Loyalists will not tolerate an economic united Ireland, Boris Johnson warned 

Boris Johnson has been warned that loyalists in Northern Ireland will “not tolerate an economic united Ireland”.

Older men more likely to feel lonely than men living alone – study 

Older women are less likely to feel lonely than older men living on their own,  a study has found.

Abortion rights activists rally in Dublin to celebrate with Northern Ireland 

Campaigners in Dublin say they are “overwhelmed” and “emotional” as abortion is set to be decriminalised in Northern Ireland.

Residents protest over plan to house 130 asylum seekers 

A protest is under way in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, at an apartment block where the Department of Justice plans to accommodate up to 130 asylum seekers.

Sinn Fein Assembly warning over Brexit deal veto 

Sinn Fein would block the formation of a new Stormont Assembly if the final Brexit deal were to hand a veto to any party, Mary Lou McDonald has indicated.

Large cache of Troubles documents hidden from legacy probes, programme told 

A “large cache” of documents relating to Northern Ireland’s troubled past was hidden from legacy investigations, it has been claimed in a new TV programme.

Drones set to revolutionise farming 

Drones are set to revolutionise farming in Ireland through a major research project aimed at improving and enhancing the aerial vehicle.

Dissident Republicans ‘could carry out more attacks in wake of Brexit’ 

Dissident republicans may exploit Brexit to carry out violent attacks, a senior police commander has said.

Flight cabin crew ‘lost consciousness’ due to cleaning product spillage 

Two crew members were reportedly left unconscious after a cleaning product spillage on board a transatlantic flight from London.

Same-sex couples celebrate marriage rights breakthrough in Northern Ireland 

One of the first same-sex couples in the UK to have a civil partnership will be popping open a bottle of champagne at midnight as marriage rights move a step closer.

Commons Speaker facing calls to allow Brexit ‘meaningful vote’ 

John Bercow is facing demands from the Government to allow MPs to have a “meaningful vote” on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal as the Prime Minister fights to fend off new threats to his plans.

Robinson: Climate protesters must avoid alienating public 

Former Irish president Mary Robinson has warned Extinction Rebellion protesters that they risk alienating the public if they do not employ smart tactics.

Fianna Fail TD ‘fully accepts’ mistake of voting for deputy leader in Dail 

Fianna Fail’s Brexit spokeswoman said she fully accepts her mistake when she voted for her deputy leader in the Dail last week.

The Circle winner Paddy Smyth reveals plan for his £70,000 prize 

The Circle champion Paddy Smyth has said he wants to “bedazzle” his crutches as part of his plan for his £70,000 winnings.

Motorcyclist killed in crash with parked vehicle 

A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a parked vehicle in Co Tipperary.

Varadkar ruling out EU Brexit concessions to get DUP backing on deal 

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said there will be no further EU concessions to help the UK Government win the support of the DUP for the new Brexit deal.

Garda launch fresh bid to bring killers of Paul Quinn before courts 

A cold case investigation into the brutal murder of a 21-year-old by an IRA gang will target witnesses suspected of telling "blatant lies" or keeping silent about the crime for more than a decade.

Showdown for PM on crunch vote as Labour seeks to hijack Brexit legislation 

Boris Johnson is set for a showdown with Commons Speaker John Bercow as the Prime Minister pushes for a knife-edge Commons vote on his Brexit deal.

Brexit: More than 150 lorries hold cross-border protest 

More than 150 lorry drivers have staged a protest at the Irish border in a bid to highlight the importance of free-flowing movement.

Two Fianna Fail TDs stand down from frontbench over voting controversy 

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has asked Timmy Dooley and Niall Collins to stand down temporarily from the party frontbench following the Dail vote controversy.

DUP ‘not seeking’ second referendum 

The DUP’s Sammy Wilson has said his party is not backing a second Brexit referendum.

Irish scientists announce breakthrough on genetic skin disease 

Irish researchers have announced a breakthrough in the search for a cure for a painful skin disease.

Nationwide safety inspections begin on construction sites 

A series of inspections will take place on construction sites across Ireland in a bid to reduce injuries and fatalities in the sector.

Johnson under fire over unsigned Brexit extension request to EU 

Boris Johnson has has come under fire after he distanced himself from a legally required request to the EU for a Brexit extension which he refused to sign.

Boris Johnson will write to Tusk ‘to seek Brexit delay’ 

Boris Johnson has confirmed to European Council president Donald Tusk that he will be writing to him on Saturday night to seek a Brexit delay, the PA news agency understands.

Brexit: Sinn Fein hits out at 'House of Chaos' after MPs back Brexit delay amendment 

Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald has said today's vote at Westminster will do nothing to allay the Brexit fears of workers, businesses or farmers.

Probe launched as Fianna Fail TD claims colleague voted for him in Dail 

An investigation is being launched after a senior Fianna Fail TD claimed a party colleague voted for him while he was not in the Dail.

