Northern Ireland News for August 2026 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2026
NI Water Urges Families To Build DIY Raincatchers This Summer
NI Water is inviting households to make the most of the summer break by creating DIY raincatchers to collect rainwater for use in the garden. A DIY raincatcher, or mini waterbutt, can be made from an...
NI Water Urges Families To Build DIY Raincatchers This Summer
NI Water is inviting households to make the most of the summer break by creating DIY raincatchers to collect rainwater for use in the garden. A DIY raincatcher, or mini waterbutt, can be made from an...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2026
Sinn Féin Delegation Presses Parades Commission Ahead Of Newry Royal Black Parade
A Sinn Féin delegation comprising Liz Kimmins MLA, Dáire Hughes MP and Cllr Aidan Mathers has met the Parades Commission to relay residents' views in advance of forthcoming parades in Newry. A large ...
Sinn Féin Delegation Presses Parades Commission Ahead Of Newry Royal Black Parade
A Sinn Féin delegation comprising Liz Kimmins MLA, Dáire Hughes MP and Cllr Aidan Mathers has met the Parades Commission to relay residents' views in advance of forthcoming parades in Newry. A large ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Fleadh Day Five Rolls Into Night As Belfast Boosts Late Travel Options
Day five of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast keeps the momentum going as the festival moves into what is traditionally its busiest spell, from today (Thursday) through to Sunday 9 August. With All...
Fleadh Day Five Rolls Into Night As Belfast Boosts Late Travel Options
Day five of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast keeps the momentum going as the festival moves into what is traditionally its busiest spell, from today (Thursday) through to Sunday 9 August. With All...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Translink Lauded For Key Role In The Fleadh’s Success
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has praised Translink workers for keeping Belfast moving during The Fleadh, thanking staff for sustaining vital bus and rail services as visitor numbers surge. Vis...
Translink Lauded For Key Role In The Fleadh’s Success
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has praised Translink workers for keeping Belfast moving during The Fleadh, thanking staff for sustaining vital bus and rail services as visitor numbers surge. Vis...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Lyons Announces New Funding As Team NI Honoured At Stormont
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons hosted Team NI at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, for a homecoming reception recognising their achievements at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The event paid tr...
Lyons Announces New Funding As Team NI Honoured At Stormont
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons hosted Team NI at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, for a homecoming reception recognising their achievements at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The event paid tr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Navantia UK Launches Harland & Wolff Recruitment Drive
Navantia UK has started a recruitment campaign for 28 skilled positions at the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, adding capacity to deliver major naval shipbuilding programmes. The company is hiri...
Navantia UK Launches Harland & Wolff Recruitment Drive
Navantia UK has started a recruitment campaign for 28 skilled positions at the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, adding capacity to deliver major naval shipbuilding programmes. The company is hiri...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Man Extradited From Australia To Face Trial In Northern Ireland
A 75-year-old man was extradited from Australia to Northern Ireland on Wednesday 5 August. He is wanted to stand trial for 14 counts of indecent assault on a female and three counts of committing an a...
Man Extradited From Australia To Face Trial In Northern Ireland
A 75-year-old man was extradited from Australia to Northern Ireland on Wednesday 5 August. He is wanted to stand trial for 14 counts of indecent assault on a female and three counts of committing an a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
McCollum Denounces Sectarian And Racist Graffiti At Holywood Subway
Alliance Holywood and Clandeboye Councillor Gillian McCollum has condemned sectarian and racist graffiti discovered at the pedestrian subway connecting Strand Avenue with the coastal path in Holywood....
McCollum Denounces Sectarian And Racist Graffiti At Holywood Subway
Alliance Holywood and Clandeboye Councillor Gillian McCollum has condemned sectarian and racist graffiti discovered at the pedestrian subway connecting Strand Avenue with the coastal path in Holywood....
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
NI Water To Invest £2.5 Million In Cabragh Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade
NI Water is to invest £2.5 million in upgrading Cabragh Wastewater Treatment Works in County Tyrone, boosting capacity to meet environmental standards, support planned growth and better protect the Ri...
NI Water To Invest £2.5 Million In Cabragh Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade
NI Water is to invest £2.5 million in upgrading Cabragh Wastewater Treatment Works in County Tyrone, boosting capacity to meet environmental standards, support planned growth and better protect the Ri...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Northern Ireland Business Directories Are Shifting Firmly Online
Print listings once formed the backbone of how Northern Ireland residents found a plumber, a garage or a solicitor. That model is fading fast. Business owners across Belfast, Derry, Lisburn and beyon...
