Noel Phillips lived in Whitecliff Parade in the Ballymurphy area with his family. On August 9 1971 Noel and his friend Tommy Morgan were making their way home. There had been rioting throughout the day and it was now around 7:30pm. Whilst standing facing the Henry Taggart Army base, a number of soldiers from the […]
Archive | July, 2018
‘A big, black curtain came down on us’
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Pic of the Day, Monday July 23
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Little Dáithí’s story touches readers’ hearts
THE parents of 21-month-old Ballymurphy boy Dáithí Mac Gabhann say they are ‘completely overwhelmed’ with the number of people who have become organ donors since they went public with Dáithí’s story. Three weeks ago Dáithí’s parents spoke exclusively to the Andersonstown News about their hopes that a new heart could be found for their beautiful […]
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Deathdrivers return to lower Falls
A RESIDENT has escaped injury after deathdrivers ploughed into her home in the lower Falls in the early hours of Sunday morning. The side walls and gates of the property were badly damaged after the suspected stolen vehicle smashed into the the home around 3am. Local representatives have condemned the incident. The PSNI said they […]
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Seaneen to be buried tomorrow
THE FUNERAL of Seaneen McCullough, the New Barnsley woman who tragically died on holiday last week, will take place tomorrow, Saturday. The 37-year old nurse fell from a hotel balcony in Turkey on July 11. She was on holiday with her partner and son at the time. This week her friends and family gathered outside […]
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Former poor house is proving a rich addition to the community
SET on the border between North Belfast and the city centre, Clifton House, opened in 1774, has a fascinating past – and an inspirational present and future. The Belfast Charitable Society was set up in August 1752 with the aim of building a poor house and an infirmary. Founded in The George Inn at the […]
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