THE family of the much-admired St Paul’s stalwart Liam Murray will be celebrating his 40th birthday by holding a fundraiser in his memory. Liam passed away at a young age on New Year’s Day 2010, sending shockwaves throughout the tightly-knit GAA community in Belfast and beyond. Liam’s wife Bernadette along with their twins Liam and Amy […]
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All the hard work pays off in the film industry for Brenda
West Belfast woman Brenda Gough is no stranger to hard work. The Iris Drive woman went back to college at the age of 40 and since then has pursued her dreams by working on and scouting for locations for some of the biggest and best-known films and TV shows of recent years. Brenda has worked […]
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Maze was eye-opener for actor Tom
The legacy of the conflict is daily news in the north and no recollection of past incidents can be retold without the danger of re-traumatising loved ones. But what everyone knows, and few will say, is that for the movie business, the Troubles threw up some incredible stories that are ripe for dramatic retelling. This […]
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North Belfast MLAs show support for our future female leaders
TWO North Belfast MLAs have helped launch a new mentoring programme aimed at connecting today’s female leaders with tomorrow’s future leaders. The SDLP’s Nichola Mallon and Paula Bradley of the DUP were present at the recent event at Parliament Buildings, which was set up by leading not-for-profit organisation Groundwork NI. The programme involves leading female […]
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People ‘worried sick’ about assessments
PEOPLE awaiting PIP assessments should seek as much advice and present as clear a medical report as possible ahead of interview, says Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey. PIP (Personal Independence Payment) is replacing the old DLA (Disability Living Allowance) with hundreds of people in West Belfast being re-assessed to see if they qualify for the […]
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Eye-catching youth sporting mural unveiled in Ardoyne
AN eye-catching new mural has been unveiled in Ardoyne to celebrate sporting and entertainment achievements, as well as young people from the area. The mural was painted by North Belfast artist Michael Doherty and is located at Havana Court, which was a graffiti hotspot. Boxers, hurlers, Irish dancers, martial artists, soccer players and even a […]
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