Defiant Boris Johnson says he will not negotiate Brexit delay after Commons loss 

A defiant Boris Johnson has said he will not negotiate a fresh Brexit delay with the EU despite losing a key Commons vote.

In Pictures: Protesters take to the streets in Westminster on ‘Super Saturday’ 

Thousands of people who support a second EU referendum have marched on Parliament to demand a vote on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal.

Key quotes at-a-glance on Brexit ‘Super Saturday’ 

The House of Commons met in a Saturday session for the first time in 37 years to vote on the Brexit deal agreed by the UK and the EU. But the vote did not take place after an amendment from Oliver Letwin to delay deal approval was agreed by 322 to 306.

Boris Johnson says Brexit delay is ‘pointless’ as he urges MPs to back his deal 

Boris Johnson has appealed to MPs to get behind his Brexit deal, warning any further delay would be “pointless” and “corrosive” of public trust.

IRA had planned to knock out power supply to south east of England 

The IRA had planned to knock out the power supply to the south east of England in the final years of its terror campaign, a former member has claimed.

Historic day in Parliament as Boris Johnson battles to get Brexit deal approved by MPs 

The House of Commons faces an historic showdown as Boris Johnson fights to have his Brexit deal ratified by MPs on what is being called super Saturday.

Boris Johnson urges MPs to back his deal and heal Brexit rift 

Boris Johnson has urged MPs to back his Brexit deal telling them that the time had come to heal the rift in British politics over the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

Garda chief is accused of ignoring Quinn directors' plea 

Directors of Quinn Industrial Holdings warned a year ago about a "rise in intimidation" towards company executives, which culminated in the abduction and torture of Kevin Lunney last month.

Live coverage: MPs back Brexit delay amendment as protesters march in London 

Boris Johnson’s hopes of getting Commons backing for his Brexit deal have hit a major stumbling block after MPs voted for an amendment which could force him to seek another delay.

Explainer: What’s the difference between Johnson’s Brexit deal and May’s deal? 

Depending on who is talking, the Brexit deal Boris Johnson negotiated with the EU ranges from being vastly different to his predecessor Theresa May’s deal, to being almost exactly the same.

Jon Tonge: Deal or no deal, unionist Brexiteers will be stuck in an undesirable position 

Today is potentially one of the most momentous days in unionist political history. A vote in favour of Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal will fundamentally reshape Northern Ireland’s place in the UK, in economic terms at least.

Watch: Ian Paisley vows DUP won't be used as 'puppets' to keep Tories in power at Brexit Party rally 

DUP MP Ian Paisley has said that his party will not allow itself to be used as a "puppet" to keep Boris Johnson in power and then be disposed of.

Irish man on Europol’s most wanted list 

An Irish man is among the most wanted list by the European Union’s crime Agency Europol for drug trafficking and other serious crimes.

Tony Blair and John Major warn Boris Johnson's Brexit deal is threat to peace in Northern Ireland 

Former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and John Major have said that Boris Johnson's Brexit deal is a threat to peace in Northern Ireland.

Boris Johnson says his deal with EU ‘busts’ the Northern Ireland backstop 

Boris Johnson has said that the Brexit deal he struck with Brussels “busts” the UK out of the Northern Ireland backstop agreed by his predecessor Theresa May as he appeals for cross-party support for the agreement.

Unionism 'more than red post boxes,' blasts DUP's Nigel Dodds over Varadkar Brexit reassurance bid 

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's attempts to reassure unionists Boris Johnson's Brexit deal was not threat to the constitutional position of Northern Ireland have fallen flat with the DUP blasting them as "offensive".

Sean Quinn no longer wants to take back his former companies after Lunney attack 

Businessman Sean Quinn says he has no desire to take back his former companies following the attack on Kevin Lunney.

Dozens of drivers caught speeding on National Slow Down Day 

More than 130 drivers have been caught speeding on Ireland’s roads on National Slow Down Day.

I was worried EU might turn on Ireland during Brexit, says Varadkar 

The Irish premier has said he had concerns he would be pressured into a deal by European Union partners.

Brexit deal no threat to Northern Ireland's constitutional status, says Coveney 

Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney has said the proposed Brexit deal does not pose a threat to the constitutional status of Northern Ireland.

Taoiseach backs Maria Bailey following reports she faces motion of no confidence 

Leo Varadkar has backed Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey following reports that she is facing a motion of no confidence tabled against her.

Plan B is no-deal, says Irish Premier 

The Irish Premier has made it clear that although Ireland would be open to an extension for Britain, plan B is no-deal.

Macron piles pressure on MPs to back Brexit deal by hinting at no further delays 

Emmanuel Macron turned up the pressure on MPs to back Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal by raising doubts that any further delay will be granted.