AS CLIFTONVILLE chairman Gerard Lawlor gave an emotional address to reporters in Solitude’s media room, he stopped mid-sentence as the man who masterminded Saturday’s title triumph arrived. A smiling Tommy Breslin entered to fulfill his post-match duties and he wore a look of satisfaction that said ‘job done’. While there could be no doubt that […]
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MY SON DIDN’T SHOOT KIERAN
THE father of the West Belfast man who was attacked with a samurai sword by murder victim Kieran McManus during a bloody brawl in Turf Lodge three years ago says his son had “absolutely no involvement” in the murder of Mr McManus. Speaking to the Andersonstown News, Michael Smith’s father – also called Michael – […]
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Renegade gang member shot dead young dad
THE man who carried out the brutal shotgun murder of Kieran McManus is a member of a renegade criminal gang led by expelled INLA members, we’ve been told. The 26-year-old was gunned down on Saturday night outside the Kennedy Way branch of Dominos Pizza where he was working as a delivery driver. Witnesses say the […]
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Students warned over Paddy’s Day
Students in South Belfast are being warned by the PSNI that anyone engaging in anti-social behaviour during the St Patrick’s celebrations could face prosecution and damage to their future reputation. Police chiefs have been working with Belfast City Council, Queen’s University and University of Ulster to ensure that those intending to stay in student populated […]
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COMMUNITY SLAMS INCINERATOR PLANS
COMMUNITY groups, residents and a local school principal have vowed to resist plans to construct a massive incinerator near homes and schools at Hightown. The concerted community reaction comes after the North Belfast News last week revealed proposals to construct one of the largest waste facilities in Ireland. Detailed plans of what the project will […]
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Rocket Launcher in derelict house belonged to ONH
ÓGLAIGH na hÉireann (ONH) has launched an internal investigation after a rocket launcher and warhead were found in a derelict house in West Belfast. Police made the discovery at an unoccupied
