CLONARD parishioners will be able to enjoy their Christmas Mass even more this year as the traditional hard wooden pews have been consigned to the past. In a move that’s sure to be viewed with envy by congregations all over the city, Clonard has upholstered its wooden seats just in time for the festive season. […]
Family of Jim Donegan ask for ‘no retaliation’ as funeral takes place in West Belfast
THE family of Jim ‘JD’ Donegan have called for “no retaliation, only justice” as the Requiem Mass of the murdered 43-year-old took place in St John’s Church on the Falls Road this morning. Mr Donegan was shot and killed as he waited to pick up his son from St Mary’s Grammar School on the Glen […]
The Fureys: Uniting generations through music
DESPITE its relatively small population, ours has never been a country with a shortage of musicians on the international stage, but few of them have had an impact as lasting as The Fureys. Formed in the 1978, the iconic folk group has entertained audiences throughout the world for 40 years. While the band’s line-up has […]
Leading economist to give talk on Brexit and a united Ireland
LEADING economist David McWilliams will be speaking at a Féile an Phobail event tomorrow on Brexit and its implications for the ending of partition. Mr McWilliams is an economist, author, journalist, documentary-maker and broadcaster. He is Adjunct Professor of Global Economics at the School of Business ,Trinity College Dublin, and is ranked the 10th most […]
Community change-makers combating malnutrition
Concern Worldwide’s Darren Vaughan visited Burundi to see how funding from Food in a Fragile World appeal – supported by the North Belfast News – is making a difference to tens of thousands of children facing hunger “She’s energetic and bouncing with life,” says 25-year-old mum Clotilde Ndayisenga as she attempts to squeeze a hug […]
Pic of the Day, Wednesday, December 5
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