Sinn Féin “unaware” MP Finucane in the running to represent Daniel Kinahan
It’s understood Kinahan has reached out to a number of prominent solicitors in Belfast and Dublin. A senior Sinn Féin TD has denied having any knowledge that well-known North Belfast MP John Finucane is being considered as legal representation for Daniel Kinahan. Cavan-Monaghan TD Matt Carthy told reporters on Tuesday he was unaware of reports […]
1 week ago
Belfast Fleadh sparks calls to pedestrianise the city after million-strong party
Belfast Fleadh leaves a big question The first-ever Belfast Fleadh has drawn to a close after a week of music, culture and dance, and the party has left the city with a question it did not expect to be asking: could a pedestrianised, more vibrant Belfast be here to stay? It is understood that around […]
3 weeks ago
Belfast native Bev Craig elected Mayor of Greater Manchester
A sizeable victory for Labour A Belfast woman is the new mayor of Greater Manchester. Labour’s Bev Craig has been elected to the role, succeeding Andy Burnham. The result was announced late on Friday night, more than 24 hours after polling stations closed, in a comfortable win on a low turnout, as BBC News reported. […]
1 month ago
Belfast attempts a Guinness World Record attempt for World’s Biggest Céilí this weekend
The dancing record attempt will kick off this Sunday As part of the Belfast TradFest from 1PM to 5PM at the historic Titanic Slipways on Belfast’s Maritime Mile., thousands of people are expected to take part in a record breaking céilí. This year’s event expects to welcome more than 10,000 participants, marking themselves as one […]
1 month ago
Belfast attack victim’s family issue major update on his condition
Family condemn sharing of ‘deeply distressing’ false information. Belfast attack victim Stephen Ogilvie’s family have issued a major update on his condition as violence and unrest continue across the city. This follows a court hearing yesterday, where it was revealed the victim of the Belfast knife attack lost his left eye, with the accused being […]
2 months ago
Family of Belfast knife attack victim speaks out from bedside
The suspect appeared in court today The family of the Belfast knife attack victim has spoken out for the first time as the accused suspect appeared in court today. This follows the court being told that the victim of the Belfast knife attack has lost his left eye in the attack with the accused suspect […]
2 months ago