THE life of Tyrone poet, Frankie Quinn, has been a turbulent one. Like many people in our society, it has been irrevocably marked by our recent conflict, during which he suffered several personal tragedies, including the death of his eldest sibling, Patsy Quinn – a 16-year-old IRA volunteer who was killed in action in 1973. […]
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A fascinating life re-lived through poetry collection
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Meet Aaron Flanagan…
In 2014, Aaron Flanagan and his brother quit their ‘proper jobs’ to open Comic Book Guys, Northern Ireland’s largest independent comic book store and the first-ever authorised CGC dealer. The one-stop shop located on Great VIctoria Street has been serving Belfast’s thriving comic book scene through golden, silver age, bronze to modern comics, movie memorabilia, […]
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Pic of the Day, Tuesday, July 2
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Sir Ian McKellen funds internships at the Lyric Theatre
TO celebrate his 80th birthday this year, Ian McKellen – best known for playing Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings – is touring to raise funds for 80 theatres across the UK. The Lyric Theatre was one of the lucky venues to be chosen as part of the tour this July, and Ian is […]
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Pic of the Day, Monday, July 1
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Ardoyne dancers top of the world
AN Ardoyne-based Irish dancing school are celebrating after their success at the An Chomhdhail World Championships in Killarney. Lawrenson-Toal Academy of Irish Dance brought home a world champion to North Belfast with Caragh Hendron scooping first place in the under-16 category. Caragh is now set for a scholarship with Studio2Stage in New Jersey this summer. […]
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