CLONARD woman Claire Canavan has been selected to replace Sinn Féin leader in Belfast City Council, Jim McVeigh. Claire attended St Dominic’s Grammar School before completing a degree in Law and Politics at Queen’s University. She attended the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and was awarded the Certificate of Professional Legal Studies. Claire was a […]
Archive | January, 2018
Claire Canavan selected to replace Jim McVeigh
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Bobby Sands mother passes away
SINN Féin leader Gerry Adams has paid tribute to Rosaleen Sands, the mother of hunger striker and MP Bobby Sands who passed away today January 12, 2018. Speaking earlier today as news broke of Mrs Sands passing Mr Adams said: “I was extremely saddened to learn of Rosaleen’s death and, on behalf of Sinn Féin, […]
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Eye-catching youth sporting mural unveiled in Ardoyne
AN eye-catching new mural has been unveiled in Ardoyne to celebrate sporting and entertainment achievements, as well as young people from the area. The mural was painted by North Belfast artist Michael Doherty and is located at Havana Court, which was a graffiti hotspot. Boxers, hurlers, Irish dancers, martial artists, soccer players and even a […]
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Tributes paid as Barney Devenny is laid to rest
Hundreds of mourners turned out on Tuesday to pay their last respects to North Belfast community stalwart Barney Devenny who passed away after illness, aged 76. Originally from the Short Strand, Barney moved to the Lansdowne area of North Belfast where he was to become well known for his work with Newington Credit Union and […]
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Ulster says go once again for Rossa footballers
Ulster U21 club football tournament preliminary round; Rossa v Ghaoth Dobhair (Creggan, Saturday, 12.30pm) IT’S the beginning of another Ulster Club campaign for Rossa this Saturday as the club’s U21 footballers take on Donegal champions, Ghaoth Dobhair in the preliminary round of the Creggan Kickham’s-hosted U21 Football Tournament. Just over two weeks ago on St […]
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Goals prove crucial as Antrim exit McKenna Cup
Bank Of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup Section A Round Three Antrim………0-15 St Mary’s……4-8 ANTRIM’S hopes of reaching the semi-finals of this year’s Dr McKenna Cup ended at a misty Woodlands on Wednesday night as St Mary’s grabbed four goals at vital times to claim the points. With the students already out of contention, it was […]
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