UNLIKE too many of our representatives in the world of politics, Squinter is assiduous in declaring an interest as and when one arises. And so he must declare at the outset that the victim in the following little imbroglio is a nephew – a youth of tender years and even more callow sensibilities, unversed in the intricacies of the criminal justice system, unused to the attentions of Constable Trevor.
St Pat’s Day gamble pays off with peaceful scenes
HOLYLAND residents have praised a decision by Queen’s University to cancel classes last week, after a “relatively trouble-free” St Patrick’s Day.
Student exodus may have been sad – but it worked
It would be nice to think that the relatively quiet scenes in the Holyland on St Patrick’s Day were due to a new maturity and respect for the neighbours’ sensitivity among our student population.
Holyland awaits outcome of St Pat’s Day ‘gamble’
Booze checkpoints are to be set up in the Holyland this week as long-term residents tentatively await the onset of St Patrick’s weekend.
Volunteers won’t Bottle Out of St Pat’s Day challenge
PREPARATIONS are underway for St Patrick’s Day in the Holyland, with a campaign to reduce the number of glass bottles used over the holiday.
Enjoy St Patrick’s Day
As South Belfast braces itself for another St Patrick’s Day hooley in the Holyland, those in authority who have stepped up this week to propose a solution to this annual debacle deserve to be praised.