A LENADOON pensioner has had a collection of his short stories and poetry published after a friend uncovered his collection and had them printed. ‘As I See Life’ is penned by 86-year-old Jim Cushnahan who began to immerse himself in his passion for writing to fill his lonely evenings after he moved to Australia in […]
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After a lifetime of writing Jim has his stories published
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Bobby’s fundraising secures iPad for RVH
MONEY raised by a grateful New Lodge father has helped purchase an iPad for the immunology unit in the Royal Victoria Hospital. Bobby Fields’ son Robert suffers from anaphylaxis, a disease which leaves him vulnerable to allergic reactions and can be life-threatening. Robert first suffered an allergic reaction to nuts when he was just two […]
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Going cold turkey at the Roddy’s in January
FOLLOWING a sell-out run at the Roddy McCorley’s and The Mac Theatre, the duo behind The Terrible Tragedy of the Twinbrook Turkey will bring their hit show back to its Glen Road haunt for a string of dates in January. Gerard Jordan and Ciarán Nolan, the comedic partnership behind ’Em Two Balloons Theatre Company, told […]
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Newington and Crumlin Star chase Christmas silverware
NORTH Belfast soccer fans are in for a festive treat this Christmas with two top local teams battling it out for prestigious trophies. On Christmas morning Newington FC will take to the pitch against Linfield Swifts in the Steel and Sons Cup final at Seaview, while two days later, on Wednesday, December 27, Crumlin Star […]
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Andytown News comes to rescue of injured gull
‘Tis the season of goodwill – and the Andersonstown News played its part this week. It started with a near tragedy – a stricken seagull facing death after an accident – and ended with it being given a real chance of survival thanks to a big-hearted motorist. Reader Donna was driving on the Suffolk Road […]
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Girdwood to host Christmas concert for homeless
AN international orchestra made up of musicians from across Europe will hold a special concert at the Girdwood Hub to raise money for a local homeless charity. The Belfast based Laganside Sinfonia will perform their Star Wars and Mars from composer Holst’s The Planets concert on Saturday December 30 evening in aid of The Welcome […]
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