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Joe Barr and his team celebrate his new Guinness World Record at the Route 66 finish line.

Local endurance cyclist Joe Barr makes Route 66 history

USIT Launches 2026 J1 Job Hub.

Over 500 USA jobs announced as USIT launches 2026 programme for Irish Students

'The Bean' at Millennium Park, Chicago, with backdrop of the city

Chicago city break: I followed in the footsteps of Ferris Bueller

New York City is a dream Christmas destination - and you could fly there for just £99

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MAY 8: The newly elected Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is seen for the first time from the Vatican balcony on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinal Robert Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV. White smoke was seen over the Vatican early this evening as the Conclave of Cardinals took just two days to elect the new Pontiff after the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost chosen as the new Pope Leo XIV

Over two thirds of Brits say Christmas films are not just for December

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Chicago cityscape reflected in iconic Cloud Gate monument, known as 'The Bean'

I visited filming locations of Disney+ The Bear TV show in Chicago

The quiet before the tornado storm in Chicago

Watch as we shelter from an actual twister at Chicago O'Hare airport

Woman spends £384k renovating "one euro" house into dream home.

Watch: Woman spends £384k renovating "one euro" house into dream home

Plane’s engine catches fire as black smoke billows from wing.

Watch: Plane’s engine catches fire as black smoke billows from wing

Ayo Edebiri, winner of the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for 'The Bear,' poses in the press room during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Ayo Edebiri gives shout out to Derry after Emmy win for The Bear

Brenda Edwards attends a reception (Getty)

Loose Women legend tipped for Strictly Come Dancing stint

The Cloud Gate sculpture, popularly known as the bean, with Chicago's skyline

‘I went to Chicago for five days and it was better than New York’

Ten of the best musicals scheduled to tour in 2021

Actor Ríana Lynch, who will play the role of Nightclub star Velma in The Playhouse production of ‘Chicago’.

A Black Box Theatre show of Chicago? Yeah, sure Baby!

Back: Molly Duffy (Ensemble), Conan Hamilton (Ensemble), Aimee McMenamin (Mama Morton), Warren McCook (Billy Flynn), Ríana Lynch (Velma), Ashton Murphy (Roxie), Daniel McCafferty (Amos), Ben McGinn (Ensemble), Lia-Della Friel (Ensemble), Danielle McElroy (Mary Sunshine), (L-R Front row) Tori Messenger (Merry Murderess), Anna McCormack (Ensemble), Faye Deering (Merry Murderess), Rachel Harley (Merry Murderess), Siobhan McParland (Merry Murderess), Ezra Orr (Merry Murderess), and (front) Aodhan Kehoe (Ensemble).

Come on babe, why don’t we paint the town?
Rehearsals are well underway for The Playhouse’s production of ‘Chicago’!
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L-R) Molly Duffy (Ensemble), Tori Messenger (Merry Murderess), Ben McGinn (Ensemble), Ezra Orr (Merry Murderess), Warren McCook (Billy Flynn), Daniel McCafferty (Amos), Ríana Lynch (Velma), Aodhan Kehoe (Ensemble), Ashton Murphy (Roxie), Danielle McElroy (Mary Sunshine), Faye Deering (Merry Murderess), Phoebe McCord (Ensemble), Anna McCormack (Ensemble), Natalie Armstrong (Merry Murderess), Siobhan McParland (Merry Murderess), Conan Hamilton (Ensemble), Lia-Della Friel (Ensemble) and Rachel Harley (Merry Murderess).

Cast announced for story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, a...

Rev David Latimer.

Rev. Latimer off to US with McGuinness story

DTUC calls for MayDay rally support

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The May Day rally will take place on Saturday afternoon.

'˜Poverty wages has become the norm for far too many'

Immigration and crime, is there a link?

Daniel O'Donnell pictured in Chicago with his award.

Daniel follows Hume and Neeson with prestigious award in Chicago

Cyber bullying

Phone ownership more likely to put kids at risk of bullying

HEY, MR. PRESIDENT! Elaine Forde and friend captured in a selfie with former US president Barack Obama.

Elaine meets Obama during Chicago trip

A Kyree Forrest design by Limavady designer, Kyree Forrest. Photography: Leisa Smith Photography; Model: Chloe Smith; MUA: Naomi OKane: Pro Makeup Artist and Footwear: Red Footwear

Limavady fashion designer's dream spot at London Fashion Week

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