A WEST Belfast man is preparing to take on a 800km cycle challenge through France and Spain to celebrate five years since a devastating stroke almost claimed his life. Dr Colin Gorman, 43, who is originally from Lenadoon, is planning to tackle the gruelling Camino de Santiago route during May 2017, cycling from St Jean […]
Archive | May, 2017
West Belfast doctor raises stroke awareness
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Extra surgeons for Mater
The chief surgeon in the Mater has said that two new surgeons are to begin working at the Crumlin Road hospital within weeks. Mark Taylor also said he was looking to expand the number of theatres in the hepatobiliary unit that carries out procedures on gallbladder and liver related conditions. The news comes amid fears […]
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Street Pastors founder celebrates four years of Glengormley success
THE founder of the Street Pastors initiative that sees volunteers take to the streets at weekends to prevent anti-social behaviour was in Newtownabbey to celebrate local successes. The Reverend Les Isaacs attended an information breakfast at New Mossley Presbyterian Church on Friday where he outlined the work taking place across the Ireland and the UK. […]
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Matthew Fitzpatrick: Antrim star wins appeal
ANTRIM’S chances of upsetting the odds against Donegal in the Ulster Senior Football Championship have been boosted with the news that Matthew Fitzpatrick has successfully appealed his one-match suspension. The St John’s ace was set to miss the clash in Ballybofey later this month after being retrospectively banned following an alleged off-the-ball incident in the […]
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Conlan ‘pretty close’ to world title shot
JAMIE Conlan is on the verge of securing a world title fight and younger brother Michael could be on the card for a Belfast showdown later this year. Conlan will return to the ring at the Waterfront Hall on June 17 and was in Belfast on Tuesday to promote the fight along with co-headliner Paddy […]
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McKinley happy to get well-deserved break
ANTRIM joint-manager, Dominic McKinley said he and the players were delighted to give themselves a break from action until May 20 thanks to Saturday’s win over Down in Cushendall. The 12-point win ensured the Saffrons took the direct route into the Christy Ring Cup semi-final with Down now forced into the last chance saloon as […]
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