4 h. ago Rory McIlroy pictured without wife Erica Stoll on return to Belfast after Masters glory

Rory McIlroy made history last weekend by winning his first Masters title and was welcomed back to Northern Ireland on Friday morning with his young daughter Poppy

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13 h. ago Private island off the coast of Northern Ireland for sale for less than the price of a London flat

Get away from it all by buying your own private island and working remotely – or commuting between the two – just a three-hour round-trip from London

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19 h. ago Bikers to descend on Westminster for veterans protest against Legacy Act repeal

Organisers say there could be around 1,000 demonstrators gathering on Whitehall in central London on Friday.

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27 h. ago Sinn Fein TD apologises for ‘hurt and offence’ in post about gender ruling

David Cullinane had said the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ in equality law was a ‘common sense judgement’.

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30 h. ago Suspended chief constable will not be prosecuted over alleged sexual offences

The PPS in Northern Ireland also said Will Kerr will not face charges relating to an allegation of misconduct in public office.

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43 h. ago Invisible radio wave weapon downs ‘drone swarms’ in trial success

It is a type of Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon.

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3 d. ago Omagh Bombing Inquiry reaches agreement with Irish Government over cooperation

The memorandum of understanding will grant inquiry access to material held by the Irish administration.

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3 d. ago Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll could take new title after dramatic Masters victory

There have been calls for Rory McIlroy to be knighted in the upcoming King's birthday honours with councillors in Northern Ireland backing the move

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3 d. ago Full list of areas affected by Met Office severe weather warning as new alert issued

A second yellow rain warning has been issued in Northern Ireland

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3 d. ago Pets at Home announces nationwide ban at all 460 UK stores this weekend

The temporary ban will prevent people from buying or adopting rabbits from shops in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in order to stop hasty Easter decision-making

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3 d. ago Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam

EXCLUSIVE: councillors back in Northern Ireland will hold talks on Monday night over how to mark McIlroy's historic achievement.

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3 d. ago Rory McIlroy steps into league of his own with magical Masters triumph | Ewan Murray

Nick Faldo has more majors and Seve Ballesteros was a majestic shotmaker but the career grand slam is pricelessIn Northern Ireland, debate is already raging as to whether Rory McIlroy has presented himself as the country’s greatest ever sportsperson.The answer is surely obvious. Step aside, George Best. McIlroy’s Masters triumph may even force Sports Personality of the Year to afford due recognition to golf. It is only April but it feels highly unlikely the scene immediately after McIlroy claimed the Masters on Sunday will be matched. His pounding of the turf; his tears absorbed more than a decade of such deep frustration. The moment reverberated beyond sport; Rory had done it. Grown men, lots of them, shed tears on his behalf as he broke his Augusta hoodoo. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago ‘We always had great hopes for him’: Holywood celebrates Rory McIlroy’s grand slam

From biscuits to paintings, images of the champion golfer are everywhere in his County Down birthplaceThe torture was over, the sun shone and images of the familiar toothy grin were sprouting across Holywood, the birthplace of the embodiment of agony and ecstasy known as Rory McIlroy.It was Monday afternoon and the Northern Ireland town could finally flaunt images of its most famous son without risk of jinxing him, because he had won the Masters and history was in the bag. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Inside Rory McIlroy's glow up as the Masters champ swapped his unruly curls and ill

When Rory McIlroy, from Holywood, Northern Ireland, entered the fiercely competitive golfing scene, he had curly hair, a huge smile and a dream of becoming one of the best golfers of all time.

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4 d. ago UK tourist attraction has been closed almost as much as it’s been open since £7.5m refurbishment

The Gobbins Cliff Path, currently closed due to a rockfall, has had at least £5.6 million invested in it over the past decade

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4 d. ago ‘Northern Ireland should throw biggest party possible to welcome McIlroy home’

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said people are ‘bursting with pride’ at the Co Down golfer winning the Masters in Augusta, Georgia.

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4 d. ago Galaxy of stars hail Rory McIlroy Masters win as Donald Trump claim rings true and Oscar winner leads A

The Northern Ireland golf star ended his 14-year wait to clinch is coveted Grand Slam with A-list fans beaming over his triumph

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4 d. ago President and political leaders hail McIlroy’s thrilling Masters victory

Michael D Higgins said the Holywood golfer’s achievement was ‘truly outstanding’.

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4 d. ago Joyous scenes at McIlroy’s hometown club after members endure night of drama

Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupted as their most famous member finally ended his long wait for a green jacket at Augusta.

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4 d. ago Commission launches fresh appeal to help find Disappeared victim Seamus Maguire

The 29-year-old was murdered and secretly buried near Lurgan in 1976.

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