2025 in Northern Ireland

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2025
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Northern Ireland
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Events from the year 2025 in Northern Ireland.

Incumbents

Events

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

Holidays

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Deaths

See also

References

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  30. McCormack, Jayne (10 February 2025). "Police Ombudsman: Marie Anderson to appeal ruling she exceeded powers". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
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  37. "St Patrick's Day: SDLP will not attend White House event". BBC News. BBC. 11 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
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  40. Doyle, Catherine (20 February 2025). "Clonoe: Shooting of four IRA men to be referred to the PPS". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  41. Phillips, Angie; Daly, Cecilia (20 February 2025). "Weather warnings issued for Northern Ireland". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
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  43. "Poleglass: Man taken to hospital after west Belfast shooting". BBC News. BBC. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  44. Cullen, Louise (23 February 2025). "Pomeroy: Thousands of birds to be culled after suspected avian flu". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  45. McCormack, Jayne (24 February 2025). "St Patrick's Day: Emma Little-Pengelly confirms she will go to Washington DC". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  46. Cullen, Louise (24 February 2025). "Bird flu: Potential supply shortages if avian flu continues to spread, says UFU". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
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  55. McKee, Ross; Mitchell, Elaine (7 March 2025). "Connswater Shopping Centre in east Belfast to close". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  56. Meredith, Robbie (8 March 2025). "Legal challenges after NI schools' integration plans rejected". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  57. Connolly, Gráinne; Logan, Daniel (8 March 2025). "Fleadh Cheoil: Belfast to host Irish music festival in 2026". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
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  59. "Portadown: Craig Rowland sentenced to 20 years for murder of son". BBC News. BBC. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  60. "Judith Evans: Teacher who abused pupil jailed for two years". BBC News. BBC. 14 March 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  61. Allen, Bernie (19 March 2025). "King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Northern Ireland". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  62. Fitzpatrick, Michael (19 March 2025). "Three men given minimum 20-year jail term over Ian Ogle murder". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  63. Best, Barra (19 March 2025). "Amber warning for wildfires issued for Northern Ireland". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  64. "Belfast Pride latest to ban political parties over puberty blockers". BBC News. BBC. 21 March 2025. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  65. "Mourne Mountains: Firefighters tackling gorse fire near Silent Valley". BBC News. BBC. 21 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  66. Purdy, Finn (22 March 2025). "Flights from Belfast City and City of Derry to Heathrow resume". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  67. "Clonoe: UK government to challenge inquest ruling, MP says". BBC News. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
  68. Meredith, Robbie (28 March 2025). "Teacher pay offer rise of 5.5% rejected by unions". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
  69. Hughes, Brendan (28 March 2025). "Sinn Féin councillor suspended for being drunk in charge of car". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
  70. "Abuse of politicians leads NI Assembly to engage with police". BBC News. BBC. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  71. Meredith, Robbie (1 April 2025). "UCU: Further education union votes for strike action". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  72. Meredith, Robbie (4 April 2025). "Northern Ireland teacher strike averted as unions accept pay offer". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
  73. Best, Barra (5 April 2025). "Amber wildfire warning issued as dry and sunny weather continues". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 5 April 2025.
  74. "Mourne Mountains: Huge wildfire treated as arson". BBC News. BBC. 6 April 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  75. McClafferty, Enda (11 April 2025). "Trump tariffs: Sir Keir Starmer meets Northern Ireland's FM and DFM". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  76. "Wildfires: Firefighters tackle gorse fire in Maghera". BBC News. BBC. 12 April 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  77. "Rory McIlroy wins the Masters and achieves sporting immortality". RTÉ Sport. 13 April 2025.
