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Rock Bar night in Caoimhín’s memory
THE Rock Bar is set to a host a fantastic night of entertainment for the late Caoimhín McVeigh tonight (Friday). ‘Big Caoimhin’, as he was affectionately known, was a popular doorman who took his own life on August 9 this year. His colleagues at Famous Security and The Rock Bar will hold a memorial with […]
Drinkers make life hell for families
RESIDENTS of the Springfield Road are calling for greater action to tackle anti-social behaviour along the entrance to the popular Saveways shopping area. One local resident, who did not want to be named, told the Andersonstown News this week that a crowd of up to “five, six grown adult men are continuing to gather to […]
Screening of film all the more poignant after torture decision
A GRIPPING documentary that explores the roots and impact of modern torture is to be screened at An Chultúrlann this weekend. ‘Eminent Monsters’, which will be shown as part of Respect Human Rights Film Festival, features dramatic testimony from those who have experienced and witnessed torture first hand including Ireland’s ‘Hooded Men’. Directed by Stephen […]
Finucane swaps Mayor’s chain for keeper gloves
BELFAST’S Lord Mayor is no stranger to special engagements and John Finucane will be hoping to lead Lámh Dhearg to victory over Cargin in Sunday’s Antrim Senior Football Championship final at Corrigan Park. The Hannahstown men face a huge challenge in, not only attempting to dethrone the current county champions, but to recover from their […]
Residents in stand-off with contractors at Glassmullin Green
CAMPAIGNERS opposed to the development of a new sports facility at Glassmullin Green have continued to occupy the space as contractors attempted to move on site this morning. Education NI has provided £1.6million for the project, which would see a 3G pitch, car park and pavilion built for De La Salle College. Work was initially […]
Welcome to the breakfast club
SACRED Heart Boys Primary School will provide free breakfast for pupils this year thanks to their unique Breakfast Club. Running from 8-8.30am every school day, the club has been made possible thanks to funding from the school’s Parent Teacher’s Association group ‘Friends of Sacred Heart’. The Breakfast Club is also funded thanks to Greggs Bakery […]
