THIS weekend would have been pencilled into Lenny Harbinson’s diary from the beginning of the year as he plotted Antrim’s escape from Division Four of the Allianz Football League. This was to be the weekend of the finals, staged as consecutive double-headers at Croke Park on Saturday and Sunday. Antrim were well-placed to reach the […]
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Harbinson unsure if or when league will resume
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Irvine forced to play the waiting game as Olympics are pushed back
IN the midst of the mayhem and uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been some good news stories and Brendan Irvine’s qualification for a second Olympic Games certainly ticks that box. While the Tokyo Games have now been pushed back to 2021 following discussions between the International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government this […]
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Local pharmacy staff have ‘never been under so much pressure’
THOSE accessing prescriptions and services from West Belfast pharmacies are being urged to remain “calm and patient” as healthcare staff come under relentless pressure amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking on behalf of Cooper’s Chemist, Michael Cooper told the Andersonstown News that the business, which has served the community for some 38 years, has “never been […]
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Falls Glider service Diverted After Latest attack
THE Glider service is to be diverted away from Falls Road after an attack left two windows smashed on a vehicle. Unite the Union says the service will be diverted after 7pm, from Falls Road onto the M1 motorway turning back up at Kennedy way, to safeguard the safety and welfare of drivers and passengers. […]
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Renewed calls to shut schools
THERE have been renewed calls to shut schools in the north to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Ten special schools closed indefinitely from today (Monday). Principals said this would allow them to seek clear guidance on the health and safety issues facing their pupils. Eleven new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the north […]
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Gaelic Games put on hold due to COVID-19
GAELIC Games are on lockdown following today’s announcement by Taoiseach Leo Varakar that the Republic of Ireland will move to close schools, colleges and childcare facilities with indoor gatherings of over 100 not permitted as-well-as outdoor activities numbering over 500. The GAA along with the Camogie Association and Ladies Gaelic Football Association was quick to […]
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