UNTIL three months ago, local environmental champion Aidan Crean had never seen a barn owl – which is why he looks so ecstatic this week in this photograph. Aidan is holding a baby owl in what was the culmination of a project that is breathing new life into the fortunes of this spectacular and incredibly […]
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A new fellowship of the rings is born
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Internet sensation set to go on stage
A WEST Belfast comedian whose parody of chart hits from the likes of Ed Sheeran – which has seen him go ‘viral’ on the internet – is about to headline his own show such is the demand to see him live. Brooke’s Paddy Rafferty, known to fans as Paddy Raff, will perform at the Foundry […]
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Billericay friendly a great occasion for all says St James’ Swifts’ sponsor
THE main sponsor of both St James’ Swifts and Billericay Town said Sunday’s pre-season friendly was a “memorable” occasion for all associated with the two clubs. Businessman David McCartney of DMC Contracts attended the match, which was held at the new home of the West Belfast club, Donegal Celtic Park, after a ground-share deal between […]
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‘A big, black curtain came down on us’
Noel Phillips lived in Whitecliff Parade in the Ballymurphy area with his family. On August 9 1971 Noel and his friend Tommy Morgan were making their way home. There had been rioting throughout the day and it was now around 7:30pm. Whilst standing facing the Henry Taggart Army base, a number of soldiers from the […]
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Little Dáithí’s story touches readers’ hearts
THE parents of 21-month-old Ballymurphy boy Dáithí Mac Gabhann say they are ‘completely overwhelmed’ with the number of people who have become organ donors since they went public with Dáithí’s story. Three weeks ago Dáithí’s parents spoke exclusively to the Andersonstown News about their hopes that a new heart could be found for their beautiful […]
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