Northern Ireland News for May 2026 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 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 an...
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 an...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 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 repor...
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 repor...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 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). A...
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). A...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 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 Republi...
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 Republi...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2026
Body Discovered on Kilkeel Beach
Police received a report regarding the discovery of a body on the beach in the Moor Road area of Kilkeel just before 6.15am on Thursday, 21 May. Officers attended the scene alongside personnel from o...
Body Discovered on Kilkeel Beach
Police received a report regarding the discovery of a body on the beach in the Moor Road area of Kilkeel just before 6.15am on Thursday, 21 May. Officers attended the scene alongside personnel from o...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2026
Striking Antiques and Quality House Clearance at Upcoming Omagh Auction
Antiques enthusiasts and bargain hunters alike are preparing for a major public auction in Omagh next week. Acting on instructions from the personal representatives of the late Robert and Elizabeth Pi...
Striking Antiques and Quality House Clearance at Upcoming Omagh Auction
Antiques enthusiasts and bargain hunters alike are preparing for a major public auction in Omagh next week. Acting on instructions from the personal representatives of the late Robert and Elizabeth Pi...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2026
Police Officers Injured In Co Down Ramming Incident
Two police officers required medical attention after their vehicle was rammed in the Dromore area of County Down on Wednesday 20th May. At approximately 12.15pm on Wednesday, Tactical Support Group o...
Police Officers Injured In Co Down Ramming Incident
Two police officers required medical attention after their vehicle was rammed in the Dromore area of County Down on Wednesday 20th May. At approximately 12.15pm on Wednesday, Tactical Support Group o...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2026
New Campaign Highlights Dangers of Illegal E-Scooters
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has expressed her gratitude to individuals who have shared their personal experiences to help raise public awareness regarding the dangers of riding e-scooters ille...
New Campaign Highlights Dangers of Illegal E-Scooters
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has expressed her gratitude to individuals who have shared their personal experiences to help raise public awareness regarding the dangers of riding e-scooters ille...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2026
Businesses Urged to Pass On Temporary VAT Cut to Customers
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has called on local firms to pass a newly announced, targeted VAT reduction on to consumers to help mitigate ongoing cost-of-living pressures. The Minister made ...
Businesses Urged to Pass On Temporary VAT Cut to Customers
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has called on local firms to pass a newly announced, targeted VAT reduction on to consumers to help mitigate ongoing cost-of-living pressures. The Minister made ...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2026
Economy Minister Welcomes Strong Growth in 2025 Tourism Statistics
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed the latest tourism statistics for 2025, which demonstrate a steady increase in both visitor numbers and overall tourism expenditure across Northern I...
Economy Minister Welcomes Strong Growth in 2025 Tourism Statistics
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed the latest tourism statistics for 2025, which demonstrate a steady increase in both visitor numbers and overall tourism expenditure across Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2026
Main Structural Works Complete at Strule Shared Education Campus
Education Minister Paul Givan celebrated a major milestone at the Strule Shared Education Campus (SSEC) to mark the completion of the main structural works on site. The progress was commemorated with...
Main Structural Works Complete at Strule Shared Education Campus
Education Minister Paul Givan celebrated a major milestone at the Strule Shared Education Campus (SSEC) to mark the completion of the main structural works on site. The progress was commemorated with...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2026
Communities Minister Highlights Heritage Revival Project in Coleraine
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has visited Coleraine Town Hall to view the newly developed Heritage Guide. The initiative is one of nearly 90 projects across Northern Ireland that received financia...
Communities Minister Highlights Heritage Revival Project in Coleraine
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has visited Coleraine Town Hall to view the newly developed Heritage Guide. The initiative is one of nearly 90 projects across Northern Ireland that received financia...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2026
Eleanor Donaldson Ruled Unfit to Stand Trial
Eleanor Donaldson has been ruled unfit to stand trial alongside her husband, former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, in a historic sexual offences case. According to repo...
Eleanor Donaldson Ruled Unfit to Stand Trial
Eleanor Donaldson has been ruled unfit to stand trial alongside her husband, former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, in a historic sexual offences case. According to repo...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2026
Jon Boutcher Highlights Daily Pressures at Police Federation Conference
Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Jon Boutcher, attended the Police Federation of Northern Ireland Annual Conference, describing it as an important platform to engage with per...
Jon Boutcher Highlights Daily Pressures at Police Federation Conference
Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Jon Boutcher, attended the Police Federation of Northern Ireland Annual Conference, describing it as an important platform to engage with per...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2026
Belfast City Council Launches £1.5m Fund for Community Asset Transformation
A newly launched £1.5 million fund is now accepting applications from organisations across Belfast looking to invest in transforming community spaces and places. Administered by Belfast City Council,...
Belfast City Council Launches £1.5m Fund for Community Asset Transformation
A newly launched £1.5 million fund is now accepting applications from organisations across Belfast looking to invest in transforming community spaces and places. Administered by Belfast City Council,...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2026
Lyons Confirms Summer Start For Downpatrick Public Realm Works
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed that public realm improvements in the Church Street and De Courcy Place areas of Downpatrick will commence in the summer of 2026. The Department for Co...
Lyons Confirms Summer Start For Downpatrick Public Realm Works
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed that public realm improvements in the Church Street and De Courcy Place areas of Downpatrick will commence in the summer of 2026. The Department for Co...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2026
Justice Minister Praises Police Bravery Following Dissident Station Bombings
Justice Minister Naomi Long has paid tribute to the exceptional courage and professionalism of police officers who responded to recent terrorist bomb attacks targeting two PSNI stations in Dunmurry an...
