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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 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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Water levels in Belfast’s River Lagan have been allowed to fall, revealing mud banks and an unwelcome stench for those living and working close by. Friday saw water recede dramatically on the banks of the north’s longest river in the south of the city, where it winds before emerging into Belfast Lough. The fall was forced in order to allow an inspection of the Lagan Weir to take place. 📽 Mal McCann

Water levels in Belfast’s River Lagan have been allowed to fall, revealing mud banks and an unwelcome stench for those living and working close by. Friday saw water recede dramatically on the banks of the north’s longest river in the south of the city, where it winds before emerging into Belfast Lough. The fall was forced in order to allow an inspection of the Lagan Weir to take place. 📽 Mal McCann

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There have been calls for a replica mosque and anti-Muslim signage placed on a loyalist bonfire in Co Tyrone to be removed. It is understood the miniature structure was placed on the pyre in Moygashel on Wednesday. Two signs have also been placed on the bonfire reading “secure our borders” and “end the threat of radical Islam”.

There have been calls for a replica mosque and anti-Muslim signage placed on a loyalist bonfire in Co Tyrone to be removed. It is understood the miniature structure was placed on the pyre in Moygashel on Wednesday. Two signs have also been placed on the bonfire reading “secure our borders” and “end the threat of radical Islam”.

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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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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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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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Eleanor Donaldson was paid a redundancy package after losing her job as senior secretary to her paedophile MP husband after being charged with aiding and abetting his child sex crimes, The Irish News understands. Ms Donaldson worked as a senior secretary to her husband, now convicted child rapist and former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, since at least 2010 until after the pair had been arrested and charged with historical offences. Conor Coyle explains.

Eleanor Donaldson was paid a redundancy package after losing her job as senior secretary to her paedophile MP husband after being charged with aiding and abetting his child sex crimes, The Irish News understands. Ms Donaldson worked as a senior secretary to her husband, now convicted child rapist and former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, since at least 2010 until after the pair had been arrested and charged with historical offences. Conor Coyle explains.

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"It's trying to persuade people that it would be a far better place if we governed it for ourselves." Gerry Adams says unionism could "fit into a united Ireland", and insists the British government has "no interest" in people living in the north. Read his full interview with Alex Kane here:

"It's trying to persuade people that it would be a far better place if we governed it for ourselves." Gerry Adams says unionism could "fit into a united Ireland", and insists the British government has "no interest" in people living in the north. Read his full interview with Alex Kane here:

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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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'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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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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This is the moment Paul from Donegal's dream came true as he joined country superstar Zach Bryan onstage in Belfast. After spotting his sign in the crowd, Bryan invited Paul to perform Nine Ball with him. Paul told the Irish News: “My dad was actually in the toilet and I had to call him but he told me the second he heard my voice he was sprinting back to the golden circle shouting ‘that’s my son’ and everyone cleared a path for him. “When I came back he was crying and I am actually happier for him than I am for myself. He was the proudest man on the planet.”

This is the moment Paul from Donegal's dream came true as he joined country superstar Zach Bryan onstage in Belfast. After spotting his sign in the crowd, Bryan invited Paul to perform Nine Ball with him. Paul told the Irish News: “My dad was actually in the toilet and I had to call him but he told me the second he heard my voice he was sprinting back to the golden circle shouting ‘that’s my son’ and everyone cleared a path for him. “When I came back he was crying and I am actually happier for him than I am for myself. He was the proudest man on the planet.”

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The Sham supermarket on the Donegall Road in south Belfast has been targeted again and burnt out during a night of disorder across the city.

The Sham supermarket on the Donegall Road in south Belfast has been targeted again and burnt out during a night of disorder across the city.

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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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'You should play fair, talk to me. What are my faults?' Kevin Rous, a Wrightbus nightshift worker from the Philippines, had his Cullybackey home targeted during anti-immigration unrest in Ballymena last night. His car was burnt out while his wife and two children were inside his home. The disorder followed a protest in Clonavon Terrace where missiles were thrown at PSNI officers, properties were damaged, and barricades were set on fire.

'You should play fair, talk to me. What are my faults?' Kevin Rous, a Wrightbus nightshift worker from the Philippines, had his Cullybackey home targeted during anti-immigration unrest in Ballymena last night. His car was burnt out while his wife and two children were inside his home. The disorder followed a protest in Clonavon Terrace where missiles were thrown at PSNI officers, properties were damaged, and barricades were set on fire.

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A rally in west Belfast has heard that the city cannot allow a “small minority to spread fear, division and hatred” in the wake of racist attacks and disorder. Hundreds gathered on Friday afternoon at the International Wall in the Falls Road area, to protest this week’s violence and targeting of ethnic minorities in the wake of a knife attack in north Belfast on Monday. 📽️ Colm Lenaghan

A rally in west Belfast has heard that the city cannot allow a “small minority to spread fear, division and hatred” in the wake of racist attacks and disorder. Hundreds gathered on Friday afternoon at the International Wall in the Falls Road area, to protest this week’s violence and targeting of ethnic minorities in the wake of a knife attack in north Belfast on Monday. 📽️ Colm Lenaghan

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Former Sunflower Bar owner Pedro Donald has put his personal art collection on display and up for sale in Belfast. Speaking to The Irish News, the well-known publican explained how half the proceeds will go to Medical Aid for Palestinians, with 50 pieces by local artists exhibited at the Harrison Hotel over the summer.

