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Jonny Brady: pupil who made the leap to principal reflects on ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ ahead of retirement from St Killian's College

1 day ago | northernirelandworld.com | Michelle Weir

The principal of St Killian’s College, outside Carnlough, has spoken of the “privilege” of being able to head the school he attended as a pupil. Speaking ahead of his retirement at the end of August, Jonny Brady described his years as a boarder, at the Tower Road school, as “phenomenal”. Mr Brady told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed the sports.
Bail granted for Newtownabbey man who allegedly beat girlfriend with baseball bat after court told of no formal complaint

1 day ago | northernirelandworld.com | Alan Erwin

A Newtownabbey man who allegedly beat a girlfriend with a baseball bat is to be released on bail because she has not made a formal complaint, a High Court judge ruled on Thursday (June 5). David McCoppin, 36, is also accused of throttling the woman as part of an outburst of domestic violence. His bid to be released was originally put on hold last month to see if she would give a further account to police.
Downtown Centre supporters reach new heights to raise vital funds for the Lisburn charity

1 day ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

Supporters of Lisburn’s Downtown Centre have gone to new heights to raise vital funds for the local charity. On Saturday May 31, a dedicated team of 25 supporters stepped up for the Lisburn Downtown Centre, completing a monumental day of fundraising in the Mourne Mountains. Thirteen determined hikers tackled the Mournes 7-7 Challenge, conquering seven of the highest peaks, including Slieve Donard and Slieve Binnian, covering 25.5km and 2,494 metres of elevation in one gruelling day.
‘Girls night’ fundraiser highlights ‘incredible passion of community’ and raises £8k for Air Ambulance NI in one night

1 day ago | northernirelandworld.com | Amy Cochrane

Over 120 women attended a phenomenal fundraiser in Downpatrick for Air Ambulance NI on Monday, 2 June which raised over £8,000 for the charity in just one night. On the night over £6,000 was raised by those in attendance, with a further £2,000 through an internal Ulster Bank colleague scheme. The event was organised by Ulster Bank’s Lisburn branch as part of their One Week in June campaign.
'The proposal seeks to provide improved facilities through the addition of a new sixth form centre'

2 days ago | northernirelandworld.com | Michelle Weir

Planning permission has been granted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for construction of a sixth form centre at St Killian’s College outside Carnlough as part of the proposed new-build. St Killian’s is proposing to build the facility as part of its broader redevelopment already approved under a separate application for the school at Tower Road. A council officer’s report says the location is the site of the existing technology block.
Talented young local actors join the cast of The Sound of Music at St Anne’s Cathedral

2 days ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

Four budding local young actors will be showing off their talents when they join Belfast Operatic Company’s very special production of The Sound of Music. Lucy Bowes, Petula Pei, Theo Blacklock, and Louisa McComb will be playing some of the Von Trapp children when the show opens at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast from Tuesday June 24 – Saturday June 28.
Major roadworks at McKinstry Road to be completed later this summer

2 days ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

A multi-million pound scheme to improve safety at an accident blackspot in Derriaghy is “progressing as planned” according to the Department for Infrastructure. The scheme at the junction of McKinstry Road and the Cutts was given the green light last year and work began in October 2024. Motorists have faced delays due to lane closures during the work, however, it is expected that the £2.4million road safety improvement scheme will be completed later this summer.
Man (23) expected in court charged in connection with baseball bat assault at Maghera

2 days ago | northernirelandworld.com | Stanley Campbell

Detectives investigating a serious assault involving a baseball bat in Maghera in the early hours of Monday have charged a man to court. The man, aged 23, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, aggravated burglary and inflicting grievous bodily harm, non-fatal strangulation and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. He is due to appear before Londonderry Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, June 5.
Police ombudsman recommends enhanced training for officers following Lisburn incident when an autistic woman was dragged from a shop

2 days ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

Following an incident at the CEX store in Lisburn last year, the Police Ombudsman has recommended that police officers receive an enhancement to their training to improve how they respond to members of the public who are autistic and may have individual communication needs. The recommendation follows the completion of an investigation into an incident in December 2024 when a young autistic woman was physically removed from a shop by four police officers and her father.
Ulster Hospital nurse retires after 45 years of dedicated service

2 days ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

It was the end of an era as Ulster Hospital Ward Sister Audrey Christie bid farewell following an extraordinary 45-year career in nursing. Audrey’s nursing journey started in Ards Hospital in 1980 and she qualified in October 1983. Audrey spent many years in the Coronary Care Unit before moving to the Ulster Hospital where she worked in Cardiology until 2002 before taking up her Sister’s post on Ward 17.