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The Open round one - Northern Ireland's McKibbin shares early lead
Follow live text updates and radio commentary of the 153rd Open Championship from Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
Is Northern Ireland an economic 'basket case', like Richard Madeley said?
TV presenter Richard Madeley suggested this week that Northern Ireland is economically "close to being a basket case". He ...
Blazes in Northern Ireland Recall an Old Message: You Are Not Welcome Here
A bonfire topped with an effigy of a migrant boat. Homes set alight. During the Troubles, similar tactics were used to target ...
The Open Championship or the British Open? Even in Northern Ireland it depends on the audience
Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but it's not on the island of Great Britain. So why is it hosting the ...
Largest sporting event ever held in Northern Ireland as The Open tees off this week
Largest sporting event ever held in Northern Ireland as The Open tees off this week. Our correspondent Mark Simpson reports ...
Rory McIlroy embracing return to Northern Ireland for the Open
As a 16-year-old at the 2005 North of Ireland Amateur Championship at Royal Portrush, Rory McIlroy shot a course record 61.
Burning of migrant boat effigy in Northern Ireland triggers police investigation
Authorities in Northern Ireland are investigating a bonfire that featured effigies of migrants in a boat and a banner reading ...
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Why Northern Ireland is the hottest golf destination in the world right now
From championship links to luxury resorts, Northern Ireland offers world-class golfing and unforgettable scenery. Right now ...
Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly were speaking during a visit to the golf ...
How does Royal Portrush rank among the best courses in Ireland and Northern Ireland?
The Dunluce Course, site of the 2025 British Open, scores high among Golfweek's Best course raters. But is it the best on the ...
In 2019, Royal Portrush hosting Open was huge for Northern Ireland. This year, it'll be bigger
In 2019, it was the first-ever sold-out Open. It was a hugely significant moment for Northern Ireland after a troubled past.
Open Championship odds: Scottie Scheffler early favorite for final major of 2025
The 2025 Open Championship, the final major of the year, is finally here, and the action tees off on Thursday, July 17, at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.