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WEST Belfast boxing legend David Irving has been appointed one of his biggest tasks yet as he is set to referee Katie Taylor's homecoming swan-song championship bout against French talent Flora Pili.

WEST Belfast MP Paul Maskey has called on Irish broadcaster RTÉ to make boxer Katie Taylor's historic final fight available to watch for viewers in the North.

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Garvaghy shouldn’t help the Brethren get their way

IT wasn’t demographics that lost Drumcree for Loyal Ulster. It wasn’t two-tier policing or the Good Friday Agreement. It was good old-fashioned hubris.

Geansaithe 'Dóchas do Bhláthnaid' anois ar díol ar líne

Tá geansaithe a dearadh i in ómós d'imreoir óg de chuid Laochra Loch Lao, Bláthnaid Ní Mhaoilmheanna, anois ar díol ar shuíomh O'Neill's.

‘We are dealing with addiction, mental health. It’s not the old man with the bottle of wine anymore’

MENTAL distress and drug addiction are major health challenges facing Belfast’s “rough sleepers”.

"Fís mhuintir Bhóthar Seoighe" a fíorú ag Coláiste Feirste

Tá na blianta caite ag obair sa Ghaeloideachas ag Príomhoide Choláiste Feirste, Míchéal Mac Giolla Ghunna. Deir sé nach mbíonn bliain ar bith sa scoil nach mbíonn dúshlán le sárú, ach ní chailleann sé a mhisneach.

Cacace is back as Christmas comes early for Belfast boxing fans

Anthony Cacace will fight this December in the first defence of his WBA super-featherweight world title in Belfast’s Odyssey Arena, (now named The O2). He takes on Liverpudlian Nick Ball who comes off the back of a narrow defeat in February at the hands of Brandon Figueroa in the defence of the WBA featherweight title.

Where is the long-awaited action plan on women’s health?

WOMEN in the North deserve reassurance from the new Health Minister that a long-awaited action plan on women’s health is going to materialise.

North Belfast women win legal case over standard of food at Christmas dinner

A GROUP of North Belfast women have won a legal case against Crumlin Road Gaol after receiving 'inedible' food last year.

'Caithfidh tú an fód a sheasamh' – Robert McMillen ag dul ar scor i ndiaidh breis agus 30 bliain san iriseoireacht

Tá iriseoir Gaeilge a bhfuil ardmheas air ag dul ar scor, i ndiaidh breis agus tríocha bliain a chaitheamh ag obair san earnáil.

The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong returns to Lyric Theatre

AWARD-winning and sell-out production The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong, presented by Wooden Bridge Productions and starring acclaimed actor Don Wycherley, is returning to the Lyric Theatre, Belfast main stage from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 September 2026.

EYE ON THE PAST: September 1985 – British scientists stifle plastic bullet debate

We look at the stories that were making the headlines in the Andersonstown News this week back in 1985...

West Belfast's David Irving set to referee Katie Taylor bout at Croke Park

Belfast meeting hears 'huge support' for people of Garvaghy Road

Ministry of Defence make significant settlement to family of North Belfast man Thomas Burns

West Belfast MP calls on RTÉ to lift geo-blocking on historic Katie Taylor final fight

West Belfast Ireland supporters' club donate Israel ticket refund to Palestine Aid charity

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Garvaghy shouldn’t help the Brethren get their way

Geansaithe 'Dóchas do Bhláthnaid' anois ar díol ar líne

‘We are dealing with addiction, mental health. It’s not the old man with the bottle of wine anymore’

"Fís mhuintir Bhóthar Seoighe" a fíorú ag Coláiste Feirste

Cacace is back as Christmas comes early for Belfast boxing fans

Where is the long-awaited action plan on women’s health?

North Belfast women win legal case over standard of food at Christmas dinner

'Caithfidh tú an fód a sheasamh' – Robert McMillen ag dul ar scor i ndiaidh breis agus 30 bliain san iriseoireacht

The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong returns to Lyric Theatre

EYE ON THE PAST: September 1985 – British scientists stifle plastic bullet debate

Soccer: Cliftonville progress to quarter-finals after thrashing Knockbreda

CELTIC STORIES: Transfer deadline looms as Celtic lick their wounds

Antrim Intermediate Hurling Round-Up: St Gall's and St Paul's clinch major wins and Cushendun look to pave the way

Antrim Senior Championship Round-Up: The Johnnies earn a huge win whilst Loughgiel and Cushendall avoid major scares

EYE ON THE PAST: August 1985 – Church to sell land for 100 homes on Shaws Road

PLATING UP: Stuffed calamari tubes with curried orzo rice

HEALTHWISE: Take steps to reduce the cancer risk in your food

ANDRÉE MURPHY: Mike Nesbitt was never rewarded for his decency

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