THE family of Ballymurphy toddler Dáithí Mac Gabhann say their organ donation campaign is continuing through the current Covid-19 lockdown. Speaking to the Andersonstown News, Dáithí’s father Máirtín and mum Seph say they are doing what they can to promote their message while navigating the ‘new normal’ and keeping their son safe. “We started off […]
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Inspirational Dáithí now two years on the transplant list
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Tributes paid to Naomh Gall stalwart Gerry Higgins
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Naomh Gall stalwart who has been described as a “gentleman to all”. Gerry Higgins (68) passed away on Sunday night at the Somerton Road NI Hospice following a brave battle with dementia and Covid-19. The Falls Road native is well-known in football and GAA circles. During the 1970s and […]
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Police investigation launched into murder of Lenadoon man
A murder investigation has been launched into the shooting of a man at his Lenadoon Avenue home at around 10pm last night. The victim has been named locally as Kieran Wylie (57). Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey said the community had been shocked by the shooting. “Local people are shocked and angry that anyone would […]
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OPINION – LIAM MURPHY: Post-Covid we must do things differently
TOM O’Connell was unable to speak or hear. He was the father of a family – his wife shared his disabilities – who all had their faculties. As a teacher I got to know Tom well. He realised that I would be in the school building shortly after 8am (waiting on phone calls from the […]
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Vaccines, Bill Gates, global conspiracy decried by lockdown protesters in Ormeau Park
They came after a call from the so-called UK Freedom Movement for a mass protest against the coronavirus lockdown but their complaints went way beyond the restrictions which forbid public gatherings. Global conspiracies involving Bill Gates and the World Health Organisation were cited by the Ormeau Park protesters as reasons why they opposed the lockdown […]
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VIDEO REPORT: New Lodge céad míle fáilte home for Mary after Covid-19 battle
Posted by Leah McEvoy on Friday, 15 May 2020 A NEW Lodge woman has returned home after battling Covid-19 in hospital for over five weeks. Mary Butler (76) was greeted with cheers and applause by neighbours and family as she was welcomed back to her Spamount Street home on Friday afternoon. Mary had complained […]
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