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On the 2 nd of December 2024, it was exactly 25 years since ‘the appointed day’ – the day when legislative powers and executive authorities were devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly. But what was ...

In addition to our normal open Sunday, we have a politics-free post to give you all a break. So discuss what you like here, but no politics.

I help to manage Slugger by taking care of the site as well as running our live events. My background is in business, marketing and IT. My politics tend towards middle-of-the-road pragmatism, I am not ...

Sir Edward Carson signing the Ulster Covenant, in Belfast City Hall 28 September 1912, with Sir James Craig just above him A new article today from Sam McBride in ‘the Belfast Telegraph’ wherein he ...

Sinn Féin Economy Minister Conor Murphy announced on Monday (30 December) that he will run for election to Seanad Éireann (Senate of Ireland). The Seanad is the upper house of the Irish parliament, ...

Late sixties Belfast. It was the best of times. The worst of times was just round the corner. Waiting for us like a mugger in a darkened alley. It is surprising to think back to those days, pre – ...

The idea for Open Sunday is to let you discuss what you like. Just two rules. Keep it civil and no man/woman playing. Comments will close at 12 pm on Monday. Brian O'Neill I help to manage Slugger by ...

Economy Minister warns of ‘devastating impact’ on tourism sector as ETA scheme goes live In a  press release  issued by the ...

The BBC is reporting that Education minister Paul Givan has turned down the request of Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary ...

In celebration (if that’s the right word) of the 25th anniversary (last month) of powers being devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly, former Committee Clerk Paul Moore has been recounting some ...

Donna Moore is from Belfast, and works as an administrator. Gaye Dalton, a former sex worker and long-time sex worker rights ...