Freya McClements

Freya McClements

Northern Editor

Freya McClements is Northern Editor of The Irish Times.

Ireland weather: New ice warning comes into effect but milder conditions forecast over weekend

Schools remain open in most areas and minimal public transport disruption, with some falls of sleet and snow expected today

Troubles legacy Bill changes fail to allay human rights concerns, Council of Europe says

Bill’s proposals include creation of a truth recovery body to offer immunity from prosecution to perpetrators who co-operate

Eamonn McCann: ‘How did I get to be 80? This doesn’t feel like 80 is supposed to feel’

A life of protest fuelled by socialist convictions, hatred of injustice, and the excitement of rebellion, played out against convulsive changes in Northern politics and society

UK amends visa waiver plans for non-Irish EU citizens crossing Border

Tourism issues remain under ETA scheme, part of British government’s post-Brexit tightening of immigration law

Global leaders to attend major conference to mark Belfast Agreement anniversary

Hillary Clinton and Senator George Mitchell likely to be involved in event at Queen’s University Belfast to mark 25th anniversary

Derry school pop-up shop helps parents struggling with cost of living

A First Holy Communion boutique, which is stocked by donations and free to use, is the initiative of Sacred Heart Primary School

DUP calls for ‘less oversell and more reality’ from British government on Windsor Framework

Sinn Féin says no reason for unionist party to stay out of Assembly while it studies latest post-Brexit proposals

Alliance has its ‘tail up’ as it seeks to break orange and green grip on Northern Irish politics

Party’s confidence on full display as it plans to expand into areas where it has traditionally struggled

DUP seeks to distance itself from Paisley’s downbeat Windsor Framework reaction

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson and former president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, also weighed in on Thursday

‘I hope they take a light touch’ – Northern Ireland businesses hopeful about new Brexit deal

Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce representative sees Windsor Framework as ‘an important step’ in securing stability and certainty

Windsor Framework deal for Northern Ireland hailed as ‘new chapter’ in relationship between UK and EU

Prime minister urges hardline Brexiteers in his party to back Windsor Framework as it would help Britain to ‘take back control’

DUP must think quickly as protocol deal puts its holding pattern under pressure

The key question is whether or not to re-enter Stormont institutions - and if so, when?

DUP leader says ‘key issues of concern’ remain despite new EU-UK deal on NI protocol

Michelle O’Neill welcomes deal and calls for swift return of Stormont institutions

Omagh shooting: Fifth man held over attempted murder of PSNI officer

Det Chief Inspector John Caldwell remains critically ill in hospital as PSNI confirm ‘primary line of inquiry’ is New IRA

Omagh shooting: Focus on New IRA as senior PSNI officer fights for life after gun attack in front of young son

Det Chief Inspector John Caldwell critically ill in hospital and it is understood he suffered life-changing injuries