National government

Sinn Féin's Director of Elections, Matt Carthy, Councillor Cathy Bennett, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald, with shop owner Helen Drumm, while canvassing in Monaghan, ahead of the General Election on November 29.

Paul Breen: Sinn Féin making first step in building Ireland for everyone

Incoming US President, Donal Trump.

Incoming US President, Donal Trump.

Paul Breen: Democrats’ misjudge the mood and open door for Trumpism

Governments are giving people plenty to think about recently.

Governments are giving people plenty to think about recently.

Bernadette McAliskey

Bernadette McAliskey: Winter's bleak prospects call for hope and unity

Taoiseach Simon Harris makes a statement outside Government Buildings, Dublin, ahead of the Dail being formally dissolved for the General Election on November 29.

Taoiseach Simon Harris makes a statement outside Government Buildings, Dublin, ahead of the Dail being formally dissolved for the General Election on November 29.

National government

Election campaign to formally start in Ireland with dissolution of Dail

Child poverty report highlights serious failings of Department of Communities

Child poverty report highlights serious failings of Department of Communities

National government

Child poverty report highlights serious failings of Department of Communities

Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan

Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan

Sinn Féin launch consultation on reinstating ANC payments

Local businessman feels 'London-centric Budget' is piling on further pressure

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn triggered the process this week.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn triggered the process this week.

Stormont vote process on post-Brexit arrangements triggered by NI Secretary

Chanceller of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.

Chanceller of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.

Growth deal reinstated as part of new government budget

Minister of Agriculture, Andrew Muir.

Minister of Agriculture, Andrew Muir.

Muir asked to meet rural groups to discuss funding concerns

DUP MLA, Deborah Erskine.

DUP MLA, Deborah Erskine.

National government

Erskine urges action on 'shameful' pausing of growth deals

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State engaged in a question and answer session with pupils at Erne Integrated College in Enniskillen

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State engaged in a question and answer session with pupils at Erne Integrated College in Enniskillen

Fleur Anderson MP visited Erne Integrated College in Enniskillen

Mechelle Dillon holds a picture of her late mother, Brenda.

Mechelle Dillon holds a picture of her late mother, Brenda.

'I want justice for anyone in area who suffered because of mother-and-baby homes'

Former Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile.

Former Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile.

Michelle O'Neill

Bernadette McAliskey: Questions over SF's latest response to child protection issues

Enniskillen Library

Enniskillen Library

Design work for new Enniskillen Library to move forward, confirms Minister

'Shame on you': Pensioners condemn Stormont Executive over fuel payment cuts

South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

SWAH may lose ICU in hospital reconfiguration

Michael McMonagle. INSET: Jemma Dolan.

Michael McMonagle. INSET: Jemma Dolan.

Local Sinn Féin MLA employed Michael McMonagle at time of arrest

Attending the launch were HSENI Chair Catherine Irwin MBE; Economy Minister Conor Murphy; Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir; HSENI Chief Executive Robert Kidd; and HSENI Deputy Chief Executive, Dr. Bryan Monson.

Attending the launch were HSENI Chair Catherine Irwin MBE; Economy Minister Conor Murphy; Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir; HSENI Chief Executive Robert Kidd; and HSENI Deputy Chief Executive, Dr. Bryan Monson.

Ministers endorse the latest farm safety action plan

New UUP MLA Diana Armstrong addressing last Saturday’s UUP conference. Photo: Presseye.

New UUP MLA Diana Armstrong addressing last Saturday’s UUP conference. Photo: Presseye.

Alex Kane: Huge old and new challenges ahead for Nesbitt and the UUP

Pat Cullen speaks at the party's Ard Fheis.

Pat Cullen speaks at the party's Ard Fheis.

Health service in 'decay' and would be better off in United Ireland, says Pat Cullen

Former First Minister, Baroness Arlene Foster.

Former First Minister, Baroness Arlene Foster.

