The Housing Executive has denied ending their interest in building houses on the old Glengormley RUC barracks site after a local DUP politician said he had a letter stating they are “suspending” interest in the site. The disused barracks on the Antrim Road had been earmarked in the Glengormley Master Plan for social housing which […]
Housing Executive deny DUP claim they are giving up barracks site
Divis says no as bonfire builders start their work
A LOWER Falls Sinn Féin Councillor has hit out at those collecting for the dreaded August bonfires. Jim McVeigh says bonfires have no place in the area as they have merely become a magnet for anti-social activity. He was speaking after a mound of flammable material appeared in the Divis district, clearly intended for the […]
Cancer sufferer attacked returning from tests
A New Lodge cancer sufferer who was struck with a brick as he returned from hospital along North Queen Street has told of how he cried in pain following the attack. Patrick McDonald, 52, was walking home last week (Wednesday, July 9) when a gang of youths – believed to be the same people involved […]
Ex-IRA chief and victim’s dad will share Féile stage
DEPUTY First Minister and former IRA commander Martin McGuinness is set to sit down with a man whose son was killed by the IRA in a compelling Féile an Phobail event that’s sure to attract tremendous interest. Mr McGuinness and Colin Parry will speak at St Mary’s University College on the Falls Road on July 31. […]
Wanted: Féile superheroes
A CALL has gone out for all ardent superhero fans to sign up to the annual street theatre project as part of Féile an Phobail. Last year saw a vibrant Alice in Wonderland-inspired Mad Hatter’s Tea Party theme running throughout the 10-day community festival as young people launched and attended the opening parade in full […]
Post Office is just the ticket
Garth Brooks may have pulled out of Croke Park, but music and comedy fans can come to West Belfast and enjoy the sights and sounds of Ireland’s biggest and best community festival. As the countdown to Féile 2014 gathers pace, with ticket sales breaking all previous box office records, organisers have given the community something […]