Former Irish League footballer Chris Morgan started his sporting career with Crusaders before moving on to Linfield, Glentoran, Newry City and Dungannon Swifts. In a medal-strewn career he won league titles for three clubs and scored the winner in the Irish Cup final for the Blues before retiring in 2010. Chris is currently a partner in the consultancy company, Copious Consulting.
Spirit of the council
Belfast City Council has emerged relatively unscathed from a week of bickering which brought back unfortunate memories of a Dome of Delight which in effect brought little joy to the populace.
Cafe Culture under threat
The famed ‘cafe culture’ of South Belfast is under threat from the recession with more and more coffee shops closing their doors.
Last man hanged in Ireland 50 years ago
Fifty years ago Robert Andrew McGladdery secured a unique place in the history of Ireland when he became the last man to be executed on the island. McGladdery was hanged in Crumlin Road jail on the morning of December 21st 1961 after he had been found guilty of the brutal murder of nineteen year-old Pearl Gamble.
Rosario FC round up …
GALE force conditions at Mallusk are not usually conducive to enthralling football but both teams battled hard and gave the fans plenty to enjoy.