WHILE the planned city centre mega-development Tribeca (Triangle Below Canal abbreviated New York-style) has raised howls of derision from built heritage campaigners, its backers say it has the potential to propel Belfast into a bright new era. Replacing the desolate wastelands of the northern inner-city — desolation caused in no small part by developers who […]
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Is Tribeca a fillip for the city or a nail in Belfast’s coffin?
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Healy hoping Antrim can bounce back against Exiles
Allianz Football league Division Four London v Antrim (Sunday, 2pm, Ruislip) ANTRIM have been around the block enough times to know that promotion from Division Four won’t be straight-forward, but Peter Healy insists they have to try and win their remaining games. Having defeated Wexford by six points in Glenavy in round one, Lenny Harbinson’s […]
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Gleeson keen to use Tipp test as prep for Faithful showdown
ANTRIM manager Darren Gleeson believes Saturday’s game against All-Ireland champions Tipperary at the earlier time of 1.30pm at Davitt Park will be the ideal preparation for his side as they get ready to face into a series of make-or-break games in terms of their promotion hopes. The Portroe native won an All-Ireland with the Premier […]
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Corrigan Park redevelopment project gets the green light
CORRIGAN Park could be ready to host Antrim Club Championship games later this summer as work gets underway on Phase One of the redevelopment work at the home of St John’s. A 500-seater covered stand along with terracing for 2,000 spectators is expected to be completed in time by August. Former Antrim chairman and St […]
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Newington boss Crossan seeking improved performance for Fivemiltown cup clash
McCombs Travel Intermediate Cup Fivemiletown United v Newington (Saturday, 1.30pm, Cooneen Road) SCORING five goals away from home would usually guarantee any visiting team all three points and Newington manager Conor Crossan says his side must tighten up their defence following last Saturday’s incredible 5-5 draw at Bangor. This weekend, their attention switches to the […]
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McAllister confident Swifts can defeat Distillery in Intermediate Cup clash
McComb Travel Intermediate Cup Lisburn Distillery v St James’ Swifts (Saturday, 1.30pm, New Grosvenor Stadium) ST JAMES’ SWIFTS will make the short journey to Ballyskeagh on Saturday bidding to dump Lisburn Distillery from the Intermediate Cup and their manager, Packie McAllister, has every belief they can do so. In the era of social media and […]
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