26/05/2026

Tourism NI Launches Campaign to Maximise Economic Impact of Belfast Fleadh

Tourism Northern Ireland is urging local tourism and hospitality businesses to capitalise on the upcoming Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to turn the eve
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26 May 2026
Tourism NI Launches Campaign to Maximise Economic Impact of Belfast Fleadh
Tourism Northern Ireland is urging local tourism and hospitality businesses to capitalise on the upcoming Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to turn the event into a definitive milestone for regional tourism.
26 May 2026
Historic Chance For Stormont As MLAs Debate Alliance Bid To Ban Hunting With Dogs
The Northern Ireland Assembly has an opportunity to make history this week as it considers the latest stage of Alliance's legislation to outlaw hunting with dogs, party MLA John Blair has said.
26 May 2026
Stormont Committee Warns Draft Anti-Poverty Strategy Could Fail Without Councils at Core
The Northern Ireland Assembly will this week debate a report from the Committee for Communities that warns the Executive's draft Anti-Poverty Strategy is at risk of falling short of its generational ambition unless local authorities are placed at the core of its delivery.
26 May 2026
Acclaimed Belfast Production 'North Star' Set for New York Debut
Belfast's critically acclaimed, immersive live music and spoken word production North Star is scheduled to make its US debut at the Irish Arts Center (IAC) in New York City from 3-21 June 2026. The international run is being made possible through support from Belfast City Council and the British Council.
26 May 2026
Infrastructure Minister Pledges Support to Make Greater Newry an Economic Powerhouse
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has outlined how her Department is delivering practical support to establish Greater Newry as a sustainable economic powerhouse. The Minister detailed the plans while speaking at a Newry Chamber Fireside Event that focused on driving economic opportunities across the region.
26 May 2026
Education Minister Formally Opens New £56m St Ronan's College
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially opened the new £56 million St Ronan's College campus in Lurgan. The major construction project delivers a modern post-primary school facility designed to accommodate 1,750 pupils, successfully bringing together three former post-primary schools from across the Lurgan area into a single site.
26 May 2026
New PRONI Book Explores Historic Migration Links Between Ulster and the USA
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has officially launched 'Ulster American Treasures: The Migration Story', the latest publication from the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI), marking another milestone in the USA-NI250 initiative.
26 May 2026
Police Renew Appeal On Fatal Motorcycle Collision on 26 April
The Police Service of Northern Ireland have reiterated their appeal for information regarding a fatal road traffic collision that took place exactly one month ago. Emergency services received a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in the Clanabogan Road area shortly before 11am on Sunday 26 April.
22 May 2026
One In Five NI Homeowners Lose Money To Rogue Builders - FMB
One in five (20%) homeowners in Northern Ireland have lost money to unqualified or unlicensed builders in the last five years, according to new research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Among those affected, the average loss was £493, contributing to an estimated £14.3bn lost across the UK.
22 May 2026
Man Wanted In Ireland On Sexual Offences Arrested In Limavady
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit, working in collaboration with Irish authorities, have today, Thursday 21st May, arrested a man wanted in the Republic of Ireland. The 67-year-old man is wanted to stand trial in relation to offences of rape and sexual assault.