Northern ireland News

Op-Ed: As N. Ireland nears G8 lockdown — the case for a permanent G8 HQ

Enniskillen - Next month, G8 leaders and their entourages descend on County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland for the 39th G8 summit, on June 17-18. Like earlier summits, an agreeable location will host the event, on the shores of picturesque Lough Erne.

In the Media by Robert Myles

Threat of legal challenge over gay marriage in Northern Ireland

There could be a legal challenge in Northern Ireland if it becomes the only part of the United Kingdom without same-sex marriage.

In the Media by Andrew John - 3 comments

8,000 officers and three drones to protect G-8 in N. Ireland

According to a Northern Ireland police official some 8,000 officers accompanied by three surveillance drones will be deployed in order to provide security for President Barack Obama and other G-8 officials in June.

In the Media by Paul Iddon - 1 comment

Ulster — Amidst night of unrest police seize arms

Police in Northern Ireland has seized arms and explosives following a night of unrest which saw them subject to violence which included having petrol bombs flung at them.

In the Media by Paul Iddon

Farmers in North Ireland left cut off due to heavy snow

Due to heavy snow farmers in Northern Ireland have been "abandoned and left to fend for themselves" due to the heavy snow which has left them cut off.

In the Media by Paul Iddon - 2 comments

Spring babies begin to arrive at Fairfax County's Kidwell Farm Special

Herndon - As spring makes its debut, this usually this means Kidwell Farm, in Fairfax County, Virginia, has babies arriving. Several of the animals have already begun to birth.

Digital Journal Report by Leigh Goessl - 6 comments

Police in Northern Ireland prevent mortar attack

The Police Service of Northern Ireland acted decisively to prevent a mortar attack on a police station, foiling an attack that is eerily reminiscent of the kind of violence that plagued that polity throughout the course of the Troubles.

In the Media by Paul Iddon

29 police officers injured in Northern Ireland

Belfast - Belfast, in Northern Ireland, has experienced protests since December, when a decision to limit the number of days the Union flag would fly over city hall was made,

In the Media by Eileen Kersey

Union flag flies over Belfast City Hall but riots 'will continue'

Belfast - Tuesday night saw a sixth consecutive night of rioting in the Northern Ireland capital, when police were pelted with bricks and petrol bombs. But the Union flag was raised for the first time since the controversial decision not to display it permanently.

In the Media by Kev Hedges - 1 comment

Nine police injured in Belfast unrest, shots fired today

Belfast - Northern Ireland has recently experienced an upsurge in violent disorder. This has stemmed from a decision by the authorities to restrict the flying of the Union flag on Belfast City Hall.

In the Media by Eileen Kersey - 2 comments

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