HAVING emerged in one piece from a series of joyous civic celebrations in Belfast, I come away heartened by the vivacity and unquenchable spirit of our young people. More than anything else, the themes of youth, of a bright future beckoning, of the rupturing of old restrictions, resonate in Belfast. At Culture Night, an outrageous […]
Pic of the day, Thursday, October 4
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Craic agus ceol as traditional music rings around Glengormley
PROVIDING tuition in traditional music to all irrespective of race, religion, age or gender has been the ethos of Glengormley School of Traditional Music for 17 years and counting. Based at Edmund Rice College, the independent voluntary school has grown to become one of the main arts bodies in North Belfast and beyond with an […]
PPS to investigate New Lodge Six killings
THE Attorney General has asked the Public Prosecution Service to order a fresh investigation into the killing of six men who were shot in the New Lodge over 45 years ago. The victims, known collectively as the ‘New Lodge Six’ were killed in two separate incidents in February 1973. Relatives believe that James Sloan (19) […]
Businesses still in the dark one month on
A MONTH on from the devastating Primark fire Castle Street traders remain uncertain as to whether or not their businesses will survive. The gateway to the city centre for many West Belfast commuters, remains in parts inaccessible as a cordon, erected for health and safety purposes, is still in place from the front and side […]
Pic of the Day, Monday October 1st
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