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2 Jan, 2018
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Heartbreaking loss of ‘special little girl’
A brave eight-year-old from Co Down who “touched the lives of everyone who knew her” has lost her battle with an extremely rare ageing disease.
Latest News
Varadkar hopes to see united Ireland ‘with cross-community support’

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he aspires to a united Ireland by consent and with cross-community support.

Trump negotiating techniques would not help resolve Northern Ireland crisis – Varadkar

Donald Trump’s famed boardroom negotiating techniques would be no help in reaching a deal to resolve Northern Ireland’s political crisis, the Irish Premier has said.

Forecasters warn of 80mph wind gusts as Storm Eleanor heads for UK

Northern Ireland is to experience wind gusts of up to 80mph on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, as Storm Eleanor heads for UK shores.

Jim Allister: After 2017, who can disagree that mandatory coalition at Stormont cannot work

In the decade of its existence TUV has constantly warned that the Stormont institutions were unsustainable because Sinn Fein has never been in the business of making Northern Ireland work. Quite the opposite. After 2017 who can disagree?

Sport Update
Ex-Linfield star Paul Smyth scores on QPR debut

Former Linfield star Paul Smyth found the net and received a standing ovation on his Queens Park Rangers debut.

PRO14 RUGBY: Ulster come out on top after remarkable comeback against Munster

ULSTER 24 MUNSTER 17

IRISH LEAGUE: Hamilton’s delight at ‘priority’ transfer for long-term Glenavon target Murray from Warrenpoint Town

Stephen Murray’s transfer to Glenavon on a two-and-a-half year contract signals the end of a long-standing chase to capture the striker by manager Gary Hamilton.

And finally...
First New Year’s baby was not due until January 25

2018 was just three minutes old when a tiny bundle of joy named Kyron Gatley entered the world.

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