Holly Fleck

Ballymena

Journalist at BBC News NI

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Friends and family's pride after NI win World Cup of Darts

1 week ago | bbc.com | Mike McBride |Holly Fleck

'Unreal' feeling for friends and family of NI's world champsMike McBride and Holly FleckGetty ImagesNorthern Ireland won their first World Cup of Darts with victory over WalesFamily and friends of Northern Ireland's newest world champions have said the sensation of watching them triumph felt "unreal". The team lifted the trophy for the first time with victory over Wales in a final-leg decider.
Man trapped inside leisure centre tells of fear as rioters attacked

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Holly Fleck

A man who was inside a leisure centre in County Antrim as it was attacked on Wednesday night has spoken of the fear felt by customers and staff. Northern Ireland Assembly Member Danny Donnelly said Larne Leisure Centre was being used by families and children for swimming and classes when it was targeted by about 100 youths and set on fire. The centre had been providing emergency shelter for families fleeing violence in nearby Ballymena.
'Sinister' atmosphere as leisure centre attacked during NI rioting

2 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Holly Fleck

A man who was inside a leisure centre during violent disorder on Wednesday night has spoken of the fear among customers and staff. Northern Ireland Assembly Member Danny Donnelly said Larne Leisure Centre was being used by families and children for swimming and classes at the time of attack. On Wednesday night, masked youths attacked the leisure centre and set it on fire. The centre had been providing emergency shelter for families following the clashes in Ballymena, the council said.
'Sinister' atmosphere as leisure centre attacked during NI rioting

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Holly Fleck

A man who was inside a leisure centre during violent disorder on Wednesday night has spoken of the fear among customers and staff. Northern Ireland Assembly Member Danny Donnelly said Larne Leisure Centre was being used by families and children for swimming and classes at the time of attack. On Wednesday night, masked youths attacked the leisure centre and set it on fire. The centre had been providing emergency shelter for families following the clashes in Ballymena, the council said.
Man speaks of fear during rioting at NI leisure centre

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Holly Fleck

'Sinister' atmosphere as leisure centre attacked during NI riotingViolence continues in Northern Ireland for third night as Phil Mackie reportsA man who was inside Larne Leisure Centre during violent disorder on Wednesday night has spoken of the fear among customers and staff. Northern Ireland Assembly Member Danny Donnelly said the leisure centre was being used by families and children for swimming and classes at the time of attack.
Call for Northern Ireland Executive to set smoke-free target

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Holly Fleck |Gráinne Connolly

Call for NI to set a smoke-free target after disposable vapes banHolly Fleck & Gráinne ConnollyGetty ImagesThe ban on stocking and selling disposable vapes came into effect on Sunday 1 JuneAs disposable vapes are banned across the UK, one charity is calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to create smoke and vape-free places. The ban, which is in effect from Sunday, means that shops and businesses will no longer be allowed to stock and sell disposable vapes.
Parish community shop reopens for business

1 month ago | bbc.com | Holly Fleck

Shop reopening 'first shoots of revival' after fireBBCLorna Brown and Roger Martin work within the parish community shopThe reopening of a parish community shop in County Antrim after the church was set on fire in an arson attack last September represents the "first shoots of revival", the director of the shop has said. The Church of the Holy Name and its parish hall in Greenisland, were severely damaged in the fire in September.
'King of the Roads' honoured at Ballymoney event

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Holly Fleck

Motorcycling legend Joey Dunlop has been remembered and celebrated in a special event in Ballymoney, County Antrim, on Saturday. The Joey 25 celebration was held a quarter of a century after the 26-time Isle of Man TT winner was killed in an accident at a race in Estonia in July 2000. AdvertisementThe event brought together famous riders like Carl Fogarty and Jonathan Rea who rode some of Dunlop's original bikes around the town.
Joey Dunlop to be honoured in Ballymoney event

1 month ago | bbc.com | Holly Fleck

'King of the Roads' to be honoured in Ballymoney eventGetty ImagesJoey Dunlop pictured at the Isle of Man in May 1986Motorcycling legend Joey Dunlop will be remembered and celebrated in a special event in Ballymoney, County Antrim, on Saturday. The Joey 25 celebration is being held a quarter of a century after the 26-time Isle of Man TT winner was killed in an accident at a race in Estonia in July 2000.
Hillary Clinton calls for lottery reform in Northern Ireland

1 month ago | bbc.com | Holly Fleck

Charity lottery reform could bring NI vital funding - ClintonGetty ImagesHillary Clinton is the Chancellor of Queen's University BelfastChanges in the law around charity lotteries could bring in "vital new funding into Northern Ireland's civil society", Hillary Clinton has said. A video message from the Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast and former US secretary of state will be played to a People's Postcode Lottery reception in Stormont on Tuesday.