News |
 | The Irish prime minister has accused the leadership of the IRA of a conspiracy to cover up sexual abuse, likening the group’s actions to that of the Catholic church. Read more... |
 | TV star James Nesbitt has admitted that it was “frustrating” working on The Hobbit. Read more... |
 | Music therapy can significantly reduce depression in children, it has been claimed. Read more... |
 | Peter Robinson has called on the Government to “provide full transparency on Kincora” but said he welcomes an assurance on cooperation and financial resources to fund a proper probe. Read more... |
 | A leading supporter of integrated education has called for a public debate with the body responsible for Catholic maintained schools after its “surprising” submission to the Stormont Education Committee calling for the department to stop supporting the sector. Read more... |
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Sport |
 | Conditions for the penultimate round of the FIA World Rally Championship in Spain should suit Kris Meeke with a mix of stages on gravel and tarmac. Read more... |
 | Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn believes Carl Frampton will face Chris Avalos in his first defence of his IBF Super-bantamweight title and not his young gun Scott Quigg. Read more... |
 | Dan Kneen is confident he can capitalise on a stellar season in 2015, with the Manx rider more than happy to remain in John Burrows’ B.E Racing team if a deal can be struck for a second term. Read more... |
 | The BT Cross Bar Challenge returns to Kingspan Stadium on Saturday. Read more... |
 | Belfast’s Mark McPeak is hoping to retain his winning momentum when he features for Belfast Indoor Bowls Stadium in the AIIB Inter-Club Championships at Parkgate over the weekend. Read more... |
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