BONE man Eddie Whyte is an elected national officer in Fagforbundet, Norway’s largest trade union, and is active on Palestinian and human rights issues. He’s just back from a trip to meet some refugees. “Have been to Nablus yet?” she asked. “I myself am from there but I have never been. One day, I will […]
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In a Lebanon camp, Palestinans wait and hope
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Twaddell community art goes on display at Ulster University
A CREATIVE collaboration between North Belfast-based artists and members of the community has gone on display at the Ulster University’s Belfast School of Art on York Street to celebrate the links between the college and locals. Painting, embroidery and photography projects were all carried out by groups including Mind-Wise, Windsor Women’s Centre, Twaddell and Woodvale […]
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Twins’ tribute to dad
WEST Belfast twins Liam and Amy Murray are doing something wonderful to honour their beloved daddy’s memory. This Christmas they are the stars of a Cancer Focus NI radio advert. The twins’ dad Liam passed away on New Year’s Day 2010 at the age of just 31 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. […]
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Former United star ordained a deacon in Dublin ceremony
A FORMER Manchester United player from Belfast has taken a step closer to becoming a priest. Philip Mulryne, a former De La Salle pupil, was ordained a deacon by the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, on Saturday past in a ceremony attended by friends and family. Thirty-eight-year-old Philip, who is a member of the Dominican […]
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Confessions to be heard in the shopping mall
AS part of Pope Francis’ Year of Mercy, the Redemptorists of Clonard Monastery will be available for confession in their Mercy Tent in the Kennedy Centre this weekend. On Friday 18 and Saturday 19 November the Redemptorists will be available for confession and a chat from 5pm to 9pm on Friday evening and 11am to […]
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North Belfast history talks focus on partition
A series of talks on the partition of Ireland and its lasting impact on the island kicked off this week at the Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts. ‘Towards a Divided Island’ has been organised by the 174 Trust the Duncairn with five eminent historians lined up to cover different aspects of the post-WWI and […]
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