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  80. Tourish, Keiron; Bradley, Gerry (21 April 2025). "Londonderry: Petrol bombers attack police monitoring parade". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  81. "Police launch video call pilot scheme for victims of crime". BBC News. BBC. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  82. McCormack, Jayne (25 April 2025). "Michelle O'Neill to attend Pope's funeral in Rome". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  83. "Michelle O'Neill: 'Huge honour' to attend Pope Francis funeral". BBC News. BBC. 26 April 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  84. "Kneecap footage being assessed by counter-terrorism police". BBC News. BBC. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  85. Wood, Jake; Fleck, Holly (28 April 2025). "Kneecap: UK and Irish governments condemn alleged comments". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  86. "Kneecap apologises to families of Sir David Amess and Jo Cox". BBC News. BBC. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  87. Parkman, Chloe (29 April 2025). "Rap group Kneecap's Eden Project show cancelled, organisers say". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  88. McCormack, Jayne; Hughes, Brendan; Crozier, Raymona (30 April 2025). "Sean Brown: Government to challenge ruling on public inquiry into GAA official's murder". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  89. Doyle, Catherine (30 April 2025). "Kneecap: More gigs cancelled in Germany after 'kill your MP' controversy". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  90. McCullough, Julie (1 May 2025). "Sunday trading pilot will 'revitalise' Belfast city centre, councillor says". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  91. Allen, Bernie (4 May 2025). "Belfast City Marathon 2025: Record-breaking day as thousands taking part". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
  92. Gault, Matt (7 May 2025). "Windsor Park: Northern Ireland's home ground to be renamed in sponsorship deal". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  93. "Clogher: Firefighters at scene of large gorse fire". BBC News. BBC. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  94. "Eamon Martin says new Pope is 'friend of Ireland'". BBC News. BBC. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  95. Halpin, Hayley (15 May 2025). "Primary school: Childcare subsidy scheme in NI to be extended". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  96. Campbell, Cormac (16 May 2025). "Jeffrey Donaldson: New trial date set for November". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  97. "Trans rights: Thousands attend march in Belfast city centre". BBC News. BBC. 17 May 2025. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  98. "Woman who killed partner as he slept jailed for 12 years". BBC News. BBC. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  99. Hughes, Brendan (20 May 2025). "Tuition fees increase in Northern Ireland is ruled out". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  100. McClafferty, Enda (20 May 2025). "Michelle O'Neill denies funeral attendance affected Covid compliance". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  101. Liggett, Jake (21 May 2025). "First obesity management service to be launched in NI". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  102. Moynagh, Aileen (22 May 2025). "Pay awards for health workers signed off by minister". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  103. Telford, Lyndsey (26 May 2025). "Portstewart: Dead minke whale washed up on beach". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
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  105. McCann, Maria (29 May 2025). "Riverside Theatre: Coleraine venue set to close in August". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  106. McBride, Mike (3 June 2025). "Rathlin Island: RSPB hail 'record-breaking' corncrake count". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  107. O'Neill, Julian (3 June 2025). "BBC 'no intention' of blocking output in Ireland, says NI director". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  108. Wilson, Rebekah (6 June 2025). "Gonorrhoea vaccinations to start in Northern Ireland in August". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  109. Rosato, Eve (6 June 2025). "Natasha Melendez: Man jailed for murder of Lisburn mother of four". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  110. "Grand Central Station: Translink moves some bus services to Belfast". BBC News. BBC. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  111. McKinney, Grainne (7 June 2025). "Magheralin: Five taken to hospital after factory chemical spill". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  112. Telford, Lyndsey; Page, Chris (9 June 2025). "Disorder after alleged sex assault was 'racist thuggery', say police". BBC News . Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  113. Telford, Lyndsey; Kidd, Faye; Lima, Linzi (10 June 2025). "Seventeen police officers injured during second night of Ballymena violence". BBC News . Retrieved 10 June 2025.
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  115. "Belfast Zoo closed for a second day after E.coli outbreak". BBC News. BBC. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  116. Doyle, Catherine (11 June 2025). "Larne: Leisure centre attacked in third night of violence in Northern Ireland". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  117. Mitchell, Elaine (11 June 2025). "Canon Patrick McEntee: Priest found guilty of eight counts of historical abuse". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  118. McCormack, Jayne; Campbell, John (11 June 2025). "Casement Park to get £50m from government Spending Review". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  119. "John Devine: Family 'failed' by RUC investigation says Ombudsman". BBC News. BBC. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  120. Doyle, Catherine (12 June 2025). "Portadown: Masonry thrown at police in fourth night of NI disorder". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  121. Doyle, Catherine; Graham, Claire (13 June 2025). "NI riots: Police release images of four individuals after disorder". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  122. Page, Chris; Doyle, Catherine; Graham, Claire (13 June 2025). "NI riots: Police fire water cannon while under attack in Portadown". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  123. McCormack, Jayne (13 June 2025). "Ulster Unionist MLA to step down after less than a year in job". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  124. Marshall, Darran; Moore, Catherine (14 June 2025). "Belfast: Anti-racism rally held after days of violence". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
