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CR Gas book is set to be launched
FOR several years West Belfast man Jim McCann has campaigned for the truth behind the British Army attack on prisoners in Long Kesh in 1974 and remains convinced – despite the denials of consecutive British governments – that the lethal CR gas was used to subdue rioting republican prisoners. The ex-prisoner recalls the events of […]
Pic of the day, Thursday, April 12
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Olly Murs tickets go on sale
TICKETS for the Olly Murs concert at this August’s Féile an Phobail go on sale today, Thursday. The former X Factor runner-up and The Voice coach will perform his string of hits on Saturday, August 11 with fans expected to eagerly snatch up the coveted tickets when they go on sale today (Thursday). Féile an […]
Black taxis still at the hearts of the people
IT would be fair to say that the men and women who served their community during the Troubles as drivers in the West Belfast Taxi Association (WBTA) are some of the unsung heroes of their time. The WBTA – more commonly known as the black taxis – was founded in the early 1970s as the […]
Michael set to release his brand new EP
WEST Belfast singer songwriter Michael Kerr is set to unveil his latest EP Treasure Chest at an intimate showcase at the Crescent Arts Centre next week. Having wowed audiences at Crumlin’s Middle House bar back when he was 16, the now 36-year-old says his latest work is his best yet thanks to securing a grant […]