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Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom in the north-east of the island of Ireland that is variously described as a country, province or region. Northern Ireland shares an open border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland. At the 2021 census, its population was 1,903,175, making up around 3% of the UK's population and 27% of the population on the island of Ireland. The Northern Ireland Assembly, established by the Northern Ireland Act 1998, holds responsibility for a range of devolved policy matters, while other areas are reserved for the UK Government. The government of Northern Ireland cooperates with the government of Ireland in several areas under the terms of the Belfast Agreement. The Republic of Ireland also has a consultative role on non-devolved governmental matters through the British–Irish Governmental Conference (BIIG).
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Northern Ireland first minister apologises for going to ex-IRA member's funeral during COVIDNorthern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill has apologised for going to the funeral of a senior IRA member while COVID restrictions were in place.Sky News - Published | |
Who will be Northern Ireland's new captain?After Marissa Callaghan steps away from her role as Northern Ireland captain, BBC Sport NI looks at who could take on the armband.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Two men and women suffer head injuries in 'terrifying ordeal' after 'altercation'Two men and a women suffered a "terrifying ordeal" in Northern Ireland when armed men entered a home on Saturday night, police have said.Sky News - Published | |
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Watch: North West 200 - Saturday racingLive coverage of the 2024 North West 200 international road races from the famous Triangle circuit on the north coast of Northern Ireland.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Callaghan steps down as Northern Ireland captainMidfielder Marissa Callaghan steps away from her position as Northern Ireland's captain.BBC Sport - Published | |
Man 'nailed to fence' attack being probed as 'paramilitary-style assault'Police investigating an incident in Northern Ireland in which a man was nailed to a fence have said it may be a "paramilitary-style assault".Sky News - Published | |
Man nailed to a fence in 'sinister' attackA man has been nailed to a fence in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, leaving him with potentially life-changing injuries.Sky News - Published | |
McAtamney 'had a feeling' Giants move would happenFormer Derry Under-20s GAA player Jude McAtamney tells BBC Sport NI about becoming the latest Irishman to sign for an NFL side.BBC Sport - Published | 'I had a feeling it was going to happen' - McAtamney on Giants dealFormer Derry Under-20s GAA player Jude McAtamney tells BBC Sport NI about becoming the latest Irishman to sign for an NFL side.BBC Sport - Published |
Nelson open to NI return after injury-hit yearJulie Nelson, Northern Ireland's women's record caps holder, says she would be open to a return to the international set-up under Tanya Oxtoby.BBC Sport - Published | 'Phenomenal' - O'Neill on Baxter ahead of 950th Crusaders gameAhead of his 950th game in charge of Crusaders, Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill describes Stephen Baxter as "phenomenal".BBC Sport - Published |
Retired Dallas 'excited for what future holds'Retired Leeds United and Northern Ireland midfielder Stuart Dallas says he has thought about going into coaching or management.BBC Sport - Published | Smacking children should be banned in England and Northern Ireland, doctors saySmacking children should be banned throughout the UK as current laws are "unjust and dangerously vague" - making it harder to identify when youngsters are being abused, children's doctors have said.Sky News - Published |
McIlroy content with 'decent' Masters startNorthern Ireland's Rory McIlroy says it is "embarrassing" that his one-under-par 71 is his best first round at the Masters since 2018.BBC Sport - Published | Dallas 'maximised everything from career' - O'NeillNorthern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that Stuart Dallas "maximised everything from his career" after the Leeds midfielder announced his retirement.BBC Sport - Published |
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Second-half show gives Northern Ireland qualifying winNorthern Ireland produce an impressive second-half performance to defeat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 to collect their first win of Euro 2025 qualifying.BBC Sport - Published | NI players 'aspiring to be better' under Oxtoby - PlattAngela Platt, director of women's football at the Irish FA, says she is "very happy" with the tenure of Tanya Oxtoby as Northern Ireland manager.BBC Sport - Published |
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McIlroy loses ground on Texas leader BhatiaNorthern Ireland's Rory McIlroy lost ground at the Texas Open with a level-par 72 in the third round.BBC Sport - Published | McIlroy stays six shots off Texas Open leadNorthern Ireland's Rory McIlroy cards a 70 in the second round of the Texas Open to remain six shots behind leader Akshay Bhatia.BBC Sport - Published |
NI 'didn't do enough' in Malta draw - OxtobyTanya Oxtoby describes Northern Ireland's 0-0 draw with Malta as "disappointing" but says they must regroup for Tuesday's game in Bosnia-Herzegovina.BBC Sport - Published | |
