Man Booker winner Burns says N Ireland’s Troubles were ‘impossible to avoid’
Northern Irish novelist Anna Burns has said the Troubles were “impossible to avoid” in a culture steeped in division.
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May insists Brexit deal remains achievable
Theresa May has said she believes a deal on the UK’s orderly withdrawal from the EU remains “achievable”, despite the deadlock in negotiations ahead of a crunch Brussels summit.
May vows she will not allow Brussels to break up the United Kingdom
Theresa May has vowed to protect the “precious Union of the United Kingdom” as she battles to keep her faltering hopes of a Brexit deal alive.
Possible extension to UK’s Brexit transition period talked up by Ireland
Dublin has signalled support for extending the UK’s Brexit transition period in order to resolve Irish border issues.
Theresa May fights to keep hopes of Brexit deal alive
Theresa May is to address EU leaders as she battles to keep her faltering hopes of securing a Brexit deal alive.
Mundell ‘did not threaten to quit’ over Brexit deal
David Mundell has refuted allegations he told the Prime Minister he would quit the cabinet if a Brexit deal saw Northern Ireland split from the UK.
Northern Ireland Under-21 finish Euro 2019 qualifiers on a high
Northern Ireland Under-21s enjoyed a 1-0 victory over 10-man Slovakia but narrowly missed out on a play-off place in their qualification campaign for Euro 2019.
Alcohol-free gin made by teenager
Northern Ireland’s first alcohol-free gin has been created by a teenager.
Michael O’Neill impressed with Gavin Whyte despite glaring miss in Bosnia
Gavin Whyte may have been guilty of an incredible miss but Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill praised the impact he made in Monday’s 2-0 loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo.
Independent review of post-Brexit UK farm subsidies announced
The UK Government has announced an independent review of how farm funding is distributed across the UK following Brexit.
Michael O’Neill envious of Edin Dzeko’s talents as Bosnia beat Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill could only look on with envy as Edin Dzeko proved the match winner for Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo.
Dzeko double leaves Northern Ireland to rue wasted chances
Northern Ireland were once again shown the value of clinical finishing as Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko condemned them to a third straight Nations League defeat in a match that saw them hit the post three times.
DUP’s Foster calls for ‘cool heads in febrile atmosphere’ over Brexit
DUP leader Arlene Foster has called for “calm heads” as this week’s European Council summit looms.
What are the obstacles to an EU withdrawal agreement?
Here are some of the questions being asked about the impasse in the Brexit talks:
Michael O’Neill hoping Northern Ireland find away form against Bosnia
Northern Ireland need to find a cutting edge away from home when they take on Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday night facing the threat of relegation in the Nations League.
Talking points for Bosnia and Herzegovina v Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo on Monday in the second of two back-to-back away games in the Nations League.
Perception of Northern Ireland as a physical side is unfair, says Jonny Evans
Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans has criticised the refereeing in Friday’s 1-0 loss to Austria and believes the team have an undeserved reputation for physical play.
Michael O’Neill calls for Northern Ireland to show more self-belief
Michael O’Neill wants his Northern Ireland players to show more self-belief on the international stage.
Michael O’Neill not worried by potential Nations League relegation
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill insisted he was more interested in developing players than avoiding Nations League relegation after a 1-0 loss to Austria left his team bottom of their group.
Marko Arnautovic inflicts misery on Northern Ireland in Vienna
Northern Ireland’s Nations League worries deepened as Austria’s Marko Arnautovic condemned them to a 1-0 defeat in Vienna.