Worthington adds Gault to squad
15.08 Mon Oct 13 2008
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthginton has called Linfield midfielder Michael Gault into his squad.
Sports News (Lunchtime)
13.36 Sat Oct 11 2008
Hamilton takes pole in Japan - Capello wants to end Wembley curse - Burley confident of victory
McCartney sets four-point target
10.56 Fri Oct 10 2008
Northern Ireland defender George McCartney believes lapses of concentration have cost the team.
Evans joins squad in Slovenia
10.56 Thu Oct 09 2008
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has joined up with the Northern Ireland squad but he may not face Slovenia.
Lafferty back for Northern Ireland
14.39 Mon Sep 29 2008
Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty is back in the Northern Ireland squad to face Slovenia and San Marino.
British boost expected for Euros
11.07 Thu Sep 25 2008
Future England football managers may keep the job longer if Uefa expands the European Championships to 24 teams.
Omagh intelligence review announced
18.32 Wed Sep 17 2008
Intelligence material from the Omagh bombing, which killed 29 people including unborn twins, is to be reviewed.
Worthington calls for repeat performance
09.52 Thu Sep 11 2008
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington was encouraged by the 0-0 draw with the Czech Republic at Windsor Park.
Service for N Ireland veterans
23.25 Wed Sep 10 2008
The thousands of soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles have been honoured at a special service.
Brown to visit Ulster
21.53 Tue Sep 09 2008
Gordon Brown is to meet Northern Ireland's political leaders to help resolve divisions in the power-sharing government.
Sports News (Lunchtime) for September 7th, 2008
14.20 Sun Sep 07 2008
England have a lot to prove in Croatia - Amir Khan's surprise defeat - Andy Murray's on course for the US Open final.
Sports News (Lunchtime)
15.15 Sat Sep 06 2008
Home nations in World Cup action - Murray to face Nadal - Khan prepares for title defence
IRA campaign 'well and truly over'
16.46 Wed Sep 03 2008
The IRA campaign is "well and truly over" as its ruling Army Council, which once directed the violence, is no longer operational.
No punishment over Scottish boos
14.57 Thu Aug 21 2008
The Scottish Football Association will not be punished for the jeering of the Northern Ireland national anthem at Hampden Park.
England 2-2 Czech Republic
22.41 Wed Aug 20 2008
England have drawn 2-2 against the Czech Republic in a friendly international at Wembley.
Lifeboat used to rescue Irish flood victims
23.19 Sun Aug 17 2008
Rescuers used a lifeboat to help people to safety after torrential rain left water lapping at homeowners' waists in Northern Ireland.
Heavy rain causes flooding in N. Ireland
23.08 Sat Aug 16 2008
Extreme downpours have caused widespread flooding throughout Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.
Service marks Omagh anniversary
19.33 Fri Aug 15 2008
Omagh has fallen silent to mark the tenth anniversary of the Real IRA bomb blast which ripped through its town centre.
Grand Master hits out at Sinn Fein
17.29 Sat Jul 12 2008
The leader of the Orange Order said it is sickening to see Sinn Fein in government.
Man 'gunned down' in Londonderry
08.42 Tue Jun 24 2008
A man was shot dead in Londonderry early today, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said.
Good Friday negotiators mark anniversary
22.36 Thu Apr 10 2008
Some of the key players in the Good Friday Agreement negotiations are meeting in Belfast to mark the tenth anniversary of their summit.
Worthington pleased to share goals around
11.18 Thu Mar 27 2008
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington believes his team proved they do not rely solely on David Healy by beating Georgia 4-1.
Queen's visit sparks political row
13.54 Thu Mar 20 2008
The Queen has been marking Maundy Thursday in Northern Ireland as a political row brews.
BBC journalists seized in Ulster
22.53 Sun Mar 16 2008
Four BBC journalists have been arrested by Irish police investigating paramilitary activity.
Bus driver set alight in robbery bid
13.13 Sat Mar 08 2008
A bus driver was doused in a flammable liquid and set on fire in Northern Ireland.
Sport (Morning) for February 06th, 2008
06.05 Wed Feb 06 2008
Fabio leads England for first time - Wales, Northen Ireland and Ireland all in friendly action - Brian Ashton to name starting 15
Worthington continues as Northern Ireland boss
12.49 Fri Jan 18 2008
Nigel Worthington has been given a two-year contract as Northern Ireland manager.
Omagh evidence to be examined
21.13 Thu Jan 03 2008
Independent experts will re-examine evidence from the Omagh bombing in an attempt to bring those responsible to justice.
Worthington waits for talks
11.06 Thu Nov 22 2007
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has admitted his future will not be discussed until next week.
Jellyfish invasion wipes out salmon farm
21.42 Wed Nov 21 2007
An invasion by billions of jellyfish has wiped out Northern Ireland's only salmon farm.
Northern Ireland's Euro 2008 dream over
21.21 Wed Nov 21 2007
Northern Ireland have lost 1-0 to Spain, crushing their hopes of earning a first ever place in the European Championship finals.
FA rejects all-British championship talk
10.13 Wed Nov 14 2007
The FA has denied reports of talks aimed at revising the old Home Internationals should England and Scotland fail to qualify for Euro 2008
Scots on course to leapfrog England?
11.38 Wed Oct 24 2007
Scotland are on the brink of leapfrogging England in the world rankings after moving to within two places of Steve McClaren's men.
N Ireland Worthy of Euro 2008
10.46 Thu Oct 18 2007
Nigel Worthington is backing Northern Ireland to defy the odds and qualify for next summer's Euro 2008 finals.
Scotland bid to book Euro 2008 place
10.24 Wed Oct 17 2007
Alex McLeish is determined that Scotland should not slip up in Georgia as they bid to book their place in next summer's Euro 2008 finals.
