THE board of the Cultúrlann are one of two bidders for the landmark building on the Falls Road. The board say they are hugely excited to be in a position to bid for the iconic building that they have occupied and developed for the past 26 years having secured funding. The Irish language cultural hub […]
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Two bidders in for Cultúrlann building
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Bombardier dispute set for Commons
AN ongoing dispute between US airline giant Boeing and Canadian firm Bombardier – who have a plant in Belfast – will be discussed by MPs later today (Wednesday). Boeing officials will be questioned by MPs before giving evidence to a House of Commons committee. The trade row is threatening up to 1,000 jobs in Belfast, […]
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Trailblazers inspired by the landscape around them
TWO trailblazers from the interior design industry are teaming up with the Springfield Charitable Association (SCA) to design a “world class” space as part of its redevelopment of the former blood bank at Cupar Street. Based in Conway Mill, MANI Interior Design’s Nicola McArea and Martina Shields explained that their creative flair very much “comes […]
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Icy conditions continue to cause disruption across the city
FREEZING temperatures have resulted in school closures across the city as snow and ice continue to cause disruption. Parents are being urged to contact their children’s schools for information while the icy weather continues. Meanwhile, flights have been cancelled from George Best City Airport and Belfast International. Motorists are being urged to exercise caution as […]
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GAA stars to highlight plight of the homeless with solidarity sleep-out
A NUMBER of local inter-county hurlers, footballers, camógs and ladies footballers who are determined to make a difference, have committed to join a 12 hour sleep-out to raise awareness and funds for the homeless on Saturday, December 16 from 6pm-6am. In total, there will be 11 locations nationwide: Dublin, Galway, Cork, Limerick, New York, Belfast, […]
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Cultúrlann sale shock: Stormont bears ‘lot of blame’
THE GENERAL Manager of Springfield Charitable Association (SCA) says there is “a lot of blame” to be laid at the door of Stormont over the sale of the Cultúrlann. Having been in negotiations with the Falls Road Irish language hub for close to two years over its sale, Terry McNeill told the Andersonstown News that […]
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