MONDAY, lunchtime, and Storm Brendan was making his presence felt as we headed for shelter and sustenance at The Suffolk Inn Bar and Restaurant. Safely ensconced from the elements and taking a pew in the upstairs restaurant, our party of three were keen to stave off the January blues – and plummeting temperatures as we […]
Great value and a tasty lunch at the Suffolk Inn

Louise explains how she will fill ‘The Void’ in excellent mini documentary

THE transition from boxer to ex-boxer can be a difficult process for anyone who has dedicated their life to the sweet science. The training, discipline, buzz, pain and glory simply can’t be replaced, whether a world champion or amateur novice. Some drift away from the sport altogether, while for others, there can be no escape […]
Huge weekend of basketball ahead at St Malachy’s International Supercup

TEAMS from throughout Ireland and England will take part in a four-team basketball tournament this weekend for the St Malachy’s International Supercup. The Antrim Road school’s competition is the brainchild of 10 A-Level Sports Science school pupils who were given the task of running an event as part of their A2 coursework. Having considered various […]
Gleeson happy with Antrim progress

WITH the shadow boxing of pre-season now complete, it’s full-steam ahead for Antrim’s hurlers as the countdown to the National Hurling League steps up a gear. The Saffrons will travel to Aughrim to face Wicklow on Sunday, January 26 to begin their Division 2A campaign and will go into that game with plenty to be […]
Ulster’s fate in their own hands

European Champions Cup Pool Three Ulster v Bath (Kingspan Stadium, Saturday, 3.15pm, live on BT Sport) THE scenario is straightforward for Ulster on Saturday afternoon: defeat Bath and they qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup. In fact, a four-try bonus point draw would suffice for Dan McFarland’s men to reach the last eight, […]
UU Tigers partnership boosts 20×20 Campaign

THE 2019/20 basketball season saw the approval by Basketball Ireland of the amalgamation of Ulster University Basketball Club and Andersonstown Tigers. The strategic move creates a player pathway for underage female and male players to National League and HulaHoops Cup competition at U20 and Senior level and opportunities for players from West Belfast to receive […]