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Lost parrot reunited with owner after Dublin Airport stay

She was found at the airport on Easter Sunday and has now been reconnected with her human

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American living in Ireland for years lists 7 parts of life that have 'changed forever'

She moved to Ireland eight years ago has detailed seven aspects of life that have been "ruined" for her after living in the Emerald Isle for so long

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Sixth arrest over gang attack that saw Donegal man lose part of skull

He was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast following the attack on him and his dad

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NI group calls for small levy to fix wastewater infrastructure and build more homes

New figures show Northern Ireland is building fewer houses now than a decade ago

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Latest EA update as school leaders attend webinar on C2K cyber attack

"Intensive work is ongoing to get C2k fully back to normal, as quickly and securely as possible," a spokesperson said

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Ryanair passenger forces flight to abort after launching into drunken scream

Stephen Blofield, 61, was so intoxicated on the Ryanair flight from Krakow to Bristol that both crew and fellow holidaymakers feared for their safety

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NI kids sharing home address and personal details online warns charity

A study found that 75% of parents fear their children are not safe when using the internet

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Arrest after male armed with knife and knuckle duster tried to break into property in North Belfast

The male was arrested after aa foot chase with officers

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Rory McIlroy Masters 2026 tee time confirmed as defending champion returns to Augusta

Rory McIlroy is aiming to become just the fourth golfer – and the first in 24 years – following Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Sir Nick Faldo – to claim consecutive Masters titles.

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Russia and China block reopening of Strait of Hormuz - hours before Trump deadline

Russia and China have blocked a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz - this is a breaking story

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Four NI Santander branches among 40 closing in weeks- full list of closures in April and May 2026

Santander will shut 40 high street branches by end of May 2026 with 291 jobs at risk as customers shift to digital banking

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Man allegedly jumped on drinking partner’s head for intervening in row with girlfriend

The victim was left with broken eye sockets and a bleed on the brain following the unprovoked attack in Dundonald

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'Sweet-talking' County Tyrone woman swindles millions in Netflix true crime doc

An Irish true crime docu-series has landed on Netflix which takes a deep dive into three "shocking" stories.

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Eamonn Holmes' future on TV after 'falling asleep' on air and fan concerns

The TV star was presenting his GB News breakfast show when he appeared to 'fall asleep'.

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Lorries and tractors converge in Dublin to protest against fuel prices

By noon, O’Connell Street in Dublin had come to a standstill

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Artemis II mission shares historic pictures of far side of the moon

Artemis II is the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years

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Member of public intervenes as teenage girl 'assaulted' in Belfast

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

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EA update following C2K cyber attack data concerns

80 per cent of post-primary schools are now back online

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Man armed with axe drove into Derry property in attempted murder incident

Officers deployed incapacitant spray twice and discharged an attenuating energy projectile (AEP)

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Pensioner among three arrested after viable device found in Co Antrim

The three individuals were arrested at the scene