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Wild Atlantic Shore

Coast ventures to Ireland's majestic northwest coast. In this clip presenter Neil Oliver joins the RNLI and Irish Coastguard on exercise and nervously volunteers himself to be rescued from the North Atlanic Ocean.

NI Weather

Thursday day weather

White Cloud
  • White Cloud
  • Max: 8°C
  • Min: 8°C
  • Wind: SSW 11mph

Friday day weather

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  • White Cloud
  • Max: 13°C
  • Min: 11°C
  • Wind: SSW 18mph

Saturday day weather

Heavy Rain
  • Heavy Rain
  • Max: 13°C
  • Min: 7°C
  • Wind: SW 15mph

Traffic & Travel

Latest Incident

M1 Armagh

M1 closed westbound between J10, A76 (Lurgan) and J11, M12 (Craigavon), because of resurfacing work. Diversion in operation - using Lough Road, Kiln Road, Silverwood Road, Eastway, Lake Road, Mandeville Road, Highfield Road, Highfield North Road, Northway, Kernan Loop and M12.

Radio Ulster

Image ofFrank Vgnola and Vinny Raniola playing guitar

Gerry Kelly Show

Watch Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniola's mesmerising display of guitar playing.

iPlayer

Police Ombudsman Al Hutchinson is to leave his job earlier than planned.

Spotlight

Vincent Kearney reports on the crisis in the Police Ombudsman's Office.

Magazine

Image of Fauja Singh, the 100 year old man who completed the marathon

Keep On Running

Can anyone run a marathon at the age of 100?

Children In Need

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Blue Peter Appeal

Find out how you can bake a difference for Children In Need.

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