The FIRST Aisling Awards took place in the Beehive back in 1997 – I remember it best for the fact that Brian Kennedy was among the honourees.His parents attended, if the grey cells aren’t deceiving me, and he spoke movingly of his connection to the Falls.
Tag Archives: Ardoyne
Counselling group still listening 18 years on
In 1991 a Passionist priest was tasked with developing a project that would respond to the needs of young people in Ardoyne who had been brought up in the midst of sectarian conflict.As a result of Fr John Friel’s investigations New Life Counselling was set up in November 1993 and last Saturday celebrated its 18th birthday.
Police to probe Twelfth parade breaches
A file is being prepared by the PSNI detailing the breaches of the Parades Commission’s rulings on this year’s Twelfth parade in Ardoyne.
Ardoyne visitors go for final Áras visit
A group of Ardoyne residents made their way to Dublin today (Thursday) to meet with President Mary McAleese in one of her last official engagements with visitors from the North.
Holy Cross take the honours in Allianz Primary School thriller
The Belfast Allianz Cumann na mBunscoil leagues have been under way for several weeks now.This week Holy Cross extended their winning start as they proved too strong for New Lodge men Edmund Rice on a score 6-8 to 4-4.
Residents in ‘receivership’ homes secure HE rights
Ardoyne residents living in homes formerly owned by a property company that went into receivership during the recession are a step closer to securing equal rights to Housing Executive tenants.
