Belfast Telegraph
Why Ireland Rugby star Rory Best decided it was time to come ‘home’ and take top role at Ulster
- Title
- Why Ireland Rugby star Rory Best decided it was time to come ‘home’ and take top role at Ulster
- Runtime
- 22:27
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Rory Best is a rugby legend for Ulster and Ireland. As a player, he was respected throughout the world. Now he is the new General Manager of Ulster Rugby, having been appointed to the role in October, replacing Bryn Cunningham.
Belfast Telegraph Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom spoke to Best at Ravenhill about his position, his goals, and asked him to deliver a message to the Ulster supporters who, in recent times, have been frustrated and disappointed by poor performances and results.
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- Socialist front accused of targetting far right in Belfast | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Members of a vigilante group targeting far-right activists have been blamed for pipe bomb attacks in west Belfast.
Sources say the group, which calls itself the Socialist Republican Front, is leaving viable devices close to the homes of people they claim are connected to far-right organisations.
They claim those targeted are attending protests organised by loyalists in Northern Ireland, as well as travelling across the border to meetings organised by extremist groups in the Republic.
Earlier this month, the group issued warnings and said it was “gathering intelligence” on members of the far-right group Clann Éireann living in North and West Belfast.
Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph security correspondent, Allison Morris.
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- Socialist front accused of targeting far-right in Belfast with pipe-bombs | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 7:48
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Members of a vigilante group targeting far-right activists have been blamed for pipe bomb attacks in west Belfast.
Sources say the group, which calls itself the Socialist Republican Front, is leaving viable devices close to the homes of people they claim are connected to far-right organisations.
They claim those targeted are attending protests organised by loyalists in Northern Ireland, as well as travelling across the border to meetings organised by extremist groups in the Republic.
Earlier this month, the group issued warnings and said it was “gathering intelligence” on members of the far-right group Clann Éireann living in North and West Belfast.
Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph security correspondent, Allison Morris.
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- Gribben and 'safeguarding failures’: Investigation into Presbyterian Church in Ireland launched
- Runtime
- 6:57
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Presbyterian Church in Ireland is on the rack.
The PSNI has now launched a criminal investigation in connection with alleged safeguarding failures.
Police insist they weren’t aware of ‘the potential scale’ until last week.
It comes after the church’s moderator Trevor Gribben quit citing ‘serious and significant failings’ in safeguarding from 2009 to 2022.
Those failings include concerns over a pedophile teacher who was a voluntary youth group leader in the church.
The church’s former head of safeguarding says the internal culture in Ireland’s largest Protestant denomination enabled serious errors in safeguarding, while former Alliance Party leader Lord John Alderdice has accused the church of an “attempted cover-up".
Ciarán Dunbar is joined by The Belfast Telegraph’s Brett Campbell and the Sunday Life’s Angela Davison, who have both been working across the story.
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- Who has been the Irish league's best manager this season? | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 5:54
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- We’re almost halfway through the Irish League season, so it’s time to ask who is the manager of the year so far?
Is it Bangor boss Lee Feeney, Larne manager Gary Haveron or perhaps Coleraine gaffer Ruaidhri Higgins?
Keith Bailie and Steven Beacom debate this hot topic on this week’s BelTel Football.
#irishleague #football #northernireland #sport
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- Is Stormont really as ‘toxic’ as we think? | BelTel Politics
- Runtime
- 7:14
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Despite the odds, the Stormont Assembly has celebrated 10,000 days – will it make 10,000 more, or is it simply too toxic to continue?
As UUP mayor for Antrim and Newtownabbey says she has faced extreme sexism - politics getting even worse for female politicians and political journalists?
The BBC say they are ‘determined’ to fight the threaten Donald Trump defamation case by in court, but would that be a waste of public money?
To talk about the week in politics, Ciarán Dunbar is joined by journalist and commentator Aoife Moore and former Stormont head of communications Michael Cairns.
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- Who do Northern Ireland want in the World Cup Play-Off draw? | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 12:06
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- n Thursday afternoon Northern Ireland will find out whether they face Denmark, Italy, Turkey or Ukraine in the World Cup Play Off Semi-Final.
Keith Bailie and Steven Beacom discuss the draw and reflect on Northern Ireland’s games against Slovakia and Luxembourg.
Michael O’Neill’s team lost 1-0 in Kosice and won 1-0 in Belfast thanks to a penalty from Jamie Donley.
