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Kate O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first Commonwealth Games heptathlon gold
Newry-born athlete Kate O'Connor has secured Northern Ireland's first Commonwealth Games gold medal in athletics since 1986. Her victory in…
Northern Ireland students urged to get MenB vaccine before starting university
The Public Health Agency is offering a free two-dose MenB vaccine to students starting university or college this September. By taking the …
Lynette McHendry marks eight years in remission after campaigning for better breast cancer care in Northern Ireland
After being diagnosed with stage four breast cancer a decade ago, Lynette McHendry has spent years advocating for improved access to life-s…
Chloe Wilson and Shauna O’Neill win Commonwealth Games bronze in women’s pairs
After a narrow semi-final defeat, Chloe Wilson and Shauna O’Neill recovered to beat Wales 4-2, 5-4 in the bronze medal match. The pair’s ab…
Ballinderry Rivers Trust makes progress tackling giant hogweed in County Tyrone
The Ballinderry Rivers Trust has successfully managed to keep giant hogweed at a minimum around Drum Manor Forest Park, preventing the inva…
Barry McClements wins silver in S9 100m backstroke at the Commonwealth Games
Para-swimmer Barry McClements from Newtownards has secured a silver medal in the men's S9 100m backstroke at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games…
Bethany Firth wins Northern Ireland's first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Swimmer Bethany Firth secured bronze in the women's 200m freestyle S14 at the Tollcross Swimming Centre, marking Northern Ireland's first m…
Millisle brothers spend summer holiday cleaning local street signs
Ten-year-old Jonah and nine-year-old Eli have set themselves the goal of cleaning 50 street signs in their home village of Millisle before …
Belfast Pride parade marks 35th year with thousands taking to the streets
Around 8,000 people joined the Belfast Pride parade this weekend to mark the 35th year of the festival. The event serves as both a celebrat…
Twelve-year-old poet Jude Shiels features on new Seamus Heaney mural in Londonderry
A new mural honouring Seamus Heaney has been unveiled on Westland Street in Londonderry, featuring a poem written by 12-year-old Jude Shiel…
Ulster Fleadh musicians compete for a place at the All-Ireland festival in Belfast
Musicians and dancers have gathered in Warrenpoint for the Ulster Fleadh, where the top performers in each category earn a place at the upc…
Irish government awards €10m to support peace and reconciliation projects in Northern Ireland
The Irish government has allocated nearly €10m to 154 organisations across Northern Ireland, including youth centres and trauma support gro…