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Northern Ireland’s Commonwealth athletes honoured with homecoming event

Northern Ireland’s Commonwealth athletes honoured with homecoming event

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

It comes after the region’s athletes scooped the second highest ever haul of medals, including three golds.

Jon McConnell claims gold at Commonwealth Games after turning down Love Island

Jon McConnell claims gold at Commonwealth Games after turning down Love Island

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026

He will now pursue a dream of reaching the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Madeleine McCann’s brother cheered on by parents at Commonwealth Games

Madeleine McCann’s brother cheered on by parents at Commonwealth Games

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Sean McCann, 21, booked his place in the final of the 400 metres freestyle event on his Commonwealth Games debut on Saturday.

KT Tunstall to headline opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

KT Tunstall to headline opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

The line-up also includes Nathan Evans & Saint PHNX, Callum Beattie, Nina Nesbitt and Valtos.