A GRIPPING documentary that explores the roots and impact of modern torture is to be screened at An Chultúrlann this weekend. ‘Eminent Monsters’, which will be shown as part of Respect Human Rights Film Festival, features dramatic testimony from those who have experienced and witnessed torture first hand including Ireland’s ‘Hooded Men’. Directed by Stephen […]
Screening of film all the more poignant after torture decision
Finucane swaps Mayor’s chain for keeper gloves
BELFAST’S Lord Mayor is no stranger to special engagements and John Finucane will be hoping to lead Lámh Dhearg to victory over Cargin in Sunday’s Antrim Senior Football Championship final at Corrigan Park. The Hannahstown men face a huge challenge in, not only attempting to dethrone the current county champions, but to recover from their […]
Star set for Killester following defeat in Tralee
All-Ireland Super League BELFAST Star head to Killester at the weekend knowing that they will need to improve on their first half performance against Tralee Warriors if they are to pick up the points in Dublin. Despite firing into a five-point lead within seconds of the tip-off in Tralee, Star then suffered a 19-0 Tralee […]
Immaculata still aiming for the Star
Co Antrim FA Steel and Sons Cup third round Immaculata v St Luke’s (Saturday, 2.30pm, Grosvenor Recreation Centre) THEIR crown as the best team in the amateur league may have long since passed to Crumlin Star, but Immaculata are determined to close the gap on their rivals this season. The Mac will bid to reach […]
Lámhs keen to finish the job against reigning champions
Northern Switchgear Antrim SFC final Cargin v Lámh Dhearg (Corrigan Park, 3.30pm, Sunday) AFTER a semi-final saga of which we haven’t experienced in many years, the Antrim Senior Football Championship final comes down to the winners of the past two years as Lámh Dhearg look to dethrone Cargin at Corrigan Park on Sunday. On Monday […]
Residents in stand-off with contractors at Glassmullin Green
CAMPAIGNERS opposed to the development of a new sports facility at Glassmullin Green have continued to occupy the space as contractors attempted to move on site this morning. Education NI has provided £1.6million for the project, which would see a 3G pitch, car park and pavilion built for De La Salle College. Work was initially […]