My grandfather died by suicide. I work in the same Irish university where he taught history
Like me, he was interested in the lives and experiences of ordinary people
Belfast
Titanic Belfast lost 2,000 bookings in one phone call: how new Brexit visa rules are hitting Northern Ireland tourism
From this month, holiday visitors to UK from EU member states other than the Republic must apply for £16 visa
The Belfast train station signs in Irish that are testing Stormont’s shaky foundations
Row over Belfast’s Grand Central Station adding Irish to displays and ticket machines reinforces Assembly’s vulnerability to identity politics
The Forest is the Path by Gary Lightbody: Moving, lyrical and more than just a companion book to Snow Patrol’s album
Bangor musician maps out the terrain of loss, memory and creative renewal in an imaginative, deeply personal work
UK government’s failure to order inquiry into Sean Brown murder ‘cannot stand’, appeal court rules
Chief Justice has given Northern Ireland Secretary four weeks to ‘reflect’ on judgment
Further CCTV footage to be examined ahead of Noah Donohoe inquest
Hearing also told there has been no response from Instagram to a request to memorialise teenager’s account
Work on Irish language signs in Belfast train station halted due to potential legal action
Plan for signs prompted dispute among Stormont Executive ministers
DUP to put ‘marker down’ at Executive against Irish language signs at Belfast’s Grand Central Station
DUP leader Gavin Robinson says installation of signage is ‘clearly a controversial matter’
Just six people turn up for Tesla protest in Dublin as thousands demonstrate worldwide
Few heed call to join Tesla Takedown global day of action
Joe Lynskey Disappeared case: ‘When he came out of the monastery he came out for the cause. And the cause executed him’
Maria Lynskey had the funeral arrangements in place for her uncle before her family’s hopes of finding his remains were dashed for the second time in a decade
Pensioner (71) gave vulnerable teenagers heroin in exchange for sex work, Belfast court hears
Oliver James MacCormack pleaded guilty to 40 offences which include charges of human trafficking
Former Belfast Citibank employee settles sex discrimination case for €257,000
Maeve Bradley says it was a ‘shock’ to discover person covering her maternity leave was promoted in her absence
Shona McCarthy, the Irish woman running the world’s biggest arts festival, is heading home: ‘I’m tired. You feel it to your bones’
After 35 years of nonstop work, this ardent advocate for the arts is about to catch her breath
Naoise Dolan on The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue: Journeying into the past
Historical novel based on one day in 1895 features anarchists, artists and aristocrats
A New Yorker in Antrim: ‘There have been frissons of suspicion but there is a strong sense of community’
Author and journalist Rosie Schaap found solace and community in the Glens of Antrim after the death of her first husband
‘Management aren’t open to it’: Why remote working rates are lower in Northern Ireland
Economist warns the lack of work-from-home opportunities in the North could affect recruitment and retention of staff
Teen boy among 36 arrested in UK home office raid for illegal workers in Belfast
Dawn operation by immigration enforcement officers at construction site led to arrests
Man (50s) arrested in Belfast after two police cars rammed during pursuit
Four officers sustained minor injuries during ‘completely reckless and dangerous’ incident
Nine new Irish attractions to explore: Defying gravity, distilling views and waterway wonders
From giant sculpture trails in Tyrone to a hidden gem in Tipperary, there’s a wealth of new adventures throughout the country
Four former British soldiers charged over Belfast shootings 50 years ago
One of the accused is charged with the murder of Patrick McVeigh at the height of the Troubles
Belfast solicitor secures order compelling X to reveal identity of ‘coward’ behind anonymous account
Kevin Winters issued proceedings against X in bid to find out who was behind Malachy O account
Bumper cruise season set to make waves at Belfast Harbour
Port operator expects to welcome 10 new cruise ships this season, which kicks off at the end of March
St Patrick’s Day parades: Kabin Crew brings a spark to Cork while Limerick aims to become ‘more fun’
Belly dancers dazzle in Tullamore; Sharon Shannon leads the way in Galway; and Waterford marks its 1,111th anniversary
In pictures: St Patrick’s Day parades across the country
A selection of photographs from across the country of St Patrick's Day parades and celebrations
St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin: What time does it start, where does it begin and is Dublin Bus running?
When does the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin start? And other questions answered
Freddie Scappaticci’s final years in a sleepy Surrey town: Neighbours were ‘sickened’ when they found out who he really was
The man known as Stakeknife, a senior British army agent in the IRA, was hidden away in middle-class suburban comfrot in Guildford
‘I don’t write a lot of personal stuff’: author Róisín Lanigan on being married, divorced and surviving cancer before her 30s
The Irish author is on the cusp of publishing her debut novel, which reflects on the realities of the housing crisis for young people
Van Morrison’s Madame George remains a work of great poignancy
What did the old grump mean in Madame George about pitching pennies into the Boyne? We’re one step closer to reconnecting with his great artwork
Man charged with attempted murder of two women stabbed in Co Down
Jason Rhodes (26) of Downpatrick appeared before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Saturday
Author Paul McVeigh: ‘In Belfast, you go on a bad date and after that you bump into them every time you go out’
The writer on his new story collection, I Hear You; how Belfast informs his writing; and the importance of humour in his work
I Hear You by Paul McVeigh: A vivid and memorable collection of stories
The Belfast author’s writing demonstrates an ongoing commitment to working-class and queer representation
PSNI investigate potential Islamist terrorist link to Belfast stabbing
Man (18) arrested after 51-year-old stabbed on March 1st
VHI seals deal with Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, adding access to three private hospitals
Belfast, Derry and Sligo locations intended to provide more options, health insurer says
‘Health warnings’ may be needed for reports finding ‘collusive behaviours’ by RUC in murders by loyalists, says judge
High Court in Belfast has ruled the policing ombudsman exceeded her investigative powers
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