Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1264, The Parliament of Ireland meets at Castledermot in County Kildare, the first definitively known meeting of this Irish legislature. In 1633, Charles I is crowned King of Scots at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. In 1704, Tom Brown, English author and translator (born 1662) passed away. In 1920, The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920-1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry. In 1964, Patti Webster, American publicist and author (died 2013) was born. In 1971, Jason McAteer, English-Irish footballer and manager was born. In 1972, Staines air disaster: One hundred eighteen people are killed when a BEA H.S. Trident crashes minutes after takeoff from London's Heathrow Airport. In 1986, Richard Madden, Scottish actor was born. In 1994, The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup. In 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Price of a pint at Lidl’s new Northern Ireland pub revealed - but it’s only slightly less than the Belfast average

Irish News

June 18, 2026

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Price of a pint at Lidl’s new Northern Ireland pub revealed - but it’s only slightly less than the Belfast average

Price of a pint of Guinness £5.80 at The Middle Ale in Dundonald, only slightly less than average across Belfast

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