THOUSANDS of mourners gathered in West Belfast last night (Tuesday) to pay their respects to former deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. The Sinn Féin politician died in hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning with his family by his side. Mourners gathered at the site of the former Andersonstown Barracks to hold a candle […]
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Thousands attend Belfast vigil for McGuinness
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Tributes paid to Martin McGuinness after he passes away aged 66
Martin McGuinness has been hailed as a passionate republican who worked tirelessly for peace and reconciliation after he passed away in Derry surrounded by his family last night. Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams led the tributes to the 66-year-old politician who played a key role in the peace process and republican efforts to reach out […]
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Duncairn to learn from New York Irish arts experience
A PIONEERING project in Belfast that saw a Presbyterian minister transform his church into an Irish cultural centre after his congregation dwindled is to seek partnerships in New York to develop their cross community outreach. The Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts’ events manager, Ray Giffen, is to spend a month in New York from […]
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Michelin-starred chef set to open new restaurant at docks
MICHELIN-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli is to open a restaurant at the North Belfast docks next year. The restaurant will be located in the new £25 million Marriott Hotel currently under construction at the City Quays development beside Clarendon Dock. It will be the famous chef’s first ever restaurant on the island of Ireland and will […]
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Sinn Féin accuse Brokenshire of ‘waffle’
SINN Féin have accused James Brokenshire of talking “waffle” after a meeting with the Secretary of State. Talks are being held at Stormont with parties in a bid to restore the power-sharing Executive. Sinn Féin leader in the North, Michelle O’Neill, said Mr Brokenshire was avoiding the issue of financial assistance to deal with inquests […]
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Local artist Lise launches second phase of her work exploring the rich history of Ireland north and south
A NEWTOWNABBEY visual artist is to showcase a peace and reconciliation project which has already gained endorsement from the Stormont Assembly. Lise McGreevy’s latest installation of her self-initiated project, entitled ‘Abandoned; Not Forgotten’, will launch at the Engine Room Gallery behind Belfast City Hall on May 4 from 6pm to 9pm. The collection is Phase […]
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