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Charles' rise to NI's most expensive footballer
After he became Northern Ireland's most expensive player, BBC Sport NI looks at the rise of Shea Charles, from Manchester City's academy to Fulham's £30m man.
August 11, 2026Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
In a statement, Cricket's family says he spent his last few days surrounded by love, laughter and songs.
August 3, 2026The numbers behind NI's 158 Commonwealth Games medals
As the Games in Glasgow come to a close, BBC Sport NI looks at the numbers behind Northern Ireland's 158 Commonwealth Games medals.
August 3, 2026'I did my first book signing in a police custody suite'
The Northern Irish author has sold more than five million books globally and been translated into 40 languages
August 3, 2026'You can't describe the loss' - the reality of bovine TB on farmers
Wildlife intervention proposals are controversial but farmers say they are needed to reduce bTB.
August 2, 2026Why the Commonwealth Games are important to NI athletes
After 16 medals in Glasgow, why are the Commonwealth Games so important to athletes from Northern Ireland, especially in the bigger sporting picture?
August 2, 2026McKeown and Kelly win men's pairs gold after tiebreak
Northern Ireland’s Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly win Commonwealth Games gold in the men’s pairs after a dramatic extra-end win over England’s Nick Brett and Jamie Walker.
August 2, 2026McConnell takes gold as Walsh and Rock claim silver
Team Northern Ireland boxer Jon McConnell claims a Commonwealth Games debut gold medal as he beats Wales' Orlando Holley-Sotomi via split decision at the SEC Centre.
August 1, 2026'It was heartbreaking to attend a fertility appointment in a maternity unit'
Niamh Smyth and her husband Justyn have spent over a decade trying to start a family, undergoing four rounds of IVF, with three unsuccessful attempts and one pregnancy which ended in miscarriage.
July 29, 2026McCartney wins breaststroke bronze in Glasgow
Northern Ireland's Ellie McCartney wins a bronze medal in the women's 200m breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
July 29, 2026'Things need to change': The campaign for women's minister
Eimear, Pearse, Aoísha and Devyn from Ballycastle want to see a change in how women are protected in NI.
July 28, 2026Meet the teenagers calling for action on violence against women and girls
Disappointed and disheartened by news stories about women being attacked and killed, four teenagers decided watching the news wasn't enough.
July 28, 2026On the frontline fighting the UK's 'most dangerous plant'
A County Tyrone group says it has made progress tackling Giant Hogweed.
July 28, 2026'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.
July 26, 2026Broadcaster Gerry Kelly dies aged 77
The journalist and broadcaster, whose career spanned four decades, died at his home on Sunday morning.
July 26, 2026'It's like having an amusement park and not opening it' - algae closures take toll
There are currently 245 algae blooms across water systems in Northern Ireland.
July 26, 2026Boxers choose Commonwealths over Love Island chance
Team Northern Ireland boxers Jon McConnell and Kaci Rock talk about choosing the Commonwealth Games over potentially appearing on Love Island.
July 24, 2026What's on for Team NI on first day of Commonwealth Games?
BBC Sport NI preview what is on for Team Northern Ireland in the first day of the Commonwealth Games.
July 24, 2026Five Team NI boxers one win from the podium
Five Northern Ireland boxers are one win away from a Commonwealth Games' medal following Wednesday's draw.
July 22, 2026McClenaghan 2.0 a 'work in progress' heading to Glasgow
Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan tells BBC Sport NI about perfecting his new routine for Glasgow, his previous Commonwealth Games experiences and his relief at being back competing after a shoulder injury.
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Charles' rise to NI's most expensive footballer
From coming through at Manchester City's academy, Shea Charles has become the most expensive Northern Ireland player in history "Shea has been so, so impressive during my time working with him. I hav
Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 after a short illness, his family said. In a statement posted to social media they said Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughte
The numbers behind NI's 158 Commonwealth Games medals
Northern Ireland have now won 158 medals in the history of the Commonwealth Games With 16 medals in Glasgow, Team Northern Ireland surpassed the landmark of 150 medals at the Commonwealth Games. It
'I did my first book signing in a police custody suite'
Steve Cavanagh said misdirection, distraction, persuasion and manipulation are transferrable skills between conmen and lawyers For former lawyer turned crime writer Steve Cavanagh, addressing a court
'You can't describe the loss' - the reality of bovine TB on farmers
Rachel Leader said she plans to respond to the consultation The effects bovine TB (bTB) has on farmers ranges from emotional to financial. Breeder Rachel Leader said the loss of cattle "has a devast
Why the Commonwealth Games are important to NI athletes
Kate O’Connor, Jon McConnell, Ellie McCartney and Gary Kelly The slimmed-down version of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is over and Northern Ireland athletes will return home with 16 medals. It's
McKeown and Kelly win men's pairs gold after tiebreak
Gary Kelly and Adam McKeown secured Northern Ireland's third gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Northern Ireland bowlers Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly have won Commonwealth Games gold in t
McConnell takes gold as Walsh and Rock claim silver
McConnell won Team Northern Ireland's only gold in the ring Team Northern Ireland boxer Jon McConnell claimed a Commonwealth Games gold medal as he beat Wales' Orlando Holley-Sotomi via split decisio
'It was heartbreaking to attend a fertility appointment in a maternity unit'
Niamh Smyth said she was shocked to find out where she had been directed to go when looking for the gynaecology department A woman who has been on a 10-year IVF journey is calling for fertility and g
McCartney wins breaststroke bronze in Glasgow
Ellie McCartney won Northern Ireland's fifth medal of the Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland's Ellie McCartney has won a bronze medal in the women's 200m breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Games
Conservation group tackling 'most dangerous plant'
Peter Mitchell from the Ballinderry Rivers Trust has been overseeing a project tackling giant hogweed A conservation project in County Tyrone says it has been making progress tackling an invasive spe
Meet the teenagers calling for action on violence against women and girls
Eimear believes a Stormont minister dedicated to improving women's safety and health will change lives Disappointed and disheartened by news stories about women being attacked and killed, four teenag
'Things need to change': The campaign for women's minister
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Broadcaster Gerry Kelly dies aged 77
Gerry Kelly at the Ulster Tatler awards in 2010 Former television and radio presenter Gerry Kelly has died at the age of 77. The journalist and broadcaster died at his home on Sunday morning. Kelly
'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
After a period of respite home heating oil prices in Northern Ireland have climbed The price of home heating oil is on the rise again after a period of respite. Consumer Council for Northern Ireland
'It's like having an amusement park and not opening it' - algae closures take toll
Algal blooms can resurge during warm weather conditions As locals and visitors make the trip to Northern Ireland's lakes in search of summer sunshine, they are once again facing an unwelcome sight: b
Boxers choose Commonwealths over Love Island chance
Jon McConnell and Kaci Rock will both compete at their first Commonwealth Games It could have been a very different summer for two members of Northern Ireland's 12-strong boxing team. Jon McConnell
What's on for Team NI on first day of Commonwealth Games?
McClenaghan won silver in the 2022 Commonwealth Games The first day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is upon us and it's a busy enough Friday for various Team Northern Ireland athletes in Glasgow. It'
Five Team NI boxers one win from the podium
Michaela Walsh and Jude Gallagher were gold medal winners at the 2022 Commonwealth Games Five Northern Ireland boxers are one win away from a Commonwealth Games' medal following Wednesday's draw. Ka
McClenaghan 2.0 a 'work in progress' heading to Glasgow
McClenaghan won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and silver in 2022 Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan is braced for a busy summer with the Commonwealth Games and European Championships on th