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No more short-term fixes for Irish Medium Education: Sheehan

1 day ago | belfastmedia.com | Anthony Neeson

WEST Belfast MLA Pat Sheehan has said that in the “absence of leadership” from Education Minister Paul Givan, he is bringing forward legislation that will bolster the Irish medium sector. The Sinn Féin man was speaking as he published a report outlining the need for a new approach to workforce planning within Irish Medium Education (IME). The report follows a consultation on Mr Sheehan's proposed legislation to tackle workforce pressures in Irish language schools.
Lenadoon man describes seeing Iranian missiles over Doha

4 days ago | belfastmedia.com | Anthony Neeson

A WEST Belfast man has spoken about the moment he saw Iranian missiles over the Doha night sky. Mickey Brady, who is originally from Lenadoon but has been working in Doha for over ten years, said that he and his wife, Deborah, were driving home from work on Monday evening when he heard loud bangs overhead and saw the lights of the incoming missiles and the bright flashes in the sky.
JP Corry unveils refurbed Springfield Rd. branch, marking new era of growth and investment

4 days ago | belfastmedia.com | Anthony Neeson

JP Corry has taken the wraps off its fully refurbished and extended branch on the Springfield Road in West Belfast, completing phase one of the planned redevelopment. This major milestone marks not only the transformation of two-century-old local institution but also the first significant investment in Northern Ireland by its new parent company, STARK Building Materials UK.
Assembly Rooms could be cultural oasis in city centre

1 week ago | belfastmedia.com | Anthony Neeson

BELFAST’S historic Assembly Rooms could be a new cultural hub in the city centre, according to the campaign group leading the call for its restoration. One of Belfast's most historic buildings, the Assembly Rooms was originally built in 1769 and lay at the centre of the 18th century town and became pivotal during Belfast's cultural life during the Enlightenment era.
New men's group walk and talk on Divis each week

1 week ago | belfastmedia.com | Conor McParland

A NEW walk and talk group in West Belfast is encouraging men to open up about their mental health and struggles. Founded by Aidan Malone, of White Wolf Wellness, the Divis Mountain Men meet every Tuesday evening at 7pm in the lower car-park at Divis Mountain. As well as the physical health benefits of walking, Aidan said the idea behind forming the group last month was to get men talking to each other. "I am a recovering gambling addict myself," explained Aidan.
Call for traffic calming measures after accidents on Suffolk Road

1 week ago | belfastmedia.com | Conor McParland

A COMMUNITY worker says it is only a matter of time before there is a fatal accident on the Suffolk Road unless traffic calming measures are put in place. Staff from Glen Community Complex on the Suffolk Road, which is home to Glen Parent Youth Group and Lenadoon Forum amongst others, say they have been raising concerns for a number of years but to no avail. Paddy O'Donnell, from Lenadoon Community Forum, explained: "The traffic on the road has greatly increased over the last number of years.
Market residents bringing powerful community-led play to the Waterfront

1 week ago | belfastmedia.com | Conor McParland

A BOLD, darkly funny, and deeply human new play, developed by residents of South Belfast’s Market community, is set to take to the stage at the Waterfront Hall next weekend. 'The Black Dog' is a powerful new piece of community-led theatre that shines a spotlight on working-class life, connection and resilience. Set on a summer’s night in the heart of the Market, the story follows Sinead and Ailbe as they throw a party for Ryan.
Mo Chéad Leabhar: Another Gaeilge first as ante-natal book launched in Irish

1 week ago | belfastmedia.com | Conor McParland

THE first ante-natal care book in the Irish language has been launched. ‘I Wonder.. Baby Bump’s First Book’ was launched in English in April as the result of a joint initiative between the South Eastern Trust’s SureStart Speech and Language Team and service users. Now, thanks to a partnership with Altram, the regional advocacy and support group for Irish language early years settings, the book has been translated into Irish, entitled ‘Mo Chéad Leabhar’.
Coláiste Feirste shares expansion plans with Leo

1 week ago | belfastmedia.com | Conor McParland

FORMER Taoiseach Leo Varadkar visited Coláiste Feirste this morning to learn more about the huge growth in Irish Medium Education and the need for state partners to 'future-proof' the expansion of the sector. Mr Varadkar met with staff and pupils who shared their vision for the future development of the school. Pupils described how the Irish language had grown their confidence and gave them a passion for developing a diverse Irish language community.
Leo Varadkar to West Belfast: 'United Ireland is the next step of our national journey'

1 week ago | belfastmedia.com | Conor McParland

FORMER Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he believes a United Ireland will happen, but it is not inevitable without hard work. Mr Varadkar was speaking at a packed event in St Mary's University College in West Belfast this afternoon. The Féile an Phobail event saw Leo Varadkar in conversation with Rev Karen Sethuraman, a board member of Ireland's Future. "I believe we will have a United Ireland. I don't think its inevitable. There is nothing inevitable in politics," he stressed.