WORLD Cup fever reaches its crescendo today (Thursday) as the first game, Brazil v Croatia, kicks off in spectacular style in Rio. West Belfast football fans who didn’t make the plane to Brazil can still soak up all the festival atmosphere as the Rock Bar embraces the carnival spirit throughout the historic tournament. Rock Bar […]
Archive | June, 2014
Queen is invited to local bar’s Brazilfest
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Family ‘numb with grief’ at loss of child
The family of the five year old boy killed in a road accident on the Oldpark on Wednesday have said they are “numb” with grief at the death of their beloved child. Rosehead boy Conor O’Neill died on Wednesday morning after being knocked down by a car as he rode his bike near his Oldpark […]
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Lady Gaga blasts over tannoy on Cemetery Sunday
GRIEVING families attending Cemetery Sunday at the City Cemetery have spoken of their shock after Lady Gaga was played over the PA system as they prepared for the blessing of the graves. This week the Diocese of Down and Connor said sorry after those who had come to the City to pay their respects to loved […]
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Big names announced for Féile’s now traditional ska closing night
THE annual Féile wouldn’t be Féile without the now-traditional closing night of punchy ska and two-tone. This year, organisers are delighted to announce that the one and only Ska legends The Selecter will be playing the Falls Park marquee on Sunday, August 10, with Mainly Madness as barnstorming support. Music fans will be able to […]
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Principal of top local primary school is suspended from post
THE Principal of a large West Belfast primary school has been suspended. Jeanette Chapman stood down last Friday after the school day ended at John the Baptist and her Vice Principal, Michelle Morgan, has taken over in the interim. Parents of pupils attending the school were informed by text on Monday about Mrs Chapman’s absence. […]
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Local disappointment as housing minister reneges on meeting
North Belfast residents at the forefront of a housing equality campaign have hit out at the housing minister after he refused to meet with them at Stormont. Seven residents and two members of PPR (Participation and the Practice of Rights) travelled to Stormont for a meeting with the minister on Tuesday afternoon, in order to […]
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