AN Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, will be in West Belfast this Friday to launch Féile an Phobail’s 30th anniversary festival programme at an event in St Mary’s University College on the Falls Road. Announcing the Taoiseach’s attendance, Féile Director Kevin Gamble said: “We are delighted that the Taoiseach will be coming to West Belfast on Friday […]
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to launch Féile an Phobail 30th anniversary festival
Pic of the Day, Wednesday, June 6
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O’Neill welcomes Commons abortion debate
SINN Féin Vice President Michelle O’Neill has reiterated her call for legislative change on abortion in the north. On Tuesday, an emergency debate on the abortion law here took place in the House of Commons with both sides setting out their case in the debate. The call for a repeal of the 1861 Offences Against […]
Hargey elected first Sinn Fein female Lord Mayor
THE first Sinn Féin female Lord Mayor of Belfast says her year ahead in the role will be based on a ‘rights-based’ approach in a changing Belfast and Ireland. Deirdre Hargey, who represents the Botanic ward in South Belfast, first joined Belfast City Council in 2011 and is a further addition to the strong female […]
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Belfast walker makes it home in time for lunch after 250-mile journey
WEST Belfast man Michael Conlon enjoyed a well-earned seat in the sun after his epic 18-day adventure as part of the The Big Walk which came to an end on Sunday. Representing the north, the 43-year-old left Morecambe on May 16, walking up to 15 miles a day, visiting over 80 community projects and inspirational […]


