A NEW book that tells the story of legendary Belfast republican Joe McKelvey, who was executed by Free State forces in 1922, was launched in Belfast on Saturday. Written by Sinn Féin Councillor, and former OC of the IRA in the H-Blocks, James McVeigh, ‘Goodbye, Dearest Heart’ gives readers a closer insight into the life, […]
Archive | August, 2017
Thousands attend Pride in Belfast
THOUSANDS of people took to the streets of Belfast on Saturday afternoon to celebrate Pride. The colourful parade was led by Belfast Lord Mayor Nuala McAllister with many other political figures in attendance. Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw said the numbers of people taking Belfast’s Pride parade show the desire for progress in our […]
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Double success for Sinn Féin reps at Belfast Pride awards
NORTH Belfast Sinn Féin representatives were honoured at the 2017 Pride awards for their work with the LGBT community. Mary Ellen Campbell was awarded the PA Mag Lochlainn Memorial Award – Pride’s highest honour – and the Political Advocacy Award, while Carál Ní Chuilín claimed the People’s Choice award. Speaking to the North Belfast News, […]
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Restrictions placed on parade and demos
THE Parades Commission has placed restrictions on three events that will take place in Belfast this Sunday. An Anti-Internment League (AIL) parade, which will begin in North Belfast and is expected to attract around 5,000 people, was due to make its way to Royal Avenue before heading to Divis Street. The commission has […]
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Chefs ready to cook up a storm at the Balmoral
Tonight’s the night. After spending hours preparing and finalizing their dishes in the kitchen over recent weeks, tonight, Thursday, the five finalists of the Balmoral Hotel’s Master Chef Challenge will present their meals to the judges and guests at the Black’s Road hotel. With doors opening at 6.30pm tonight some tickets still remain for what […]
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Burnett excited as Zhakiyanov unification confirmed
HAVING won the IBF bantamweight title against Lee Haskins in June, Ryan Burnett has no interest in resting on his laurels as he steps straight into a unification fight with WBA champion, Zhanat Zhakiyanov at the SSE Arena on October 21. The Newington man proved he was world class against the experienced Haskins, dropping the […]
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