Former Sunflower Bar owner Pedro Donald has put his personal art collection on display and up for sale in Belfast. Speaking to The Irish News, the well-known publican explained how half the proceeds will go to Medical Aid for Palestinians, with 50 pieces by local artists exhibited at the Harrison Hotel over the summer.

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'We won't let this be turned into a green and orange issue.. today is going to be about a peaceful protest' Up to 1,500 people are expected to take part in the ‘Great March for Gaza’, which has been organised by the Lurgan Branch of the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (IPSC). The route of the march on Saturday includes a section of the Newry Canal Towpath and passes through the mainly unionist village of Scarva, in Co Down. The Parades Commission has imposed restrictions on both the march and a loyalist counter-protest. Pádraig Cairns from IPSC told the Irish News: "We want to make sure people know that we're marching here for peace and justice for the people of Palestine." 📽 Mal McCann

'We won't let this be turned into a green and orange issue.. today is going to be about a peaceful protest' Up to 1,500 people are expected to take part in the ‘Great March for Gaza’, which has been organised by the Lurgan Branch of the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (IPSC). The route of the march on Saturday includes a section of the Newry Canal Towpath and passes through the mainly unionist village of Scarva, in Co Down. The Parades Commission has imposed restrictions on both the march and a loyalist counter-protest. Pádraig Cairns from IPSC told the Irish News: "We want to make sure people know that we're marching here for peace and justice for the people of Palestine." 📽 Mal McCann

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'When I started, a packet of 20 cigarettes was 47p, now it's closer to £20. Back then the rent for the shop was £30 a week, and I eventually went on to buy the building in the late eighties.' Eugene Diamond, arguably Northern Ireland's best-known newsagent, is retiring after 45 years behind the counter in Ballymena's Broughshane Street. The Twitter-savvy shopkeeper became famous for daily posts showing newspaper front pages, with his announcement prompting tributes from MPs to journalists who called him "an institution." 🎥 Mal McCann

'When I started, a packet of 20 cigarettes was 47p, now it's closer to £20. Back then the rent for the shop was £30 a week, and I eventually went on to buy the building in the late eighties.' Eugene Diamond, arguably Northern Ireland's best-known newsagent, is retiring after 45 years behind the counter in Ballymena's Broughshane Street. The Twitter-savvy shopkeeper became famous for daily posts showing newspaper front pages, with his announcement prompting tributes from MPs to journalists who called him "an institution." 🎥 Mal McCann

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The PSNI is facing calls to remove a “racist” display placed on a loyalist bonfire that mocks the plight of refugees and migrants. The hate-filled display has appeared on a controversial bonfire in the village of Moygashel, near Dungannon, Co Tyrone. It includes a small boat with a number of dummies dressed in lifejackets and high viz vests. Read more: 📽️ Mal McCann

The PSNI is facing calls to remove a “racist” display placed on a loyalist bonfire that mocks the plight of refugees and migrants. The hate-filled display has appeared on a controversial bonfire in the village of Moygashel, near Dungannon, Co Tyrone. It includes a small boat with a number of dummies dressed in lifejackets and high viz vests. Read more: 📽️ Mal McCann

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'The Sash is not a sectarian song' Gerry Adams has admitted he does enjoy some of the music played by loyalist marching bands and believes the Sash is not a sectarian song. The former Sinn Féin president said it was better to understand the “culture, the uniforms, the music”, adding “I like the music and all that goes with it”. But Mr Adams said that if the music and songs - from the Sash to those more “over the top” and overtly sectarian - are played where there is “any sort of invasion of people’s space (they) will become provocative and annoying”. Watch the full interview on The Irish News YouTube channel.

'The Sash is not a sectarian song' Gerry Adams has admitted he does enjoy some of the music played by loyalist marching bands and believes the Sash is not a sectarian song. The former Sinn Féin president said it was better to understand the “culture, the uniforms, the music”, adding “I like the music and all that goes with it”. But Mr Adams said that if the music and songs - from the Sash to those more “over the top” and overtly sectarian - are played where there is “any sort of invasion of people’s space (they) will become provocative and annoying”. Watch the full interview on The Irish News YouTube channel.

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An Alliance MLA has been ejected from the Stormont Assembly chamber after a row with the deputy speaker in which she accused him of “patronising” her. North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister removed herself from the chamber after a request from the UUP’s Steve Aiken on Tuesday morning, the second day of the Assembly sitting after summer recess. The Alliance MLA later said the deputy speaker needed to “look at the way that you speak to many of the women in this chamber”.

An Alliance MLA has been ejected from the Stormont Assembly chamber after a row with the deputy speaker in which she accused him of “patronising” her. North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister removed herself from the chamber after a request from the UUP’s Steve Aiken on Tuesday morning, the second day of the Assembly sitting after summer recess. The Alliance MLA later said the deputy speaker needed to “look at the way that you speak to many of the women in this chamber”.

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