SINN Féin have formally requested that a book of condolence be opened in Belfast City Hall for the victims of the massacre in Gaza. On Monday, 58 Palestinians were killed when Israeli troops opened fire on the deadliest day of violence since 2014. Monday’s violence came as the USA inaugurated its first embassy in Jersualem […]
Sinn Fein call for Gaza book of condolence

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John prepares to put down the ‘chalk’ after 19 years at St Mary’s

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Raidió Fáilte takes top award

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