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- Eamonn Holmes: "The role of parental responsibility is gone" | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A dispute with the tax man means north Belfast man Eamonn Holmes has to keep working despite his health issues.
He revealed that he continues to be in dispute with HRMC in a frank interview with the BelTel podcast.
He also spoke about working for GB News, his views on Donald Trump and his upbringing in the New Lodge area.
He is currently touring Northern Ireland with his one man show, ‘This Is My Life’.
The show is billed “as a journey through the TV presenter’s life - From his humble beginnings in Belfast to the dazzling heights of national TV”.
Born in 1959, Eamonn Holmes went on to have a dazzling career as a broadcaster. He now plies his trade with GB News.
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#eamonnholmes #northernireland #showbiznews #gbnews #tv
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- "She is a psychopath": Man scammed $100,000 by fraudster Marianne Smyth | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Author and podcaster Jonathan Walton describes himself as a ‘con-hunter’ but that’s not what he set out to be.
The TV producer turned vigilante after he was scammed by con artist Marianne Smyth, the so-called ‘Queen of Con’.
Over several years he had handed his supposed best friend Smyth, who claimed to be an Irish heiress, over $100,000.
But Walton was not her first victim. His lengthy investigations revealed she had scammed scores of people since childhood.
She used a range of strategies, lies and aliases – posing as Jennifer Anniston, becoming a satanic priestess, claiming to be on the IRA’s army council, pretending to have cancer.
Smyth was sentenced in September to 4 years in jail at Downpatrick crown court as it was revealed that she had scammed over £100,000 by posing as a mortgage advisor.
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- Northern Ireland v Slovakia: How will Michael O'Neill deal with selection issues? | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 10:24
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Slovakia play Northern Ireland in Kosice on Friday night with second place in the World Cup Qualifying Group A on the line.
The bad news is Michael O’Neill will be without key players Shea Charles, Ethan Galbraith and Ali McCann for the big match.
Belfast Telegraph Sports Journalist and former Linfield manager David Jeffrey discuss how O’Neill should approach this crunch match.
#northernireland #michaeloneill #gawa #northernireland #sport #football
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- Is Ruaidhrí Higgins the man to end Coleraine’s long-wait for the Gibson Cup? | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 13:28
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- On Saturday evening Linfield and Coleraine played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at Windsor Park with Matthew Shevlin scoring a last-gasp equaliser for the Bannsiders.
Irish League legend David Jeffrey joins presenter Keith Bailie in the studio to discuss the match, the performance of Coleraine wonderkid Oliver Devlin and Ruaidhrí Higgins’ performance as manager.
#irishleague #belfasttelegraph #northernireland #coleraine #gibsoncup #football #sport
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- Eamonn Holmes: 'The HMRC came after me at the most vulnerable time in my life' | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A dispute with the tax man means north Belfast man Eamonn Holmes has to keep working despite his health issues.
He revealed that he continues to be in dispute with HRMC in a frank interview with the BelTel podcast.
He also spoke about working for GB News, his views on Donald Trump and his upbringing in the New Lodge area.
He is currently touring Northern Ireland with his one man show, ‘This Is My Life’.
The show is billed “as a journey through the TV presenter’s life - From his humble beginnings in Belfast to the dazzling heights of national TV”.
Born in 1959, Eamonn Holmes went on to have a dazzling career as a broadcaster. He now plies his trade with GB News.
Listen to The BelTel podcast in full wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️
#eamonnholmes #northernireland #showbiznews #gbnews #tv
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- Eamonn Holmes: ‘HMRC came after me... at the most vulnerable time in my life’ | The BelTel Podcast
- Runtime
- 46:07
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A dispute with the tax man means north Belfast man Eamonn Holmes has to keep working despite his health issues.
He revealed that he continues to be in dispute with HRMC in a frank interview with the BelTel podcast.
He also spoke about working for GB News, his views on Donald Trump and his upbringing in the New Lodge area.
He is currently touring Northern Ireland with his one man show, ‘This Is My Life’.
The show is billed “as a journey through the TV presenter’s life - From his humble beginnings in Belfast to the dazzling heights of national TV”.
Born in 1959, Eamonn Holmes went on to have a dazzling career as a broadcaster. He now plies his trade with GB News.
He joined Ciarán Dunbar in the studio.
