It has started
The Ryder Cup has finally got underway in Kildare, with Darren Clarke opening with a birdie. Philip Weir
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cricket at stormont
ireland play their first one day international against england today. sunday times article places this in historical context. let’s hope they receive a friendlier welcome than other visiting young cricketers from india Philip Weir
better weather for cricketers
as northern ireland basks in cricket weather, england’s first test starts against sri lanka at lords. locally rain has predictably affected first couple of weekends of season but only two unbeaten sides in section one meet on saturday. meanwhile ireland, who have already won away against gloucestershire, host surrey at stormont. Philip Weir
ireland debut in c and g trophy
The Ireland cricket team’s preparations for their debut in cricket’s C&G trophy this weekend have been disrupted by news that Pakistani international Shahid Afridi (described as cricket’s maddest of mad maxes) has had to return home to visit his sick daughter. Philip Weir
Where Victims Fit In
Aileen Quinton’s article from the News Letter last week about pressures felt by victims:In light of the recent rioting, anger seems to be the emotion of the moment. I am angry too. Angry about terrorism, prisoner releases, OTRs, RIR disbandment, parades rerouting, pressure to have terrorists in government and the suspicion that we will be increasingly maliciously misgoverned until we do. All this with the odious thread of appeasement running through it all. I am angry that the government has …
Sport Benefiting from Economic Boom
Article from Reuters yesterday on cricket in Ireland Philip Weir
Ed Joyce
Irish Times profile on Irishman starring across water and seeking to play for England Philip Weir
Colombia 3 Quizzed by Gardai
The Colombia Three are being questioned in police stations in Dublin. Philip Weir
Bowled over
England’s performances during the Ashes series have seen interest in cricket as well as Channel 4 viewing figures soaring Philip Weir
Victim’s View
Aileen Quinton, whose mother was killed in the 1987 Remembrance Sunday bombing in Enniskillen has decribed her difficulties with recent Government actions in the Belfast News LetterBy Aileen Quinton Forgive me if I don’t set off poppers in an unrestrained celebration but I do not believe that the IRA is committed to peace. Of course I will be accused of jeopardising the chances of peace. As in Peter Pan if you say that you do not believe in fairies one …
Ireland Qualify
The Ireland cricket side has qualified for the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies after victory over Denmark in Bangor yesterday. Philip Weir
Potential Fines for Underperforming Trusts
New Health Minister, Shaun Woodward, is making a habit of grabbing headlines with set piece speeches. Today he announces the imposition of fines on Health Trusts who fail to ensure all patients receive surgery within 12 months. Philip Weir
ICC Cricket Tournament
the 2005 icc trophy which is being hosted locally starts tomorrow. opening ceremony today- thursday. 12 teams including ireland are involved with the top five qualifying for the cricket world cup in west indies in 2007.the opening phase games are being hosted in northern ireland with the latter stages in dublin. Philip Weir
Cross Border European Clash
the draw for the champions league first qualifying round has thrown up a couple of interesting ties. as well as liverpool facing welsh opposition, glentoran will play shelbourne from the league of ireland on 12th or 13th july Philip Weir
Tennis Racket
Kate Hoey in the Telegraph highlights the difficulty young tennis players from Northern Ireland encounter in obtaining support from the Lawn Tennis AssociationThanks to Aileen in London for raising the story with Slugger Philip Weir
more connections for belfast (or antrim even)
easyjet announces new routes between belfast international and geneva, majorca and inverness Philip Weir
smoke break at council
belfast city council outlaws smoking at its properties and backs broader ban in public places Philip Weir
attractions of this wee place… or little adventure?
study reveals that of masters students graduating from northern ireland’s universities last year, almost 91% of those employed six months later were working in the province Philip Weir
belfast metropolitan area plan unveiled
proposals finally published amid claims not ambitious enough. aims for belfast city centre to be prime shopping area with out of town developments curtailed. Philip Weir
easing of electoral register requirements
ministerial statement at westminster from john spellar indicates government are withdrawing need for annual re-registration for voters Philip Weir