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O’Neill ‘sorry’ for grieving families’ hurt after funeral attendance controversy

DEPUTY First Minister Michelle O’Neill has apologised for hurt caused to grieving families, who conformed to coronavirus guidelines for death rites, by her attendance at the funeral earlier this week of veteran republican Bobby Storey. The apology comes as it was confirmed that Bobby Storey’s remains were moved to Roselawn for cremation after Tuesday’s funeral […]

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Face coverings compulsory on public transport from next Friday

It will be compulsory for passengers travelling on public transport from next Friday onwards to wear a face covering. With Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon’s decision yesterday, that from Friday July 10 face coverings will be mandatory when travelling on public transport in a bid to reduce the risk of Covid-19, it seems that the public […]

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VIDEO: The Minnows are back after ten years with new single and album

BELFAST indie rock band The Minnows have released their first new single in almost a decade, with a long-promised and eagerly awaited new album due to follow later this year. Entitled ‘When You’re Not Here’, the new single is a melodic and uptempo pop rock number with a harder edge, created by its crunching electric guitars, […]

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Covid-19 fightback: The GREAT and good of inspirational businesses

Copy provided by UK Government The UK Government has launched a campaign to shine a light on businesses and employees across the country who have responded to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in remarkable ways and are now going back to business. The GREAT Inspirations campaign will recognise companies that have gone above and […]

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Belfast Catholic Grammars snub bishops (again) and opt to stay with academic selection

CATHOLIC grammar schools across Belfast have confirmed they will use academic selection for their 2021-22 pupil intake — despite repeated statements from Catholic bishops who say the system fails working class children.  In a joint statement today, the schools’ boards of governors said academic selection is “a key component of the admissions criteria”. While the […]

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VIDEO REPORT: Faithful in their thousands tuning in for virtual Clonard Novena

ONLINE statistics are showing a very “significant uptake” for this year’s ‘virtual’ annual Clonard Solemn Novena as the event enters its fifth day. Up to 15,000 worshippers attend Clonard’s historic monastery for nine days each June, however, due to the Covid-19 crisis, the Novena, which began on Friday, is being streamed live with four sessions […]

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