So happy daddy your home just cant wait to give you a big hug ???? Posted by Colleen Braithwaite on Saturday, 2 May 2020 The people of Ballymurphy turned out at the weekend to give a rousing céad míle fáilte home to father-of-five Paul Robinson who was reunited with his family after spending nine days […]
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VIDEO REPORT: Ardoyne puts healthcare heroes in the big picture
The people of Ardoyne have paid tribute to the frontline workers of the health service — and to their fellow-key workers battling through the Covid pandemic — by praising their efforts in a new mural. Designed by student and key worker in a local Spar, Amy McGuinness, and painted by veteran muralist Mickey Doc, the […]
Pizzabaker brings sensational US-style pizza to Belfast
In good times and bad, ordinary or extraordinary, quality pizza is always an essential. However, the recent opening of the new Andersonstown-based pizzeria, Pizzabaker, arguably couldn’t have come at a better time. Pizzabaker is one of Europe’s fastest growing pizza franchises, renowned for both great taste and a holistic dedication to the communities it serves. […]
Heartache in Ardoyne after death of ‘charismatic’ Carl Mooney (15) who had a smile for everyone
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 15 year-old boy following his sudden death on Sunday (May 3). Carl Mooney was a Year 11 pupil at St Malachy’s College and a talented gaelic footballer and hurler for Ardoyne Kickhams GAC. In a statement, the school said: “We, at the College, are deeply saddened by the sudden […]
In the frame: The Belfast Trust worker who is capturing images of Covid crisis while helping on frontlines
A local lensman, who also works for the Belfast Trust, who took the powerful photo below, has told how he is capturing “history” with a camera while working to distribute vital PPE to health and social care workers. Gary Johnston is one of a number of workers who have been redeployed by Belfast Trust to […]
Lives Remembered: Family plan to party in pink in Carol’s memory when Covid crisis passes
CAROL Ann O’Callaghan (59) passed away peacefully on April 5 following a brave battle with cancer. Carol grew up in Cavendish Street, off the Falls Road before moving to the Glen Road. She worked in London as a barmaid and also back home in McEnaney’s. Her niece, Julie Guilar said Carol was more like a […]
WATCH: Rare 1966 film footage captures republican Easter Rising commemoration on the Falls
Rare footage of the 1966 Easter Rising commemoration shows republicans march the length of the Falls Road to Casement Park to mark the 50th anniversary of the Dublin rebellion. Marchers can be seen passing what was St Mary’s primary school in Divis Street and being applauded as they pass the bottom of the Rock – […]
Sport NI launches Inspire Sport Hub to address mental health issues
THE COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is the biggest health crisis for generations, with the pandemic increasing the mental health risks for our society. Before the crisis hit, mental illness was already the single largest cause of ill health and disability in the North with around one in five adults and around 45,000 of children suffering from […]
