IT’S not just a dream coming true for Carl Frampton on Saturday night at Windsor Park, but Steven Ward is also beyond excited at the prospect of boxing at the stadium when he takes on Steve Collins Jnr for the BUI Celtic Nations light-heavyweight title. ‘Quiet Man’ Ward has enjoyed a steady start to life […]
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At New Life, it’s always been good to talk
NEW Life Counselling has been offering voluntary counselling services in the heart of Ardoyne for over 25 years. The organisation was founded by Passionist Order, who aimed to support the emotional wellbeing of people in an area that was deeply impacted by the Troubles. The charity’s current CEO, Norma Patterson, has been at the helm […]
Bucket list dream for terminally-ill father
A TERMINALLY ill Belfast father-of-two has penned a bucket list that he’s determined to complete. Ballysillan man Darren Smyth has been diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma – a rare form of cancer that has spread from his lungs to his spine, adrenal glands, eye and brain. The 33-year-old’s health deteriorated shortly after he suffered an asthma […]
Reilly ready to rule the world once again
AISLING Reilly has declared herself fit and ready as she aims to successfully defend her World Handball Championship title in Minneapolis. After winning the Ladies Open crown in 2012 and 2015, Reilly will emulate her St Paul’s clubmate, Fiona Shannon if she can retain her title in the American Midwest. Shannon, a pioneer of women’s […]
Business and community leaders celebrate launch of Aisling Awards
BELFAST’S First Citizen along with a host of other distinguished guests was in attendance at the Balmoral Hotel for the official launch of the Aisling Awards. Dubbed the ‘Belfast Oscars’ and now in its 22nd year, the November event is set to shine the spotlight on those unsung heroes and community organisations on October 18, […]
Parents’ growing concerns for school run
ANGRY PARENTS have critcised the Department for Infrastructure for prohibiting their routine parking at a local primary school to facilitate the Belfast Rapid Transit system (BRT), due to launch at the beginning of the school term. Schools and businesses along the routes are growing more and more concerned as street parking became a 12 hour […]
Anti-internment parade given weekend go-ahead
The Parades Commission has granted permission for an anti-internment march to take place in Belfast city centre. Organised by the Anti-Internment League, the National March Against Internment will start at Writers’ Square at 1pm on Saturday (August 11) before heading to City Hall. Organisers said the march is to “oppose the continued use of internment […]
