BBC News - Northern Ireland

Man charged with attempted murder after Banbridge attack

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 09:40:15 GMT

Two men are charged after a man in his 40s suffers head and facial injuries in an attack in Banbridge.

Health officials start work on 'gay blood' policy change

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 13:34:12 GMT

NI health officials to be "guided" by science over reducing deferral period for gay men to donate blood.

U2 give Dublin 'epic night of rock' on The Joshua Tree tour

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 11:57:34 GMT

Under a fading blue sky, Bono and the boys are back in their hometown for a special anniversary show.

Youths attack police with missiles at west Belfast park

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 18:51:16 GMT

More than 200 young people gathered in the Falls Park and City Cemetery area on Saturday night.

Car and cash taken in Glenarm and Ballygally armed robberies

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 16:22:10 GMT

A car is stolen by a man with a gun in County Antrim, and a shop is robbed a short time later.

Thousands without water supply in Republic of Ireland

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 19:50:06 GMT

Parts of Louth and Meath are affected after a burst of a large water main on Friday morning.

The Open 2017: McIlroy fires 67 to finish tied fourth at Birkdale

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 18:21:37 GMT

Rory McIlroy shoots a closing three-under-par 67 to secure a top-five finish in The Open at Royal Birkdale.

Body found in search for missing man

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:53:02 GMT

The body was found in north Belfast during searches for Newtownabbey man Dean McIlwaine.

Two hikers rescued after falls in Mourne mountains

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 09:11:19 GMT

Two men are rescued by volunteers and taken to hospitals by coastguard helicopters after suffering "severe" injuries.

NI paralympian 'to start work experience'

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 08:28:52 GMT

The County Londonderry para-athlete says he is planning ahead after his time on the racetrack ends.

Boy seriously injured in Castlewellan tractor incident

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 20:13:11 GMT

The Air Ambulance Northern Ireland is used for the first time as it airlifts the boy to hospital.

Irish immigrant’s arrest highlights race's role in deportation

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 23:31:19 GMT

After a high-profile deportation, undocumented Irish immigrants are on edge.

World Para-athletics Championships: Michael McKillop wins second gold

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:06:57 GMT

Defending champion Michael McKillop completes a middle distance double by winning the T37 1500m at the World Para-athletics Championships.

Man shot in paramilitary-style attack in north Belfast

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 11:34:46 GMT

Police describe the attack on a 30-year-old man in north Belfast as "brutal and horrific".

County Louth crash a 'tough scene'

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 13:14:44 GMT

Three women from Donegal have died in a car accident in County Louth.

Twenty years since IRA's second ceasefire

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 18:20:38 GMT

On 20 July 1997, the IRA began an enduring ceasefire that paved the way to lasting peace.

Archive: In 1997, the BBC's Brian Rowan reports on proposed IRA ceasefire

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 05:27:40 GMT

Security editor Brian Rowan recalls reporting on the sudden news of an emerging IRA ceasefire.

Edwin Poots addresses gathering in Irish

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 05:40:23 GMT

Edwin Poots addresses gathering in Irish

Stephen Nolan reacts to BBC salary reveal

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:07:17 GMT

BBC broadcaster Stephen Nolan says he wants to work at the BBC and earn as much as he can.

BBC 'committed' to paying for top talent

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:24:34 GMT

The comments come after salary details of the BBC's highest-paid presenters were revealed.

BBC News Channel

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:41:12 GMT

BBC coverage of latest developments

Atlantic Ocean rowers rescued off Irish coast

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 18:03:44 GMT

The men had set off from Canada in June in a record attempt to row across the Atlantic Ocean.

Three women die in Louth car crash

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:36:32 GMT

The victims were a mother and daughter and a family friend from County Donegal.

Greece-Turkey earthquake: Irish tourist woke to Kos 'pandemonium'

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:26:37 GMT

An earthquake that killed at least two people on a Greek island was "pandemonium", an Irishman says.

Galway wind farm to aid Irish climate targets

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 05:38:50 GMT

Spreading over 40 square km, the project is expected to generate about 3% of the country's energy needs.

Brexit: Gove says NI farmers will get post-Brexit subsidies

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 17:10:07 GMT

Environment Secretary Michael Gove gave the assurance during a visit to the Antrim Show.

Northern Ireland economy grew by 0.3% in first quarter of 2017

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:35:18 GMT

The Northern Ireland economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2017, official figures suggest.

Danske Bank reports pre-tax profits of £56.5m for first half of 2017

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 06:46:30 GMT

The bank's profits in the first half of 2017 are down 12% compared to the same period in 2016.

Northern Ireland house price growth 'set to stall'

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 05:24:56 GMT

The financial consultancy firm PwC suggests house prices in NI will rise by just 1% in 2017.

Super Cup NI youth football live on BBC Sport website

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 12:50:23 GMT

Eleven games in this week's Super Cup NI international youth football tournament will be shown live on the BBC Sport website.

League of Ireland: Finn Harps v Derry City (Mon)

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 13:16:55 GMT

Derry City take on Finn Harps boosted by a victory over Bohemians which lifted them up to third place in the Premier Division.

Irish Championships: Santry success for Mageaan and Mitchell

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 20:25:12 GMT

Ciara Mageean clinches the 800m title at the Irish Championships as Emma Mitchell completes the 5000m/1500m double at Santry.

Aaron Sexton wins 200m gold at Commonwealth Youth Games

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 21:08:46 GMT

North Down teenager Aaron Sexton wins 200m gold for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas.

Weekly paper review: Huge wasp nest, transgender camp

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:36:12 GMT

In this week's local papers there's a big wasp nest, a transgender camp and some local councils flash the cash.

The 1997 ceasefire

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 05:33:20 GMT

Former BBC security editor Brian Rowan reflects on the re-emergence of an IRA ceasefire in 1997.

Northern Ireland forecast

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:48:11 GMT

Northern Ireland weather forecast

World first

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 11:54:05 GMT

A new play will be streamed simultaneously live on stage and in a computer game's virtual world.

Coming up roses

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 05:40:36 GMT

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is in full bloom for the 53rd Rose Week festival in Belfast.

Squids in

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:17:02 GMT

An Irish fishing crew are in disbelief after landing their second rare giant squid in three months.

Derry parade marks return of Foyle Cup football tournament

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:27:41 GMT

Thousands of young footballers from all around the world kick-off one of NI's biggest tournaments.

Student who saved woman from car in Irish river 'acted on instinct'

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 22:20:17 GMT

Lurgan man says rescue in County Donegal was a joint effort with woman's partner.

Woman dies after Limavady house fire

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 12:30:42 GMT

A passer-by noticed smoke coming from the house in the early hours of Monday.

Funeral for boy killed playing in Derry street

Sat, 15 Jul 2017 14:01:12 GMT

Donnacadh McGuire was found with significant injuries in Tyrconnell Street on Tuesday.

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