Bono make surprise appearance on stage in Bangor.

Watch: U2's Bono makes surprise appearance at Snow Patrol Ward Park show

Concert goers at Snow Patrol's Ward Park 3 concert got a shock when U2's Bono appeared on stage.

Republic of Ireland

Real IRA leader who plotted Prince Charles attack dies

Real IRA leader plotted an explosion during state visit of royal.

Portview was ordered to pay compensation totalling £57,609 to Mr Robinson

Northern Ireland

Firm ordered to pay £60k to employee for unfair dismissal

A Belfast fit-out firm has been ordered to pay almost £60,000 in compensation.

Hampshire Police confirmed it is investigating the milkshake incident (stock photo)

Northern Ireland

Milkshake pensioner was cleared of NI murder bid

An 81-year-old former Parachute Regiment soldier had a milkshake thrown over him.

Music and Gigs

Lightbody expecting 'something special' for Bangor Ward Park gig

Thousands of fans are set to descend on Bangor today for Snow Patrol homecoming.

Win rent-free year in luxury two bedroom apartment in Belfast’s Portland 88

Your chance to win a luxury apartment - plus two runners up will walk away with £1000 each.

Jamie Dornan with his sister Jessica Dornan Lynas. Pic Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Caked in mud and just after scoring try for school, Jamie Dornan recalls day he learned of mother's terminal cancer

'I’ve never let my grief at such a pivotal age hold me back'

Northern Ireland

DUP says arson attack on church 'terrible act of vandalism'

The DUP said attack a "terrible act of vandalism and desecration".

Shots are fired in west Belfast in honour of INLA leader Martin McElkerney

Northern Ireland

Man over INLA killer McElkerney gun salute

Man arrested after shots fired at wake for INLA man released.

Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan speaks to the media as ballot boxes are opened and counting begins in Dublin (PA)

Republic of Ireland

Green wave expected to roll in Ireland following European poll

Ireland’s Green Party is expected to enjoy a surge following the European elections.

CCTV image of a shooting incident in Strabane in December 2018.

Northern Ireland

Man arrested in PSNI New IRA probe

Suspect also questioned over Tyrone shooting attack last December.

Neil Lennon, manager of Celtic poses with the Scottish Cup at the final whistle during the Scottish Cup Final between Heart of Midlothian FC and Celtic FC at Hampden Park on May 25, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Celtic offer Neil Lennon manager job on permanent basis

Celtic's interim manager Neil Lennon has been offered the job on a permanent basis, the Ladbrokes Premiership club have announced.

Northern Ireland’s Top 100 Companies 2019

Northern Ireland's most profitable companies are revealed.

Pure Running in association with the Belfast Telegraph and Hoka Coastal 5K, 10k and Half marathon Run finishing in Crawfordsburn. The 10k gets started at Seapark. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Belfast Telegraph Runher May 2019: Results, video and pictures

The Belfast Telegraph Runher coastal event took place on Friday evening.

Snow Patrol lead singer Gary Lightbody performs to more than 40,000 people in Bangor's Ward Park, 2010

Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Snow Patrol Ward Park concert travel and weather

Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below.

Snow Patrol pictured at the Oh Yeah centre in Belfast where they announced their Bangor Ward Park gig on 25 May 2019. It will be the third time the band have played the venue. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

10 things happening this week in Northern Ireland - from Snow Patrol to maritime festivals

Here's our pick of the 10 most exciting things taking place this week across Northern Ireland (May 20-26).

Brexit - EU Elections

More than half of Northern Ireland voters did not take part in European Election

Less than half of those eligible to vote in the European Election in Northern Ireland used their vote, it has been revealed.

EU elections: Slow start to vote suggest a low turnout

2019 EU Elections: List of candidates for Northern Ireland

Alliance's Long narrow favourite to take third seat in Euro poll

Pressure intensifies on Theresa May to resign as Andrea Leadsom quits Cabinet

Opinion: Arlene Foster: Fatal flaws remain... we need a better agreement

Martina Anderson: I'm the only voice for unionist remainers

May's disastrous deal unaltered and we won't back it: DUP leader

Firm stops stockpiling in UK after Brexit delay

Video: Theresa May says she has listened to 'Unionist concerns' on Irish backstop

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A walk in memory of murdered journalist Lyra McKee begins in Belfast. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Friends of murder victim Lyra McKee begin three-day peace walk

Friends of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have started a three-day peace walk from Belfast to Londonderry.

The PSNI's budget for 2019-20 provides for an £11m increase on the previous year, but falls well short of what is required to maintain existing service levels

Northern Ireland

Five key issues waiting in new PSNI chief Byrne's in-tray

The five key issues waiting in top officer’s in-tray:

Suzanne Breen

Suzanne Breen: It was always going to end in tears

Belfast Telegraph political editor Suzanne Breen on positives of PM's departure.

