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A UVF mural in north Belfast has been destroyed by Storm Darragh. 🎥 Mal McCann

A UVF mural in north Belfast has been destroyed by Storm Darragh. 🎥 Mal McCann

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A Glider bus driver and Syrian national says his family were forced out of their home after a two-year campaign of intimidation which led to a race hate attack on Sunday night. Torki Al Omare was at home with his wife and three children aged 11, 9 and 7 on Sunday night in Holywood when a group of masked youths attacked their home with stones, breaking windows and causing minor injuries to two of the children. Police are treating the incident on Church Green as a racially motivated hate crime. Mr Al Omare and his family have since moved out of their property and the bus driver says he will not return to the local area and plans to move his wife and children to west Belfast. Read more:

A Glider bus driver and Syrian national says his family were forced out of their home after a two-year campaign of intimidation which led to a race hate attack on Sunday night. Torki Al Omare was at home with his wife and three children aged 11, 9 and 7 on Sunday night in Holywood when a group of masked youths attacked their home with stones, breaking windows and causing minor injuries to two of the children. Police are treating the incident on Church Green as a racially motivated hate crime. Mr Al Omare and his family have since moved out of their property and the bus driver says he will not return to the local area and plans to move his wife and children to west Belfast. Read more:

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A masked colour party made its way through the Creggan estate in Derry on Monday as a parade was held to mark the 110th anniversary of the Easter Rising.

A masked colour party made its way through the Creggan estate in Derry on Monday as a parade was held to mark the 110th anniversary of the Easter Rising.

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There is a heavy police presence in the village of Scarva this afternoon, where counter-protestors gathered to meet a pro-Palestinian march walking 25 miles from Lurgan to Omeath in aid of Gaza.

There is a heavy police presence in the village of Scarva this afternoon, where counter-protestors gathered to meet a pro-Palestinian march walking 25 miles from Lurgan to Omeath in aid of Gaza.

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The bust of George Mitchell on the grounds of Queen’s University Belfast has been removed overnight. On Monday, the university announced it was to remove the name of one of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement from a peace centre, because of his links with the disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, along with the bust of the former US senator from university grounds. It’s understood the bust remained in situ on Monday evening but had been removed by 8.30am on Tuesday. 🎥 Mal McCann

The bust of George Mitchell on the grounds of Queen’s University Belfast has been removed overnight. On Monday, the university announced it was to remove the name of one of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement from a peace centre, because of his links with the disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, along with the bust of the former US senator from university grounds. It’s understood the bust remained in situ on Monday evening but had been removed by 8.30am on Tuesday. 🎥 Mal McCann

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Footage has emerged of a dramatic police pursuit in Co Tyrone across a GAA pitch. Two people were arrested after the car chase along country roads near Coalisland on Thursday. The pursuit came to an end after the driver of a car entered a playing field at Clonoe O’Rahilly’s GAC, followed closely by a police car.

Footage has emerged of a dramatic police pursuit in Co Tyrone across a GAA pitch. Two people were arrested after the car chase along country roads near Coalisland on Thursday. The pursuit came to an end after the driver of a car entered a playing field at Clonoe O’Rahilly’s GAC, followed closely by a police car.

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Michael Elliott, 18, of Lanntara, Ballymena, appeared in court with two other teenagers charged with rioting offences following recent violence in the town. A district judge said those involved in the disorder would face robust court action.

Michael Elliott, 18, of Lanntara, Ballymena, appeared in court with two other teenagers charged with rioting offences following recent violence in the town. A district judge said those involved in the disorder would face robust court action.

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Scotstown have won the 2025 Ulster Senior Club Football Championship, their first provincial title after 36 years. The Monaghan county champions went to the well again for a fourth time since 1989 and came out on top as they defeated Kilcoo after extra time in Armagh

Scotstown have won the 2025 Ulster Senior Club Football Championship, their first provincial title after 36 years. The Monaghan county champions went to the well again for a fourth time since 1989 and came out on top as they defeated Kilcoo after extra time in Armagh

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Bridie Brown received a standing ovation as she arrived at a Féile an Phobail event at St Mary’s University College on Thursday. The event was held to give an update and provide background to the ongoing campaign for a public inquiry into the loyalist kidnapping and murder of her husband, Sean Brown, in 1997. The audience in west Belfast heard from members of the Brown family as well as their solicitor Niall Murphy and Paul O’Connor of the Pat Finucane Centre.

