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• Pro14: Scarlets 34-10 Ulster

  24-02-2018 22:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Scarlets get back to winning ways with a bonus point to give their hopes of retaining their Pro14 title a boost.
  
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• Football League, Division One: Monaghan 0-15 0-14 Tyrone

  24-02-2018 21:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Monaghan maintain their impressive start to the Football League as they beat Tyrone 0-15 to 0-14 in the Division One game.
  
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• Man charged in terror probe

  24-02-2018 20:16 via bbc.co.uk
  A 29-year-old man has been charged with possessing documents or records likely to be useful to terrorists.
  
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• All-Ireland Club Football semi-final: Slaughtneil 1-14 2-19 Nemo Rangers (aet)

  24-02-2018 19:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Slaughtneil's All-Ireland Club Football title hopes are dashed as Nemo Rangers clinch a 2-19 to 1-14 semi-final win after extra-time.
  
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• Tributes to Northern Ireland father-of-three 'go-to man' Barry McQuaid killed in workplace incident

  24-02-2018 19:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to the Northern Ireland man killed in a workplace accident on a Fermanagh building site.
  
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• Man charged with possessing documents likely to be useful to terrorists

  24-02-2018 19:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man charged with having documents or records likely to be useful to terrorists is to appear in court on Monday.
  
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• Murder inquiry into death of 20-year-old man in Sligo

  24-02-2018 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The body of a 20-year-old man was found in a house in the town after a suspected assault.
  
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• Two men arrested over Raymond Johnston murder released

  24-02-2018 18:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men arrested in connection with the murder of Raymond Johnston in west Belfast have been released.
  
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• Irish Premiership: Crusaders win to stay two points clear of Coleraine

  24-02-2018 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Crusaders beat Ballymena United 3-1 to stay two points clear of Coleraine who see off Warrenpoint Town 1-0.
  
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• Barry McQuaid's family 'devastated' by building site death

  24-02-2018 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Priest describes shock after a father of three children dies in a workplace incident in Fermanagh.
  
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• Family 'devastated' by building site death, says priest

  24-02-2018 18:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Local priest says there is shock and sadness after the death of a father of three young children.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Belfast parades and rally expected to disrupt Sunday city travel

  24-02-2018 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Vicar Of Dibley and Notting Hill star Emma Chambers dies aged 53

  24-02-2018 17:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Vicar of Dibley star Emma Chambers has died aged 53, her agent has confirmed.
  
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• Ireland beat Wales in Dublin thriller

  24-02-2018 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Ireland beat Wales 37-27 in a thrilling match in Dublin to make it three wins from three in the 2018 Six Nations Championship.
  
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• Six Nations: Super Stockdale scores twice as Ireland edge Wales to keep Grand Slam dream alive

  24-02-2018 16:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jacob Stockdale scored two tries to help Ireland keep their Grand Slam dream alive.
  
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• Tory MP Ben Bradley apologises over Corbyn tweet, Labour says

  24-02-2018 15:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A vice-chairman of the Conservative party has apologised to Jeremy Corbyn and will make a “substantial” donation to charity for a tweet making claims about his links to Cold War agents, Labour has said.
  
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• Ireland v Wales LIVE: Healy puts Ireland well clear in Six Nations clash at Aviva Stadium

  24-02-2018 14:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland continue their quest for the Grand Slam when they host Wales at Aviva Stadium this afternoon (kick-off 2.15pm). We'll keep you fully up to date throughout the game right here.
  
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• Police appeal over Derry burglary spree - diamond rings and cash taken in raids

  24-02-2018 14:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating after a series of raids on homes in the Londonderry area in which cash, diamond rings and jewellery was stolen.
  
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• GAA bans betting sponsorship from the sport

  24-02-2018 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  The GAA's annual congress votes overwhelmingly to ban betting companies from sponsoring deals in the sport.
  
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• US 'considering names' for NI special envoy role

  24-02-2018 14:40 via bbc.co.uk
  US Secretary of State says the White House is looking at a list of people for the position.
  
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• James Brokenshire calls for greater awareness of lung cancer

  24-02-2018 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Former Northern Ireland secretary says his recent lung cancer diagnosis took him to "dark places".
  
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• UK ticket holder scoops more than £77 million in EuroMillions win

  24-02-2018 14:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A UK ticket holder has claimed the £77,798,898.10 jackpot they won in Friday’s EuroMillions draw, the National Lottery said.
  
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• Trump administration considers appointing envoy to Northern Ireland

  24-02-2018 12:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration is considering appointing a special envoy to Northern Ireland.
  
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• Big chill to hit Northern Ireland from early next week

  24-02-2018 12:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Temperatures are already falling and a Met Office weather warning for snow is issued for Wednesday.
  
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• Met Office alert for Northern Ireland snow - warning for power cuts and rural areas 'cut off'

  24-02-2018 12:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow for Northern Ireland.
  
