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Archive | February, 2016

Students come out of the corner to have their say

HEAD boys and girls and prefects from schools across Belfast have joined together to express their hopes and ambitions for the future. On Friday past, representatives of 25 post-primary schools from all four corners of Belfast attended a unique event at the Ulster University’s new York Street campus, which saw them discuss issues surrounding their […]

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Recovered cannabis of ‘purest type’: cops

A quantity of herbal cannabis described by the PSNI as being of the purest type available has been handed in to an Oldpark community worker. The drugs are just the latest stash to be found in the area and the discovery has been blamed on one of a number of low-level dealers plying their trade […]

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Rosario secure Ulidia future after council agreement

A new partnership agreement between Rosario FC and Belfast City Council has secured the future of Ulidia playing fields for the South Belfast outfit, it has been announced. The facilities were brought under council control two years ago, but a successful re-tender application has ensured the future of Ulidia for the next seven years as […]

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O’Mullan: ‘Saffron success is all that matters in NHL opener’

ANTRIM hurling manager PJ O’Mullan insists he would be satisfied with a one-point win over Derry in Celtic Park this Sunday as the National Hurling League gets underway. The Saffrons are plying their trade in Division 2A following last season’s relegation from Division 1B. While many expect Antrim to seal promotion this spring, O’Mullan isn’t […]

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McCurdy calls for the U21 grade to be retained

ST John’s U21 manager Locky McCurdy says the U21 grade is vital for player development amid discussions on burnout and fixture congestion. GAA Director General Páraic Duffy is among those who feel that the U21 Football Championship is surplus to requirements. The Antrim champions are due to face Cullyhana in the semi-final of the Ulster […]

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Burke: Antrim performance must improve for Leitrim test

IT is a measure of the ambition of this Antrim team that Connor Burke says they are not satisfied with how their opening two League games have gone despite recording successive victories. On Sunday, Antrim ground it out with a late Matthew Fitzpatrick goal sealing the points against Wexford to add to last week’s win […]

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