Manchester United

Exclusive Paul McGrath on his long road to contentment

Manchester United legend speaks exclusively to Vincent Hogan.

Northern Ireland

The ‘Belfast Buoys’ are back in town and in new location

Three maritime buoys removed from Belfast city centre find new berth.

Launch of Countrysports Fair, Scarvagh House, Scarva, Co.Down

Country music, food and drink and family entertainment - May 25 & 26 - the NI...

Families and Countrysports enthusiasts are in for a real treat as the sights, sounds and tastes that Northern Ireland has to offer are fused together in the stunning surroundings of Scarvagh House for the NI Countrysports Fair on May 25 & 26.

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The Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival continues on Sunday. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

In pictures: Ahoy there! Belfast Maritime Festival drops anchor

The magnificent Tall Ships returned to the city quays for the annual Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival.

Northern Ireland

In pictures: Ahoy there! Belfast Maritime Festival...

The magnificent Tall Ships returned to the city quays for the annual Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival.

Caked in mud and just after scoring try for school, Jamie...

Northern Ireland movie star Jamie Dornan has recalled the day his father told him of his...

Sinn Fein deputy leader Michelle O’Neill has called for a referendum on Irish unity after an RTE exit poll suggested a majority in the Irish Republic would vote in favour (Brian Lawless/PA)

Sinn Fein urges Irish government to ‘prepare for...

Sinn Fein has pressed the Irish government to “prioritise preparations” for a united Ireland,...

DUP blasts arson attack on Derry Catholic church...

The DUP has blasted as a "terrible act of vandalism and desecration" an arson attack on a...

Sport

Neil Lennon and the Celtic squad pose with the trophies (Jeff Holmes/PA)

Neil Lennon talks up his Celtic players after yet another treble

Neil Lennon described his Celtic side as “immortal” after clinching an unprecedented domestic triple treble with a 2-1 William Hill Scottish Cup final win over Hearts at Hampden Park.

Celtic offer Neil Lennon manager job on permanent...

Celtic's interim manager Neil Lennon has been offered the job on a permanent basis, the...

Celtic's Odsonne Edouard celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game. Pic: Jeff Holmes/PA Wire

Edouard the hero as Celtic seal unprecedented...

Odsonne Edouard was the hero as Celtic secured an unprecedented domestic triple...

Exclusive Manchester United legend Paul McGrath on long...

Six months short of his 60th birthday, Paul McGrath sits in the lobby of a northside hotel,...

Raring to go: James Quinn on NI Euro qualifier duty in Liechtenstein in 2007

Our sporting lives and times: James Quinn: 'When...

Seven seconds. That's how long it took James Quinn to clatter into Ashley Cole and set the...

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Business

Dunnes Stores was contacted for comment, but one had not been received at the time of going to press (stock photo)

Trustees of Dunnes pension sacked for 'failure to do job'

The trustees of the pension scheme for Dunnes Stores staff in Northern Ireland have been sacked by the UK's regulator following what it called a catalogue of governance failures.

Belfast firm ordered to pay £60k to employee it...

A Belfast fit-out firm has been ordered to pay almost £60,000 in compensation to a former employee...

Theresa May's successor cannot afford to allow...

Business leaders in Northern Ireland have warned that Theresa May's successor must not allow a no-...

Prime Minister Theresa May making a statement outside at 10 Downing Street in London.

FTSE 100 jumps as easing US-China tensions...

The FTSE 100 has lifted higher despite Theresa May’s resignation announcement, as...

Business consortium gets go-ahead to build new...

A consortium has been given permission to turn two former pubs in the centre of Larne into a new...

UK

Jo Pavey, David Weir and Lord Sebastian Coe on the start line of the Olympians Mile, part of the 2017 Vitality Westminster Mile (Lauren Hurley/PA)

Sir Mo Farah and Andrew Strauss join runners at Vitality Westminster Mile

Sir Mo Farah and former England cricket captain Andrew Strauss will be among...

World

Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in February (AP/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump plays down North Korean missile threat

Donald Trump has downplayed recent North Korean missile tests in an apparent contradiction of his national security adviser.

Results of the European elections will be announced after 10pm on Sunday (Yui Mok/PA)

Tories and Labour braced for Europe poll backlash

Both the Conservatives and Labour are braced for a backlash from voters over...

What the papers say – May 26

The battle to become the new prime minister is heating up and features on most of the front pages on Sunday.

Environment Secretary Michael Gove is set to enter the race (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Gove to enter crowded battle for the Number 10 crown

Environment Secretary Michael Gove will enter the race to be next Prime Minister on...

Director Bong Joon-ho poses with the Palme d’Or award for the film Parasite (Vianney Le Caer/AP)

South Korean film Parasite claims Palme d’Or glory at Cannes

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s social satire...

