Northern Ireland News for August 2026 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2026
Invest NI Grant Spurs 160 Micro And SME Firms To Invest £3.6m In Innovation
Invest Northern Ireland's Business Innovation Grant (BIG) is enabling 160 micro and SME businesses across Northern Ireland to invest £3.6m in innovation and productivity. Developed and delivered with...
Invest NI Grant Spurs 160 Micro And SME Firms To Invest £3.6m In Innovation
Invest Northern Ireland's Business Innovation Grant (BIG) is enabling 160 micro and SME businesses across Northern Ireland to invest £3.6m in innovation and productivity. Developed and delivered with...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2026
Belfast Harbour Backs Sixth Year Of Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds
Live Here Love Here's Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds campaign returns this August for its sixth year, sponsored by Belfast Harbour and supported by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural A...
Belfast Harbour Backs Sixth Year Of Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds
Live Here Love Here's Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds campaign returns this August for its sixth year, sponsored by Belfast Harbour and supported by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural A...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2026
Allied Group Unveils Beyond Borders Summit
Armagh-based Allied Group has announced the Beyond Borders Summit, a new conference aimed at helping companies navigate shifting trade rules, unlock international growth and make the most of Northern ...
Allied Group Unveils Beyond Borders Summit
Armagh-based Allied Group has announced the Beyond Borders Summit, a new conference aimed at helping companies navigate shifting trade rules, unlock international growth and make the most of Northern ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2026
Appeal After Burglary And Car Theft In Bellaghy
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary and vehicle theft in Bellaghy. At around 2am on Sunday 9 August, police received a report of a car being driven dangerously...
Appeal After Burglary And Car Theft In Bellaghy
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary and vehicle theft in Bellaghy. At around 2am on Sunday 9 August, police received a report of a car being driven dangerously...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2026
Cllr Flynn Criticises Agriculture Minister Over Fivemiletown Cattle Cull
A Green Party councillor has called for Minister Muir to face full scrutiny over the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs' (DAERA) cull of 51 cattle in Fivemiletown and publish key...
Cllr Flynn Criticises Agriculture Minister Over Fivemiletown Cattle Cull
A Green Party councillor has called for Minister Muir to face full scrutiny over the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs' (DAERA) cull of 51 cattle in Fivemiletown and publish key...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2026
Police Investigate Man's Death After Car Fire In Portadown
Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of a man's death following a car fire in Portadown on Saturday night. Chief Inspector Tierney said: "At approximately 10pm on Saturday eve...
Police Investigate Man's Death After Car Fire In Portadown
Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of a man's death following a car fire in Portadown on Saturday night. Chief Inspector Tierney said: "At approximately 10pm on Saturday eve...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2026
Detectives Seek Witnesses After Lisburn Altercation Involving Baseball Bats
Detectives are appealing for information following a reported assault in Lisburn in the early hours of Monday, 10 August. Police were called at around 4am to reports of a confrontation between two me...
Detectives Seek Witnesses After Lisburn Altercation Involving Baseball Bats
Detectives are appealing for information following a reported assault in Lisburn in the early hours of Monday, 10 August. Police were called at around 4am to reports of a confrontation between two me...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2026
Lurgan's Oisin McKerr Targets Gold At WorldSkills 'Skills Olympics' In Shanghai
Oisin McKerr, 22, from Lurgan will represent Team UK at the WorldSkills global competition in Shanghai from 22–27 September 2026, competing in the automotive paint respraying category. A professional...
Lurgan's Oisin McKerr Targets Gold At WorldSkills 'Skills Olympics' In Shanghai
Oisin McKerr, 22, from Lurgan will represent Team UK at the WorldSkills global competition in Shanghai from 22–27 September 2026, competing in the automotive paint respraying category. A professional...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2026
Police Appeal After Lisnaskea Motorbike Crash Leaves Rider In Critical Condition
A motorcyclist is in a critical condition after a single-vehicle collision in Lisnaskea, prompting a police appeal for witnesses and footage. Inspector Brian St Ledger said: "A report was received at...
Police Appeal After Lisnaskea Motorbike Crash Leaves Rider In Critical Condition
A motorcyclist is in a critical condition after a single-vehicle collision in Lisnaskea, prompting a police appeal for witnesses and footage. Inspector Brian St Ledger said: "A report was received at...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2026
Open Letter Thanks Belfast For Hosting Fleadh Cheoil Na HÉireann 2026
City leaders and cultural partners have praised residents, volunteers and visitors after an eight-day celebration of traditional music, with the festival set to return on 1–8 August 2027. Dated 10 Au...
