As festive shoppers converged on the town in search of presents, our local representatives were taking time out to provide a vital lifeline to the city’s more vulnerable citizens at Christmas time.
Making a better future
Amidst the self-serving declarations of a bumper Christmas from multinational retailers, recounted with breathless excitement by TV and radio broadcasters, it’s worth reminding ourselves that poverty and violence continues to blight our world.
Just in time: a reminder of the true festive spirit
The true meaning of Christmas is to be seen in West Belfast this week when we witness how the community has rallied round the family of Eileen Wilson after their home was gutted in a blaze on Christmas Day.
St Paul’s girls aim for Ulster title

The inaugural Ulster Ladies Football Minor Club final will take place at St Paul’s on Bank Holiday Monday, (January 2, 1.30pm throw-in) with host club St Paul’s hoping to land the title.
Blaze family finds solace in local help

A WEST Belfast family whose home was destroyed by a fire on Christmas Day say they have experienced the true meaning of Christmas as the local community rallied round to help them in their hour of need.