Northern Ireland Business Directories Are Shifting Firmly Online
Print listings once formed the backbone of how Northern Ireland residents found a plumber, a garage or a solicitor. That model is fading fast. Business owners across Belfast, Derry, Lisburn and beyon...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Queen's Leads UK CyberFirst Course For Northern Ireland
Queen's University Belfast is hosting Northern Ireland's tranche of the UK Government-backed CyberFirst Advanced programme this week, providing 16–17-year-olds with practical cyber security training s...
Queen's Leads UK CyberFirst Course For Northern Ireland
Queen's University Belfast is hosting Northern Ireland's tranche of the UK Government-backed CyberFirst Advanced programme this week, providing 16–17-year-olds with practical cyber security training s...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Domestic Tourism Reshapes Northern Ireland's Evening Economy
Ask anyone what draws visitors to Northern Ireland and the usual answers roll out: the Causeway Coast, the Titanic Quarter, a night out in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, or a slow afternoon exploring th...
Domestic Tourism Reshapes Northern Ireland's Evening Economy
Ask anyone what draws visitors to Northern Ireland and the usual answers roll out: the Causeway Coast, the Titanic Quarter, a night out in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, or a slow afternoon exploring th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2026
Fleadh Day Four Delivers Midweek Music And Family Fun Across Belfast
Families are encouraged to join the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann celebrations across Belfast today, with a packed Day Four programme designed to keep all ages entertained during the summer holidays. Eve...
Fleadh Day Four Delivers Midweek Music And Family Fun Across Belfast
Families are encouraged to join the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann celebrations across Belfast today, with a packed Day Four programme designed to keep all ages entertained during the summer holidays. Eve...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2026
Crowds Surge For Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann In Belfast As Event Zone Expands
Belfast is welcoming a major influx of visitors for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, with Sunday's launch helping to deliver the busiest day in the city centre so far in 2026. Hosts Belfast City Council, C...
Crowds Surge For Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann In Belfast As Event Zone Expands
Belfast is welcoming a major influx of visitors for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, with Sunday's launch helping to deliver the busiest day in the city centre so far in 2026. Hosts Belfast City Council, C...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2026
Thousands Caught Speeding In Five-Day PSNI Operation Lifesaver
A five-day Police Service of Northern Ireland road safety crackdown has detected 2,132 speeding drivers, alongside 308 further traffic offences. Operation Lifesaver, which ran from 27 to 31 July, unc...
Thousands Caught Speeding In Five-Day PSNI Operation Lifesaver
A five-day Police Service of Northern Ireland road safety crackdown has detected 2,132 speeding drivers, alongside 308 further traffic offences. Operation Lifesaver, which ran from 27 to 31 July, unc...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2026
Police Renew Appeal For Missing Belfast Man Two Years After He Vanished
Detectives in Belfast have renewed their appeal for information on the second anniversary of the disappearance of high-risk missing person Jason Hughes, who is 27. Detective Sergeant Faulkner said: "...
Police Renew Appeal For Missing Belfast Man Two Years After He Vanished
Detectives in Belfast have renewed their appeal for information on the second anniversary of the disappearance of high-risk missing person Jason Hughes, who is 27. Detective Sergeant Faulkner said: "...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2026
NI Secretary Urged To Ensure Troubles Bill Reflects All Victims
The Commissioner for Victims and Survivors, Joe McVey OBE, has pressed the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Sir Chris Bryant MP, to ensure the Troubles Bill recognises the right...
NI Secretary Urged To Ensure Troubles Bill Reflects All Victims
The Commissioner for Victims and Survivors, Joe McVey OBE, has pressed the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Sir Chris Bryant MP, to ensure the Troubles Bill recognises the right...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2026
Police Appeal After Suspected Gunshot Damages House In L'Derry
Detectives are appealing for information after suspected gunshot damage was caused to a house in the Galliagh area of L'Derry. Police believe the incident occurred at a property in Ederowen Park at a...
Police Appeal After Suspected Gunshot Damages House In L'Derry
Detectives are appealing for information after suspected gunshot damage was caused to a house in the Galliagh area of L'Derry. Police believe the incident occurred at a property in Ederowen Park at a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2026
Police Clarify Social Media Claims Following Belfast Arrest
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has moved to correct misinformation circulating on social media about an arrest made on Tuesday 4 August, in the Cornmarket area of Belfast. A 24-year-old man w...
Police Clarify Social Media Claims Following Belfast Arrest
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has moved to correct misinformation circulating on social media about an arrest made on Tuesday 4 August, in the Cornmarket area of Belfast. A 24-year-old man w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2026
Cut Childcare Costs This Playday With Tax-Free Childcare
Working families are being encouraged to see if they can cut the cost of childcare this Playday (5 August), after new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) data showed those using Tax-Free Childcare saved an ...
