WORKING for a future together – that’s the motto of all-island peace-building charity Co-operation Ireland. The charity was started in 1979 by County Clare man Brendan O’Regan, a businessman who is best known for developing Shannon Airport and inventing the Duty Free shop. By the 1960s he was concerned at the outbreak of the Troubles […]
Archive | November, 2018
Peter and his team work hard to build up vital relationships
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Weapon confiscated from local teen
Police have confiscated a weapon from a teenager as part of a crackdown on organised fights in the west of the city. The 16-year-old was found to be in possession of a baton after fleeing from officers on Saturday night in the Stewartstown Road area. Appealing to parents a police spokesperson said: “Where are your […]
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Calls grow for PIP and Universal Credit to be scrapped
A PROTEST calling for controversial PIP and Universal Credit schemes to be scrapped is taking place outside the Capita Assessment Centre in Belfast this weekend. The protest comes in the wake of heightened public scrutiny surrounding the introduction of PIP and Universal Credit. Urging residents to join in the protest People Before Profit Colin Representative […]
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BookTrust NI and Belfast International Airport launch crucial reading project
Belfast International Airport has joined forces with BookTrust to launch activities and events that will benefit local school children. BookTrust is dedicated to getting children reading because children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic and more creative. Their early language development is supported and they also do better at school. Jaclyn Coulter, Head of […]
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Pic of the day, Friday November 16
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Return of the ‘Mac Attack’
A HUGELY frustrating 12 months will come to an end for Tommy McCarthy at the Shorts Sports and Recreation Club on Saturday night when he makes his first return to action on the ‘Back In Belfast’ fight card. The 28 year-old Lenadoon cruiserweight will have been out of the ring just one day shy of […]
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