We publish here an excerpt from ‘A Road Runs Through It: The Bog Meadows of Belfast’, a proposed new book by David Branagh of Co Wicklow. David is keen to find a publisher for his work and can be contacted via our offices. There were four main lakes and three ponds or pools in this […]
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FEATURE: A Road Runs Through It – The Bog Meadow Lakes explored in new book
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Paddy Raff to bring his unique comic talent to the BBC over the summer months
FROM the sold out SSE Arena in March, West Belfast’s comedic titan Paddy Raff has been commissioned to create his own TV pilot for BBC NI. Having continued to lift thousands of spirits during the Coronavirus lockdown with his social media output via his Facebook page, Paddy told the Andersonstown News that viewers can look […]
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IN MEMORIAM- Lives Remembered: Gerry Higgins
GERRY Higgins- a stalwart of Naomh Gall GAC in West Belfast and a gentleman to all. The 68 year-old passed passed away on May 17 at the Somerton NI Hospice following a brave battle with dementia and Covid-19. Born in 1952, Gerry grew up in Dunlewey Street, off the Falls Road with his four sisters, […]
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VIDEO: St Agnes’ Choral Society Says ‘Thank You’ in Uplifting Song for Lockdown
With lockdown now having been a reality for two months, the members of the award-winning St Agnes’ Choral Society, have come together to create an inspirational and emotional tribute to all those whose efforts they are ‘thankful’ for. Originally written and recorded by Josh Groban, ‘Thankful’ was chosen by St Agnes’ following the cancellation of […]
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VIDEO REPORT: Churches re-open in West Belfast for private prayer
SEVERAL churches in West Belfast opened their doors on Tuesday morning following the Stormont Executive’s decision to facilitate re-opening for private prayer as part of its steps to ease lockdown restrictions. St Michael’s and Corpus Christi followed suit on Wednesday. This story has been updated to include video from all three.) Churches and places of […]
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Asian Women’s network steps up to help relief effort by preparing hundreds of meals
THE team behind Belfast Asian Women’s Academy (BAWA) have been putting their shoulders to the wheel to put together much-needed food parcels since the start of the Coronavirus lockdown. Working with Belfast Homeless Services these past eight weeks, BAWA have cooked and prepared hundreds of lunch packs for vulnerable people. Chair of BAWA Ana Chandran […]
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