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Trevor Birch: EFL to consider imposing tougher sanctions for pitch invasions

Supporters of EFL clubs have been warned tougher sanctions for pitch invasions are on the way after a spate of disorder towards the end of the season. The play-off semi-finals in particular were blighted by problems, with a Nottingham Forest fan ...

30 May 2022 at 13:15

Northern Ireland

Jury begins deliberating in Gerry Adams’ libel action against BBC

A jury has begun deliberating on Gerry Adams’ libel action against the BBC. Former Sinn Fein leader Mr Adams alleges a BBC Spotlight programme, and an accompanying online story, defamed him by alleging he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn ...

29 May 2025 at 10:35

Northern Ireland

Sinn Fein president urges information on Disappeared be reported to commission

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald has urged anyone with information that could lead to the discovery of the remains of any of the Disappeared to bring it forward. Ms McDonald was speaking after a media report that a Sinn Fein member had ...

16 Dec 2024 at 15:58

Sport

West Brom pass details to police of supporters identified in Wolves disorder

West Brom say they have suspended the ticket accounts of supporters identified as being part of the trouble that marred Sunday’s Black Country derby against Wolves and passed their details onto West Midlands Police. Play was suspended for ...

02 Feb 2024 at 12:34

National News

Legal challenge to legacy Act to be heard over five days in November

A legal challenge to the Government’s new laws to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles will be heard over five days in November, a High Court judge has directed. Delivering his case management directions, Mr Justice ...

10 Oct 2023 at 09:58

Arts & Entertainment

RTÉ doc 'Murder of a GAA Chairman' sheds light on the unanswered questions of the family of Sean Brown

On May 12, 1997, in a small rural village in South Derry, Sean Brown, the esteemed chairman of Bellaghy Wolfe Tones GAA Club, fell victim to a brutal act of violence that shook the foundation of the community. At 11.25pm, Sean ...

18 Apr 2024 at 09:55

Northern Ireland

Liam Neeson: A united Ireland will happen if everyone is appeased

Liam Neeson has said he thinks a united Ireland “will happen” if all sides are appeased. The Hollywood star, 70, who grew up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, said Protestant and Catholic voices have to be heard. ...

16 Mar 2023 at 23:59

National News

New search taking place in Co Monaghan bog for IRA victim Columba McVeigh

A new dig is taking place at Bragan Bog in Co Monaghan to search for the remains of Tyrone teenager Columba McVeigh. The 19-year-old from Donaghmore was abducted by the Provisional IRA, killed and secretly buried in ...

27 Aug 2025 at 09:35

National News

Harris: UK and Ireland ‘close’ to legacy framework

The UK and Irish Governments are “close to announcing a framework” on legacy issues in Northern Ireland, Ireland’s deputy premier is expected to tell a conference. It comes as Unionists have reacted negatively to ...

05 Sept 2025 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

BBC to pay Gerry Adams 100,000 euros in defamation case

The BBC has been ordered to pay former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams 100,000 euros (£84,000) after he won a “resounding” libel victory over the broadcaster. Mr Adams took the BBC to court over an episode of its ...

30 May 2025 at 16:07

National News

UK govt agrees to amend Troubles legislation to prevent immunity for rapists

The UK Government has agreed to amend controversial Troubles legislation to prevent immunity being granted to those responsible for serious sexual offences. Northern Ireland minister Conor Burns announced the ...

30 Jun 2022 at 10:28

National News

'We will be back with renewed determination' - Bog search for IRA victim paused for winter

The search for a Northern Ireland teenager who was abducted, murdered and secretly buried by the IRA, is being paused for the winter due to “dangerous” weather conditions. Columba McVeigh, 19, from ...

04 Nov 2022 at 11:34

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