Andersonstown News

Sporting success celebrated as Bunscoil Phobal Feirste honours remarkable year

ONE of West Belfast's leading Irish-medium schools came together recently to celebrate an extraordinary year of sporting success, with pupils, families, staff and past pupils gathering at the Balmoral Hotel for a special celebration hosted by Bunscoil Phobal Feirste.

Garden of Hope officially opened in Springhill

A NEW community space dedicated to hope, healing and remembrance has been officially opened in Springhill.

MLA appeals to parents for help after anti-social behaviour in Colin area

A WEST Belfast MLA is appealing for help from parents after anti-social behaviour in the Colin area on Tuesday evening.

CELTIC STORIES: The Hoops return to Ireland and a superstar from Santa Marta?

AS the World Cup heads for it’s final few rounds the anticipation that is often built when the club season creeps around the corner.

Gaelic Games: Belfast GAA clubs find-out their Championship group stage fixtures

ANTRIM GAA have announced every group stage fixture for all three tiers in both mens hurling and football with the opening fixtures set for Friday July 24th.

Gaelic Games: Antrim GAA announce Club Championship Season Pass as fixture dates confirmed

Protestant Action Force banner on bonfire condemned

A BANNER of a cover name used by Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) during the Troubles on a bonfire has been condemned by local political representatives.

More than 1,300 volunteers registered and getting ready for Fleadh

MORE than 1,300 volunteers have now registered to be part of Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast next month, highlighting the incredible community spirit behind one of Europe’s biggest cultural festivals.  

GALLERY: Summer singing returns to St Peter's Cathedral

YOUNG people from across Belfast are preparing to show off their singing talents at St Peter's Cathedral after a week of rehearsing during a unique annual summer scheme.

Renewed calls for action after child knocked down on Suffolk Road

THERE has been renewed calls implement immediate traffic calming, pedestrian safety and speed reduction measures after a child was knocked down on the Suffolk Road.

OPINION: 'Enduring taint in the American order of things'

Ahead of Bastille Day, John Gray, reflects on America's 250th birthday.

Man to stand trial on manslaughter charge of West Belfast man Joseph Brennan

A MAN will stand trial later this year on a charge of manslaughter following the death of West Belfast man Joseph Brennan in 2024.

GALLERY: Lenadoon kids enjoy Summer fun at Glen Community Complex

OVER 150 young people from Lenadoon have been enjoying the first week of the annual summer scheme at Glen Community Complex.

Delivery driver jailed for causing death of pedestrian near city centre

A DELIVERY driver who admitted causing the death of a 70-year-old pedestrian in West Belfast has received a six-year sentence.

Strong evidence now supports a Regional Mental Health Crisis Service says West Belfast MLA 

WEST Belfast MLA Órlaithí Flynn has said investing in mental health crisis services must be a priority for the Health Minister.