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February 02, 2026

Ballykissangel launched 30 years ago, starting the unlikely romance between Stephen Tompkinson's English priest and Dervla Kirwan's atheist barmaid. MARION MCMULLEN looks back

LOVE IRELAND

STAR-CROSSED LOVERS: Assumpta Fitzgerald (Dervla Kirwan) with Father Clifford (Stephen Tompkinson) in Ballykissangel

AN English priest from Manchester transplanted into an Irish town filled with colourful characters was at the heart of Sunday night drama Ballykissangel.

The comedy drama launched on BBC1 30 years ago on February 11, 1996, and starred Drop The Dead Donkey’s Stephen Tompkinson as Catholic priest Father Stephen Clifford with Dervla Kirwan as Assumpta Fitzgerald serving up drinks at the local pub.

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Carrick revels in a bit of 'Fergie time'

MICHAEL Carrick savoured “the best feeling” after watching Benjamin Sesko's stoppage-time winner earn Manchester United a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham.

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Picture book helps children bond with their premature siblings

SOME of Teesside's tiniest tots have been treated to a book launch with a difference.

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1 mins

February 02, 2026

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'Maniac' tried to kill his mum's partner in attack

HE TOLD 68-YEAR-OLD 'YOU'RE GOING TO DIE', AS HE STAMPED ON HIS HEAD

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February 02, 2026

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Reform ditches candidate after posts revealed

REFORM UK has withdrawn support for its candidate in an upcoming Redcar and Cleveland Council by-election after criticism of alleged “racist” offensive social media posts.

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3 mins

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LOVE IRELAND

Ballykissangel launched 30 years ago, starting the unlikely romance between Stephen Tompkinson's English priest and Dervla Kirwan's atheist barmaid. MARION MCMULLEN looks back

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1 mins

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Full marks for humble geeks

YES, we're getting two nights of Secret Genius on the trot.

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1 mins

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Council's 'front door' children's services criticised by Ofsted

A SECTION of a council's children’s services has been criticised by Ofsted.

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3 mins

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Take back the power when complaining to energy firms

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2 mins

February 02, 2026

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