The brother of an Ardoyne man gunned down by the UDA 28 years ago has said that he feels like he has been given “a million pounds” after being told that the Police Ombudsman is to open an investigation into the murder in the New Year. It’s seven years since Paul McAuley first complained to […]
Archive | November, 2015
Brother’s relief as Police Ombudsman prepares to open investigation into 1987 murder
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Leading UPRG figures face tough questioning in ground-breaking visit to West Belfast
The Community Engagement Network, set up to address interface issues in the West Belfast, Dunmurry and North Lisburn areas, has been up and running for around 18 months now. It’s composed of a range of community workers from the districts. In a ground-breaking move two months ago, CEN members from West Belfast visited the Taughmonagh […]
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Anto Finnegan: Aisling Person of the Year
ANTO Finnegan has always been an inspirational figure. That’s whether on the football field, where in 2000 he captained Antrim to a first Ulster Championship win in 18 years, or off it, where he is leading the way to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The St Paul’s and Lámh Dhearg clubman was diagnosed with […]
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PJ: ‘I want the best players playing for Antrim
NEW Antrim hurling manager PJ O’Mullan has stated his desire to get the best players playing for the county next season. The former Loughgiel Shamrocks boss was ratified last Wednesday night after seeing off competition from Ger Manley, Mattie Lennon and Jim Greene, who were also interviewed for the role. Admitting he didn’t think he […]
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Burnett confident ahead of title tilt
THE next step on the road to stardom for Ryan Burnett takes place at the Manchester Arena on Saturday night when then North Belfast man faces Jason Booth with the vacant British bantamweight title up for grabs. The 23 year-old Newington native will be looking to claim his second title belt in as many months […]
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Cummings and Meli get ready to serve up a classic
UNBEATEN prospects and domestic rivals rarely square off during their rimg apprenticeship, but on Friday night Alfredo Meli (11-0) and Conrad Cummings (7-0) will meet for the Celic middleweight title at the Waterfront Hall in what could be a fight of the year contender dubbed ‘All on the Line’. While defeat for either man certainly […]
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