DELAYS. Today (Thursday) has been littered with them. Having inched through rush hour traffic to arrive in good time for a flight to Manchester ahead of today’s final press conference between Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel only to see the board informing a two hour delay, the grey skies […]
Archive | February, 2016
Frampton v Quigg: Mind games continue on a day of delays
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Double tragedy: two local men lose their lives on foreign roads
WEST Belfast has been left shocked by the deaths of two local men on foreign roads in the space of just five days. Patrick McDonnell (52) was originally from Dermot Hill Parade and moved to the town of Holly Springs, North Carolina, in 2011. Mr McDonnell was hit by a lorry at 11pm US time on Monday […]
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Full steam ahead for Raidió Fáilte’s new broadcast hub
CULTURE Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has welcomed the submission of a planning application for a new Irish language facility in Divis Street Raidió Fáilte has lodged the application for a new build broadcast, recording, training and Irish language archive centre. The project, entitled ‘Líonra Uladh’ will provide modern facilities for Raidió Fáilte and enhanced community […]
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‘He was set-up for a great career with Rossa’
WHILE much has been written about Jimmy Donnelly’s connections with Belfast Celtic, less is known about his playing days with O’Donovan Rossa and Antrim. Before he was signed by the legendary Elisha Scott, Donnelly was a rising star in Gaelic Games. Having captained Antrim to two All-Ireland Minor Hurling semi-final appearances in 1945 and 1946, […]
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Fitzsimons: ‘We are not a cynical team’
FRANK Fitzsimons has defended his side in the wake of criticism from opposing managers following Antrim’s opening two wins in the National Football League. This Sunday in Corrigan Park, the Saffrons will aim for a third successive win in Division Four when they host Leitrim. However, their round two defeat of Wexford at the West […]
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Johnnies come unstuck as Glen retain U21 title in style
WATTY Graham’s retained the Paddy McLarnon Cup with a comfortable eight-point win over St John’s at Creggan on Sunday afternoon. The Glen side have become accustomed to success at underage level and they always looked the more likely victors in a stop-start affair which saw referee dismiss four players. St John’s defender Ciaran Garland picked […]
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