I mentioned the statue widely known as The Black Man last week. The title, The Black Man, is a misnomer in more ways than one, not least that the copper edifice has long become a murky green colour. Some historians say that Belfast has, in fact, two black men while others say that at the […]
Archive | August, 2013
Two tough challenges
I read two interesting pieces this week. One was by Noam Chomsky, the famous linguist and long-time critic of the US Government. The other was by Declan Kearney of Sinn Féin, who is a leading figure in his party’s outreach programme. Central to Chomsky’s talk to the Geneva Press Club is the validation of Edward […]
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Bonfire gangs amass material at familiar sites
SEVERAL areas across West Belfast have become dumping grounds in recent weeks as youths gather wood and other debris for bonfires. The August 9 bonfires, once popular across nationalist areas to mark the anniversary of internment, have all but disappeared in recent times but there are still those intent on staging blazes despite community opposition […]
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Residents remain angry at new Casement design
Residents living close to Casement Park remain angry and frustrated at the design of the proposed new stadium. Speaking to the Andersonstown News, members of the Mooreland and Owenvarragh Residents’ Association (MORA) alleged that the GAA have cut residents out of the consultation process and that no input from people leaving near the stadium was […]
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ONH in Belfast on the verge of calling it a day
Óglaigh na hÉireann in Belfast is on the verge of collapse after losing two key members. It’s believed that the men fell out of favour with the ONH’s leader in Belfast and have since sought refuge with the city’s New Real IRA, which is increasingly seen as a safe haven for disaffected dissident republicans. One […]
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READY, STEADY, PARTY
THE CURTAIN goes up across the city today (Thursday Aug 1) as Féile25 begins its 11-day programme of events across the West of the city. Féile an Phobail Director Kevin Gamble was yesterday busy putting the finishing touches to this year’s extravagaza. “After months of preparation and planning by the Féile team for our 25th […]
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