President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with Japanese business leaders (Evan Vucci/AP)

Donald Trump to play golf and watch sumo wrestlers during Japan visit

President Donald Trump opened a state visit to Japan by...

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi (Manish Swarup/AP)

Narendra Modi given another five-year term as India’s PM after poll triumph

India’s president has appointed Narendra Modi as the...

Republic of Ireland

Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan (Niall Carson/PA)

Green wave expected to roll in Ireland following European poll

Ireland’s Green Party is expected to enjoy a surge following the European elections.

Opinion

Lindy McDowell: I’m a Remainer but, whisper it, I can’t help liking Nigel...

I have a confession to make. One which, I know, that will...

Ballot boxes are opened and counting begins in the Local and European Elections and divorce referendum at the RDS in Dublin (PA)

Fianna Fail on course to retain position as largest party in local government

Fianna Fail appears to be on course to...

Sinn Fein urges Irish government to ‘prepare for reunification of Ireland’

Sinn Fein has pressed the Irish government to...

A pair of Wedding rings (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Minister praises Irish voters with landslide divorce vote predicted

Ireland’s people have shown their compassion...

Kerry McLean: How a short break away from home was always going to be a...

I've had that rarest of rare things this week - a couple...

Suzanne Breen: It was always going to end in tears, but one positive is Karen Bradley is...

It was always going to end this way. Theresa...

Editor's Viewpoint: New police chief will have a mountain to climb in meeting the...

The fact that the new Chief Constable of...

Entertainment

The Spice Girls at Croke Park stadium in Dublin for The Spice Girls World Tour

Did Spice Girls fans get what they really wanted as tours kicks off in Dublin?

Spice Girls fans finally got what they really, really wanted last night as the group’s comeback tour kicked off in Dublin.

One of the biggest bands of the 1990s reunited on stage for the first time in seven years in Dublin’s Croke Park

Spice Girls review: Fireworks and Swarovski...

The Spice Girls have kicked off their first arena tour in a decade with their hit single Spice Up...

Mel B hopes sound ‘will be much better’ for next...

Spice Girls star Melanie Brown has said she hopes the sound “will be much better” for their...

Theresa May impersonator strips off during surprising BGT audition (ITV/Thames/Syco)

Theresa May impersonator strips off during BGT...

The Britain’s Got Talent judges are left shocked when a dancer dressed as Theresa May strips...

From left, Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan, Iolo Williams and Gillian Burke

BBC's Springwatch returns: 'Give nature an inch, she'll...

The season of renewal is upon us, which can mean only one thing - Springwatch is back.

Nightlife galleries

Nightlife

16 May 2019 People out at Filthy McNastys for Dsqo. (Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX)

Belfast nightlife: dsqo at Filthy McNastys - May 16 2019 [Photos]

Nightlife

15 May 2019 People out at Lux for Fat Wednesdays (Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX)

Belfast nightlife: Fat Wednesdays at LUX - May 15, 2019 [Photos]

Nightlife

15 May 2019 People out at Filthy McNastys for Craics 90 Tuesdays. Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast nightlife: Craics 90 at Filthy McNastys - May 14, 2019 [Photos]

In pictures: George Best statue unveiled at Windsor Park

Company List

Northern Ireland’s Top 100 Companies 2019

Sunday Life

Jeremy Kyle show's Northern Ireland guest suffered abuse after appearance

Nigel Farage after he was doused in milkshake during a campaign walkabout in Newcastle (Tom Wilkinson/PA)

Nigel Farage hit by milkshake during campaign walkabout

Northern Ireland

Boastful drunks of the past 'half wits' today, says Belfast publican Wolsey as alcohol abuse consultation launched

Northern Ireland

McClean hits back after FF calls him 'divisive'

Ulster

Rugby star Aaron Sexton had broken more records on the athletics track.

Watch: Ulster's Sexton breaks two schools sprint records

Joris Minne

Restaurant review: Finegan & Son in Newry

News

10 things happening this week in Northern Ireland - from Snow Patrol to beer festivals

Northern Ireland

Award sponsor Sean Robinson of United Utilities and broadcaster Nick Ferrari present Belfast Telegraph editor Gail Walker with the accolade for Daily Newspaper of the Year at the Regional Press Awards in London

Belfast Telegraph named UK Regional Newspaper of Year

Northern Ireland

NI rich list: Our 10 wealthiest and what they're worth

Film and TV

Game of Thrones: Map of every NI location

Northern Ireland

NI traffic and travel alerts - live updates

Northern Ireland

Today, we publish our annual guide on the GCSE performance of every post-primary school here that undertakes the examinations (stock photo)

Exclusive Revealed: GCSE league table results

Archive

Northern Ireland Troubles gallery - conflict and bloodshed

Opinion

Opinion: Topical and political cartoons from Belfast Telegraph

Video News

Winners at the Cannes Film Festival

Winners at the Cannes Film Festival. South Korean director Bong Joon-ho won...