Cut Childcare Costs This Playday With Tax-Free Childcare
Working families are being encouraged to see if they can cut the cost of childcare this Playday (5 August), after new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) data showed those using Tax-Free Childcare saved an ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2026
ANC Expands 24/7 Defibrillator Access And Free CPR Training
Ards and North Down Borough Council has installed 14 new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at Council buildings across the Borough, each housed in an externally mounted cabinet to provide round...
ANC Expands 24/7 Defibrillator Access And Free CPR Training
Ards and North Down Borough Council has installed 14 new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at Council buildings across the Borough, each housed in an externally mounted cabinet to provide round...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2026
Lyons Hails Regeneration Boost For Larne Town Centre
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed a series of completed regeneration projects in Larne town centre, delivered in partnership with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. The Department for ...
Lyons Hails Regeneration Boost For Larne Town Centre
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed a series of completed regeneration projects in Larne town centre, delivered in partnership with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. The Department for ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2026
Fleadh Cheoil Na HÉireann 2026 In Belfast Backs Share The Road To Zero
It is the first time Belfast has hosted Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, with organisers expecting crowds of over 800,000 during the festival. The festival team is supporting the Department for Infrastruct...
Fleadh Cheoil Na HÉireann 2026 In Belfast Backs Share The Road To Zero
It is the first time Belfast has hosted Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, with organisers expecting crowds of over 800,000 during the festival. The festival team is supporting the Department for Infrastruct...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2026
Met Office Issues Yellow Warning For Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers and thunderstorms could disrupt travel and outdoor events across Northern Ireland on Tuesday 4 August 2026, with a yellow warning in force from 12pm to 9pm. What to expect: - Localised flood...
Met Office Issues Yellow Warning For Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers and thunderstorms could disrupt travel and outdoor events across Northern Ireland on Tuesday 4 August 2026, with a yellow warning in force from 12pm to 9pm. What to expect: - Localised flood...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2026
New Funding To Help Prevent Violence Against Women And Girls
Community, voluntary and sports groups in Causeway Coast and Glens can now apply for grants of £1,000–£25,000 to support projects that help prevent violence against women and girls. Open across the B...
New Funding To Help Prevent Violence Against Women And Girls
Community, voluntary and sports groups in Causeway Coast and Glens can now apply for grants of £1,000–£25,000 to support projects that help prevent violence against women and girls. Open across the B...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2026
PHA Launches Living Well Pharmacy Drive To Help People Manage Anxiety
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has unveiled its latest Living Well pharmacy campaign, Managing Anxiety, encouraging people to take practical steps to protect their mental health. The initiative will r...
PHA Launches Living Well Pharmacy Drive To Help People Manage Anxiety
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has unveiled its latest Living Well pharmacy campaign, Managing Anxiety, encouraging people to take practical steps to protect their mental health. The initiative will r...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2026
Gradam Inclusion Awards Celebrate Musicians With Additional Needs At Fleadh Cheoil
The Comhaltas Gradam Inclusion Awards were among the standout moments at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann on Monday 3 August 2026, celebrating traditional Irish musicians with additional needs and reaffirmin...
Gradam Inclusion Awards Celebrate Musicians With Additional Needs At Fleadh Cheoil
The Comhaltas Gradam Inclusion Awards were among the standout moments at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann on Monday 3 August 2026, celebrating traditional Irish musicians with additional needs and reaffirmin...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2026
NI Renewables Firm Approved To Install Tesla Powerwall
Solmatix has been named a registered Tesla Powerwall installer, giving homeowners across Northern Ireland access to Tesla's newest home energy storage system. Tesla Powerwall 3, along with its expans...
NI Renewables Firm Approved To Install Tesla Powerwall
Solmatix has been named a registered Tesla Powerwall installer, giving homeowners across Northern Ireland access to Tesla's newest home energy storage system. Tesla Powerwall 3, along with its expans...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2026
Work Begins on New On-Site Car Park at Game of Thrones Studio Tour
Construction has officially commenced on a new 150-space on-site car park at the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge, representing a major infrastructure investment designed to streamline access ...
Work Begins on New On-Site Car Park at Game of Thrones Studio Tour
Construction has officially commenced on a new 150-space on-site car park at the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge, representing a major infrastructure investment designed to streamline access ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2026
Department Of Justice Releases Fourth Annual Restorative Justice Progress Report
The Department of Justice has published the Adult Restorative Justice Strategy Fourth Annual Progress Report for 2025/26, setting out developments over the past year. The update outlines ongoing work...
Department Of Justice Releases Fourth Annual Restorative Justice Progress Report
The Department of Justice has published the Adult Restorative Justice Strategy Fourth Annual Progress Report for 2025/26, setting out developments over the past year. The update outlines ongoing work...
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