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The last seven Mageean Cups have been won by seven different schools

The former Bishop of Down and Connor, Patrick Walsh, has been remembered at his funeral for his 'strong sense of duty and loyalty to the church in rapidly changing times'.

Close to 32mm of rain was recorded at the Stormont as roads closed due to flooding, including main stretch in Newtownabbey

A funeral mass for Belfast-born Bishop Anthony Farquhar was held on Thursday, attended by former students and the leaders of Ireland's four main churches. Serving as auxiliary Bishop for Down and Connor for 32 years, he was also known for his love of sport and positive influence on thousands of young people.

BISHOP Anthony Farquhar has been described as a “sincere, warm and engaging human being”, following his death on Friday. The 83-year-old was auxiliary Bishop of Down and Connor for 32 years, stepping down in 2015. A keen sportsman and football fan, he helped organise the famous meeting between the Republic of Ireland footballers during Italia ’90 with Pope John Paul II. Paying tribute to Bishop Farquhar, Archbishop Eamonn Martin said: “Bishop Tony’s encouragement of fraternity, dial...

HALLOWEEN celebrations have progressed a lot in 40 years.

The funeral of a respected Co Antrim based former Irish teacher will take place on Monday.

Tributes have been paid to a an “inspiring Irish teacher” and singer who will be remembered for her “innumerable acts of kindness” following her death.

The three priests from Northern Ireland say music reaches people, crosses boundaries

Preparations have commenced at St Killian’s College in Carnlough to progress the first phase of a £25m building project at the Tower Road site in the Glens of Antrim.