The news Henry Winter has been made redundant by The Times and The Sunday Times is depressing. A marvellous writer who brings depth and fairness to his reporting. The future for newspapers is looking bleaker than ever. And I say that as someone who spent a long time in the industry. Sad.

Tomorrow morning Good Morning Ulster comes to Ballymena and Joel Taggart will be doing the morning newspaper review from Diamonds the home of #BuyANewspaper at 6.30am Listen all day tomorrow for BBC Radio Ulster celebrating 100 years in Northern Ireland and their day in Ballymena 💎💎💎

The Eamonn Mallie biography Eye Witness to War and Peace is a compelling read. The Charlie Haughey story I found particularly fascinating. Strongly recommend.

Third anniversary of my retirement. Who knows where the time goes!

That was a very impressive Cliftonville FC performance. Great win. You Reds.

Police statement on ongoing commentary on social media platforms.

A DUP statement says Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has confirmed he is facing charges of a historical nature. He has resigned as party leader and has been suspended from party membership. Gavin Robinson has been appointed interim party leader.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has resigned as leader of the DUP with immediate effect. Gavin Robinson is taking over as interim leader of the party .

Hugh McCaughey is the new interim CEO of Ulster Rugby.

He has been there in some of the big moments:
One of the backchannel links in the secret contacts between the British and the republican leadership;
Vice chair on the first Policing Board;
Co-chair with Robin Eames of the Consultative Group on the Past.
A book I'll want to read.

David Capper has died, aged 91. A wonderful journalist who brought insight and integrity to the profession. Deepest sympathies to the family circle and friends.

Mallie Memoir. Responding to Éamonn Mallie Eyewitness To War And Peace, former Ireland Independent correspondent David McKittrick said:

‘I thought I was watching a movie. It caught so much. I learned so much and it is beautifully written’. The Independent The Guardian The Times and The Sunday Times

Just noticing it seems everyone in Fine Gael is saying Simon Harris is a good friend. No enemies apparently. We’ll see.

So goodbye Leo Varadkar.

That was an exceptional Schools’ Cup Final. Both teams deserve great credit for an absorbing game. Congratulations RBAI. And well played Ballymena Academy. A real ray of hope for the future of Ulster rugby at a difficult time.

Mallie Memoir - Éamonn Mallie Eyewitness To War And Peace. It’s doing the business! Thanks for your interest. Keeping you up to speed here. ⁦Mark Simpson⁩ ⁦David Blevins⁩ ⁦Dr. Jennifer Cassidy⁩ ⁦Father Brian D'Arcy⁩ ⁦Brian Rowan⁩ ⁦Miriam O'Callaghan⁩

This deserves a post - 👏👏👏 huge congratulations to Jim Neilly for commentating on his 350th Test match yesterday for BBC SPORT NI an achievement #suftum 🔴⚪️⚫️

Marvellous morning with the presentation of the shamrock from Eugene Diamond in deepest Ballymena. The White House reception nothing more than a sideshow. Happy St Patrick’s Day.

Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley has died, aged 73. Met him in UTV some years ago before a Kelly Show. He was an absolute gentleman. RIP