BORN on a Friday and diagnosed with Apert Syndrome, hospital doctors told the family of Fleming Fulton boy Dáire Flanagan he wouldn’t live to see the end of his first weekend. Now six years old, Dáire is flourishing, after an incredible year at Segal House, his Mencap nursery, helped set him on his life’s journey. […]
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Little Dáire helped on his difficult journey by extraordinary support of Mencap
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Actor Rhys is heading for the top of the world (yes, literally)
Glengormley actor Rhys Dunlop’s talent for acting as a youngster was never in doubt and when he was one of the first students accepted into the the Lír National Academy of Dramatic Art in 2011 he began the journey towards fulfilling his potential. And it didn’t take long until the industry took notice of Rhys […]
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Marshal aid required for the Spar Craic 10k
DO you want to take part in the SPAR Craic 10k on St Patrick’s Day but don’t feel like you’re fit enough to run? Then fear not, you can sign up to be a marshal instead. Last year’s SPAR Craic 10k was a huge success and this year’s looks set to be even better. This […]
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John drops by for a special Nashville date
THE cream of Nashville singer songwriters, Irish trad musicians and budding tunesmiths are set to converge on the city’s stages for the annual Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival. Now in its 12th year, the festival runs from March 2 to 6 across several city centre venues with guests appearances from one-time Snow Patrol member Iain Archer, […]
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Let’s hear your nominations for the Best in the West
Do you have a favourite GAA club, pizza place or burger joint? Maybe you know of a carer or caretaker who you think deserves some recognition? Then why not vote for them in the Belfast Media Group’s ‘Best of the West’ awards. This new initiative is being brought to you in conjunction with our main […]
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Students come out of the corner to have their say
HEAD boys and girls and prefects from schools across Belfast have joined together to express their hopes and ambitions for the future. On Friday past, representatives of 25 post-primary schools from all four corners of Belfast attended a unique event at the Ulster University’s new York Street campus, which saw them discuss issues surrounding their […]
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