Address by Father Martin Magill at the funeral of Lyra McKee at St Anne’s Cathedral. May I speak in the Name of the Living God. First of all, I want to thank Dean Stephen Forde for his kind invitation to give this reflection today. I have no idea what you Sara, Lyra’s partner must have […]
Archive | April, 2019
Pic of the Day, Wednesday, April 24
Over the wall: Watching the Joe Cahill Tournament parade to MacRory Park Please follow and like us:
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Helping those in need through the legacy of John Hewitt
SET up in September 1984, the Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre (BURC) is a charitable organisation whose aims and objectives are to provide support, education, training and facilities to the unemployed and other groups suffering from social and economic disadvantage. The organisation was formed in a period remembered largely for an economic recession coupled with the […]
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Family’s tribute to Lyra ahead of funeral
THE family of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have paid tribute to her ahead of her funeral today (Wednesday). The 29 year-old, who grew up in North Belfast, was fatally wounded after shots were fired during rioting in Derry last Thursday night. Her funeral will take place at 1pm at St Anne’s Cathedral with the service […]
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Aquinas boss McCormick hails title-winning heroes
ONE year ago, Aquinas sealed Intermediate football after wining promotion from Division 2A as runners-up to Tullycarnet. Some 12 months on, the South Belfast club have secured back-to-back promotions following their runaway Division 1C success. Aquinas have only lost one game this season and are 10 points ahead of second-placed Bangor Amateurs. John McCormick’s side […]
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Sullivan ready to begin his pro journey
IN A week of non-stop boxing announcements, one that seemed to capture the imagination for many was the news that popular West Belfast man, Damien Sullivan penned a management deal with MTK Global as he embarks on a professional career. The 25 year-old, who reached last year’s Commonwealth Games’ quarter-finals, will campaign at cruiserweight and […]
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