Bridie Brown received a standing ovation as she arrived at a Féile an Phobail event at St Mary’s University College on Thursday. The event was held to give an update and provide background to the ongoing campaign for a public inquiry into the loyalist kidnapping and murder of her husband, Sean Brown, in 1997. The audience in west Belfast heard from members of the Brown family as well as their solicitor Niall Murphy and Paul O’Connor of the Pat Finucane Centre.

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“Neither God nor the Pope of Rome could have gotten me to protest outside a girls’ primary school. “We saw many things throughout the conflict, but that has always stayed with me… To be frank, I was horrified.” It has been 25 years since the loyalist blockade of Holy Cross, the all-girls primary school in 2001, in which crowds vociferously and violently objected to parents from nationalist Ardoyne escorting their children to school. Gerry Kelly opens up about the dark chapter in Northern Ireland’s troubled past, praising the young girls and their families for their bravery and hopes that such scenes “will never be repeated.” 🎥 Dylan Hegarty

“Neither God nor the Pope of Rome could have gotten me to protest outside a girls’ primary school. “We saw many things throughout the conflict, but that has always stayed with me… To be frank, I was horrified.” It has been 25 years since the loyalist blockade of Holy Cross, the all-girls primary school in 2001, in which crowds vociferously and violently objected to parents from nationalist Ardoyne escorting their children to school. Gerry Kelly opens up about the dark chapter in Northern Ireland’s troubled past, praising the young girls and their families for their bravery and hopes that such scenes “will never be repeated.” 🎥 Dylan Hegarty

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Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she believes the United Kingdom will not exist in its current form within 10 to 20 years. Speaking at a Féile an Phobail event in Belfast, Sturgeon drew parallels between the campaigns for Scottish independence and a united Ireland, predicting Ireland will be united and Scotland independent.

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she believes the United Kingdom will not exist in its current form within 10 to 20 years. Speaking at a Féile an Phobail event in Belfast, Sturgeon drew parallels between the campaigns for Scottish independence and a united Ireland, predicting Ireland will be united and Scotland independent.

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A republican bonfire has been built in the middle of a main road through the Bogside area of Derry. Earlier this week, PSNI removed bonfire materials from beneath the flyover, citing the existence of a gas pipe under the road as an additional threat to safety. This was followed by a day of violent disorder in the area

A republican bonfire has been built in the middle of a main road through the Bogside area of Derry. Earlier this week, PSNI removed bonfire materials from beneath the flyover, citing the existence of a gas pipe under the road as an additional threat to safety. This was followed by a day of violent disorder in the area

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Aoife Moore grew up reading The Irish News. Today she writes for it. Read her latest columns from 41p a day.

Aoife Moore grew up reading The Irish News. Today she writes for it. Read her latest columns from 41p a day.

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A teenager spread gallons of hen manure on a road before Ballymena’s first Pride parade as part “of a prank,” a court has heard. Coleraine Magistrates Court also heard that Isaac Adams (19) “made full and frank admissions” to police when he was arrested. Adams, from the Lislaban Road in Cloughmills, confirmed his identity and that he understood the three charges, all alleged to have been committed on June 28.

A teenager spread gallons of hen manure on a road before Ballymena’s first Pride parade as part “of a prank,” a court has heard. Coleraine Magistrates Court also heard that Isaac Adams (19) “made full and frank admissions” to police when he was arrested. Adams, from the Lislaban Road in Cloughmills, confirmed his identity and that he understood the three charges, all alleged to have been committed on June 28.

