Here the Independent looks at the history of bonfire night in Northern Ireland and why they have become a political flashpoint and public safety concern this year.

Two children and a woman die after shooting in Northern Ireland Emergency services were called to the scene in the village of Maguiresbridge, in County Fermanagh, at 8.21am on Wednesday.

There is support for the introduction of a tourist tax in Northern Ireland, mirroring efforts in UK and European cities to raise revenue for public services. The comments come amid reports that ...

About 300 bonfires have been built across Northern Ireland with most lit on Friday night in advance of the Orange Order ’s July 12th parades on Saturday. The night before the Twelfth of July is ...

Northern Ireland international Brodie Spencer says he’s relishing the chance to showcase his talent in the Championship.

Two more Poundland stores in Northern Ireland are to be permanently closed, as the budget retailer continues a court-sanctioned programme of restructuring.

LONDON (AP) — A shooting in a rural area of Northern Ireland left two people dead and two others seriously wounded, police said Wednesday.

The National Youth Choir of Northern Ireland has announced it will close after losing all its Arts Council funding. The choir, previously known as the Ulster Youth Choir, sent an email to alumni ...

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland -- Rory McIlroy practically had Royal Portrush all to himself Monday morning, but not for long. By the time he finished his first practice round for the British Open ...

Parts of Northern Ireland saw more than 85% of the average July rainfall come down over a 24-hour period, according to forecasters ...

Twelfth of July celebrations have begun across Northern Ireland. Tens of thousands are taking to the streets across the North for the traditional Orange Order parades. The festivities will be ...