventh week.

A major mouthful of memories at launch of GNR express engine âQâ class 4-4-0 no 131

âVolunteers are the lifeblood of every community,â stated the Queenâs letter in the glossy programme for a remarkable event held in Newtownabbeyâs Theatre at the Mill last Thursday evening.

Sport Update

Steve Smith and David Warner banned for 12 months, claim reports

Steve Smith and David Warner have been banned for 12 months over the Australia ball-tampering scandal, according to reports.

CRICKET: Twenty20 double-header for Ireland squads

Cricket Ireland yesterday announced an inaugural international T20 double-header featuring the Ireland Womenâs and Menâs teams in June in Dublin, as well as increased investment to further support the growth of the womenâs game.

DARTS: Daryl Gurney hopes to shine in front of fans in Belfast

After securing a first Premier League win last week, Daryl Gurney is excited to make to his home debut against world champion Rob Cross at the SSE Arena.

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PICTURE SPECIAL: 30+ images from 2001

Revisting 2001 with a picture gallery examing the events of the year

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