Open Letter Thanks Belfast For Hosting Fleadh Cheoil Na HÉireann 2026
City leaders and cultural partners have praised residents, volunteers and visitors after an eight-day celebration of traditional music, with the festival set to return on 1–8 August 2027. Dated 10 Au...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2026
Traffic Disruption Expected As Apprentice Boys Parade Takes Place In L'Derry
The annual Apprentice Boys of Derry parade will be held in the city on Saturday 8 August. Police are advising motorists to expect traffic diversions and delays from around 9am due to smaller feeder pa...
Traffic Disruption Expected As Apprentice Boys Parade Takes Place In L'Derry
The annual Apprentice Boys of Derry parade will be held in the city on Saturday 8 August. Police are advising motorists to expect traffic diversions and delays from around 9am due to smaller feeder pa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2026
Minister O'Dowd Appoints Two Members To Utility Regulator Board
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has named two new non-executive members to the Board of the Utility Regulator. Sean Hogan, who brings extensive experience across utilities, water and public sector gover...
Minister O'Dowd Appoints Two Members To Utility Regulator Board
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has named two new non-executive members to the Board of the Utility Regulator. Sean Hogan, who brings extensive experience across utilities, water and public sector gover...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2026
M3 Lagan Bridge Maintenance To Begin Mid-August
A major programme of maintenance on the M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast will begin on Friday 14 August 2026. This is the third phase of bridge bearing replacements, following earlier phases in 2024 and 20...
M3 Lagan Bridge Maintenance To Begin Mid-August
A major programme of maintenance on the M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast will begin on Friday 14 August 2026. This is the third phase of bridge bearing replacements, following earlier phases in 2024 and 20...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2026
Three Men Extradited From RoI Over 2019 Lisnaskea Machete Attack
Three men have been extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland to face trial over a 2019 machete attack in Lisnaskea. The men, aged 55, 33 and 29, were extradited on Thursday 6 Augus...
Three Men Extradited From RoI Over 2019 Lisnaskea Machete Attack
Three men have been extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland to face trial over a 2019 machete attack in Lisnaskea. The men, aged 55, 33 and 29, were extradited on Thursday 6 Augus...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2026
78-Year-Old Dunmurry Man To Run Belfast Half Marathon For BHF NI
A 78-year-old man from Dunmurry is gearing up for his third half marathon in a matter of months to support British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland (BHF NI), after heart conditions transformed life f...
78-Year-Old Dunmurry Man To Run Belfast Half Marathon For BHF NI
A 78-year-old man from Dunmurry is gearing up for his third half marathon in a matter of months to support British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland (BHF NI), after heart conditions transformed life f...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2026
Social Apartments Open In L'Derry
The first residents have begun moving into Arbour Housing’s John Street development in L'Derry, which provides 40 high-quality social apartments for people aged 55 and over. The £7.5 million project ...
Social Apartments Open In L'Derry
The first residents have begun moving into Arbour Housing’s John Street development in L'Derry, which provides 40 high-quality social apartments for people aged 55 and over. The £7.5 million project ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2026
New Secretary Of State Urged To Back NI's Food And Energy Role
Ulster Unionist Agriculture spokesperson and AERA Committee Chair Robbie Butler has urged the new Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, to be a vigorous advocate for Northern Ireland's distinctive con...
New Secretary Of State Urged To Back NI's Food And Energy Role
Ulster Unionist Agriculture spokesperson and AERA Committee Chair Robbie Butler has urged the new Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, to be a vigorous advocate for Northern Ireland's distinctive con...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2026
Survey Finds Record Lows In Support For Refugees And Asylum Seekers In 2025
The Executive Office has published the 'Attitudes to Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Northern Ireland 2025' report, drawing on Northern Ireland Life and Times (NILT) survey data to assess public views....
Survey Finds Record Lows In Support For Refugees And Asylum Seekers In 2025
The Executive Office has published the 'Attitudes to Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Northern Ireland 2025' report, drawing on Northern Ireland Life and Times (NILT) survey data to assess public views....
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2026
NI Water Urges Families To Build DIY Raincatchers This Summer
NI Water is inviting households to make the most of the summer break by creating DIY raincatchers to collect rainwater for use in the garden. A DIY raincatcher, or mini waterbutt, can be made from an...
NI Water Urges Families To Build DIY Raincatchers This Summer
NI Water is inviting households to make the most of the summer break by creating DIY raincatchers to collect rainwater for use in the garden. A DIY raincatcher, or mini waterbutt, can be made from an...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2026
Sinn Féin Delegation Presses Parades Commission Ahead Of Newry Royal Black Parade
A Sinn Féin delegation comprising Liz Kimmins MLA, Dáire Hughes MP and Cllr Aidan Mathers has met the Parades Commission to relay residents' views in advance of forthcoming parades in Newry. A large ...
