THE funeral of prominent trade unionist Denis Keatings took place today (Tuesday). Mr Keatings, a lifelong champion for working people, passed away peacefully at his Andersonstown Crescent home on Friday. A leading figure in Unison, the West Belfast man served as Secretary of the union’s Mater Hospital branch and more recently as Joint Regional Convenor […]
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WATCH: Royal Honours for Denis as hospital staff turn out to applaud a working class champion
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EXCLUSIVE: First photo of Kieran Wylie shows doting family man with granddaughters Maddison and Mya
THE LENADOON community remains in a state of shock today after the brutal weekend murder of local man Kieran Wylie. The first image of Mr Wylie, who was gunned down at his Lenadoon home on Sunday night, was released this morning to the Andersonstown News. Mr Wylie had previously been had been warned by the […]
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VIDEO: Mairaid’s song will ease the lockdown blues
A local musician has released an uplifting new song to help people cope with the lockdown blues. Crumlin singer-songwriter Mairaid McMahon’s self-released track, titled ‘When This is Over’, looks to a hopeful future beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite having written music for a number of years, this is Mairaid’s first vocal performance on one 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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Inspirational Dáithí now two years on the transplant list
THE family of Ballymurphy toddler Dáithí Mac Gabhann say their organ donation campaign is continuing through the current Covid-19 lockdown. Speaking to the Andersonstown News, Dáithí’s father Máirtín and mum Seph say they are doing what they can to promote their message while navigating the ‘new normal’ and keeping their son safe. “We started off […]
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Tributes paid to Naomh Gall stalwart Gerry Higgins
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Naomh Gall stalwart who has been described as a “gentleman to all”. Gerry Higgins (68) passed away on Sunday night at the Somerton Road NI Hospice following a brave battle with dementia and Covid-19. The Falls Road native is well-known in football and GAA circles. During the 1970s and […]
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