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  127. "Londonderry: Fourteen officers injured, 11 arrests in disorder". BBC News. BBC. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  128. "Emma Little-Pengelly: Man jailed for threatening posts to DUP politicians". BBC News. BBC. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  129. "Belfast disorder: Man who took part in unrest 'out of boredom' sentenced". BBC News. BBC. 26 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
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  131. "Sarah Montgomery: Man charged with Donaghadee murder". BBC News. BBC. 1 July 2025. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
  132. Moynagh, Aileen (3 July 2025). "Belfast Trust chairman sacked by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  133. "Ashling Murphy: Partner settles defamation case against BBC". BBC News. BBC. 3 July 2025. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  134. "Migrant boat model on Tyrone bonfire 'vile, dehumanising'". RTÉ News . 9 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
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  136. Meredith, Robbie (12 July 2025). "DUP leader calls for unionist parties to co-operate". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
  137. Hughes, Brendan (13 July 2025). "Orange Order parade held at north Belfast interface". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  138. Hughes, Brendan (17 July 2025). "Voting age: 16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote in future Stormont elections". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  139. "Danske Bank: Company apologises over problem with debit cards". BBC News. BBC. 19 July 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  140. Best, Barra; McKee, Ross (20 July 2025). "NI weather: Heavy rain caused major travel disruption and flash flooding". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  141. "Foyle College: Fire at former Londonderry school site was 'deliberate'". BBC News. BBC. 19 July 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  142. Graham, Claire (22 July 2025). "Pilot journey begins for NI's first driverless bus". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  143. Flanagan, Eimear (24 July 2025). "Fermanagh murders: Victim was 'devoted mum to Sara and James'". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  144. Taylor, Abigail; Doyle, Catherine (23 July 2025). "Maguiresbridge: Mother and two children killed in shooting". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  145. Meredith, Robbie (29 July 2025). "Sue Gray appointed to governing body of Queen's University". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  146. Best, Barra (3 August 2025). "Storm Floris: Yellow wind warning for Northern Ireland". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  147. "Northern Ireland: Coriander and hummus products recalled over listeria". BBC News. BBC. 6 August 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  148. "Giant's Causeway: Part of iconic site cordoned off after rockfall". BBC News. BBC. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  149. Clun, Rachel (8 August 2025). "River Island allowed to shut shops to stave off collapse". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  150. "John Caldwell shooting: Two men charged over attempted murder of police detective". BBC News. BBC. 12 August 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  151. "Spar goats cheese recalled in Northern Ireland over potential listeria". BBC News. BBC. 12 August 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  152. McCormack, Jayne; Gordon, Gareth (11 August 2025). "Stormont ministers urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to invest in NI public services". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
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  154. Hughes, Brendan (14 August 2025). "NI Civil servants must work in office 'two days a week'". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  155. Coulter, Peter (16 August 2025). "Parkrun record broken by 97-year-old Belfast runner". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  156. Campbell, Cormac; Kidd, Faye (18 August 2025). "Armagh: Arson attack on Toby Jug bar disgraceful, says MP". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  157. "North Belfast: Homes and businesses evacuated in security alert". BBC News. BBC. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  158. "North Belfast: Guns and explosives found as security alert ends". BBC News. BBC. 24 August 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  159. "West Belfast: Three children hit by reversing car". BBC News. BBC. 24 August 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
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  174. "Belfast City Marathon chair dies". BBC News. BBC. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  175. Wood, Jake (17 May 2025). "Andy Tyrie: Former UDA leader dies in his 80s". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
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