Sadness descended over Lurgan, Co Armagh on Sunday as the news filtered through that legendary Belfast Celtic inside forward Jackie Denver had passed away. A stalwart of Elisha Scott’s team in the late 1940s, Denver was an ever-present in Scott’s sides. He played in many of the most memorable games in the club’s final days, […]
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Dúlra tracks down his elusive quarry
Here’s Dúlra at one of his regular spots, binoculars glued to his face, trying to unravel a new mystery. This place may not be as spectacular or picturesque as the Divis Mountain walk or the Lagan Towpath, but it’s one of his all-time favourites. This weed-covered mountain quarry pool is overlooking Belfast, but few if […]
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Pouring petrol on those loyalist bonfires
On January 17, 1989 Douglas Hogg stood up in the House of Commons and declared “I have to state as a fact but with great regret that there are in Northern Ireland a number of solicitors who are unduly sympathetic to the cause of the IRA.” Many people believe that this statement gave the green […]
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Excitement in tents
THOSE walking or driving up the Falls Road yesterday (Wednesday) couldn’t help but notice the centerpiece of Féile an Phobail taking shape as the massive festival tent is erected in the Falls Park. The countdown to Féile25 is well and truly under way and a huge festival tent – a familiar sight at outdoor festivals […]
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Home for Patrick’s Day in the Big Tent
ONE of Ireland’s finest comedy talents is set for an eagerly-awaited home-coming as part of the Féile25 birthday celebrations. The festival’s Big Tent will welcome Dundrum’s Patrick Kielty who – in a major festival coup – is set to headline the annual comedy night on Wednesday, August 7. As Belfast baked in shimmering heat, Patrick […]
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George is twice as nice
GETTING to spend one night with Hollywood heart-throb George Clooney would be enough for most of his ardent fans. But for the star of A Night With George – the runaway success which went all the way to Broadway – one night just isn’t enough any more. Premiering at the West club, Two Nights With […]
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