Irish Parliament narrowly votes to reform triple lock

Belfast Telegraph

By: By Cillian Sherlock · Press Association

21 October 2026 at 21:44

I’ve not given my position any thought – Michael Carrick quiet on quit talk

Belfast Telegraph

By: By Simon Peach · Press Association Chief Football Writer · Como

21 October 2026 at 21:32

Pressure builds on Michael Carrick after Manchester United suffer humiliating loss at Como

Belfast Telegraph

By: Simon Peach

21 October 2026 at 21:11

Como 4 Manchester United 1

Michael Carrick holds his hands up to Manchester United fans after the game © Luca Rossini/PA

‘You need the right type of character’: Coleraine ace explains why big-spending Bannsiders also have an abundance of the qualities money can’t buy

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

21 October 2026 at 21:00

Coleraine’s Matthew Shevlin battles with Linfield’s Isaac Baird © INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Friday evening games could be real opportunity for GAA... but only if players are compensated for day off, says GPA chief

Belfast Telegraph

By: Frank Roche

21 October 2026 at 20:19

GPA Chief Executive Tom Parsons has addressed the topic of Friday night fixtures © Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill defends Garvaghy Road protest as she and Mary Lou McDonald questioned by PSNI in Belfast

Belfast Telegraph

By: Jessica Rice

21 October 2026 at 20:07

‘It’s about character and resilience’: Larne star calls on champions to get back to basics after defeats to title rivals

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

21 October 2026 at 20:00

Larne’s Dan Bent with Linfield’s Rhys Brennan during the Invermen’s defeat © INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Robin Swann urges BBC NI to reverse axing of Give My Head Peace and The Blame Game with Early Day Motion in Commons

Belfast Telegraph

By: Staff Reporter

21 October 2026 at 20:00

Some of the Hole in the Wall Gang, the brains behind Give My Head Peace which has been entertaining us since 1995

Champion boxers provide character references for ‘gentleman’ death driver

Belfast Telegraph

By: Liam Tunney

21 October 2026 at 20:00

Martin Olali was jailed last week for causing the death of Richard Boyle in a hit-and-run incident in west Belfast five years ago

Martin Olali Junior seen leaving Laganside Crown Court earlier this month

‘IRA lawyers’ comment blasted as ‘shameful’ by NI First Minister

Belfast Telegraph

By: By Rebecca Black · Press Association

21 October 2026 at 19:51

Stomach issues scupper Tom McKibbin’s Hong Kong Open defence

Belfast Telegraph

By: Brian Keogh

21 October 2026 at 19:50

Tom McKibbin will not defend his Hong Kong Open title due to stomach issues © Luke Walker/Getty Images

Sinn Féin MP demands apology from Tory MP over ‘IRA lawyers’ remark in Commons

Belfast Telegraph

By: Kurtis Reid

21 October 2026 at 19:50

John Finucane says comments echo those made weeks before his father’s murder

Sinn Fein’s John Finucane has written an open letter to David Davis following his remarks in the House of Commons. © PA Radar

Carrick’s Como calamity – Manchester United slump to embarrassing loss in Italy

Belfast Telegraph

By: By Simon Peach · Press Association Chief Football Writer · Como

21 October 2026 at 19:48

‘We’re not getting ahead of ourselves’: Linfield ace explains why it’s too early to talk about a title charge

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

21 October 2026 at 19:00

Linfield’s Ethan McGee celebrates his goal against Larne © Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press

Travel review: With friendly folk and jaw-dropping views around every corner, a trip to Scotland is good for the soul

Belfast Telegraph

By: Angela Davison

21 October 2026 at 19:00

The scenery on the way to Fort William is awe-inspiring

Stormont leaders’ appearance before Assembly committee ends in acrimony

Belfast Telegraph

By: By David Young · Press Association

21 October 2026 at 18:39

Noel Gallagher to appear on final season of Chicken Shop Date

Belfast Telegraph

By: By Lauren Del Fabbro · Press Association Entertainment Reporter

21 October 2026 at 18:21

‘Ed and I still joke about it’: Happy memories for Gary Wilson as Ireland make return to Namibia for five-game ODI series

Belfast Telegraph

By: David Townsend

21 October 2026 at 18:18

Gary Wilson (left) and Lorcan Tucker during an Ireland training session © Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Emergency services at scene after car crashes into estate agents

Belfast Telegraph

By: Kurtis Reid · Stiofan Bruce

21 October 2026 at 18:12

Uncapped pair headline an impressive return for Ulster in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad... but there is still one notable loser

Belfast Telegraph

By: Michael Sadlier

21 October 2026 at 18:00

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