Life

Joris Minne

Watch: U2's Bono makes surprise appearance at Snow Patrol Ward Park show

Real IRA leader who plotted Prince Charles attack dies

Firm ordered to pay £60k to employee for unfair dismissal

Milkshake pensioner was cleared of NI murder bid

Lightbody expecting 'something special' for Bangor Ward Park gig

Win rent-free year in luxury two bedroom apartment in Belfast’s Portland 88

Caked in mud and just after scoring try for school, Jamie Dornan recalls day he learned of mother's terminal cancer

DUP says arson attack on church 'terrible act of vandalism'

Man over INLA killer McElkerney gun salute

Green wave expected to roll in Ireland following European poll

Man arrested in PSNI New IRA probe

Celtic offer Neil Lennon manager job on permanent basis

Northern Ireland’s Top 100 Companies 2019

Belfast Telegraph Runher May 2019: Results, video and pictures

Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Snow Patrol Ward Park concert travel and weather

10 things happening this week in Northern Ireland - from Snow Patrol to maritime festivals

Brexit - EU Elections

More than half of Northern Ireland voters did not take part in European Election

EU elections: Slow start to vote suggest a low turnout

2019 EU Elections: List of candidates for Northern Ireland

Alliance's Long narrow favourite to take third seat in Euro poll

Pressure intensifies on Theresa May to resign as Andrea Leadsom quits Cabinet

Opinion: Arlene Foster: Fatal flaws remain... we need a better agreement

Martina Anderson: I'm the only voice for unionist remainers

May's disastrous deal unaltered and we won't back it: DUP leader

Firm stops stockpiling in UK after Brexit delay

Video: Theresa May says she has listened to 'Unionist concerns' on Irish backstop

Like or loathe Lidl? We give eight good reasons why Lidl deserves only love (and it includes...

Friends of murder victim Lyra McKee begin three-day peace walk

Five key issues waiting in new PSNI chief Byrne's in-tray

Suzanne Breen: It was always going to end in tears

Exclusive Paul McGrath on his long road to contentment

The ‘Belfast Buoys’ are back in town and in new location

Country music, food and drink and family entertainment - May 25 & 26 - the NI...

In pictures: Ahoy there! Belfast Maritime Festival drops anchor

In pictures: Ahoy there! Belfast Maritime Festival...

Caked in mud and just after scoring try for school, Jamie...

Sinn Fein urges Irish government to ‘prepare for...

DUP blasts arson attack on Derry Catholic church...

Neil Lennon talks up his Celtic players after yet another treble

Celtic offer Neil Lennon manager job on permanent...

Edouard the hero as Celtic seal unprecedented...

Exclusive Manchester United legend Paul McGrath on long...

Our sporting lives and times: James Quinn: 'When...

Time’s running out - Partner up and access up to €600k to fund an innovation project

Trustees of Dunnes pension sacked for 'failure to do job'

Belfast firm ordered to pay £60k to employee it...

Theresa May's successor cannot afford to allow...

FTSE 100 jumps as easing US-China tensions...

Business consortium gets go-ahead to build new...

Sir Mo Farah and Andrew Strauss join runners at Vitality Westminster Mile

Trump plays down North Korean missile threat

Tories and Labour braced for Europe poll backlash

What the papers say – May 26

Gove to enter crowded battle for the Number 10 crown

South Korean film Parasite claims Palme d’Or glory at Cannes

Donald Trump to play golf and watch sumo wrestlers during Japan visit

Narendra Modi given another five-year term as India’s PM after poll triumph

Green wave expected to roll in Ireland following European poll

Lindy McDowell: I’m a Remainer but, whisper it, I can’t help liking Nigel...

Fianna Fail on course to retain position as largest party in local government

Sinn Fein urges Irish government to ‘prepare for reunification of Ireland’

Minister praises Irish voters with landslide divorce vote predicted

Kerry McLean: How a short break away from home was always going to be a...

Suzanne Breen: It was always going to end in tears, but one positive is Karen Bradley is...

Editor's Viewpoint: New police chief will have a mountain to climb in meeting the...

Did Spice Girls fans get what they really wanted as tours kicks off in Dublin?

Spice Girls review: Fireworks and Swarovski...

Mel B hopes sound ‘will be much better’ for next...

Theresa May impersonator strips off during BGT...

BBC's Springwatch returns: 'Give nature an inch, she'll...

Video: Dancing man entertains crowd at Belfast Westlife concert

Video: Blackface routine in Belfast masonic lodge

Simon Byrne named as PSNI's new chief constable

Who could be the next Conservative leader?

Video: Martin McElkerney funeral

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