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2 months ago | 
belfastmedia.com | Michael Donnelly |Gráinne Ní Ghilín |Jude Collins |Gerry Adams
Paddy Walsh, a leading figure in the Organisation of Concerned Teachers which campaigned in the seventies and eighties against state persecution of children, has died, aged 74.
The Glengoland man was well-known for his presence at H-Block marches alongside People's Democracy activists and as an articulate advocate for state victims at protest meetings organised jointly by the Organisation of Concerned Teachers and the United Campaign Against Plastic Bullets.
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2 months ago | 
belfastmedia.com | Michael Donnelly |Gráinne Ní Ghilín |Jude Collins |Gerry Adams
IN a roiling ocean of misinformation and nonsense, the human mind can only navigate by way of small pointers; it manages to keep itself afloat by clinging on to the nearest of the bobbing buoys. Or at least mine does.
Donald Trump churns out so many lies that it’s a physical impossibility to process and discredit them all.
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2 months ago | 
belfastmedia.com | Michael Donnelly |Gráinne Ní Ghilín |Jude Collins |Gerry Adams
GAA President Jarlath Burns has said that a total of £260m is needed to rebuild Casement Park.
Mr Burns revealed the figure following a meeting at Stormont with the Assembly’s All-Party Group on Sport and Recreation. He also held a meeting with a Sinn Féin delegation including First Minister Michelle O'Neill and West Belfast MP Paul Maskey.
"The building of Casement Park is an Executive priority," he said.
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2 months ago | 
belfastmedia.com | Michael Donnelly |Gráinne Ní Ghilín |Jude Collins |Gerry Adams
A CAR struck a tree in a collision in North Belfast on Wednesday morning.
Police were called to the scene at Leroy Street, close to the junction of the Ligoniel Road shortly before 11am.
North Belfast - delays possible following RTC on the Crumlin Road at Leroy Street (close Ligoneill Road Jct ) - Police in attendance (12:35)
— Trafficwatch NI (@TrafficwatchNI) February 12, 2025
It was reported that a car left the road and struck a tree.
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2 months ago | 
belfastmedia.com | Kevin Herron |Michael Donnelly |Gráinne Ní Ghilín |Jude Collins
CLIFTONVILLE manager Jim Magilton insists that the next seven league games leading to the split are all cup finals.
Engaged in a difficult battle to ensure top-six status that would guarantee a European play-off spot at the end of the season, the Reds could occupy sixth spot with victory over Carrick Rangers on Wednesday evening (7.45pm kick-off).
“They are all cup finals, including the (League) cup final,” he insists.
“Sunday was huge game for us, and we emphasised that fact.
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2 months ago | 
belfastmedia.com | Michael Donnelly |Gráinne Ní Ghilín |Jude Collins |Gerry Adams
BELFAST City Council's Planning Committee has approve plans to enhance visitor facilities at Divis and Black Mountain.
The planning application by the National Trust at its Divis and Black Mountain site is to refurbish and repurpose three buildings to provide visitor facilities such as a kiosk area, exhibition space, an accessible toilet and relocation of the existing café on site.
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2 months ago | 
belfastmedia.com | Michael Donnelly |Gráinne Ní Ghilín |Jude Collins |Gerry Adams
ABBEYAutoline, Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Principal of the Year Award at the 13th annual Blackboard Awards.
The prestigious Blackboard Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of educators who go above and beyond to inspire, guide and support their students and school.
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2 months ago | 
belfastmedia.com | Michael Donnelly |Gráinne Ní Ghilín |Jude Collins |Gerry Adams
A SINN Féin delegation has met senior GAA representatives at Stormont to discuss the ongoing saga that is Casement Park.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Senator Conor Murphy and Paul Maskey MP met GAA President Jarlath Burns; Ulster GAA CEO Brian McAvoy; Michael Geoghegan, President of Ulster GAA; and Tom Ryan, GAA Director General.
At the Stormont meeting, Senator Murphy reiterated that Sinn Féin is committed to seeing Casement Park delivered.
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2 months ago | 
belfastmedia.com | Michael Donnelly |Gráinne Ní Ghilín |Jude Collins |Gerry Adams
With just 135 employers across the North signed up to the Real Living Wage charter, campaigner Mary McManus says we've a long way to go to create a society where all working families can enjoy "a dignified life".
With one-in-five workers in the North earning less than the Real Living Wage of £12.60 per hour (the National Minimum Wage is £11.44), firms which commit to the higher level are signalling they value their employees, says Mary.
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2 months ago | 
belfastmedia.com | Michael Donnelly |Gráinne Ní Ghilín |Jude Collins |Gerry Adams
SDLP leader Claire Hanna has confirmed her party will not attend any St Patrick’s Day events in Washington this year.
The South Belfast and Mid Down MP said that last year the SDLP made the decision not to send anyone to Washington for St Patrick’s Day as the party could "not endorse the US Government while it armed and supported the bombardment of Gaza".
