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Archive | June, 2017

Ardoyne directory puts community on the map

A new directory for Ardoyne listing the wide range of community and youth groups has been published to help local people access support and give families ideas of activities available. Drawn up by Ardoyne Youth Enterprise (AYE) and funded by Urban Villages, the directory is described as ‘a guide to what’s on, where and when’ […]

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Exploration of Belfast’s shared history set to take place

A TOUR will take place this week in the City Cemetery which will tell the story of Belfast’s shared history. The tour is part of the   Upper Springfield Development Trust’s Arts Programme, which is holding a mini City Cemetery tour and an Every Body Tells A Tale public art showcase on Wednesday June 21, starting at […]

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Calls to end vandalism at St Gemma’s School

VANDALISM to the old St Gemma’s School has resurfaced after a number of windows were smashed. Local youths were spotted on rooftops and inside the derelict building at around 8pm last Monday evening with significant damage caused to windows and the front door. The site on Ardilea Street has been plagued with vandalism ever since […]

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Barnes confident he has the skills to claim first pro title

PADDY Barnes believes his greater skills will be the deciding factor when he tackles Silvio Olteanu at the Waterfront Hall tomorrow night. It may only be the North Belfast man’s third professional contest, but his vast experience of amateur boxing at the elite level has given him the confidence that he can break into the […]

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Ray Megahey gets serious for Prostate Cancer Awareness

69 year-old West Belfast man Ray Megahey is well known to anyone who frequented the Lámh Dhearg on a Sunday night. As part of the madcap duo Ray and Marty, Ray had regulars in stiches with his close to the bone comedy. Always joking and fun loving Ray now says it’s time to get serious […]

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PAY AND YOU’RE OK: TOP DEALERS LEFT OFF LIST OF SHAME

  THE TOP local drug pushers have been left off a threat list circulated in nationalist areas of North Belfast, leading to speculation the kingpins are paying taxes to the shadowy group behind the warnings. The document (right), which demands the people named come forward, was posted on social media and distributed in hard copy […]

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