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Father Ted star says recent character inspired by days doing stand-up in Northern Ireland

Ardal O’Hanlon appeared on the RTE show where he talked about his inspiration for his character in How to Get to Heaven From Belfast

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Women paid more than men at Belfast Council after internal figures revealed for first time

As of March 31 2025 women earned £1.27 for every £1 that men earned

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Meet the NI teenagers dedicating their free time to helping patients with brain injuries

"It is so rewarding to see how patients benefit and you feel that you are making an impact.”

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'Our son died from meningitis before vaccine that could have saved his life was available'

Maureen spoke to the consultant who had treated David that day and he said the only thing that could have saved David's life would have been a vaccination

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O’Neill says she will work to reform Stormont to ‘end the blockage on progress’

Northern Ireland’s First Minister made the remarks at the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis

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Pearse Doherty calls for emergency cost-of-living budget at Sinn Fein Ard Fheis in Belfast

Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD, made the call tonight on the opening evening of Sinn Féin’s Ard Fheis

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Inside Graham Norton's marriage with rarely seen husband and wedding day joke

Television presenter Graham Norton has been married to husband Jonathan McLeod since 2022

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Veteran Northern Irish journalist Jim McDowell dies

The former Sunday World editor was one of Northern Ireland's most well-known journalists

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‘Most likely’ Noah Donohoe entered tunnel through bars of culvert entrance

Belfast Coroner’s Court heard evidence from engineering experts about the culvert on Friday afternoon as the inquest into the death of the schoolboy finished its 12th week.

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Norse Airline boss issues new flight cancellation warning as Iran jet fuel crisis continues

Short-haul flights are deemed more at risk of cancellations

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Warning of a two-year sentence for the public over upcoming Jeffrey Donaldson trial

The Attorney General has warned the public about social media posts and commentary on active criminal proceedings

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Intruder who spent hours trying on drag queen costumes in Belfast venue jailed

He caused more than £1,000 damage to performers’ clothing left ripped, stained and smelling of urine, prosecutors said

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Northern Ireland fuel protests LIVE as further disruption expected on Friday

Plans for another fuel protest at 4pm have been circulating on social media at a number of locations

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Newry City Park 'signed and sealed' for £20m development

A 'Deed of Dedication' is a legally binding document used to formally dedicate land for specific public uses.

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Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed prostate cancer diagnosis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is in "excellent physical condition" as details about his prostate cancer diagnosis emerged.

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NI drivers given boost as 'petrol and diesel prices fall faster'

The RAC has said petrol and diesel prices in Northern Ireland are falling faster than the UK average

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Alliance MLA to step down at next election after 13 years in politics

"I have been thinking about retiring for a while and so it was with great sadness I made the decision the 2027 election is the right time for me to retire from politics."

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easyJet announce two new routes from Belfast International Airport

The airline now offers the only direct connection between Northern Ireland and Sharm El Sheikh, and regular services to Rome

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'World Class' tourism project planned for NI council area after failed Gondola project

The concept plan aims to connect Kilbroney Forest Park in Rostrevor with Slieve Gullion Forest Park in south Armagh and Delamont Country Park on the outskirts of Killyleagh.

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Education Authority statement as Northern Ireland fuel protests planned

Last week's demonstrations saw slow-moving convoys of tractors and vehicles in Belfast