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Britain steps in to stop contentious Protestant parade in Northern Ireland - Reuters
Britain steps in to stop contentious Protestant parade in Northern Ireland Reuters
October 9, 2026NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible'
Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have "gone from improbable to impossible" after a 4-0 first leg defeat.
October 9, 2026'Nothing impossible' as NI begin long road to Brazil
Northern Ireland defenders Nat Johnson and Rebecca Holloway tell BBC Sport NI of their dream of reaching a first ever Women's World Cup as NI go through the play-offs.
October 8, 2026Noel Gallagher and Susan Sarandon among celebrities to sign Drumcree march letter
The letter, addressed to NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, calls on an international mediator to be appointed to find a resolution to the parade dispute.
October 7, 2026Family, football and Dalglish - what drives NI boss McArdle?
BBC Sport NI's Andy Gray sits down with Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle to discuss his long career ahead of his biggest managerial test in the World Cup play-offs.
October 7, 2026'Wear more clothes if it's cold,' schools told as energy bills rise
The EA suggests cost-saving measures as it warns school gas and electricity bills are set to rise.
October 7, 2026Family of woman who died after 'misread' smear test join calls for inquiry
Relatives of Louise Corbett Gibbons support the campaign for an inquiry into screening services.
October 6, 2026NI make huge strides despite Georgia frustration
With eight points from four games, Northern Ireland show real progress through what manager Michael O'Neill calls "one of the most enjoyable windows" he has had in international football.
October 5, 2026Highlights: Northern Ireland frustrated by Georgia
Watch highlights as Northern Ireland end the extended window with a 0-0 Nations League draw against Georgia at Windsor Park.
October 5, 2026'Different' Morrison gives NI new option
Northern Ireland's Kieran Morrison hopes he has earned the trust of manager Michael O'Neill after impressing on his first international start.
October 3, 2026Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers
Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect.
October 3, 2026Who has 'no ceiling' as Northern Ireland shine in Nations League?
After an impressive 3-0 victory over Ukraine in the Nations League, Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill was impressed with his young side.
October 2, 2026Diesel prices in NI at highest level since Iran war began
The average price of a litre of diesel hit 193.3p this week, according to NI Consumer Council data.
October 2, 2026Euro 2016 memories aplenty - but O'Neill focused on future
Ukraine against Northern Ireland is a fixture which brings up plenty of memories, but Michael O'Neill is firmly focused on the future.
October 2, 2026Inside Northern Ireland's football conveyor belt
BBC Sport NI spends the day at the IFA JD Academy Residential at Campbell College where Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill catches up with the young players hoping to graduate to a full-time career.
October 1, 2026How do teams deal with longer international window?
With the international window extended to four games, how do nations like Northern Ireland deal with the additional demands on players and staff?
September 30, 2026Blue Lights: The police drama hitting home in Northern Ireland
As the award winning series returns, it highlights tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland.
September 29, 2026O'Neill 'positive' as NI maintain unbeaten start
Michael O'Neill says he is "positive" as Northern Ireland maintain their unbeaten start in the Nations League with a goalless draw with Hungary.
September 28, 2026Northern Irish standoff extends to second day over blocked Orange Order march - Reuters
Northern Irish standoff extends to second day over blocked Orange Order march Reuters
September 28, 2026Childminder facing 'severe financial burden' as heating oil costs rise
The war in Iran is having a practical impact on people across the island as energy prices continue to climb.
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NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible'
Highlights: Portugal ease past Northern Ireland at Inver Park Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a 2027 Women's World Cup play-off semi-final have "gone from imp
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'Nothing impossible' as NI begin long road to Brazil
Northern Ireland begin their World Cup play-off journey with a two-legged tie against Portugal A World Cup staged in Brazil is the stuff of dreams for any footballer and the chance to experience that
Noel Gallagher and Susan Sarandon among celebrities to sign Drumcree march letter
Noel Gallagher and Susan Sarandon Oasis' Noel Gallagher, Oscar winner Susan Sarandon and Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar are among dozens to sign a letter in support of residents in a stand-off over
Family, football and Dalglish - what drives NI boss McArdle?
Michael McArdle was appointed Northern Ireland manager in March and has won two of his four matches As Michael McArdle sits down for an interview with BBC Sport at Windsor Park, he's as relaxed as th
'Wear more clothes if it's cold,' schools told as energy bills rise
Staff and pupils at schools across Northern Ireland have been told to "wear more clothes" if it is cold in order to cut heating bills. Schools have been told by the Education Authority (EA) to reduce
Family of woman who died after 'misread' smear test join calls for inquiry
Louise died about a month after receiving her cancer diagnosis The family of a 24-year-old woman who died after her smear test was said to have been misread has supported calls for a public inquiry i
Highlights: Northern Ireland frustrated by Georgia
There was an error Watch highlights as Northern Ireland end the extended window with a 0-0 Nations League draw against Georgia at Windsor Park. Read more: Price misses penalty as Northern Ireland he
NI make huge strides despite Georgia frustration
Northern Ireland drew both home games on the Nations League window 0-0 Northern Ireland's first nine points in the Uefa Nations League were accumulated over the grand total of 17 games. Finishing th
'Different' Morrison gives NI new option
Kieran Morrison made his first international start in Northern Ireland's 3-0 win over Ukraine Northern Ireland's Kieran Morrison hopes he has earned the trust of manager Michael O'Neill after impress
Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers
Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect. Northern Ireland's largest provider of natural gas, SSE Airtricity, incr
Who has 'no ceiling' as Northern Ireland shine in Nations League?
Highlights: Northern Ireland top of group with seven points from three games Michael O'Neill had spent the build-up to Northern Ireland's Nations League outing against Ukraine playing down memories o
Diesel prices in NI at highest level since Iran war began
Diesel prices in Northern Ireland are at their highest level since the Iran conflict began, according to Consumer Council data. It shows that over the past week the average price of a litre of diesel
Euro 2016 memories aplenty - but O'Neill focused on future
Michael O'Neill guided Northern Ireland to a famous win over Ukraine at Euro 2016 Whenever Northern Ireland face Ukraine, it is inevitable that the memories start coming back. The hailstones that ha
Inside Northern Ireland's football conveyor belt
O'Neill has been keen to invest in young players when naming recent Northern Ireland squads Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has made no bones about his desire to give youth a chance. Includ
How do teams deal with longer international window?
Northern Ireland are two games into the four-match international window Two down, two to go. In years gone by, the final whistle would have blown in Northern Ireland's Nations League game with Hunga
Blue Lights: The police drama hitting home in Northern Ireland
Katherine Devlin's first major role was in Blue Lights as Constable Annie Conlon "Whether it's your friends or your family, everybody has their own relationships with, and viewpoints on, the police,"
O'Neill 'positive' as NI maintain unbeaten start
Highlights: Northern Ireland remain unbeaten in League B2 After 315 days away from Windsor Park, Northern Ireland's goalless draw with Hungary on their homecoming did not have the same drama as the l
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Childminder facing 'severe financial burden' as heating oil costs rise
Many households across Northern Ireland continue to be hit with high prices for home heating oil, with one woman saying there is a "severe" financial burden on childminders. The war in Iran is having