West Belfast boy Dáithí Mac Gabhann is back at school three months after his life-saving heart transplant, following an almost eight-year wait.

Joy’s Entry in Belfast has a Halloween makeover. Discover how the historic lane links to Francis Joy, the Belfast News Letter and Henry Joy McCracken.

Jacob Stockdale makes his 150th Ulster appearance as Richie Murphy names his side to face Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun on Saturday 3 October, 5.30pm.

Northern Ireland face Ukraine in Slovakia on Friday 2 October (7.45pm BST) looking to extend their unbeaten Nations League start. Preview and how to watch.

NKP Songs, the global songwriting collective co-founded by Maghera music veteran Peter Fleming, signs a worldwide deal with Music Under Management.

Waking Ned Devine, a new musical by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, premieres at the Lyric Theatre Belfast, 13 Feb – 20 Mar 2027. On sale 2 Oct.

Alice Fearn plays Grizabella when CATS comes to the Grand Opera House, Belfast from Tuesday 2 to Saturday 13 March 2027. Tickets on sale now.

The Waterfoot Hotel in Derry-Londonderry has been acquired by a partnership led by local hotelier Ciaran O’Neill, with long-term investment planned.

Glentoran host Linfield in the Boxing Day Big Two derby at The BetMcLean Oval on Saturday 26 December 2026, 3pm. Fixture, ticket news and festive run.

The BetVictor Northern Ireland Open returns to Waterfront Hall, Belfast, 18–25 October 2026. Tickets £13–£90 plus fee, and new 1875 Club hospitality.

December is a big month in south Belfast. Ulster Rugby play three home games at Affidea Stadium in the space of 15 days, from European rugby against French side Aviron Bayonnais t ...

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua came face to face in London ahead of their fight at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on 11 December, live on Netflix.