Work on a whiskey distillery in Crumlin Road Gaol has had to be halted to repair unforeseen problems with the building, the North Belfast News can reveal. The boutique distillery was to be one of the major tourist attractions in the gaol’s ‘A Wing’ and was leased by the Belfast Distillery Company in January last […]
Archive | February, 2016
Crumlin Road Gaol distillery plans on hold
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Actor Rhys is heading for the top of the world (yes, literally)
Glengormley actor Rhys Dunlop’s talent for acting as a youngster was never in doubt and when he was one of the first students accepted into the the Lír National Academy of Dramatic Art in 2011 he began the journey towards fulfilling his potential. And it didn’t take long until the industry took notice of Rhys […]
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Ill toddler refused insurance pay-out
The family of a North Belfast toddler diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia have lodged a complaint with the Financial Ombudsman after they were rejected for an insurance pay out which they claim she badly needs. At the age of just 17 months, little Ellen-Rose McLarnon was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and is […]
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Marshal aid required for the Spar Craic 10k
DO you want to take part in the SPAR Craic 10k on St Patrick’s Day but don’t feel like you’re fit enough to run? Then fear not, you can sign up to be a marshal instead. Last year’s SPAR Craic 10k was a huge success and this year’s looks set to be even better. This […]
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Dam chaos sparks safety concern
RESIDENTS living near Springfield Dam say they’re at their “wits’ end” as anti-social behaviour at the former beauty spot-turned-eyesore continues to spiral. Crowds of up to 100 youths are gathering, some being dropped off by taxi or by parents, in the waterside area close to the E3 Belfast Metropolitan College. Residents, some of whom have […]
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‘Parkrun Jim’ setting a new goal of 500
AFTER becoming the first man to run in 250 Parkruns, Jim Clinton says his next goal is to reach the 500 marker. The North Belfast native reached the significant milestone on Saturday morning at the Waterworks. After posting a time of 22.26 – seven seconds off his Waterworks personal best – Clinton became the first […]
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