THE author of a new book on Manchester United has appealed to Andersonstown News readers to help him gather information on a picture used on the cover of his latest work – which he believes may have been taken in West Belfast. John White, who recently launched his book ‘Kicking Through the Troubles’, said his […]
Archive | September, 2017
Man Utd fans (and others): recognise this 1970s picture?
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Over one million visitors to West Belfast this year
2017 is set to be a record year for tourism in West Belfast. So far this year well over one million visitors have been to some of our key tourist attractions generating millions into our local economy. Harry Connolly, Chief Executive of Fáilte Feirste Thiar – which promotes tourism in West Belfast – said: “We at […]
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Historic and exciting new era underway at Trinity College
NORTH Belfast’s newest co-educational school officially opened its doors this week to welcome the beginning of a historic new era. Formed after the amalgamation of Little Flower and St Patrick’s College, Trinity College welcomed 1,300 students across its Antrim Road and Somerton Road sites. Excitement has been building in North Belfast since the birth of […]
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Stephen’s plea for loved ones who lost all in Texas flooding
A MAN whose family lost everything in the devastating floods that have hit Texas has set up and appeal to help them rebuild their shattered lives. Stephen Wishart’s mum Tania and sister Stephanie started a new life in Dickinson, Texas six years ago. The town was at the centre of the humanitarian crisis that struck […]
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New tourist attractions for Colin Glen Forest
COLIN GLEN Forest Park continues to go from strength to strength with new tourist attractions about to come on stream. And building on this success the Housing Executive are now funding a Social Enterprise development post at the Colin Glen Trust, with £30,000 being invested for one year to help business planning. The funding is […]
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Abseil in memory of tragic mum of two sons
FAMILY and friends of a young West Belfast mother who tragically lost her life this year will be abseiling down the Europa Hotel in memory of the talented hairdresser. Louise McIlwaine from Lenadoon passed away after sustaining a fatal head injury following a seizure in January this year. At only 30-years-old she left behind two […]
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