THE North Belfast community leader appointed to City Hall’s independent bonfire panel has said his aim is to facilitate dialogue and discussion between the people and officials. Rev Bill Shaw, director of the 174 Trust, will take up an official role to judge whether bonfire events comply with Council guidelines under which grants are awarded. […]
Archive | May, 2017
Rev Bill sees bonfire role as aiding discussion and dialogue on crucial issue
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Ardoyne GAC Irish classes’ popularity on the increase
A beginners’ Irish class organised by Ardoyne Kickhams GAC has proved so popular plans are now under way to expand the tutorials. On Thursday night 19 people were awarded a certificate for completing a 10-week course and club chairperson Stephen McVicker says they are already planning more. “As a club we want to promote the […]
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Heritage Centre vision for former Sailortown Church
PLANS are in place to transform a derelict former church in the heart of Sailortown into a Heritage Centre for the local community. St Joseph’s Church was closed in 2001 after the Catholic Church decided there was no longer a sustainable local population in the docks area of the city. The building has lain dormant […]
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Foster ‘blonde’ remark sparks sexism row
A SEXISM row has erupted between the DUP and Sinn Féin after Arlene Foster described Michelle O’Neill as “an attractive blonde who’s never seen without her make-up”. The DUP leader made the comments in an interview with the Sunday Independent. Sinn Féin MLA Elisha McCallion has called on DUP leader Arlene Foster to withdraw what […]
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Arlene’s advocacy to be put to the test
A GLENGORMLEY girl is hoping to bring her campaign against climate change and fossil fuels to the world stage by securing her place in the finals of Miss Earth 2017. Arlene Trainor is one of 16 finalists who will contest the north’s regional heat of the prestigious contest later this month, which will take place […]
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‘We were never going to step aside’
NORTH Belfast SDLP Westminster candidate Martin McAuley says the party was never going to step aside in the constituency and he won’t just be a name on the ballot paper. The 26-year-old law graduate and party’s press officer at Stormont spoke to us as he handed in his nomination papers in Glengormley. “I’m looking forward […]
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