IT’S been dubbed the ‘girls night out’ during Euro 2016 – the story of two best friends who drift apart until fate reunites them in their middle age. And it’s back in Belfast to provide welcome relief from the footie. Produced by 50 Shades of Red, White and Blue’s Joe Rea and written by Donna […]
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Exercise is the key to a long and happy life, says our Billy
WHEN 100-year-old Billy Burns was asked what his secret is to a long and happy life, he thought for a moment and then replied “exercise every day”. “I don’t smoke,” he added, “and have a banana and a bowl of porridge every morning.” He then proceeded to show how fit he was by bending over […]
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Tropical Ravine write on track
THE work of South Belfast schoolchildren will play a part in the story of the Tropical Ravine when it reopens. Pupils from Botanic Primary School are taking part in the ‘Writing the Ravine’ project which also saw participation from residents living near Botanic Gardens, Sandy Row Pensioners’ Club and the Skyway Club among other users […]
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Lyric Theatre embraces Euro fever with a smile
TO say we are going to be inundated with football coverage over the next month would be something of an understatement as the Euros take over our screens. Whilst the arts usually like to offer alternative programming, the Lyric Theatre is embracing football fever in all its glory with Gary Mitchell’s latest work Smiley. Directed […]
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Get on France at 10/3 to win Euro 2016
WITH the Punters Guide handing over responsibility to me for Euro 2016, armed with my mystic ball in one hand and wallchart in the other, here is your step-by-step guide to this summer’s football extravaganza in France. Group A There seems little reason to look further than hosts France who should have no problem coming […]
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Meath may boycott Christy Ring Cup replay
ANTRIM have been granted a replay after last Saturday’s controversial Christy Ring Cup ‘defeat’ to Meath in Croke Park – but the Royals may not play ball. Confusion reigned at the end of the game after a score-keeping error led to Meath collecting the cup for the first time in their history, despite the game […]
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