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At times he had to dig deep, but Caoimhin Agyarko ultimately outclassed a marauding bull in Troy Williamson to claim the vacant WBA light-middleweight title by way of a split decision (98-92, 97-93, 94-96).

Sean McComb produced a career-best win and performance as he scored three knockdowns on his was to a unanimous win over Sam Maxwell to retain his WBO European light-welterweight title (100-87, 100-87, 99-88).

"I'M the king of Belfast," Lewis Crocker roared after his victory over Tyrone McKenna as he claimed the WBA Continental Europe welterweight title in convincing fashion at the SSE Arena on Saturday.

NIFL Premiership: Cliftonville romp to comeback win at Dungannon Swifts

CLIFTONVILLE came from a goal behind at the interval on their way to a 4-1 rout of Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park on Saturday afternoon.

Bah humbug! Council refuse Andersonstown a Christmas tree

THE Andersonstown community is refusing to cancel Christmas this year even though they've been refused a Christmas tree by Belfast City Council for health and safety reasons.

West Belfast musician John Fitzpatrick was a 'musical genius'

A WELL-KNOWN West Belfast musician will be remembered as a "musical genius" by all who knew him.

SQUINTER: Israel’s anti-semitic friends get a warm welcome

ISRAEL’S Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday led the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, on a guided tour of the sites where Hamas slaughtered over a thousand people on October 7 – stopping at one stage to look suitably sombre at a baby’s cot.

GERRY ADAMS: Where to for loyalism as an uncertain future beckons?

I HAVE met many loyalists over a very long time. In prison. Out of prison. In secret or in private talks going back to the 1970s. And many times since then. I like to think that some of us became friends. Or at least we became friendly. Some loyalist leaders played a crucial role in the negotiations which led to the Good Friday Agreement. They deserve great credit for that. That was then.

ANDRÉE MURPHY: It wasn't just fascists to blame in Dublin

IN the aftermath of the shocking scenes in Dublin there has been a chorus of reaction. Some of it thoughtful and complex, most of it noise that will ensure that any calm on the streets this week or next will be the restoration of a sticking plaster.

Influx of students causing parking issues for local businesses

A NORTH Belfast barber says she fears for the future of her business due to a lack of parking outside her premises.

MINDFUL MOMENT: Gazing on Gaza through the eyes of another

DAVID Bowie said that religion is for those who are frightened of Hell and Spirituality is for those who have been there. I can honestly say with hand on heart that my good friend, the Reverend Dr Bill Shaw OBE, is a spiritual giant, and in my eyes here’s why.

IRISH MUSIC SCENE: Business as usual despite Mariah Carey

WE take a look this week at the new trends, releases and news coming out of the creative community in Ireland. We have well and truly recovered from the NI Music Prize, but as the sore heads have subsided, business as usual has resumed for our releasing and performing creatives – if by business we mean transforming a fishing village into a mini-Glastonbury.

DÚLRA: Are tree vandals looking to the future?

WHEN he recently noticed many of the thousands of newly planted trees in the new Glas-na-Bradan forest on the Belfast Hills pulled up and broken, Woodland Trust director Ian McCurley was left scratching his head.

Boxing: Agyarko rises to the challenge against Williamson

Boxing: Classy McComb gets the better of Maxwell

Boxing: Crocker defeats McKenna in the 'Battle of Belfast'

Boxing: Conlan stunned by Gill

Boxing: Controversy as Farrell and Hughes ends in a draw

NIFL Premiership: Cliftonville romp to comeback win at Dungannon Swifts

Bah humbug! Council refuse Andersonstown a Christmas tree

West Belfast musician John Fitzpatrick was a 'musical genius'

SQUINTER: Israel’s anti-semitic friends get a warm welcome

GERRY ADAMS: Where to for loyalism as an uncertain future beckons?

ANDRÉE MURPHY: It wasn't just fascists to blame in Dublin

Influx of students causing parking issues for local businesses

MINDFUL MOMENT: Gazing on Gaza through the eyes of another

IRISH MUSIC SCENE: Business as usual despite Mariah Carey

DÚLRA: Are tree vandals looking to the future?

Soccer: Three second half goals see Ireland defeat Gibraltar

Mixed reaction as Brendan Rodgers confirmed as new Celtic manager

Athletics: Belfast Irish Milers Meet announces 2024 date

Gaelic Games: Antrim advance into Tailteann Cup semi-finals

ANDRÉE MURPHY: Legacy plans lay dynamite under victims' hopes

GERRY ADAMS: At St Comgall's, Eileen's shining vision becomes a reality

DÚLRA: A new way to learn about the birds and the bees

JUDE COLLINS: Efforts to create a single conflict narrative won't succeed

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