Northern Ireland Digest

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Lenadoon republican and handball champion Paddy Elliott dies aged 82

Paddy Elliott, a lifelong republican and All-Ireland handball champion known for his pigeon-keeping and decades with Dwyers GAC, died in hospital surrounded by family one day before his 83rd birthday.

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Comber woman raises £2,900 for RNLI with sea dip in son’s memory

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Surprise Party Marks 90th Birthday for Strathfoyle Resident Lena Tracey

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Little-Pengelly denies warning woman about Donaldson

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Nursing Home Activity Team Keeps Residents Engaged with Crafts and Animals

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Moneyreagh puppy raiser named Guide Dogs Newcomer of the Year

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Fermanagh Obituaries: Mona Balfour and Letitia Birney

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Cathy Humphrey Retires as Principal of Groggan Primary School

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Tullycunny Road crash claims life of 77-year-old Tattyreagh tractor driver

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Six-Year-Old Bangor Boy Runs 6K for Children’s Cancer Charity

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Former College Manager Honoured by King

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Former health scientific advisor Ian Young awarded CBE in King's Birthday Honours

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Two Firefighters Recognised in King's Birthday Honours

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King’s Birthday Honours 2026 Recognise Northern Ireland Education and Youth Sectors

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Ballymena jobs champion awarded British Empire Medal

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Ballymena teacher awarded British Empire Medal for work with Delhi’s poor

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King's Birthday Honours 2026: Northern Ireland Recipients Announced

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Carrickfergus cricket stalwart receives King’s Birthday Honour

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Two NIFRS Firefighters Named in King's Birthday Honours

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Ballymena Man Receives British Empire Medal for Community Legacy

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Northern Ireland agriculture and education figures honoured by King