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Actions of some over Twelfth bring ‘shame on us all’ – Beattie

A number of incidents around the Twelfth celebrations in Northern Ireland have damaged and brought shame to unionist culture, Doug Beattie has said. The Ulster Unionist leader also said that those who complain about pro-IRA singing but “remain ...

13 Jul 2023 at 15:41

National News

Irish flag and poster of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar placed on loyalist bonfire

An Irish flag and a poster of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar were placed on top of a loyalist bonfire in Co Tyrone. The pyre in Moygashel previously garnered attention online after a boat was placed on it. By Saturday evening, a banner reading “Good ...

08 Jul 2023 at 23:55

National News

Laying wreath to mark Somme battle demonstrates respect - Sinn Féin VP

Sinn Féin’s vice president has said her laying a wreath to mark the Battle of the Somme sends out a strong message that she wants to be a leader for all in Northern Ireland. While Sinn Féin lord mayors in Belfast have laid laurel wreaths on ...

01 Jul 2022 at 13:01

National News

Twelfth demonstrations in Northern Ireland peaceful despite 8 arrests - PSNI

The head of the Orange Order has hailed the return of full Twelfth of July demonstrations in Northern Ireland as a “tremendous success”. Orange Order Grand Master Edward Stevenson said the day had been extra special as traditional ...

13 Jul 2022 at 11:20

National News

'It's great to be back' - Orange Order parades underway across Northern Ireland

The first full Twelfth of July celebrations since the coronavirus pandemic are underway in Northern Ireland. Hundreds of Orange Order parades accompanied by loyalist marching bands are taking place in cities, towns and villages ...

12 Jul 2022 at 12:37

More than 200 emergency calls on first night of Twelfth of July bonfires

National News

Fire crews receive over 200 emergency calls on first night of bonfires

Fire and rescue crews in Northern Ireland recieved a total of 203 emergency calls on the first night of celebrations for the Twelfth of July. As hundreds of bonfires were lit across loyalist areas, Northern Ireland Fire and ...

12 Jul 2022 at 11:30

National News

Prince Harry’s memoir expected to be biggest selling non fiction book in Ireland

The Duke of Sussex’s memoir, Spare, is expected to be the biggest selling non-fiction book published in Ireland in the last 20 years. Harry’s controversial memoir looks set to break records in Ireland, after it sold more ...

12 Jan 2023 at 13:35

National News

'We're so proud of you' - Heartbroken tributes paid as footballer Caolan Finnegan dies after cancer battle

Tributes have flooded in for Crossmaglen footballer Caolan Finnegan, after news emerged this morning of his tragic passing. The Crossmaglen Rangers player died aged 20 today, after battling an aggressive form of brain ...

23 Aug 2024 at 11:29

National News

‘Last of the few’ pilot celebrates 105th birthday

An Irishman who is the last known surviving fighter pilot from the Battle of Britain has celebrated his 105th birthday at a ceremony in Dublin. Group Captain John “Paddy” Hemingway, who was a member of the group Sir ...

17 Jul 2024 at 17:52

National News

William pays tribute to last surviving Battle of Britain pilot Paddy Hemingway

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, John “Paddy” Hemingway, following his death aged 105. William said Britons “owe so much” to the former fighter pilot, who joined ...

18 Mar 2025 at 09:05

National News

Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot Paddy Hemingway dies aged 105

The last surviving pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain, Group Captain John “Paddy” Hemingway, has died aged 105. Born in Dublin in 1919, Mr Hemingway enlisted in the RAF in 1938 and soon became one of the ...

18 Mar 2025 at 06:14

National News

Changing the Guard honours last Battle of Britain pilot Paddy Hemingway

The Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace has honoured the last Battle of Britain pilot, John “Paddy” Hemingway, following his death at the age of 105. Group Captain Hemingway, originally from ...

19 Mar 2025 at 13:49

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