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• Bishop's apology

  24-02-2018 10:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Narrow escape from runaway jeep and a "terrifying" attack are also among the big stories this week.
  
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• End of an era at Bert McCormick's Ballyclare music shop

  24-02-2018 10:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Ballyclare says 'Thank You for the Music' as Bert McCormick shuts up shop after 42 years.
  
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• Lords' Twitter row over Stormont deadlock

  24-02-2018 10:16 via bbc.co.uk
  There were sharp exchanges on Twitter between Lord Caine and former NI Secretary Lord Peter Hain.
  
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• With Northern Ireland's roads going to pot, angry Kieran decides to say it with flowers

  24-02-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Newry man who's had his fill of craters on Northern Ireland's dodgy roads has launched a 'sponsor a pothole' drive to shame the Government into sorting out the mess.
  
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• Suzanne Breen: Republicans way ahead in the propaganda battle

  24-02-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  In the propaganda battle since the talks to save Stormont collapsed last week, Sinn Fein has emerged as the runaway winner.
  
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• Shock as Northern Ireland woman Denise Stalford flies to US to wed notorious killer Jacob Ind behind bars

  24-02-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former partner of a Northern Ireland woman who recently married a notorious US prisoner convicted of double murder has said he can't believe what the mother of their child has done.
  
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• Restaurant review Eipic: Enjoying luxurious lunch on Eipic scale

  24-02-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Even though Belfast's international foodie destination reputation basks in the glory of its two Michelin-starred assets, Ox and Eipic, there has always been a debate over which one is better. Their prices are similar, the food in both is of international standard and the service is as polished in Eipic as it is Ox.
  
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• Kerry McLean: How a train journey with a retired teacher rekindled my interest in appliance of science

  24-02-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It’s been a great week for anyone who has so much as a passing interest in science and, let’s face it, that’s all of us. Now, you may be thinking that doesn’t include you, that it’s not a subject that’s ever floated your boat but if you’ve so much as po ndered why the sky is blue or how planes manage to stay up in the air, the latter query often arising to terrify you mid-flight if you’re anything like me, then trust me, you’ve an interest.
  
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• Heartbroken parents pay moving tribute to son (14) who 'had world at his feet'

  24-02-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The grieving parents of a "handsome, smart and sporty" teenager who died suddenly have paid tribute to their son, saying he "had the world at his feet".
  
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• Controversy over Newry St Patrick's Day tricolour ban

  24-02-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The banning of the Irish tricolour at the St Patrick's Day parades in Newry and Downpatrick has sparked fresh controversy.
  
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• A star is born... Call The Midwife role for young Northern Ireland actor Jesse Magee (12)

  24-02-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A young Portadown actor is hoping that popular TV series Call The Midwife can help deliver him into the big time.
  
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• Three escape arson attack in Belfast - shoppers shaken after man pours petrol around shop

  24-02-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three people were left badly shaken after a man walked into a shop in broad daylight and set it alight.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Planned road closure delayed due to cold weather

  24-02-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Delays expected with Belfast parades

  24-02-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Delays as parents collect children from Belfast school sports events

  24-02-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Jon Tonge: Does DUP want to be Direct Rule or Devolutionist Unionist Party?

  24-02-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Divided Unionist Party? Even the most ardent critics of the DUP would concede that the party has been very good at concealing internal divisions in the past.
  
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• Jackson and Olding trial: I didn’t rape her, upset Paddy told police

  24-02-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster and Ireland rugby star Paddy Jackson said he was “shocked and horrified” by claims he raped a woman in his bedroom after a night out in Belfast, a court has heard.
  
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• Irish life for Friday Night Films

  24-02-2018 07:22
  Thomaston Public Library's Friday Night Film Series continues in March with movies that focus on The Life of the Irish. Films are screened Fridays at 6:30 p.m. in Room 200 of the Thomaston Academy building, 60 Main St./Route 1. The series is presented by Friends of the Thomaston Library.
  
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• Ex-Northern Ireland Secretary Brokenshire backs calls for new NHS approach to experimental cancer treatment

  24-02-2018 06:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Northern Ireland secretary James Brokenshire has voiced support for Dame Tessa Jowell’s calls to allow cancer patients to be free to take the risk of undergoing more experimental treatments on the NHS.
  
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• Family's terror as dad attacked with hammer by masked raiders

  24-02-2018 03:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Masked thugs used a hammer during a terrifying raid on a family home in rural Co Down.
  
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• Power of the process in adversity

  24-02-2018 00:36
  Local artist Maureen Egan and poet Dave Morrison will present a talk about how the creative process, through their respective art forms, has helped them cope with adversity Thursday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St. Rockport resident Egan, author of "The Light From Here: A Breast Cancer Story," will share how making art - both writing and painting - supported her through a series of challenges, culminating in a breast cancer diagnosis in 2012. With the backdrop of h
  
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