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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Moy Park profit hit a record £126.1m before tax in 2025, up 28%, as its average workforce fell by 1,092 and £143.5m in dividends was paid, accounts show.

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.

North West 200 2027 will run from 11 to 15 May, a week later than usual to avoid the Assembly elections, with practice back to a Tuesday and Thursday format.

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