It’s September and Irish language classes are back throughout Belfast. Announcing details of their courses this week, Ionad Uíbh Eachach – the Irish language community centre based in Iveagh Crescent behind An Chultúrlann – have a wide range of Irish courses available both in the morning and the evening. Ionad’s adult education programmes are supported […]
Archive | September, 2015
Irish classes start back at Ionad Uibh Eachach
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McGuinness warns British government over welfare cuts
The Deputy First Minister has warned the British government it would be a huge mistake for them to attempt to impose its welfare cuts agenda over the heads of the Assembly and the Executive. Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness was speaking after British Secretary of State Theresa Villiers said her government would, as a last resort, […]
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Damien’s dam fine job is great news for lovers of the outdoors
The transformation of Ligoniel dams from a forgotten remnant of Belfast’s linen industry into one of the most beautiful recreation areas in the city is almost complete and a shining example of how a community can impact how an area is regenerated. That’s the opinion of Damien McCallin from Ligoniel Improvement Association who has been […]
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Ardoyne anger over GARC ‘PSNI/MI5’ letter to local community groups
AN EXTRAORDINARY letter has been sent by the Greater Ardoyne Residents’ Group (GARC) to five community and voluntary groups warning they will be branded “an active supporter and promoter of the PSNI/MI5” if they work with or seek funding from “security forces”. The letter has been dismissed as an “attempt to intimidate” people who are […]
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Sports Minister says Casement changes demanded by project report are already being implemented
CHANGES are already taking place in the Casement redevelopment plan after an in-depth report made 20 recommendations – including the replacement of key personnel in the project. The new movement comes after the independent British Cabinet Office report into the project, released last month, said that, despite the challenges, a redeveloped GAA stadium in the […]
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Five injured, one seriously, in head-on collision on Colinglen Road
A 20-year-old man is in intensive care with a serious head injury and four other young people have been treated in hospital following a head-on collision on the outskirts of Belfast. A Ford Fiesta and Peugeot 307 collided on the Colinglen Road between West Belfast and Lisburn at around 10.30pm last night. The most seriously […]
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