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Archive | March, 2020

Immaculata and Newington set for ‘Cage’ battle

McComb’s Coach Travel Intermediate Cup quarter-final Immaculata v Newington (Saturday, 1.30pm, Grosnevor Recreation Centre) IMMACULATA bid to cause an upset when they host Newington in the quarter-finals of the Intermediate Cup at The Cage on Saturday. Newington, who lost out to Linfield Swifts in the final of the Steel and Sons Cup final on Christmas […]

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Stan set to have day in court over dad’s killing

FORTY-seven years on from the brutal killing of his father, Stan Carberry is set to have his day in court as his case reaches the civil courts. IRA Volunteer Stanislaus ‘Stan’ Carberry (34) was shot dead by the British army in November 1972 at the junction of La Salle Drive and the Falls Road where he […]

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Rising star Alanna gives hope to those in distress

A SPRING Ball is set to take place at the Devenish Complex with all proceeds raised from the night going towards the vital work of mental health awareness charities. ‘Stand By Me’, the brainchild of local man Daniel McGinley, will take place on Friday, March 6 and will feature an array of vocal talent including […]

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Residents in ‘limbo’ over move

CHAIR of the Riverdale Finaghy Tenants’ Association says he, along with other members, remain in “limbo” over a proposed “take-over” of properties under the ownership of Victoria Housing Estates (VHE) to Choice Housing. Currently a joint consultation is underway between VHE and Choice around proposals to agree a transfer of its stock in Riverdale to […]

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From street busker to Empire headliner

JOHN Garrity is a familiar face to many around Belfast city centre, entertaining shoppers with his on-street busking. Originally from Enniskillen, the 28-year-old has made Belfast his home ever since returning from a spell in America and next month is set to headline a gig in the Empire with companion Jonathan Cariaga in a duo […]

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Sophia’s appeal for hormone treatment

A WEST Belfast transgender woman has launched an appeal to raise vital funds for her hormone replacement treatment. 21-year-old Sophia Coligan has been on waiting lists for almost six years and has been left languishing by our local health service. In order to get the treatment she needs, she must raise £1,000 to see a […]

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