AN invitation to ‘Come On and Celebrate’ has gone out to the community to take part in an evening of music worship and praise at St Agnes’ Church as part of Féile an Phobail. Local singer songwriter Olive Keys, the Belfast Choir Assembly and St Agnes’ Vigil Choir will perform on Sunday August 11 at […]
In tune for Féile as St Agnes’ is filled with sacred song
John’s family wins vital Euro victory
The European Court of Human Rights has been “scathing” about the inquest system in the North as it ordered the British government to pay €20,000 to the family of a West Belfast man who was beaten by the RUC and later died. In January 1998 John Hemsworth (38), above, died from injuries received in July […]
New Dunville draws crowds
DUNVILLE Park basked in yesterday’s scorching heat as families, summer schemes and those who weren’t attending the Celtic vs Cliftonville packed in to enjoy the sunshine. The iconic park, which has just recently reopened to the public following an extensive £2 million refurbishment, now boasts a wonderful new range of facilities, including state-of-the-art 3G pitch, […]
We’re ready to talk right now, Orange is told
THE Crumlin Ardoyne Residents’ Association (CARA) say they are ready to enter negotiations as soon as “tonight” with the Orange Order in a bid to prevent trouble at next year’s Ardoyne parade. Joe Marley said dialogue was the only way forward, but warned that everything would be up for discussion, including the possibility that no […]
Miracle boy Joseph treasures golden ticket
A nine-year-old boy who suffered life-threatening injuries in January after he was struck by a car on the Grosvenor Road was guest of honour at the Champions League clash between Cliftonville and Celtic last night. In a miraculous recovery that amazed doctors at the Royal Victoria Hospital for Sick Children, Joseph McDermott attended the match […]
Another big turn-out for Father Matt
HOLY Trinity Church basked in warm evening sunshine on Monday as the community gathered for a Month’s Mind Mass for the People’s Priest, Father Matt Wallace. The thick veil of mist and rain that had hung over the community four weeks ago at his funeral Mass was replaced with blue skies and sunshine that streamed […]