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A pilot scheme which has seen the first-ever Irish-English road signs installed in the north has been welcomed. The bilingual signage and road markings, covering bus lanes and parking information, have been placed on a stretch of the Falls Road between the Springfield Road and Whiterock Road, with implementation continuing over the coming weeks. 🎥 Dylan Hegarty

A pilot scheme which has seen the first-ever Irish-English road signs installed in the north has been welcomed. The bilingual signage and road markings, covering bus lanes and parking information, have been placed on a stretch of the Falls Road between the Springfield Road and Whiterock Road, with implementation continuing over the coming weeks. 🎥 Dylan Hegarty

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“The fleadh belongs to all of us who call this place home. It’s our fleadh and we celebrate our tradition together.” Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister was among those who spoke during the opening day of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. Emma Little-Pengelly addressed crowds at Belfast City Hall, saying that culture does not divide people but brings us together. 📽️ Dylan Hegarty

“The fleadh belongs to all of us who call this place home. It’s our fleadh and we celebrate our tradition together.” Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister was among those who spoke during the opening day of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. Emma Little-Pengelly addressed crowds at Belfast City Hall, saying that culture does not divide people but brings us together. 📽️ Dylan Hegarty

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There has been widespread anger following a night of disorder in west Belfast. Police were forced to close off a section of the Stewartstown Road for several hours after "large crowds" gathered along the busy thoroughfare, with one local political representative describing the scenes as "absolute chaos". It was the latest night of anti-social behaviour in the area. 🎥: Mal McCann

There has been widespread anger following a night of disorder in west Belfast. Police were forced to close off a section of the Stewartstown Road for several hours after "large crowds" gathered along the busy thoroughfare, with one local political representative describing the scenes as "absolute chaos". It was the latest night of anti-social behaviour in the area. 🎥: Mal McCann

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£10 a pint? Publican John Bittles has warned he may have to “price surge Guinness” after owner Diageo announced it has limited the amount of Guinness pubs can buy during the festive season

£10 a pint? Publican John Bittles has warned he may have to “price surge Guinness” after owner Diageo announced it has limited the amount of Guinness pubs can buy during the festive season

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Former Belfast Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly was among the crowds enjoying the music at the Fleadh on Saturday. The DUP councillor joined revellers as the Shamrocks brought the Cathedral Quarter to a standstill with this performance of Kingfishr’s ‘Killeagh’. 🎥 Mal McCann

Former Belfast Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly was among the crowds enjoying the music at the Fleadh on Saturday. The DUP councillor joined revellers as the Shamrocks brought the Cathedral Quarter to a standstill with this performance of Kingfishr’s ‘Killeagh’. 🎥 Mal McCann

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An immigrant family has fled their Co Down home after two children were injured during an attack by masked men on Sunday night. Two children were left with “grazes to their face and shoulder” after stones were thrown through the front window of their Holywood home in a racially-motivated hate crime.

An immigrant family has fled their Co Down home after two children were injured during an attack by masked men on Sunday night. Two children were left with “grazes to their face and shoulder” after stones were thrown through the front window of their Holywood home in a racially-motivated hate crime.

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A passenger showed off his singing skills on a bus home from the Belfast Fleadh on Tuesday. He joined Co Antrim singer-songwriter Tiernán Heffron on a brilliant rendition of The Town I Loved So Well, with other passengers providing backing vocals. 🎥 Tiernán Heffron

A passenger showed off his singing skills on a bus home from the Belfast Fleadh on Tuesday. He joined Co Antrim singer-songwriter Tiernán Heffron on a brilliant rendition of The Town I Loved So Well, with other passengers providing backing vocals. 🎥 Tiernán Heffron

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An estimated 3,000 people have attended an anti-racism rally in Belfast.(🎥Colm Lenaghan) Read more:

An estimated 3,000 people have attended an anti-racism rally in Belfast.(🎥Colm Lenaghan) Read more:

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"There is definitely potential to put something here permanently." Following its resounding success during the Fleadh this week, a pop-up bar in Belfast could become a permanent fixture, according to one of the men behind it, Patrick Simpson. The Donegal Bar has been packed throughout the festival, helping to create a lively atmosphere with live music, Irish dancers and traditional entertainment drawing large crowds.

"There is definitely potential to put something here permanently." Following its resounding success during the Fleadh this week, a pop-up bar in Belfast could become a permanent fixture, according to one of the men behind it, Patrick Simpson. The Donegal Bar has been packed throughout the festival, helping to create a lively atmosphere with live music, Irish dancers and traditional entertainment drawing large crowds.