Arlene Foster charging thousands to advise firms on green energy

Relatives carry the coffin of Iraqi Zulfikar Dergham Musa Al-Jabouri, in Najaf, Iraq, Thursday, September 26, after he died in Israeli airstrikes on September 23 fighting alongside Hezbollah in Tyre, south Lebanon.

Relatives carry the coffin of Iraqi Zulfikar Dergham Musa Al-Jabouri, in Najaf, Iraq, Thursday, September 26, after he died in Israeli airstrikes on September 23 fighting alongside Hezbollah in Tyre, south Lebanon.

Bernadette McAliskey: War drums beat louder as Israel targets Lebanon

Campaigners in support of assisted dying protest outside Parliament in Westminster, London, in April 2024 (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Campaigners in support of assisted dying protest outside Parliament in Westminster, London, in April 2024 (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Arlene Foster: From grief to debate and the challenge of assisted dying

SDLP MP Claire Hanna and SDLP MLA and Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole launching the party's 'Plan for Change' at Stormont Hotel in Belfast. Picture date: Monday September 9, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story ULSTER Stormont SDLP. Photo credit should read:

SDLP MP Claire Hanna and SDLP MLA and Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole launching the party's 'Plan for Change' at Stormont Hotel in Belfast. Picture date: Monday September 9, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story ULSTER Stormont SDLP. Photo credit should read:

Local government

What next for the SDLP under new leadership?

Geraldine Finucane, the widow of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane, with her son John Finucane, during a press conference at St Comgall's - Ionad Eileen Howell centre in Belfast.

Geraldine Finucane, the widow of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane, with her son John Finucane, during a press conference at St Comgall's - Ionad Eileen Howell centre in Belfast.

Bernadette McAliskey

Bernadette McAliskey: Benn's arrival marks another era of NIO failures

Winter fuel payment.

Winter fuel payment.

Winter Fuel Payment

Winter Fuel Payments and eligibility factors explained

Deborah Erskine: ‘Together, I am confident that we can achieve remarkable things’

Deborah Erskine: ‘Together, I am confident that we can achieve remarkable things’

National government

DUP vows to invest in Northern Ireland's infrastructure

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt: ‘This is your opportunity to help shape this important legislation’

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt: ‘This is your opportunity to help shape this important legislation’

National government

Two-week extension for Public Health Bill consultation

Arlene Foster, Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee, the new chair of Intertrade UK.

Arlene Foster, Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee, the new chair of Intertrade UK.

Baroness Foster to lead body promoting trade within UK

At a time when 75 per cent of girls experience street harassment at least once in their lifetime, the long-awaited 'Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy' published by the Executive Office is to be welcomed. Stock image.

At a time when 75 per cent of girls experience street harassment at least once in their lifetime, the long-awaited 'Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy' published by the Executive Office is to be welcomed. Stock image.

Kerrie Flood: Sharing a cautious welcome for this long awaited, long overdue strategy

A duck cautiously makes its way though blue-green algae, with lakes and waterways across Northern Ireland still battling the potentially toxic algae. Photo: PA.

A duck cautiously makes its way though blue-green algae, with lakes and waterways across Northern Ireland still battling the potentially toxic algae. Photo: PA.

Bernadette McAliskey: Water mess - and we’re all waiting for Stormont to tackle it

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly in Parliament Buildings, Belfast, for the launch of a draft programme for government.

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly in Parliament Buildings, Belfast, for the launch of a draft programme for government.

National government

Leaders acknowledge ‘delivery’ vital as draft programme for government unveiled

Economy Minister Conor Murphy is pictured with James Hurst, Managing Director, Hurst Engineering and Grainne Moody, Director, Invest NI.

Economy Minister Conor Murphy is pictured with James Hurst, Managing Director, Hurst Engineering and Grainne Moody, Director, Invest NI.

Fermanagh firm secures contracts worth over £2.5m

Society must do more, much more, to tackle male violence against women, as well as the sexualisation of them that has become worringly common amongst some younger males. Stock image.

Society must do more, much more, to tackle male violence against women, as well as the sexualisation of them that has become worringly common amongst some younger males. Stock image.

