Gareth Fullerton

Deputy Digital Editor at The Irish News

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Not sure why I’ve kept this photo in my gallery. Glad I did though. It’s a pic of my last alcoholic drink on November 4, 2022. A can of Guinness 😬

I remember taking the photo and saying it would be the last booze I’d drink. And over a year on I’ve stuck to the pledge 🤝

I don’t miss it all, probably why I forgot the one-year anniversary on the 4th.

Life has definitely benefited from it, on so many levels. Physical/mental health, less anxiety, better sleep, better life decisions, saving money, no hangovers and the FEAR! The list goes on.

And after drinking for 30-odd years it was time for the body to recover 😂

Anyway. Just thought I’d share this. Anyone thinking of quitting the booze, you won’t regret it.

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Back at Newry Crown Court this morning as the prosecution is expected to begin its case in the Jeffrey Donaldson trial.

Recap of day one below ⬇️

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The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson got under way on Tuesday morning, with early proceedings focusing on selecting a jury.

Hannah Patterson reports from outside Newry Crown Court, where the trial is expected to last four weeks.

🎥 Dylan Hegarty

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"This is not the Premier League..."

Cahair O'Kane discusses whether the GAA's in-house TV platform is a good thing for the sport - and fans.

Subscribe and download this week's episode of The Monday Club podcast on Spotify and Apple, and watch the full video on The Irish News YouTube channel.

🎥 Rohit Balaji

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"It's the most competitive division in the whole league."

Paul McConville and Neil Loughran discuss the strengths of Divisions 2 and 3 in the National Football League on The Monday Club.

Subscribe and download this week's podcast on Spotify and Apple, and watch the full video on The Irish News YouTube channel.

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Watch and listen here:

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“You’re at it again!”

On this week’s episode of The Monday Club, Cahair O’Kane and Kenny Archer go head-to-head on Derry and Tyrone .

Subscribe and download this week’s episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and watch the full video on The Irish News' YouTube channel.

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"My motto is: 'If I can, you can. Never give up'."

Meet DJ the Lego Man.

Born without complete limbs, he is proving anything is possible with his incredible models.

🎥 Dylan Hegarty

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"Anyone who doesn't listen to Cahair O'Kane, they need to have a word with themselves."

Do GAA managers really care what's said about them in the media?

Neil Loughran, Andy Watters and Cahair O'Kane discuss on The Monday Club.

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Spotify: https://t.co/07IsV3FcKq
Apple: https://t.co/sA5IcGgaMX

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The plan was always to talk about Donegal even before the weekend’s events. Spent the first episode largely dissecting where the Ulster champions go from here. Short clip below

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🚨First edition of a new free weekly podcast from @irishnewssport available now.

First episode focusing on Donegal & Casement Park.

All feedback, good and bad, is most welcome!

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[Gareth Fullerton @GarethFullerton]

@JP_Biz So sorry for your loss, John.

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"For the first time in 36 years, Scotstown are the Ulster champions. And they did it the hard way - again."

@CahairOKane1 relives the celebrations as Scotstown got their hands on the Ulster Club SFC title following an extra-time win over Kilcoo.

🎥 Dylan Hegarty

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A bomb squad team attended the scene of a security alert in Co Antrim on Sunday morning.

Police have released few details of the ongoing alert in the Ballyclare area. However, images from the scene show two ATO lorries at the scene.

People are being warned to avoid the area.

🎥 Colm Lenaghan

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"These boys bleed blue..."

How lessons learned from 2024 defeat led to Scotstown being crowned Ulster Club SFC champions in 2025.

Mícheál McCarville spoke to the Irish News' Cahair O'Kane after the team's emotional win over Kilcoo.

🎥 Dylan Hegarty

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A controlled explosion has been carried out on a suspected World War II bomb found in Co Derry.

It was discovered in the Laurel Hill Road area of Coleraine shortly after 9.34am on Wednesday morning.

Ammunition Technical Officers attended the scene alongside the PSNI.

It is the third suspected war-time bomb discovered in Coleraine over the past year.

📸 Margaret McLaughlin

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So what does the Budget mean for Northern Ireland households and businesses?

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It has been a year to remember for St John Bosco dynamo Luke ‘Left Hook’ Saunders, with 17 wins from 17 fights in his first competitive campaign.

And coach Gerard McCafferty has predicted big things for the talented youngster.

Read more: https://t.co/CkGyBA2NGq

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It's time for the 30th Irish News Ulster All-Star Awards!

Stay tuned on our socials for all the glitz, the glamour, and the winners✨

[Gareth Fullerton @GarethFullerton]

@stevenrcrawford @BelfastLive @BelLiveSport Sorry to hear that Stevie. All the best in the future mate.

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I remember interviewing a young @lewiscrocker1 before his pro debut way back in 2017.

@Stevenward_ introduced Lewis to me as an “up and coming kid” at a press conference held at the Waterfront Hall.

Fast forward eight years and the Croc is a world champion. Incredible.

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Lord Mayor of Belfast Tracy Kelly hosted a special reception for Lewis Crocker at Belfast City Hall, celebrating the Sandy Row boxer's IBF World Welterweight title victory.

Crocker defeated Paddy Donovan at a packed Windsor Park on Saturday night, with the civic reception marking the city's recognition of its newest boxing champion.

🎥 Rohit Balaji