A LIGONIEL teenager is hoping by sharing his own story about suicide and mental health matters that he can help others who are struggling with their own issues. 17-year-old Aidan McMeekin has suffered from poor mental health and depression since he was just 14-years-old. However, his state of mind took a turn for the worse […]
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Ligoniel lad reaches out to share his harrowing experiences
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Invest NI host 319 visits by investors but only 14 came to West of the city
ONLY 14 visits were made to the West Belfast constituency by potential inward investors, hosted by economic development agency Invest NI, compared to 181 in South Belfast new figures reveal. The figures for 2018/19 also show that East Belfast received 43 visits, while North Belfast had 40 visits. West Belfast is continually at the bottom […]
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New inquest sought
RELATIVES For Justice (RFJ) are to ask the Attorney General for a fresh inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of republican prisoner Francis Dodds. From St Katherine’s Road in St James’, Francis Dodds (31) was sentenced to four years imprisonment in March 1973 for possession of explosive material. The father-of-four was sent to Long […]
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Belfast reggae boys looking forward to beats on the barge
LOCAL reggae and ska band Boss Sound Manifesto are set to release their debut album at what should be an unforgettable gig on the Belfast Barge this weekend. The West Belfast outfit was founded in 2011, but with members coming and going, and after years of crafting an original sound, the album has been a […]
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From street busker to Empire headliner
JOHN Garrity is a familiar face to many around Belfast city centre, entertaining shoppers with his on-street busking. Originally from Enniskillen, the 28-year-old has made Belfast his home ever since returning from a spell in America and next month is set to headline a gig in the Empire with companion Jonathan Cariaga in a duo […]
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If you want to get ahead get a hat
I LIKE hats. And caps. I have quite a nice collection of headwear, worn and aged, like myself, dispersed between Dublin and Belfast, Donegal, the car boot and all the places in between. It used to be customary for men to wear headware. Look at any old photos. Dunchers and flatcaps galore. Peaky blinders in […]
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