PADDY Barnes was in a bit of a rush on Friday. In fact, for the next couple of years he plans to keep it that way. At a press conference at Titanic Belfast for his close friend and fellow Olympic medallist, Michael Conlan, Barnes got the call that his fiance Mari had gone into labour […]
Archive | November, 2016
Casement title fight the ultimate dream for confident Conlan
FIGHTING for or defending a world title in a revamped Casement Park is the ultimate dream for Michael Conlan who will begin his professional journey at Madison Square Garden, New York on St Patrick’s Day. The 24 year-old launched his trans-Atlantic journey at Titanic Belfast last Friday as media, fellow boxers, friends, family and fans gathered […]
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Elder Conlan can’t afford a slip-up with world title eliminator on the horizon
WITH a final eliminator for the WBO super-flyweight title all but confirmed, the onus on Jamie Conlan is to make no mistakes while continuing to thrill as he gets ready to top the bill at the Titanic Exhibition Centre on Saturday night. Hungary’s David Koos (8-2-1) was confirmed as the opponent on Wednesday after a […]
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West Belfast mourns the loss of singer songwriter Bap
BELFAST is in mourning after the passing of one of its most beloved sons. Singer songwriter Bap Kennedy passed away on Tuesday evening after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 54 and is survived by his wife Brenda. Beechmount man Bap shot to fame locally with his band Ten Past Seven which he […]
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Belfast boxers set for Titanic showdown
TYRONE McKenna insists he is ‘100 per cent confident’ of victory of Sean Creagh when the pair go toe-to-toe at Belfast’s Titanic Exhibition Centre on Saturday night. The domestic welterweight clash forms part of a sterling undercard for the ‘Homecoming’ bill featuring Jamie Conlan, Paddy Barnes and a host of Irish talent. One of the […]
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Brexit blamed for taxi fare increase
WEST Belfast’s black taxis are set to put their fares up – for the first time in nine years. The move has been forced on the fleet due to the economic uncertainty that is predicted to be coming down the line with the decision to leave the European Union. Stephen Savage, Manager of Belfast Taxis CIC, […]
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