Northern Ireland News for May 2026
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2026
Belfast Unveils Fleadh Accommodation And Campsites Ahead Of August Festival
Belfast is gearing up to welcome visitors for Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this summer, with a broad choice of places to stay across the city. Around 800,000 people are expected to attend the ...
Belfast Unveils Fleadh Accommodation And Campsites Ahead Of August Festival
Belfast is gearing up to welcome visitors for Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this summer, with a broad choice of places to stay across the city. Around 800,000 people are expected to attend the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2026
Lowest-Earning Households Left with Less Than £53 Per Week
The Consumer Council has released its latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker, which monitors ongoing changes to income and outgoings across four distinct income quartiles. The recent t...
Lowest-Earning Households Left with Less Than £53 Per Week
The Consumer Council has released its latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker, which monitors ongoing changes to income and outgoings across four distinct income quartiles. The recent t...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2026
PHA and HSE Issue Joint Harm Reduction Warning for Summer Festival Season
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have issued a joint warning aimed at individuals who may use substances at festivals and within nightlife settings across the isla...
PHA and HSE Issue Joint Harm Reduction Warning for Summer Festival Season
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have issued a joint warning aimed at individuals who may use substances at festivals and within nightlife settings across the isla...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2026
Public Consultation on Proposed Firearm Licensing Changes Withdrawn
A public consultation focusing on proposals to amend firearm licensing has been officially withdrawn. The consultation process, which was launched and conducted by the Department of Justice, had been...
Public Consultation on Proposed Firearm Licensing Changes Withdrawn
A public consultation focusing on proposals to amend firearm licensing has been officially withdrawn. The consultation process, which was launched and conducted by the Department of Justice, had been...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2026
New Legislation to Modernise Credit Union Sector
A new Bill designed to modernise and reform the credit union sector is to be introduced, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced. The strategy is detailed in a newly published 'Credit Uni...
New Legislation to Modernise Credit Union Sector
A new Bill designed to modernise and reform the credit union sector is to be introduced, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced. The strategy is detailed in a newly published 'Credit Uni...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2026
Communities Minister Highlights Bright Future for Local Cricket at Stormont Test Match
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons highlighted the bright future for local cricket as he attended the opening day of the test match between Ireland and New Zealand at Stormont today. The fixture repre...
Communities Minister Highlights Bright Future for Local Cricket at Stormont Test Match
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons highlighted the bright future for local cricket as he attended the opening day of the test match between Ireland and New Zealand at Stormont today. The fixture repre...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2026
Cost of Rural Crime in NI Surges by 24% to £2.2m
The cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland rose by 24% last year to reach £2.2 million, according to new figures published by NFU Mutual. This sharp increase occurred despite UK-wide financial invest...
Cost of Rural Crime in NI Surges by 24% to £2.2m
The cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland rose by 24% last year to reach £2.2 million, according to new figures published by NFU Mutual. This sharp increase occurred despite UK-wide financial invest...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2026
£600,000 Road Resurfacing Scheme Gets Underway in Dromara
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed the commencement of a £600,000 carriageway resurfacing programme on the B7 Rathfriland Road in Dromara. The infrastructure scheme involves asphalt res...
£600,000 Road Resurfacing Scheme Gets Underway in Dromara
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed the commencement of a £600,000 carriageway resurfacing programme on the B7 Rathfriland Road in Dromara. The infrastructure scheme involves asphalt res...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2026
First and Deputy First Minister Mark Programme for Government Milestone
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have visited Kids Korner in Belfast and On Track Technicians, an engineering firm based in Lisburn. The visits were organ...
First and Deputy First Minister Mark Programme for Government Milestone
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have visited Kids Korner in Belfast and On Track Technicians, an engineering firm based in Lisburn. The visits were organ...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2026
Detectives Appeal for Information After Pipe Bomb Explodes in Broughshane
Detectives are appealing for information following the explosion of a device at Rectory Gardens in Broughshane on Wednesday 27th May. Detective Sergeant Crothers said: "It was reported that a pipe bo...
Detectives Appeal for Information After Pipe Bomb Explodes in Broughshane
Detectives are appealing for information following the explosion of a device at Rectory Gardens in Broughshane on Wednesday 27th May. Detective Sergeant Crothers said: "It was reported that a pipe bo...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2026
PSNI Backs LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Awareness Day
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has marked LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Awareness Day by stressing that abuse can affect anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Officers s...
PSNI Backs LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Awareness Day
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has marked LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Awareness Day by stressing that abuse can affect anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Officers s...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2026
Assembly Approves Regulations for New Baby Loss Certificate Scheme
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has welcomed the Assembly's approval of the Baby Loss Certificate Regulations today. The passing of this legislation establishes the essential legal framework required to ...
Assembly Approves Regulations for New Baby Loss Certificate Scheme
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has welcomed the Assembly's approval of the Baby Loss Certificate Regulations today. The passing of this legislation establishes the essential legal framework required to ...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2026
Economy Minister Announces £2m for Advanced Manufacturing Skills
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a £2 million investment dedicated to skills development within the advanced manufacturing sector to support its growth, innovation, and competitiven...
