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Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy on the practice range during preview day four of The Open Championship 2019 at Royal Portrush Golf Club.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during preview day four of The Open Championship 2019 at Royal Portrush Golf Club. Photo credit: David Davies/PA Wire.

The Open: McIlroy predicts big Open legacy and completes morning session at Portrush

Chief executive of the RandA Martin Slumbers (David Davies/PA)

Open organisers sidestep controversy over flute band event

Watch: Video: So what do the good folk of Portstewart make of all the to-do in Portrush?

Northern Ireland

DUP's Nelson McCausland to take part in Feile

Former DUP MLA Nelson McCausland is set to take part in an event at the Feile.

Northern Ireland

Belfast Trust apologises after radiotherapy delays

The Trust has apologised to patients after a number were affected.

A mural in support of same sex marriage on the Falls Road in Belfast (Niall Carson/PA)

Northern Ireland

Same-sex marriage for NI could be delayed until 2020

Revised proposals have been agreed to introduce same-sex marriage in NI.

Conservative Party leadership candidate Boris Johnson during a Tory leadership hustings in London (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Johnson refuses to say when he would hold Queen’s Speech

Boris Johnson has refused to say when he would bring in a Queen’s Speech.

MPs voted to change abortion laws here last week

Lords overwhelmingly back abortion liberalisation for Northern Ireland despite objections

A liberalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland has been overwhelmingly backed by peers.

Flags have been erected on the top of a water tower in Rathfriland. Credit: Chris Hazzard

Northern Ireland

Break-in probe after flags erected on water tower

Police are investigating after a water tower in Rathfriland was broken into.

Fianna Fail leader Michael Martin (Justin Farrelly/PA)

Republic of Ireland

Ireland not ready if UK crashes out FF leader says

Ireland is not ready to deal with a no-deal Brexit outcome, Mr Martin said.

Payments to those injured during the Troubles should be tiered depending on how badly hurt they are, Victims’ Commissioner Judith Thompson has said (Liam McBurney/PA)

Northern Ireland

Pension for Troubles injured enjoys 'broad support'

It enjoys broad political support, the Victims’ Commissioner has said.

Vicky Trimble (left) and Rosalind Stephens wed in Scotland

Northern Ireland

Trimble's daughter on day she came out as gay

She was able to make her father re-evaluate his views on same-sex marriage.

Local models take part in Fashion Week every year. (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

Warning issued after fake Belfast Fashion Week Instagram account contacts young girls asking for pictures

The director of Belfast Fashion Week has issued a warning to aspiring models after a fake Instagram account was set up asking girls to send pictures.

Cathy Healey with a picture of her dad Sammy Devenny

Northern Ireland

SDLP calls for Devenny death files to be released

The Derry man was beaten unconscious alongside daughter by RUC

Marjorie and Michael Cawdery were stabbed to death in their home

Northern Ireland

Deaths of Cawderys were 'avoidable', killings probe finds

The killings of an elderly couple could have been avoided, a report has found.

Grant Weir with his sister Michele Nixon. Credit: BBC

Northern Ireland

Soldier's family to reject pension if paramilitiaries eligible

The former soldier was left brain-damaged by an IRA bomb.

Gary Lightbody said Chasing Cars was one of 10 songs he wrote in one night (Aaron Chown/PA)

Northern Ireland

Chasing Cars one of 10 songs Gary wrote in a night

Snow Patrol frontman wrote the band’s hit in the space of a few hours.

In Focus: The Open

We follow Rory McIlroy on his practice round at The Open - he's finally dreaming of glory at Portrush

PORTRUSH - It was casual. It was care-free. It was fun.

PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 16: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot during a practice round prior to the 148th Open Championship held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 16, 2019 in Portrush, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

First and second round tee-off times for The Open at Royal Portrush

Private jet numbers soar at Derry Airport for The Open

Video: Watch: Morelli's in sweet tribute to Open champion Molinari

'Wonderful': Tiger Woods heaps praise on Royal Portrush and considers his chances of Open success

Tiger Woods favours quality over quantity in bid to prolong career

Koepka happy for caddie Elliott to steal spotlight at Royal Portrush

Feeding the cyber security talent pool

One of the best ways for an economy to flourish is to develop its own set of specialisms.

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Funeral of Co Down murder victim and ex-UDR man William 'Pat' McCormick takes place at Strean Presbyterian Church, Newtownards.

Funeral tales place for murder victim William McCormick

The funeral has taken place of Northern Ireland murder victim William 'Pat' McCormick

Live Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Crash at Mallusk

Follow the latest updates from our traffic and travel feed.

The Claret Jug is pictured at Royal Portrush Golf Club. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

What's on - from The Open to LegenDerry street food

Here's our pick of the 10 most exciting things taking place this week.

12/07/19 McAuley Multimedia AHOGHILL.. Dodger the dog enjoys the Twelfth celebrations in Ahoghill. Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Twelfth: Pictures from the marches across Northern Ireland

Thousands of Orangemen are taking part in today's annual Twelfth of July parades at 18 venues across Northern Ireland.

Daniel Radcliffe (C) Wall to Wall Media Ltd - Photographer: Stephen Perry

Harry Potter star Radcliffe unearths tragic NI roots

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is set to explore his Northern Ireland roots.

Why becoming a digital state will help Northern Ireland retain our home-grown talent

With so much emphasis on ‘digital transformation’ today, we often focus on how private and public sector organisations should evolve to offer better experiences for customers. Yet to think only in these terms means we miss the opportunity to discuss how whole...

Row after Sinn Fein's Martina Anderson refers to IRA terrorists as 'soldiers in a war'

The DUP has hit out at comments made by Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson referring to IRA terrorists as "soldiers" in a "war".

Northern Ireland

DUP's Nelson McCausland to take part in west...

Former DUP MLA Nelson McCausland is set to take part in an event at the 2019 west Belfast Feile...

Belfast Trust apologises after radiotherapy...

Belfast Trust has apologised to patients after a number were affected by radiotherapy...

Lords overwhelmingly back abortion...

A liberalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland has been overwhelmingly backed by peers.

Same-sex marriage for Northern Ireland could be delayed...

Revised proposals have been agreed to ensure that MP-backed moves to allow same-sex...

Sport

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell discusses his route back from outside the world's top 250.

'Facing the demons of mortality': G-Mac reveals the self intervention that helped him make the Open

It's time to get real.

PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on during a practice round prior to the 148th Open Championship held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2019 in Portrush, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

The Open: Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods complete...

It was a soaking wet final day of practice at Royal Portrush ahead of The Open Championship.

Rory McIlroy is hoping The Open Championship can have a positive impact on the wider society in Northern Ireland.

McIlroy on The Open legacy and progress in Northern...

The Open Championship can have a hugely significant impact on life in Northern...

The Open is set to return to Royal Portrush.

R&A chief hints at Royal Portrush return for Open...

The R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers has given the strongest indication yet that...

Crowds flock to yesterday’s practice rounds at Royal Portrush

Five outsiders worth a punt to win The Open at Royal...

Every year, without fail, at least one player emerges from relative obscurity to be a contender at...

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Need for versatility on wireless versus wired

The increasing need for businesses to provide a flexible workspace for their employees means there is also the need for versatile internet coverage.

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Business

Rory McIlroy makes his first appearance at The Open practice day

The Open may bring Northern Ireland a £120m windfall

Early forecasts of the windfall from hosting the 148th Open Championship in Portrush could have underestimated the economic benefits by at least 50%, according to a report commissioned into last year's event in Scotland.