Poet and musician Gerard McLaughlin, who lives in the Malone area, produces works which he describes as ‘not poetry but more a case of experiences, feelings and life’. Gerard recently joined celebrated poet Hans Magnus Enzensberger at an event marking the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic.
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Colts celebrate their first senior title
IN just their second season in senior football, Carryduff Colts claimed the Newcastle League Division Two title on Saturday with a superb 7-1 win over Rathfriland Rangers.
Collective amnesia on shipyard history should not consign us to living in past
In a major report from Belfast this week to mark the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, the New York Times suggested the citizens of Belfast were suffering from “collective amnesia” regarding the exclusion of Catholics from the Belfast shipyards of old.
OAP heartbroken at ‘friend’s’ scam
A TRUSTING pensioner who lost over £6,500 to a scheming fraudster who she considered a friend for over 30 years, has spoken of the trauma she has suffered throughout the ordeal.
Bridal events reign in council losses
Spouses-to-be are helping a council-owned South Belfast mansion generate income after months of losing cash.
Councillors bid for more input over arcade sites
LOCAL councillors are aiming to get more power in tackling controversial applications for amusement arcades, which are causing headaches across South Belfast.
