IT was one of the most famous tales of the Belfast Blitz era. Based on the remarkable true story of Belfast Zoo’s ‘Elephant Angel’, filming has been taking place at the Cave Hill site for new movie, ‘Zoo’. Directed by Colin McIvor, the film begins with a Ministry of Public Security World War II directive […]
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You won’t forget this remarkable elephant’s story
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‘We’ll put you in intensive care’
A woman who had her bedroom window smashed and was threatened with extreme violence says the New Lodge has been handed over to thugs who are running amok and not being challenged. The 57-year-old mother-of-one, who does not want to be identified, says she has been left living in fear after the bedroom window of […]
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Key issues raised at monthly Council meeting
THE big screen at Belfast City Hall, street disorder and hire charges for Council pitches were among some of the issues discussed at Belfast City Council’s monthly meeting on Monday night, writes Conor McParland in the chamber. Things got off to a fiery start with the issue of declaring an interest and leaving the Chamber […]
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Push for new sports facility in Ligoniel
PLANS for a soccer facility adjacent to Tír na nÓg park in Ligoniel are being drawn up following a “positive” meeting on redevelopment of the area. Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry McCabe met with representatives from Belfast City Council, the Housing Executive and Ligoniel Recreation Centre to discuss the proposals. The plans include a soccer pitch […]
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Angry scenes as Ardoyne parading impasse is resolved
Father Gary Donegan has spoken out about the Greater Ardoyne Residents Collective (GARC) protest that saw him aggressively heckled by residents and supporters of the anti-parading group. The priest, who will leave Ardoyne this week after 15 years at Holy Cross, was confronted by a group of residents and anti-parading protesters from other areas over […]
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It’s a marvellous time for a Moondance Festival
Appalachian bluegrass, Argentinian Tango, a street ceilidh, and a pop-up orchestra of refugees and asylum seekers – just some of the highlights of Moondance Roots Festival at Bank Square in Belfast on September 30 and October 1. Folktown, Belfast’s emerging cultural quarter, is hosting its second global Folk and Roots Festival with support from the […]
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