Given the recent decision of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland to open up dialogue with the Roman Catholic Church on one of the key doctrines of the Reformation, justification by faith alone, it is hardly surprising to note that their Moderator designate, Rev Charles McMullen, now speaks of “relishing the opportunity of meeting the pope.”

The setting out of the “ultimate aim” of a language act by a leading Irish language advocate should act as a “wake up call” to unionists, TUV MLA Jim Allister has said.

The colleagues of the late Philippa Reynolds who was killed when her unmarked police car was struck by a speeding 4x4 at Dale's Corner in Londonderry in 2013 have paid tribute to a lost 'shining star' of the local police force.

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It’s Sunday 6th February 2011 and I’m on my way to interview new Coleraine boss Oran Kearney, following his appointment at The Showgrounds.

Ulster head coach, John Gibbes was delighted to see the work on the training ground truned into a solid performance as the Province resumed their Guinness PRO14 campaign with a five-point match haul againsts first time visitors to Belfast, Southern Kings.