Premiership round-up: Linfield claim Big Two win as Cliftonville stay perfect
Linfield defeated Glentoran at Windsor Park, Cliftonville made it two wins from two and Carrick Rangers maintained their own perfect start.
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Linfield defeated Glentoran at Windsor Park, Cliftonville made it two wins from two and Carrick Rangers maintained their own perfect start.
Kris Lowe scored the only goal as Dungannon Swifts defeated Portadown 1-0 at Shamrock Park.
Paul Heatley and Aidan Steele struck before half-time as Carrick Rangers won 2-1 at Limavady United.
Darragh Leahy and Kirk Millar put Linfield in control before Jordan Stewart's stoppage-time reply in a 2-1 Big Two win at Windsor Park.
Neither side could find a breakthrough as Coleraine and Larne played out a 0-0 NIFL Premiership draw.
Crusaders came from behind to defeat Ballymena United 2-1 after Igor Rutkowski had given the visitors an early lead.
Kyle McClelland opened the scoring and Liam McStravick completed a 3-0 Cliftonville win at Clandeboye Park.
Commercial growers will be able to hear about the Innovation Driver and Support Horticulture Pilot Scheme at a CAFRE online event on Thursday, 20 August.
Rachel McLaren's standout first-half goal set Linfield on their way before Grace McKimm added the decisive second in a 2-1 win at the Brandywell.
Rebecca Mann's second-half equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw for Crusaders Strikers after Stacey Murdough gave Lisburn Ladies the lead.
Rachel McLaren supplied Friday night's outstanding moment as Linfield won at Derry, while Glentoran hit seven at Larne.
Naomi McLaughlin and Demi Vance each scored twice as Glentoran Women defeated Larne Women 7-1 at Larne Academy of Sport.
Caitlin McGuinness scored twice after Teegan Lynch's early opener as Cliftonville Ladies defeated Lisburn Rangers 3-0.
The Department for the Economy is directing pupils and families to Careers Service advisers after A-level, AS and vocational results, with GCSE results due on 20 August.
The Department for the Economy has issued a policy statement setting out how future external East-West electricity interconnection proposals will be assessed.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins says proposals to expand pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre will be published for consultation in the coming weeks as a new transport plan is prepared.
Provisional figures show 30.7% of Northern Ireland A-level entries received A* or A grades, up from 30.3% last year.
Afghanistan beat Ireland by 42 runs in Wednesday’s fourth ODI at Stormont to move 3-0 ahead in the five-match series.
DAERA says the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation started applying on 12 August, with parts of it directly applicable in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework.
The annual free-access heritage programme returns next month with a theme focused on sites and traditions at risk.
A Team NI homecoming reception at Parliament Buildings included an announcement of £200,000 for emerging athletes and a further £2m for a club grant scheme.
The annual All Ireland Scholarship award has increased by £350 as high-achieving students from lower-income backgrounds receive results.
The Executive is seeking views on a draft strategy for responsible use of artificial intelligence across public services until October 7.
Northern Ireland's policy for East-West interconnection will assess proposals against system resilience, cross-border cooperation and consumer value.