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‘Blacklisted’ poet deserves recognition

A campaign has begun to recognise a South Belfast poet – described as Ireland’s greatest – who was “ostracised” from the local arts scene after writing a series of poems critical of the authorities during the Troubles.

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Empty dwellings blight area

THE huge number of unoccupied dwellings in South Belfast could begin to blight local neighbourhoods unless they are inhabited, a leading academic has warned.

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Ain’t nothing like the wheel thing

IT’S not everyday you get work in an area that combines two of your favourite past-times. But for 34-year-old Jerome O’Loughlin, a love of cycling and an interest in meeting new people is something he gets to enjoy everyday.

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Aquinas U16s leave it late

The battle for bragging rights took place on Saturday as Aquinas took on their Red Star counterparts.

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Prominent groups oppose boundary changes

The Boundary Commission’s proposals to remove the South Belfast Westminster seat in future elections has come in for criticism from several prominent organisations.

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Long way to Tipperary for Antrim’s footballers

ANTRIM goalkeeper Chris Kerr believes Antrim will set-off on the long road to Tipperary with confidence as they attempt to continue building a solid foundation for promotion from Division 3 of the NFL.

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