I found the racism of my black Irish childhood embarrassing. Now it has given way to fear
Growing up in Waterford, I naively believed Ireland might sidestep the entrenched divisions of its near neighbours
Belfast
To see the woman convicted of my sister’s murder pictured with President Connolly broke me
The fetishisation of the Troubles by Kneecap is part of the same normalisation
Elton John collaborator Jack Coulter: ‘I was a young child when I first heard colours’
Paul McCartney, Anne Hathaway and Billie Eilish among owners of works by Irish artist who ‘paints music’
The Life Swap by Jeananne Craig: Even the most minor characters get a satisfying arc as they face their flaws
A debut novel full of heart with places and people that feel alive
Woman admits causing death of baby son and attempted murder of daughter (2)
Children sustained stab wounds inflicted by their mother (34) in their home in July 2021
Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast gives renewed hope of people coming together in other ways
In a usually divided city, this was a cross-community festival with a difference
How can a Belfast mural help explain failures of scholarly gatekeeping in the age of AI?
Generative AI has changed the economics of academic paper mills – businesses that manufacture studies, fabricate data, and sell completed papers to researchers
Belfast’s fleadh found space for Britishness in a celebration of Irishness
Belfast can be a claustrophobic place, but not last week, as what was once the most bombed hotel in Europe was booked out with ceilidhs
Wonderful Fleadh Cheoil strikes a chord in Belfast
Coming together in cross-community festival brings renewed hope for future
Irish in earthquake-hit Colombia: ‘Everything started shaking’
Community of expat Colombians in Ireland tell of shock and agonising wait for news of loved ones back home
Make it special: the best restaurants around Ireland to book for your next occasion
From Cork to Belfast and Dublin to Carrick-on-Shannon, these fun places will help you to celebrate
Fleadh ‘miracle’ sparks optimism for Belfast’s future
Cultural connections – and a vision of a pedestrian-friendly city – leave a lasting impact
Most X accounts posting about Belfast unrest were based outside UK
Analysis shows just 4.5 per cent of tweets about Belfast violence came from Republic of Ireland
Irishman in Canada: We no longer cross the river to shop in Michigan because of Trump
We enjoy Canada’s diversity, we had always felt uncomfortable with Northern Ireland’s social restrictions
In pictures: ‘The Fleadh is unbelievable. It’s brilliant. It’s everywhere’
Belfast is hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann – and it’s playing a blinder
Removal of rough sleepers for Belfast Fleadh and demolition of bunker under Hitler’s chancellery
Plus: Residents campaign against Fingal’s proposed Dunsink City Quarter and the €10,000-winner at the Dublin Horse Show
Belfast’s homeless out of sync with success of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026
‘Where a lot of the events are taking place, there’s rough sleepers who call the streets their home’
Rough sleepers ‘moved’ from Belfast city centre during Fleadh festival
Belfast homeless charity says rough sleepers threatened with arrest near festival
Taoiseach defends new Government jet amid reports Israeli-made navigational tool omitted
‘Nothing confirmed’ over possible Trump visit for Irish Open, Micheál Martin says as he attends fleadh in Belfast
Why unionists went to the Belfast Fleadh and liked it
Some on social media ask why the July 12th celebrations cannot generate atmosphere more like the Fleadh
Cross-Border commitment crucial in nursing Ireland’s ailing lakes back to health
In the Republic, there has been unrelenting deterioration of lakes, rivers and estuaries
Man (75) extradited from Australia to Northern Ireland on historical sex charges
Pensioner will stand trial over 17 alleged offences which took place between the late 1970s and early 1980s
Man accused of Belfast knife attack urged to seek legal representation
Hadi Alodid (30) is charged with the attempted murder of Stephen Ogilvie on June 8th
First Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast brings 95% surge in footfall to city
This year’s festival has been billed as one of the most culturally diverse in its history
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026: Two tribes unite for Belfast festival
‘I think it’s important that we talk about our histories, how similar we are’
Singers from Cork and Belfast in Ed Sheeran-backed project star at Fleadh festival
Crowds at celebration of Irish music and culture hope musician will appear after his performance last year
‘I’ve always voted DUP but never again’: Jeffrey Donaldson’s former constituents on his conviction
Some in the North are critical of the ‘silence’ among senior church figures and worshippers after former party member found guilt of child sex abuse offences
New Northern Secretary ‘deliberately’ avoids answering united Ireland question
Chris Bryant said he is ‘not starting a poll now, or this week, or this month or ... this year’
Cork Kabin Studio musicians prepare for Belfast Fleadh collaborations in Ed Sheeran project
Singer-songwriter’s charity links cross-border youth music programmes for live performance
Teacher who falsified letters regarding experience suspended from register
Secondary school teacher submitted letters to the Teaching Council
Vittorio Angelone: ‘People in the South never have to assert their Irishness’
The Belfast-born comedian on identity, Italian traditions and ‘posh English boys splitting the G’
Bail ‘most firmly refused’ for accused in Belfast rooftop stand-off case
Defendant was apprehended by police after falling off roof, officer tells court
Furious: Lola Petticrew is at once menacing and vulnerable in visceral new thriller
The Belfast actor follows powerhouse turn as IRA bomber Dolours Price in Say Nothing with equally riveting portrayal of a serial killer on Disney+
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