MICHAEL Conlan has decided to shelve a proposed warm-up fight next month as he says he wants to prepare for the performance of his life at Féile an Phobail on August 3. The 27 year-old was expected to fight on the undercard of former stablemate, Oscar Valdez, but instead will set his sights firmly on […]
Full steam ahead to Féile for Conlan who plans to deliver the performance of his life

Familiar foes to clash in Europa League decider

CLIFTONVILLE boss, Paddy McLaughlin insists that previous results against Glentoran will count for nothing when the sides met in Saturday evening’s Europa League playoff decider. For the third time in four seasons, the decider will see Glentoran make the trip to Solitude on Saturday evening (5.30pm kick-off) with European football and the financial windfall that […]
Conlan to fight in Falls Park during Féile

THE dream homecoming is now a reality for Michael Conlan as yesterday, it was confirmed he will top the bill at Féile an Phobail on what promises to be a special night for the West Belfast man. Saturday, August 3 is the date when the former amateur world champion steps through the ropes in his […]
Pic of the day, Tuesday May 7

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People on low wage can’t afford rent

A WEST Belfast councillor has claimed “there is an urgent need for a radical overhaul” of housing association rents, as the weekly rent difference between them and the Housing Executive is “creating a massive cost difference for those in employment”. Sinn Féin Councillor Steven Corr spoke of how there is a “real and very serious […]
Burnett links up with Top Rank

RYAN Burnett has received a further boost ahead of his return to action at the Ulster Hall on Friday, May 17 against Jelbirt Gomera in a 12-rounder for the vacant WBC International super bantamweight title as the North Belfast man has penned a promotional deal with Top Rank. Burnett, who was hugely unfortunate to relinquish […]