PADRAIG McCrory admits the current situation with the Covid-19 pandemic has made it a worrying time for professional boxers who find themselves without any certainty as to when they can earn their next pay cheque. The BUI Celtic super-middleweight champion is one of many local fighters who were due to see action during an MTK […]
Archive | April, 2020
SPORT: McCrory admits boxers face a tough period due to lack of action
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OPINION – JUDE COLLINS: In matters of life and death, let’s have the truth
One day it will be over but for now just accept it – it’s a mess! WHEN you’ve got a huge threat like the Coronavirus, which respects no border and no social rank, there’s a temptation to throw up the hands and say, “It’s a mess. One day it’ll be over but for now let’s […]
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Belfast Media Group acquires ‘Hero Shield’ visors for community heroes battling Covid-19
The Belfast Media Group has distributed essential PPE items to healthcare workers and community activists leading the the fightback against the coronavirus. The full-face visors dubbed ‘Hero Shields’ were manufactured this week by former baby products company Shnuggle of Co Down. Over 1,000 were bought by Belfast Media Group for community use. Said Belfast Media […]
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Bunscoil teacher and kidney transplant recipient Seán urges public to respect Covid-19 advice
Bunscoil Phobal Feirste teacher and sportsman Seán Mac Mánais, a kidney transplant recipient, spoke to RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta about the danger of COVID-19 for people like him, and about isolating in his home since 12 March. Seán Mac Mánais from West Belfast is a teacher in Bunscoil Phobal Feirste, and a former football and […]
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Local trader predicts firms excluded from rates relief package will go to the wall
A Belfast business owner says small companies not eligible for government support during the Covid-19 pandemic are facing collapse. PLS Locksmith owner Frank Cahill said subletting business tenants, who are not responsible for rates bills, are unable to avail of the Executive’s £10,000 small business grant. Under the government’s terms, only businesses in receipt of […]
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OPINION – GERRY ADAMS: We reflect back at Eastertide only because we are focused on future
THERE probably has not been an Easter week quite like this one in modern Irish history. I have always liked Easter and although I have less connection now with the institution of the Catholic Church, Good Friday always is a special day for me. It is the one afternoon that I try to slip into […]
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