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Award-winning director aims to show new perspective on The Troubles

After documenting the war in Iraq, an award-winning director has created a new series that features never before told stories of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Once Upon A Time In Northern Ireland is a new five-part documentary about the Troubles ...

16 May 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

DUP MP asks Starmer to help get Northern Irish toddler returned from Lebanon

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he will ensure meetings take place with ministers to help return a Northern Irish toddler to his mother, after his father in Lebanon ignored a court order to give him back. Gavin Robinson, DUP MP for Belfast ...

13 Nov 2024 at 13:44

DerryNow

Derry councillor calls for 'global grassroots mobilisations' to end siege on Gaza

People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin said has called for mass civil disobedience to put pressure on western governments to stop backing Israel in its war on Gaza. He was speaking as Israel continues its war on Gaza which has taken 2,670 ...

16 Oct 2023 at 13:00

National News

Irish Defence Forces serving in Israel, Lebanon, and Syria 'safe and well' amid escalating tensions

AT PRESENT, Irish troops serving in Israel, Lebanon and Syria are "all safe and well", according to a spokesperson for the Irish Defence Forces. Amidst escalating tensions in the region, the Irish troops, remain vigilant and committed to their ...

10 Oct 2023 at 10:38

Local News

Israel accuses Ireland of ‘crossing every red line’ as it moves to close embassy

Israel has said it will close its Dublin embassy, accusing Ireland of “crossing every red line”. Foreign minister Gideon Saar announced the closure in a statement due to the “extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish Government”. Irish ...

16 Dec 2024 at 15:00

Northern Ireland

US remains ‘indispensable partner at time of great peril’, says Irish premier

The US remains an “indispensable partner at a time of great peril in the world”, the Irish premier has said as he travels across the Atlantic for a week of engagements. Taoiseach Micheal Martin will visit Austin, Texas, before heading ...

10 Mar 2025 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Thousands take part in pro-Palestinian rally in Belfast

Thousands of people have marched through the centre of Belfast as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Insults were exchanged as a small group carrying Israeli flags confronted the rally as it arrived at the City Hall. The ...

15 Oct 2023 at 17:47

Northern Ireland

Public urged not to ‘rush to judgment’ over Belfast protest arrests

The public have been urged by a senior police officer not to “rush to judgment” over an incident in which two women were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest in Belfast. The Policing Board was told that the Police ...

05 Jun 2025 at 16:38

National News

Irish president’s Christmas message thanks migrants who ‘enrich our culture’

Irish President Michael D Higgins has said his thoughts are with the children in Israel and Gaza this Christmas, while also thanking migrants in Ireland who “enrich our culture”. He said nations should “redouble their ...

20 Dec 2023 at 14:36

County Derry man becomes first NI graduate of Artificial Intelligence college

County Derry Post

Lavey man becomes first NI graduate of Artificial Intelligence college

A County Derry man has become the first in NI to graduate from a top Middle Eastern University of Artificial Intelligence. Kevin Toner from Lavey graduated from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence ...

20 Dec 2022 at 17:14

National News

Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood says UK shows cancelled because of credible threats

Radiohead musician Jonny Greenwood has said his forthcoming UK shows were cancelled because of “credible threats”. The guitarist and keyboardist has collaborated with Israeli-born rock musician Dudu Tassa for more ...

06 May 2025 at 18:23

DerryNow

Draperstown firm Sperrin Metal celebrating 60 years in business

Sperrin Metal recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of its opening as a coop. Since then it has become a family owned business, seeing huge success and becoming a Draperstown institution. Peter Gormley, ...

21 Jan 2024 at 17:30

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