Sinn Féin Delegation Presses Parades Commission Ahead Of Newry Royal Black Parade
A Sinn Féin delegation comprising Liz Kimmins MLA, Dáire Hughes MP and Cllr Aidan Mathers has met the Parades Commission to relay residents' views in advance of forthcoming parades in Newry. A large ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Fleadh Day Five Rolls Into Night As Belfast Boosts Late Travel Options
Day five of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast keeps the momentum going as the festival moves into what is traditionally its busiest spell, from today (Thursday) through to Sunday 9 August. With All...
Fleadh Day Five Rolls Into Night As Belfast Boosts Late Travel Options
Day five of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast keeps the momentum going as the festival moves into what is traditionally its busiest spell, from today (Thursday) through to Sunday 9 August. With All...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Translink Lauded For Key Role In The Fleadh’s Success
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has praised Translink workers for keeping Belfast moving during The Fleadh, thanking staff for sustaining vital bus and rail services as visitor numbers surge. Vis...
Translink Lauded For Key Role In The Fleadh’s Success
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has praised Translink workers for keeping Belfast moving during The Fleadh, thanking staff for sustaining vital bus and rail services as visitor numbers surge. Vis...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Lyons Announces New Funding As Team NI Honoured At Stormont
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons hosted Team NI at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, for a homecoming reception recognising their achievements at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The event paid tr...
Lyons Announces New Funding As Team NI Honoured At Stormont
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons hosted Team NI at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, for a homecoming reception recognising their achievements at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The event paid tr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Navantia UK Launches Harland & Wolff Recruitment Drive
Navantia UK has started a recruitment campaign for 28 skilled positions at the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, adding capacity to deliver major naval shipbuilding programmes. The company is hiri...
Navantia UK Launches Harland & Wolff Recruitment Drive
Navantia UK has started a recruitment campaign for 28 skilled positions at the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, adding capacity to deliver major naval shipbuilding programmes. The company is hiri...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Man Extradited From Australia To Face Trial In Northern Ireland
A 75-year-old man was extradited from Australia to Northern Ireland on Wednesday 5 August. He is wanted to stand trial for 14 counts of indecent assault on a female and three counts of committing an a...
Man Extradited From Australia To Face Trial In Northern Ireland
A 75-year-old man was extradited from Australia to Northern Ireland on Wednesday 5 August. He is wanted to stand trial for 14 counts of indecent assault on a female and three counts of committing an a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
McCollum Denounces Sectarian And Racist Graffiti At Holywood Subway
Alliance Holywood and Clandeboye Councillor Gillian McCollum has condemned sectarian and racist graffiti discovered at the pedestrian subway connecting Strand Avenue with the coastal path in Holywood....
McCollum Denounces Sectarian And Racist Graffiti At Holywood Subway
Alliance Holywood and Clandeboye Councillor Gillian McCollum has condemned sectarian and racist graffiti discovered at the pedestrian subway connecting Strand Avenue with the coastal path in Holywood....
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
NI Water To Invest £2.5 Million In Cabragh Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade
NI Water is to invest £2.5 million in upgrading Cabragh Wastewater Treatment Works in County Tyrone, boosting capacity to meet environmental standards, support planned growth and better protect the Ri...
NI Water To Invest £2.5 Million In Cabragh Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade
NI Water is to invest £2.5 million in upgrading Cabragh Wastewater Treatment Works in County Tyrone, boosting capacity to meet environmental standards, support planned growth and better protect the Ri...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Northern Ireland Business Directories Are Shifting Firmly Online
Print listings once formed the backbone of how Northern Ireland residents found a plumber, a garage or a solicitor. That model is fading fast. Business owners across Belfast, Derry, Lisburn and beyon...
Northern Ireland Business Directories Are Shifting Firmly Online
Print listings once formed the backbone of how Northern Ireland residents found a plumber, a garage or a solicitor. That model is fading fast. Business owners across Belfast, Derry, Lisburn and beyon...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Queen's Leads UK CyberFirst Course For Northern Ireland
Queen's University Belfast is hosting Northern Ireland's tranche of the UK Government-backed CyberFirst Advanced programme this week, providing 16–17-year-olds with practical cyber security training s...
Queen's Leads UK CyberFirst Course For Northern Ireland
Queen's University Belfast is hosting Northern Ireland's tranche of the UK Government-backed CyberFirst Advanced programme this week, providing 16–17-year-olds with practical cyber security training s...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2026
Domestic Tourism Reshapes Northern Ireland's Evening Economy
Ask anyone what draws visitors to Northern Ireland and the usual answers roll out: the Causeway Coast, the Titanic Quarter, a night out in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, or a slow afternoon exploring th...
Domestic Tourism Reshapes Northern Ireland's Evening Economy
Ask anyone what draws visitors to Northern Ireland and the usual answers roll out: the Causeway Coast, the Titanic Quarter, a night out in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, or a slow afternoon exploring th...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Mainly dry this evening with just the odd light shower. Then the rest of the night will be largely dry with some lengthy clear periods. Minimum temperature 8 °C.