The outgoing ambassador to Ireland urged Michael D Higgins to steer clear of the event in Dublin as she accused him of being ‘anti-Israeli’.

The Fianna Fail leader is set to be appointed taoiseach for the second time on Wednesday.

Party leader Micheal Martin is set to become taoiseach for the second time next week.

The Northern Ireland Secretary acknowledged there is scepticism about the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

A barrister for the GAA official’s family urged judges to reject a Government bid to overturn a court order compelling it to hold a public inquiry.

The Government is challenging a High Court ruling that compelled it to establish a public inquiry into the killing of Sean Brown in 1997.

The film about the Irish language rap trio from Belfast has already been shortlisted for two Academy Awards.

Think tank Policy Exchange has criticised the Government’s decision to repeal legislation that halted claims by people interned during the Troubles.

The Northern Ireland First Minister said the DUP had moved to use the mechanism last month without informing her or her colleagues of their intention.

Conor Murphy has urged the UK government to offer an exemption to international visitors travelling across the Irish border into Northern Ireland.

The discovery was made during routine work to install a drainage system at the National Trust property at Castle Ward in Co Down.

The two-year renovation of the almost 300-year-old watermill on the outskirts of Belfast will see it reopen as a deli, cafe and restaurant.

A 33-year-old woman and 36-year-old man are due to appear before a district judge at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

The ecclesiastical register from Co Armagh dates back to the 14th century.

The industry is concerned that international tour operators will omit the region from all-island itineraries if they have to apply for the new ETAs.

Almost 800 runners, many wearing Father Christmas and elf costumes, crossed the finish line at the landmark Belfast venue.

Iarla Ace spent 18 weeks in hospital and underwent five surgeries after being born at 25 weeks weighing just 1lb 10oz.

Gavin Robinson said the party was seeking to act over an EU regulation on chemical labelling.

Ministers were unanimous in green-lighting the public feedback exercise.