AS the country deals with coronavirus (COVID-19), we know sport and physical recreation organisations are facing a hugely difficult period of time. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has launched a £500,000 Hardship Fund for the sports sector. Sports clubs and sporting organisations from the voluntary and community sector, which are unable to receive support from […]
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Hardship fund launched for sports’ sector
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SPORT: Belfast Star trio scoop top awards
WITH the Basketball Ireland Men’s Super League title already safely stored in the trophy cabinet, Belfast Star was celebrating further over the weekend with a clean sweep of the end-of-season awards. Adrian Fulton was named Coach of the Year, with Delaney Blaylock picking up the Player of the Year accolade. Fulton’s son, CJ enjoyed a […]
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SPORT: New Ireland boss Kenny pays tribute to front line workers
STEPHEN Kenny has said that while he is delighted to be officially appointed Republic of Ireland manager, his immediate thoughts are with those who are leading the fight against COVID-19. Last weekend, the FAI announced that Kenny was to take over from Mick McCarthy with immediate effect due to the delay to the European Championships’ […]
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SPORT: McCrory admits boxers face a tough period due to lack of action
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 […]
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Between a rock and a hard place
AMATEUR League football managers from across the city are split on whether or not the current season should be voided in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Last week, Northern Amateur Football League (NAFL) chairman Terry Pateman revealed their position on the matter when the Irish FA asked the junior leagues to state their […]
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Remembering that summer in Dublin
A LONG delivery, the battle for possession and the sliotar squirts free, breaking kindly to Karl Stewart inside the penalty area who has the presence of mind to gather, dart inside and make the room for the shot. A swing of ash and the ball goes up and between the posts. It puts Antrim ahead […]
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