#eamonnholmes #tvnews #beltelpodcast #belfasttelegraph #podcast #northernireland
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- 'She is a psychopath': Man scammed $100,000 by fraudster Marianne Smyth | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 9:50
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Author and podcaster Jonathan Walton describes himself as a ‘con-hunter’ but that’s not what he set out to be.
The TV producer turned vigilante after he was scammed by con artist Marianne Smyth, the so-called ‘Queen of Con’.
Over several years he had handed his supposed best friend Smyth, who claimed to be an Irish heiress, over $100,000.
But Walton was not her first victim. His lengthy investigations revealed she had scammed scores of people since childhood.
She used a range of strategies, lies and aliases – posing as Jennifer Anniston, becoming a satanic priestess, claiming to be on the IRA’s army council, pretending to have cancer.
Smyth was sentenced in September to 4 years in jail at Downpatrick crown court as it was revealed that she had scammed over £100,000 by posing as a mortgage advisor.
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- 'Evil, callous and wicked liar' sentenced after pledging to give kidney | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 9:04
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- An east Belfast woman labelled an ‘emotional parasite’ in court has been sentenced to five months in prison after promising to donate a kidney.
Glengormley couple Billy and Joanne Cullen posted on Facebook in search of a kidney to save Billy’s life after his diagnosis of a serious disease.
Nicola Hutton, a stranger, appeared to answer their prayers.
As Billy’s condition deteriorated the east Belfast woman called them every week, assuring them that her kidney was a match and the process was underway.
In reality, she had never intended to donate the organ.
Police called the case ‘unprecedented’ while Judge recorder Liam McStay described Hutton as a ‘wicked, callous, and evil liar’.
Olivia Peden is joined by The Belfast Telegraph’s Kurtis Reid who has been following this story.
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- Why did Ian Paisley 'kidnap' a 15-year-old girl? | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Rev Ian Paisley rose to prominence as the face of hardline unionism but the first time some would have heard of him would have been in connection with Maura Lyons. In 1956, the west Belfast teenager was smuggled to Scotland by members of the Free Presbyterian Church.
She was a 15-year-old Catholic girl who converted to Free Presbyterianism, in the face of the strong objections of her family. They accused the Rev Ian Paisley of “abduction”. At one point, he gathered his supporters in the Ulster Hall to listen to a recording of Maura’s voice at the Ulster Hall, renouncing her Catholic faith as a “religion of fear and dread”.
Ciarán Dunbar is joined by journalist Malachi O’Doherty, who grew up in west Belfast.
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- Is Coleraine clash a must-win match for David Healy and Linfield? | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 11:06
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- On Saturday evening, Linfield welcome Coleraine to Windsor Park for a 5.30pm kick-off.
With the Blues struggling for form, it’s a massive game for David Healy. It’s also a big night for Joel Cooper, who will play at Windsor Park for the first time since leaving Linfield for the Bannsiders in June.
Former Linfield manager David Jeffrey joins Keith Bailie in the studio to give his expert opinion on the big game.
#linfield #irishleague #football #linfield #coleraine
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- Why the Belfast Telegraph is joining the Trust Project
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Belfast Telegraph and the Irish Independent have today been awarded the Trust Mark, joining The Trust Project, an international consortium of news companies that has developed transparency and integrity standards in journalism.
The two sites, owned by Belgian media group Mediahuis, have been working with The Trust Project for over a year to implement a range of trust and transparency measures.
Cormac Bourke, editor-in-chief of Mediahuis Ireland, said: “Integrity, quality and reliability are at the heart of what we do, and we hope our transparency measures, which we have worked on with our partners, The Trust Project, demonstrate our commitment to earning the trust of our audience.”
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- Maura Lyons: Why did Ian Paisley 'kidnap' a 15-year-old girl? | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 10:38
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Rev Ian Paisley rose to prominence as the face of hardline unionism and later as the First Minister of Northern Ireland.
But for some, the first time they would have heard of him would have been in connection with Maura Lyons.
In 1956, he made headlines after the west Belfast teenager Maura Lyons was smuggled illegally to Scotland by members of the Free Presbyterian Church.
Maura Lyons was 15-year-old Catholic girl who converted to Free Presbyterianism, in the face of the strong objections of her family.
Maura was missing from her home for over six months – fleeing her family and religion.
They accused the Rev Ian Paisley of “abduction”, whatever the term involved should be, there is no doubt of his involvement in the case.