Northern Ireland smoke ban introduced
11.04 Wed Sep 26 2007
Northern Ireland has stubbed out smoking for good with a ban in cafes, bars and restaurants as well as workplaces coming into force.
England return to Fifa top ten
13.26 Wed Sep 19 2007
Steve McClaren has seen England return to the top ten of the Fifa world rankings for the first time since June.
Irish FA probes plane incident
16.16 Thu Sep 13 2007
The Irish FA is probing an incident between two players as the Northern Ireland squad was about to fly home from Reykjavik.
'Euro 2008 race is not over'
11.57 Thu Sep 13 2007
Nigel Worthington is refusing to be downcast after Northern Ireland suffered a 2-1 defeat in their Euro 2008 qualifier in Iceland.
Machete murder police quiz man
11.18 Tue Aug 28 2007
Detectives are questioning a man about a brutal machete killing in Northern Ireland.
N Ireland won't rest on laurels
09.35 Thu Aug 23 2007
Nigel Worthington won't rest on his laurels after Northern Ireland cranked up the pressure on Spain in the race to qualify for Euro 2008.
Healy double in Northern Ireland win
22.29 Wed Aug 22 2007
David Healy scored twice as Northern Ireland beat Liechtenstein 3-1 in a Euro 2008 qualifier in Belfast.
'More tourists head to N Ireland'
11.34 Thu Aug 16 2007
More and more Britons are choosing to take their holidays in Northern Ireland, according to a new study.
NI's Orde confident as Army role ceases
14.50 Tue Jul 31 2007
Northern Ireland's police chief has expressed confidence that his officers can cope as the Army's role in the province ends at midnight.
Policeman shot in Northern Ireland
10.08 Wed Jul 25 2007
A police officer has been shot following loyalist violence in Northern Ireland.
England fall out of Fifa top ten
10.35 Wed Jul 18 2007
Steve McClaren's England have fallen out of the top ten of Fifa's world rankings for the first time since September 2005.
Finucane: no officers to be charged
14.01 Mon Jun 25 2007
No police officers or soldiers will be charged over the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, the Public Prosecution Service has said.
England remain 8th in rankings
10.28 Wed Jun 13 2007
England remain eighth in the latest Fifa world rankings following the return of former skipper David Beckham.
N Ireland turn to Worthington
16.17 Fri Jun 01 2007
Northern Ireland have appointed Nigel Worthington as successor to former manager Lawrie Sanchez for their remaining Euro 2008 qualifiers.
Sanchez quits N Ireland for Fulham
15.11 Fri May 11 2007
Lawrie Sanchez has quit as N Ireland boss with immediate effect after being unveiled as the full-time successor to Chris Coleman at Fulham
Former enemies take office in N Ireland
14.23 Tue May 08 2007
Reverend Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness have been sworn into office at the start of a new era for power-sharing in Northern Ireland.
UVF terror group renounces violence
17.38 Thu May 03 2007
The Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) has renounced violence and plans to open talks on disarmament.
England fall in Fifa rankings
16.08 Wed Apr 18 2007
England have slipped two places to eighth in Fifa's latest world rankings after Steve McClaren's men were held to a 0-0 draw in Israel.
Fulham turn to Sanchez after axing Coleman
08.59 Wed Apr 11 2007
Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez has been handed the reins at relegation-threatened Fulham after the axe fell on Chris Coleman.
Hain asked to leave Stormont offices
22.10 Sun Apr 01 2007
The Reverend Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness have asked Secretary of State Peter Hain to move out of his offices early.
Sanchez won't get carried away
09.44 Thu Mar 29 2007
Lawrie Sanchez is refusing to get carried away after Northern Ireland went top of Euro 2008 qualifying Group F with a 2-1 win over Sweden.
Wales stroll past San Marino
22.49 Wed Mar 28 2007
Wales have strolled to a convincing victory in their Euro 2008 qualifying match against San Marino.
McLeish urges Scots to focus on Italy
13.59 Tue Mar 27 2007
Scotland boss Alex McLeish is urging his Group B leaders not to get carried away ahead of their Euro 2008 qualifier in Italy.
Allister to quit DUP
11.51 Tue Mar 27 2007
The Democratic Unionists' only MEP Jim Allister is expected to announce he is quitting the party.
Adams and Paisley strike power-share deal
19.41 Mon Mar 26 2007
Power-sharing will return to Northern Ireland on May 8 as part of an historic deal brokered by the Rev Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams.
Devolution bid goes ahead
13.33 Sun Mar 25 2007
Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain has thrown down the gauntlet to Assembly members to plot a path back to power sharing.
Irish hope to tie down Sanchez
14.35 Wed Mar 21 2007
The Irish Football Association are keen to tie Northern Ireland boss Lawrie Sanchez to a new contract.
Arctic blast brings snow
11.48 Mon Mar 19 2007
An Arctic blast has resulted in snow falling across most of the UK with temperatures set to plunge once again later tonight.
Scotland continue rankings rise
11.24 Wed Mar 14 2007
Scotland have climbed to their highest position ever in the Fifa world rankings, despite not playing a senior match under Alex McLeish.
Unionists hold the majority
21.34 Fri Mar 09 2007
Unionists will hold a majority in the next Northern Ireland Executive if power-sharing returns later this month.
Counting continues in NI elections
23.31 Thu Mar 08 2007
First results from 18 constituencies in Northern Ireland's Assembly Elections suggest the main parties have fared as well as in 2003.
Northern Ireland voters go to polls
23.26 Wed Mar 07 2007
Voting in Northern Ireland's Assembly Election has closed, with many of the parties predicting a higher turnout than four years ago.