Economy Minister Announces £2m for Advanced Manufacturing Skills
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a £2 million investment dedicated to skills development within the advanced manufacturing sector to support its growth, innovation, and competitiven...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2026
Minister Launches Consultation on Proposed Warm Healthy Homes Fund
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a public consultation regarding the proposed Warm Healthy Homes Fund. The new energy efficiency scheme is designed to enhance warmth, improve health outc...
Minister Launches Consultation on Proposed Warm Healthy Homes Fund
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a public consultation regarding the proposed Warm Healthy Homes Fund. The new energy efficiency scheme is designed to enhance warmth, improve health outc...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2026
ICC Belfast to Host Major Global Harm Reduction Conference in 2027
ICC Belfast has been selected to host the 29th Harm Reduction International Conference, an event expected to attract over 1,000 international delegates to the city. Staged across four days, the confer...
ICC Belfast to Host Major Global Harm Reduction Conference in 2027
ICC Belfast has been selected to host the 29th Harm Reduction International Conference, an event expected to attract over 1,000 international delegates to the city. Staged across four days, the confer...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2026
Cedar Lodge School Pupils Take Part in NI Water's Inaugural Work Inspiration Trip
Students from Cedar Lodge School in north Belfast recently participated in NI Water's first-ever Work Inspiration trip. The event was held in partnership with the Lightyear Foundation, a UK charity th...
Cedar Lodge School Pupils Take Part in NI Water's Inaugural Work Inspiration Trip
Students from Cedar Lodge School in north Belfast recently participated in NI Water's first-ever Work Inspiration trip. The event was held in partnership with the Lightyear Foundation, a UK charity th...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2026
Westminster Committee Demands Funding Boost and Recruitment Drive for PSNI
A newly released report by MPs warns that substantial action is required to ensure the Police Service of Northern Ireland is properly funded to handle its distinct security and policing hurdles. The c...
Westminster Committee Demands Funding Boost and Recruitment Drive for PSNI
A newly released report by MPs warns that substantial action is required to ensure the Police Service of Northern Ireland is properly funded to handle its distinct security and policing hurdles. The c...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2026
Chief Constable Welcomes Westminster Report on NI Policing and Security
The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Jon Boutcher, has welcomed a House of Commons report examining Policing and Security in Northern Ireland. The publication follows both w...
Chief Constable Welcomes Westminster Report on NI Policing and Security
The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Jon Boutcher, has welcomed a House of Commons report examining Policing and Security in Northern Ireland. The publication follows both w...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2026
Serving PSNI Officer Arrested Following Ombudsman Investigation
Investigators from the Police Ombudsman's office made the arrest on, Tuesday 26 May 2026. The allegations against the officer involve misconduct in public office concerning the abuse of their positio...
Serving PSNI Officer Arrested Following Ombudsman Investigation
Investigators from the Police Ombudsman's office made the arrest on, Tuesday 26 May 2026. The allegations against the officer involve misconduct in public office concerning the abuse of their positio...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2026
Health Minister Welcomes Over £100m Investment for ePharmacy and Family Support
An investment of more than £100 million has been welcomed by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to set up a new ePharmacy programme and an initiative providing earlier intervention and stronger support for ...
Health Minister Welcomes Over £100m Investment for ePharmacy and Family Support
An investment of more than £100 million has been welcomed by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to set up a new ePharmacy programme and an initiative providing earlier intervention and stronger support for ...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2026
Finance Minister Announces £102.6m Injection for Public Service Transformation
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has announced an allocation of £102.6 million to fund an additional six projects aimed at driving forward the transformation of public services. The funding represents th...
Finance Minister Announces £102.6m Injection for Public Service Transformation
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has announced an allocation of £102.6 million to fund an additional six projects aimed at driving forward the transformation of public services. The funding represents th...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2026
Economy Minister Praises Employers Backing Higher Level Apprenticeships
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has commended the hundreds of employers across the local economy that are actively contributing to the development of higher level skills. The Minister's comment...
Economy Minister Praises Employers Backing Higher Level Apprenticeships
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has commended the hundreds of employers across the local economy that are actively contributing to the development of higher level skills. The Minister's comment...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2026
New Professional Learning Programme for School Principals Announced
A new professional learning programme designed to support newly appointed and aspiring school principals has been announced by Education Minister Paul Givan following the award of a three-year contrac...
New Professional Learning Programme for School Principals Announced
A new professional learning programme designed to support newly appointed and aspiring school principals has been announced by Education Minister Paul Givan following the award of a three-year contrac...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2026
First Dedicated Veterans Support Line Launched
The first-ever dedicated government support line for armed forces veterans in Northern Ireland has been launched by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. Operated by the Department for Communities, the ...
First Dedicated Veterans Support Line Launched
The first-ever dedicated government support line for armed forces veterans in Northern Ireland has been launched by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. Operated by the Department for Communities, the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 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 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...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 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. Mr Bl...
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. Mr Bl...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 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 a...
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 a...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 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 in...
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 in...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 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 wh...
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 wh...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 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 ...
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 ...
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