Monesha Talreja: Why is there an epidemic of male violence against women?

File photo showing the site of where the bypass bridge will cross the Erne's waters to the Dublin Road.

File photo showing the site of where the bypass bridge will cross the Erne's waters to the Dublin Road.

Enniskillen Bypass

Richard Pierce: Bridging History - The Erne Basin’s forgotten landmarks and legacy

The body of a Palestinian child is carried to their funeral, for several people killed by Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, in Deir al Balah.

The body of a Palestinian child is carried to their funeral, for several people killed by Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, in Deir al Balah.

Fr. Gabriel Dolan

Fr Gabriel Dolan: From Fermanagh to Gaza - How democracy fails the voiceless

'We are gradually drifting towards a United Ireland' - Dunbar

Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney.

Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney.

National government

Bernadette McAliskey: Politicians can learn a lot from athletes and how they act

Poverty is much closer to all of us than many of us realise - so there is an onus on us all, and politicians, to do much more to help people. Stock image.

Poverty is much closer to all of us than many of us realise - so there is an onus on us all, and politicians, to do much more to help people. Stock image.

Christians Against Poverty

Money Matters: Six reasons why we should all care about UK poverty

Pete and Sadie Keogh

Pete and Sadie Keogh

Gambling crisis 'ignored' as Assembly drops vital legislation

NI Executive facing delays in finalising Climate

File photo from July 10 of Prime Minister Keir Starmer meeting US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington DC - less than two weeks later, and President Biden announced his withdrawal from his bid for re-election. Photo: PA Wire.

File photo from July 10 of Prime Minister Keir Starmer meeting US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington DC - less than two weeks later, and President Biden announced his withdrawal from his bid for re-election. Photo: PA Wire.

Bernadette McAliskey: The fallout of ‘Genocide Joe’s’ foreign policies

Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt.

Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt.

Trust faces 23 per cent staffing deficit in CAMHS

Deborah Erskine

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Lough Erne by-laws ‘need updated’, says local MLA

A member of the public observing the National Covid Memorial Wall, a public mural painted by volunteers to commemorate the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom

A member of the public observing the National Covid Memorial Wall, a public mural painted by volunteers to commemorate the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom

Covid-19 Inquiry: Government and the civil service ‘failed’ the public

File photo of Caoimhe Archibald, Fiance Minister. Photo: PA Wire.

File photo of Caoimhe Archibald, Fiance Minister. Photo: PA Wire.

Northern Ireland Assembly

Finance Minister: No rate reductions for retail, hospitality and leisure in Fermanagh

Image from file.

Image from file.

Northern Ireland Assembly

Financial losses for Fermanagh carers due to Universal Credit rules

Jemma Dolan MLA.

Jemma Dolan MLA.

Northern Ireland Assembly

Parent's Anguish: 16-week-old baby 'left without GP access'

Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, enjoying The Twelfth Celebrations in Irvinestown.

Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, enjoying The Twelfth Celebrations in Irvinestown.

County Fermanagh Grand Orange Lodge

Secretary of State Hilary Benn embarks on 'personal pilgrimage' in Fermanagh

Map of key rail links included in All-Island Strategic Rail Review

Map of key rail links included in All-Island Strategic Rail Review

All-Island Strategic Rail Review to be published within weeks

King Charles III

King Charles III

Northern Ireland Assembly

Health Minister reveals Western Trust's request for King Charles portrait

Former US President Donald Trump is surrounded by Secret Service agents moments after a sniper opened fire on his rally. Photo: PA Wire.

Former US President Donald Trump is surrounded by Secret Service agents moments after a sniper opened fire on his rally. Photo: PA Wire.

Paul Breen: Trump’s brush with death and the shifting global dynamics

Kenny Donaldson, SEFF, and Patsy Kelly Jr and his mother Theresa Kelly.

Kenny Donaldson, SEFF, and Patsy Kelly Jr and his mother Theresa Kelly.

Victims and survivors pin hopes on Labour's promise to repeal Legacy Act