Deborah McAleese brings you the headlines in Northern Ireland this Sunday tea-time

Sunday's NI Headlines 

A minute’s silence will be held ahead of Sunday’s Irish Cup final in memory of Kaylee Black.

Silence to be held ahead of cup final in memory of young footballer

Church leaders in Ballymena have called on the Irish FA to move the Irish Cup Final from its scheduled Sunday date.

Church leaders call for cup final to be moved from a Sunday

All Irish Cup 5th round ties will be played on Saturday 7 January.

 Ballymena United take on Carrick Rangers in only all-Premiership Irish Cup tie

Crusaders and Ballymena United square off on Saturday in a bid to lift the famous trophy.

Two old rivals prepare to clash at Windsor in Irish Cup showdown

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Balllymena United v Newry City 
Irish Cup Semi-Final 

Ballymena United may have secured their place in the Irish Cup final but Tuesday's victory may be marred after a brawl saw Kym Nelson sent off the pitch.

Irish Cup semi-final: Newry City 0-1 Ballymena United

As a result the rescheduled semi-final that was due to be played between Newry and Ballymena United next Wednesday has been postponed.

'We will not go quietly': Glentoran launch proceedings over Irish Cup expulsion

Crusaders have beaten Cliftonville 2-1 to secure their place in the final of the Irish Cup.

Crusaders beat Cliftonville to reach Irish Cup final

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Saturday's Northern Ireland news headlines

Linfield celebrate their Irish Cup final win over Larne at Mourneview Park in Lurgan.

Linfield have sealed their 44th Irish Cup title with victory over Larne at Mourneview Park, in front of 1,000 fans allowed in as coronavirus restrictions ease.

Linfield break Larne hearts to claim victory in Irish Cup final

Glentoran celebrate with the Irish Cup after their win over Ballymena in the final at Windsor Park.

Glentoran have won the Irish Cup in dramatic fashion, with a goal deep into extra time against Ballymena United.

Glentoran lift Irish Cup after win over Ballymena

Glentoran have beaten Cliftonville on penalties to reach the final of the Irish Cup, where they will take on Ballymena.

Glentoran beat Cliftonville to reach Irish Cup final

Heartbreak for Coleraine as Ballymena celebrate late victory after extra time and penalties in their Irish Cup semi-final clash at Windsor Park.

After a seemingly decisive first-half goal from Coleraine's Eoin Bradley, late drama saw Ballymena find a 94th minute equaliser and ultimately seal their spot in the Irish Cup final after a penalty shootout.

Late drama as shootout puts Ballymena into Irish Cup final

Competitive football is due to make its return in Northern Ireland with the Irish Cup semi-finals at Windsor Park.

Competitive football is about to make its return in Northern Ireland, with the Irish Cup semi-finals to go ahead at Windsor Park.

‘He’ll fight his corner, I’ll fight mine and may the best team win’

The fight broke out in the stands during Warrenpoint Town's match against Ballymena United on Saturday.

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