Justice Minister Praises Police Bravery Following Dissident Station Bombings
Justice Minister Naomi Long has paid tribute to the exceptional courage and professionalism of police officers who responded to recent terrorist bomb attacks targeting two PSNI stations in Dunmurry an...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2026
Alliance Welcome Fuel Duty Freeze but Demands Greater Cost-of-Living Action
Alliance Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood has welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement to postpone a planned 5p increase in fuel duty, noting that the decision aligns with Alliance demands for action...
Alliance Welcome Fuel Duty Freeze but Demands Greater Cost-of-Living Action
Alliance Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood has welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement to postpone a planned 5p increase in fuel duty, noting that the decision aligns with Alliance demands for action...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2026
Infrastructure Committee Approves Policy Intent for Graduated Driver Licensing
The Committee for Infrastructure has agreed to the policy intent for legislation supporting Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL), a move welcomed by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. With this agreemen...
Infrastructure Committee Approves Policy Intent for Graduated Driver Licensing
The Committee for Infrastructure has agreed to the policy intent for legislation supporting Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL), a move welcomed by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. With this agreemen...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2026
Kilrea Man Sentenced Following Online Child Sexual Offences Investigation
On Wednesday, 20th May 2026, Cameron Mullen, aged 22 and from Kilrea, was sentenced at Dungannon Crown Court to two years and four months. His conviction covers seven counts of online child sexual of...
Kilrea Man Sentenced Following Online Child Sexual Offences Investigation
On Wednesday, 20th May 2026, Cameron Mullen, aged 22 and from Kilrea, was sentenced at Dungannon Crown Court to two years and four months. His conviction covers seven counts of online child sexual of...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2026
Key Belfast Stakeholders Back Translink's Late-Night Metro Campaign
Key stakeholders across Belfast have expressed their collective support for a fresh public engagement campaign designed to promote Translink's late-night Metro services. The Late Night Services pilot...
Key Belfast Stakeholders Back Translink's Late-Night Metro Campaign
Key stakeholders across Belfast have expressed their collective support for a fresh public engagement campaign designed to promote Translink's late-night Metro services. The Late Night Services pilot...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2026
New Integrated Education Support Programme Launched
The Department of Education has officially introduced the Integrated Education Support Programme to offer specialised funding, professional learning, and tailored guidance for schools exploring or und...
New Integrated Education Support Programme Launched
The Department of Education has officially introduced the Integrated Education Support Programme to offer specialised funding, professional learning, and tailored guidance for schools exploring or und...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2026
Donaldson Trial Confirmed to Proceed Next Week
The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, is "on track" to start next week. According to reports from a hearing at Newry Crown Court on Tuesday, 18 May, Judge ...
Donaldson Trial Confirmed to Proceed Next Week
The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, is "on track" to start next week. According to reports from a hearing at Newry Crown Court on Tuesday, 18 May, Judge ...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2026
King and Queen Visit Belfast for Fleadh Cheoil Preview
The King and Queen visited Belfast on Tuesday, 18 May for a preview of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture, which will be hosted in the city for the f...
King and Queen Visit Belfast for Fleadh Cheoil Preview
The King and Queen visited Belfast on Tuesday, 18 May for a preview of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture, which will be hosted in the city for the f...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2026
Co Antrim Email Threat Ruled 'Not Credible'
Police are continuing to investigate the contents of an email sent to multiple schools and businesses in the County Antrim area today, Tuesday 19th May. Commenting on the situation, North Area Comman...
Co Antrim Email Threat Ruled 'Not Credible'
Police are continuing to investigate the contents of an email sent to multiple schools and businesses in the County Antrim area today, Tuesday 19th May. Commenting on the situation, North Area Comman...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2026
Major Resurfacing Scheme Set For Bessbrook In June
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £695,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the B133 Maytown Road, Bessbrook, starting on Monday 1 June 2026. The project will cover 2.2 kilometres ...
Major Resurfacing Scheme Set For Bessbrook In June
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £695,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the B133 Maytown Road, Bessbrook, starting on Monday 1 June 2026. The project will cover 2.2 kilometres ...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2026
DAERA Minister Outlines Vision For A 'Nature Positive Society'
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir used the Northern Ireland Environment Forum, organised by Agenda NI, to set out his plans for a nature positive society he described as "fair, resilient and prosperous," del...
DAERA Minister Outlines Vision For A 'Nature Positive Society'
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir used the Northern Ireland Environment Forum, organised by Agenda NI, to set out his plans for a nature positive society he described as "fair, resilient and prosperous," del...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2026
Alliance MLA Warns Housing Market is 'Fundamentally Broken'
Rapidly increasing property prices are locking numerous young people and families in Northern Ireland out of home ownership, Alliance Communities Spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA has warned. The Nort...
Alliance MLA Warns Housing Market is 'Fundamentally Broken'
Rapidly increasing property prices are locking numerous young people and families in Northern Ireland out of home ownership, Alliance Communities Spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA has warned. The Nort...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2026
Belfast City Council Announces Fleadh Information Sessions
Belfast City Council is inviting city centre businesses, suppliers, and services to attend upcoming information sessions regarding Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which takes place from 2 to 9 August 2026....
Belfast City Council Announces Fleadh Information Sessions
Belfast City Council is inviting city centre businesses, suppliers, and services to attend upcoming information sessions regarding Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which takes place from 2 to 9 August 2026....
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2026
Two Wanted Men Extradited in Separate PSNI Operations
A 54-year-old man has been extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland to face 17 counts of child cruelty and one count of blackmail. The suspect had been arrested in the Republic of ...
Two Wanted Men Extradited in Separate PSNI Operations
A 54-year-old man has been extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland to face 17 counts of child cruelty and one count of blackmail. The suspect had been arrested in the Republic of ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:This evening will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Remaining cloudy overnight with further spells of rain, occasionally heavy. Freshening southerly wind along the east coast. Minimum temperature 13 °C.