BACK IN ACTION after a lapse of three years, Northern Ireland’s shaky government rests on a compromise so ingenious that it would impress a medieval theologian trained to argue over angels and ...

Northern Ireland's first Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners have been formally appointed. The new Irish language commissioner is Pól Deeds, the deputy chief executive of the cross-border ...

For Gillian Rea, speaking Ulster Scots was a normal part of her childhood and she wants to see others enjoying the culture. A newly-minted tour guide, she has turned her dream into a reality sharing ...

The Sinn Féin first minister has said she will question Gordon Lyons over an “imbalance” in funding for language groups. Michelle O’Neill’s remarks came after the DUP communities minister granted ...

The new Stormont commissioner for Ulster Scots will not be required to speak the language – unlike their counterpart for Irish. Despite the advert for the £79,000-£89,000 role appearing in both ...

BBC News NI understands the Irish language commissioner role has been offered to Pól Deeds, the deputy chief executive of the cross-border body Foras na Gaeilge. A Stormont source confirmed he was ...

Gillian Rea believes it is important to keep Ulster Scots culture alive For Gillian Rea, speaking Ulster Scots was a normal part of her childhood and she wants to see others enjoying the culture. A ...

The appointment of an Irish and an Ulster Scots language commissioner has been welcomed. First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly confirmed the appointment of Pol ...