Belfast port reports surge in trade due to fewer post-Brexit checks

Belfast Harbour and Stena Line figures show more traders using North to transit goods

Michael Robinson was a man who both loved the story and loved telling it

Michael Walker: Former Ireland international won at life both on and off the pitch

Michael Robinson: A born communicator who found his way into Spanish hearts

Robinson’s Monday night show was essential viewing thanks to his insight into the game

Spoiled Proust – Frank McNally on bittersweet memories of a first trip to Paris

Ireland’s first World War veterans: Shunned, ostracised, murdered

Hundreds of thousands of Irish soldiers returned home to a largely hostile country

Sideline Cut: Fundamental reform the only way forward for Irish football

The age of the big persona leading limited Ireland to improbable glory has passed

Wartime sexual violence against women in Ireland 'ignored'

Republicans and Black and Tans guilty of sexual violence in War of Independence and Civil War, says historian

Belfast gets ready for record number of cruise ships

City expect to attract 200,000 tourists on 117 ship visits this year

Boys in green and blue: the Irish at Brighton

The Seagulls, led by former Republic stalwart Chris Hughton, are back in the top flight

Former envoys call for recognition of Palestinian state

Letter to Taoiseach signed by academics and artists urges Government to act ‘without delay’

Brian May: From selling out stadiums with Queen to the music of the spheres

After decades as rock’n’roll royalty, Brian May returned to his first love, astronomy, to complete a PhD he had started 30 years earlier, with a little help from Patrick Moore