THE annual PIPS Tree of Lights ceremony will take place on Sunday night (December 10) and the organisers have issued an open invitation for people to come along and show their support for families who have been bereaved through suicide. When PIPS opened its doors before Christmas 2003, one of the first symbolic acts the […]
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Tree lights up to remember the departed this Christmas
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Rev Bill’s delight at funding for vital cross-community initiative
A PROJECT that helps young men who are at risk of entering the justice system has been awarded funding to help reach more people. Based at the 174 Trust, the youth project concentrates on confidence building activities alongside fostering cross community friendships. Hope for Youth NI has provided a funding package for the package which […]
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Big-hearted Felix raises £1,260 for the NI Hospice
THIS year the NI Hospice launched an urgent appeal asking the public for help to raise £16,000 for urgently needed specialist medical equipment for their patients. Step forward Poleglass man Felix Crudden. Felix lost his beloved wife Una following her brave battle against Ovarian Cancer in December 2014 and since then he fundraised tirelessly for […]
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Local singer releases new album for Christmas
WHEN Michael Cunningham was cutting his teeth as a musician busking on the streets of Belfast he had little idea that he would eventually end up making a living as a musician. Ahead of the launch of his new album, Michael said his diverse career behind the mic has been leading up to this point. […]
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Great response to Irish career survey
THERE has been a great response to the research being carried out on the career paths taken by ex-pupils from Irish medium schools in Belfast, according to Pobal. The independent advocacy organisation for the Irish speaking community has been touring Belfast Irish medium schools in recent week as part of its unique research project, to […]
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Niall in for a long weight
THE West Belfast community are throwing their weight behind a local gym owner’s powerful effort to install defibrillators throughout the area. Proprietor of Kennedy Way’s Zenith gym, Niall Greenan, is aiming to raise funds to be able to “pepper the defibrillators throughout the local community” following the tragic loss of his father in March 2016. […]
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