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An exhibition has opened in west Belfast exploring the relationship between Irish republicanism and the gay liberation movement during the 1980s and 90s. Entitled Irish Republicanism and 'The Gays', the exhibit follows seven years of research by Dr Jeff Evans, and is a joint project between OUTing the Past International Festival of LGBT History, The Museum of Free Derry and Áras Uí Chonghaile. It is available to view in Áras Uí Chonghaile until Saturday, July 25 before moving to the Museum of Free Derry in August. 🎥 Dylan Hegarty

An exhibition has opened in west Belfast exploring the relationship between Irish republicanism and the gay liberation movement during the 1980s and 90s. Entitled Irish Republicanism and 'The Gays', the exhibit follows seven years of research by Dr Jeff Evans, and is a joint project between OUTing the Past International Festival of LGBT History, The Museum of Free Derry and Áras Uí Chonghaile. It is available to view in Áras Uí Chonghaile until Saturday, July 25 before moving to the Museum of Free Derry in August. 🎥 Dylan Hegarty

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The funeral of senior IRA figure Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane was held in Belfast on Tuesday with large crowds gathering on the Cliftonville Road. He died aged 74 after a short illness on Friday. McFarlane was the officer in command of the H-Block prisoners during the 1981 hunger strike over conditions in the Maze and among 38 IRA inmates who escaped from the prison in 1983. Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams joined mourners for the mass of the republican who was jailed for an attack on the Bayardo Bar on the Shankill Road. Five people were killed and 60 others injured.

The funeral of senior IRA figure Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane was held in Belfast on Tuesday with large crowds gathering on the Cliftonville Road. He died aged 74 after a short illness on Friday. McFarlane was the officer in command of the H-Block prisoners during the 1981 hunger strike over conditions in the Maze and among 38 IRA inmates who escaped from the prison in 1983. Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams joined mourners for the mass of the republican who was jailed for an attack on the Bayardo Bar on the Shankill Road. Five people were killed and 60 others injured.

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A Belfast city centre parish has transformed a long-vacant Berry Street building into a new community café. St Mary's Parish this week opened The Foggy Brew, a not-for-profit venture that will help fund local outreach initiatives. Father Timothy Bartlett explains how the café sells products including Palestine Cola, contributing to the work of the combined parishes of west Belfast and to support church partnerships in the West Bank and Gaza.

A Belfast city centre parish has transformed a long-vacant Berry Street building into a new community café. St Mary's Parish this week opened The Foggy Brew, a not-for-profit venture that will help fund local outreach initiatives. Father Timothy Bartlett explains how the café sells products including Palestine Cola, contributing to the work of the combined parishes of west Belfast and to support church partnerships in the West Bank and Gaza.

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Belfast business leader Chris McCracken has posed the idea of new all-purpose sports stadium, which could be built beside Belfast Grand Central Station, after Casement Park's plans were scaled back. McCracken, managing director of the Linen Quarter BID, believes there is the potential for Belfast to construct a venue similar to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, which could yield hundreds of millions of pounds of economic benefit.

Belfast business leader Chris McCracken has posed the idea of new all-purpose sports stadium, which could be built beside Belfast Grand Central Station, after Casement Park's plans were scaled back. McCracken, managing director of the Linen Quarter BID, believes there is the potential for Belfast to construct a venue similar to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, which could yield hundreds of millions of pounds of economic benefit.

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'It's time for Sinn Féin to give up on this failing assembly' Irish News columnist Brian Feeney believes something needs to change ahead of the next assembly election in 2027. It follows Sinn Féin's ard fheis at the weekend, which saw senior party figures calling out the DUP. Feeney says the party underestimates the DUP’s 'fear and loathing' of them.

'It's time for Sinn Féin to give up on this failing assembly' Irish News columnist Brian Feeney believes something needs to change ahead of the next assembly election in 2027. It follows Sinn Féin's ard fheis at the weekend, which saw senior party figures calling out the DUP. Feeney says the party underestimates the DUP’s 'fear and loathing' of them.

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Drink prices at a new Belfast bar rise and fall like stocks on a trading floor, with Guinness hitting as little as £4 during 'market crashes'. Owner of The Stock Exchange, Gareth Murphy, told The Irish News that prices fluctuate based on real-time demand.

Drink prices at a new Belfast bar rise and fall like stocks on a trading floor, with Guinness hitting as little as £4 during 'market crashes'. Owner of The Stock Exchange, Gareth Murphy, told The Irish News that prices fluctuate based on real-time demand.

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