WEST Belfast playwright Patricia Gormley says it will be a real family affair when her one-woman penned semi-autobiographical work I’ll Tell My Ma makes its Lyric Theatre debut this month. The production, which first entertained audiences at the Cultúrlann back in 2012, charts the adventures, highs and lows in the lives of four generations of […]
Patricia’s play is all set for Lyric Theatre
Clonard set to welcome The Priests
CLONARD Monastery is set to be filled with song as part of the annual Féile an Earraigh with The Priests confirmed for Wednesday March 14. Supported by the wonderful Bernadette Morris, this is the first concert announcement in Féile’s 30th birthday year and is the first of many exciting announcements to come. Féile an Phobail […]
Belfasters set to play hits by The Dubliners
A GROUP of well-known local musicians have joined forces to form a tribute group to the much-loved Dubliners – and are set to play their first gig in West Belfast. The aptly named Belfasters comprise of father and son duo Seán and Seán Óg Mac Corraidh, Gerard McNeill, Shane McNeill and Stephen Loughran. Seán Mac […]
Body of tragic Michael Cullen found
THE family of North Belfast man Michael Cullen have thanked everyone who helped in his search for their ‘valiant’ efforts. The 33-year-old’s body was recovered yesterday from Cavehill. He was last in contact with his family on Tuesday January 9 after which he was reported missing from his North Circular Road home. Fresh searches were […]
Man shot in ankles in Ballymurphy as spate of paramilitary-style attacks continues
SINN Féin West Belfast MLA Pat Sheehan has condemned the shooting of a man in the Divismore area of Ballymurphy last night (Tuesday). The 38 year-old was shot in both ankles in Glenalina Gardens shortly after 9.30pm. The victim is understood to be in a stable condition in hospital. The latest shooting in the upper […]
Donegal Celtic boss Hatfield braced for relegation dogfight
Bluefin Sport Premier Intermediate League Annagh United v Donegal Celtic (Saturday, 3pm, Tandragee Road) DESPITE facing the prospect of being at the foot of the table if results don’t go favourably over the next week, Donegal Celtic manager Stephen Hatfield insists he isn’t concerned by his side’s erratic form this season. Just three points separate […]