TWO controversial West Belfast rappers have said that RTÉ have done them a huge favour by banning their Irish language rap song Cearta. In the song the satirical duo Kneecap – AKA Móglaí Bap and Mo Chara – refer to the PSNI as ‘muca’, which is Irish for pigs. The song was removed from Raidió […]
Archive | January, 2018
Rap duo delighted song is ‘banned’ by RTÉ
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Singing success comes to North Belfast schools
TWO North Belfast school choirs have combined to scoop a prestigious award at the recent Inaugural FISCA Gala Competition. Cliftonville Integrated Primary School, in partnership with pupils from Mercy Primary School performed at the recent Inter-Community School Choir competition at the City Hall. The partnership choir, consisting of ten pupils from each school, won ‘The […]
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Clean-up begins after Storm Eleanor batters the north
AROUND 3,000 homes across the north remain without electricity after Storm Eleanor battered the north overnight. Powerful gusts, as high as 100mph in some areas, and gale force winds brought down trees and power lines. Motorists have been urged to slow down and exercise caution with a yellow wind warning still in place until 7pm […]
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After a lifetime of writing Jim has his stories published
A LENADOON pensioner has had a collection of his short stories and poetry published after a friend uncovered his collection and had them printed. ‘As I See Life’ is penned by 86-year-old Jim Cushnahan who began to immerse himself in his passion for writing to fill his lonely evenings after he moved to Australia in […]
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Yellow warning as Storm Eleanor heads for Ireland
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for the north ahead of the arrival of Storm Eleanor. Strong winds measuring up to 80mph are expected and gales with gusts of 60 to 70mph are likely. The Met Office warning is in place from 6pm tonight (Tuesday) until 8am on Wednesday. Paul Gundersen, Met Office Chief […]
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