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Our ‘Inspirational Youth’ celebrated at gala event

HUNDREDs of proud parents, grandparents and guardians packed into De La Salle College on Friday night to celebrate our young people at the annual Inspirational Youth awards. Over 200,000 votes were cast in the Belfast Media Group event and the awards shone a spotlight on the everyday and most unheralded efforts of our wonderful young […]

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Tapping into local tourism in the West of the city

THE BALMORAL Hotel continues to go from strength to strength. West Belfast’s only hotel finds itself so busy that it now employs a sales manager. Step forward Shaws Road and Rossa man Malachy Carabine. Malachy has over 25 years experience in the hospitality industry and he looks forward to bringing his vast knowledge into his […]

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Aisling Awards arrive in the city

IT’S all systems go for this year’s glamorous Aisling Awards set in the luxurious surroundings of the Europa Hotel. The 21st annual Aisling Awards gala celebrates the champions of Belfast and will be held on November 24th, when Michael Russell, Minister with Responsibility for Brexit Negotiations for Scotland, will address the audience at this year’s […]

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Ardoyne after-schools club celebrates 20 years

A NORTH Belfast after-schools club is celebrating 20 years of service to the local community. Ardoyne After-Schools Club provides quality, registered childcare during after-school hours for children aged four to 15. Happiness and fun are at the heart of the club’s ethos with endless play opportunities aimed at meeting their social, physical, intellectual, creative and […]

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Voices raised at the Duncairn Centre

IRELAND has, thankfully, its fair share of selfless ambassadors who have made it their life’s work to build community.
 They are grassroots patriots who realise that you build a nation from the street corner up.
 Among their number is Cork’s Philip King, the multi-talented musician, radio presenter and creator of the greatest-ever film tribute to […]

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Rosemount appeal for clothes as winter nears

A NORTH Belfast hostel is appealing for help from the public to provide clothing for the needy as winter fast approaches. Rosemount House on the Antrim Road is asking for donations of warm clothing such as hats, gloves, scarfs, fleeces and thermal vests as part of its annual campaign. Established in 1988, Rosemount provides sheltered […]

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