MPs have backed an amendment to legalise abortion and extend same-sex marriage to the north if devolution at Stormont is not restored by October 21. The landmark ruling was part of a House of Commons debate aimed at keeping the north running in the absence of a devolved government. Labour’s Conor McGinn, who is originally […]
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Tyres removed from bonfires at Avoniel and Connswater sites
BONFIRE builders who removed tyres from two sites in East Belfast on Monday have now said there is no need for Belfast City Council staff to take action. At a special meeting yesterday, Belfast City Council announced they would “remove materials” from both sites due to environmental concerns. Shortly after the announcement, those that built […]
Young people getting ready for summer fun
SCHOOL’S out for summer – rejoice, celebrate and, of course, contemplate the familiar dilemma of what to do with your young ones during their long two months off. If you or a young person you know is faced with the habitual struggle to fill those days with excitement, then look no further than the New […]
Avoniel Leisure Centre closes doors after staff ‘threatened’
AVONIEL Leisure Centre had to close its doors on Sunday afternoon after its main entrance was closed by men who were behaving in a “threatening” way to staff. In a note sent to councillors, Belfast City Council said the decision to close Avoniel Leisure Centre was taken “due to the potential threat” to workers. A […]
The Miami: dance hall days are back
SHOPPERS and workers on Great Victoria Street did a double take this week as the writing team and cast from the Miami Showband Story struck up a few classic numbers outside the Grand Opera House. Martin Lynch and Marie Jones along with showband man George Jones and West Belfast Miami member Des Lee entertained city […]
PODCAST: The Ballads of Joe McDonnell and Mairéad Farrell. Storytelling Through Song
Welcome to Rebel Matters where you will find podcast episodes and blog articles by me, Ainle Ó Cairealláin. The Rebel Matters Podcast started back in 2018 as an excuse to meet new people and record interesting stories, and it has since grown in to a a weekly release. We have guests from the worlds of […]
