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As demolition work progresses, West Belfast MLAs clash over Casement revenue

WEST Belfast MLAs have clashed in the Stormont chamber during a debate on future revenue generated from a redeveloped Casement Park.

President Connolly in Belfast: North is a 'beacon of light' to the world

PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly has told an audience in Belfast that the North represents a "beacon of light" to the world in how decades of conflict can be resolved.

Proposed scheme to revaluate business rates halted by Finance Minister after backlash

FINANCE Minister John O’Dowd has pulled the brakes on a controversial rates revaluation scheme following a backlash from business owners.

Finucane hits out at Farage over British army veteran pledge

NORTH Belfast MP John Finucane has blasted as outrageous proposals by Reform to pardon British soldiers convicted of crimes during the conflict in the north.

Hanna urges world leaders to stand up to Trump

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has called on world leaders and the international community to stand up to US President Donald Trump. The South Belfast and Mid Down MP was speaking after Trump threatened tariffs for countries who do not back his annexation of Greenland.

Prosecution expected in Denis Donaldson killing

THE Minister for Home Affairs in Dublin has told the family of Denis Donaldson that he expects a prosecution to be made in relation to the murder of the Belfast man.

GAA says in 2026 'we will finally be entering the delivery phase of the Casement Park project'

DEMOLITION of Casement Park is set to resume this month, Secretary of Ulster GAA Brian McAvoy has stated.

Belfast City Council backs motion supporting pro-Palestinian hunger strikers in England

BELFAST City Council has backed a motion supporting pro-Palestine activists on hunger strike in England.

Call for Special Council Meeting as hunger-strike reaches 'critical stage'

PEOPLE Before Profit Councillor Michael Collins has called for a Special Council Meeting at Belfast City Hall to garner support for the pro-Palestinian remand prisoners in Britain who are currently on hunger-strike.

Case demonstrates 'beyond doubt' that Paul Thompson's murder involved state agents

HUMAN rights groups the Committee on the Administration of Justice, Amnesty International and Relatives for Justice have voiced concerns at the implications of the UK Supreme Court ruling in the Paul Thompson case.

Sheehan's 'serious concern' for welfare of eight pro-Palestinian prisoners on hunger-strike in British jails

WEST Belfast MLA Pat Sheehan has expressed his "serious concern" for the welfare of eight pro-Palestinian prisoners who are currently on hunger-strike in British jails.

Kenova report confirms 'collusion, criminality and cover-up': John Finucane

NORTH Belfast MP John Finucane has said the Kenova Final Report and associated reports "provide further confirmation of collusion, criminality and cover-up by the British State".

MLA welcomes progress on Dedicated Mother and Baby Unit

WEST Belfast MLA Órlaithí Flynn has welcomed progress on plans for a dedicated Mother and Baby Unit in the North.

Councillor vows he'll 'not be deterred' after receiving threat

A BELFAST councillor has said he will not be deterred from carrying out his duties after receiving a sinister threat identifying him as a “legitimate target”.

Jews for Palestine Ireland welcome Palestinian flag raised at City Hall

JEWS for Palestine Ireland have welcomed the decision to fly the Palestine flag over Belfast City Hall on Tuesday.

CELTIC STORIES: O'Neill waves the magic wand again, but he needs the fans back in the stadium

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Gaelic Games: 14-man Antrim suffer season defining defeat to Kildare

SOCCER: Reds enjoy late Addis stunner to secure extra-time Cup win

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DÚLRA: We have to clean up our act for the flycatcher

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