At one point, he gathered his supporters in the Ulster Hall to listen to a recording of Maura’s voice at the Ulster Hall. On the tape she renounced her Catholic fai...
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- Could this Irish League team face a relegation battle? | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 13:00
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- In recent seasons we have become accustomed to watching Crusaders lift trophies and compete in Europe, but this year they are struggling near the bottom of the table.
After three league defeats in a row, is this the season that the Hatchetmen are dragged into a relegation dogfight?
Presenter Keith Bailie is joined in the studio by Irish League legend David Jeffrey.
#irishleague #davidjeffrey #football #sports #northernireland #crusaders
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- Education Minister Givan defends Israel trip despite no-confidence motion | BelTel Politics
- Runtime
- 10:26
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan has been the focus of attention and anger over his visit to Israel – was he there as a minister or not?
The UUP have lost a councillor, Linzi McLaren resigned her seat and quit the party citing concerns over Irish language policy and the absence of female voices.
Plans are afoot to install street signage in Greek, Mandarin and Hebrew in Belfast – but will it actually happen?
And finally, who keeps trying to flood Stormont?
Ciarán Dunbar is joined by commentators Tim Cairns and Ursula Savage.
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- Linda Ervine: 'What I want to see is a change in attitude to the Irish language'
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Linda Ervine, who has become known for her part in reviving the Irish language in east Belfast, talks about her journey from teenage mother to academic.
Read the full interview on the Belfast Telegraph https://tinyurl.com/43kbwa8x
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- Inside new-look Co Down bar as it reopens four years after fire
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- People have returned in their droves to the Anchor Bar in Newcastle almost four years after its closure due to a devastating blaze.
The bar opened its doors to punters on Thursday ahead of Halloween weekend with the main bar already full of customers both old and new by 3pm.
General manager Karl Biggerstaff said: "Someone once described the Anchor as the living room of the town, and they couldn’t be more accurate. We don’t see our customers as customers we see them as friends."
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- Has full-time training improved the standard of football in the Irish League? | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 12:39
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Last week former Northern Ireland star Kyle Lafferty hit out at the professional standards at Linfield during his brief stint at the club.
This week the BelTel Football team ask whether Lafferty has a point.
Has full-time training significantly improved the standard of play in the Irish League, or are we just playing at full-time professionalism?
Belfast Telegraph Sports Journalist Keith Bailie is joined by Irish League legend David Jeffrey for the discussion.
#irishleague #kylelafferty #linfield
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- David Jeffrey reacts as Coleraine fightback for a point against Linfield | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 11:22
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- On Tuesday night challengers Coleraine and champions Linfield played out a barnstorming 2-2 draw at a sold out Showgrounds, with the Blues leading 2-0 at the break.
Former Linfield manager David Jeffrey and Belfast Telegraph Sports Journalist Keith Bailie react to the fascinating showdown.
#irishleague #football #davidjeffrey
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- Half of Unionists say they would think of voting for Farage's Reform UK | BelTel Politics
- Runtime
- 6:26
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- In this week’s BelTel politics the panel gets stuck into the latest Belfast Telegraph LucidTalk polling.
In terms of party support Sinn Féin keep the top spot as both the DUP and UUP see a slight boost in popularity, but the trend is worrying for Alliance.
Almost half of unionists say they would vote, or consider voting, for Reform UK if it runs candidates in the next Assembly elections.
As Catherine Connolly wins the presidential elections down south, the polling reveals how Northern Ireland’s voters would have voted.
And as talk of a border poll refuses to go away, most people want to know what exactly the criteria for calling one would be.
Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Journalist Aoife Moore and political commentator Alex Kane.
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- ‘People said Larne were finished’: Can Gary Haveron’s men mount a title challenge? | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 10:42
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- At the start of the season most pundits agreed the one of champions Linfield or cash-rich Coleraine would win the Sports Direct Premiership, with Declan Devine’s Glentoran a strong outside bet.
But is it possible that Gary Haveron’s Larne could through the middle and claim the Gibson Cup?
Irish League legend David Jeffrey and Belfast Telegraph Sports Journalist Keith Bailie discuss this year’s title race.
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- Why has the IFA ‘paused’ the planned restructuring of lower league football? | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 7:48
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- On Tuesday the Northern Amateur Football League announced that the Irish FA has paused engagement on the new National Conference League, which is due to be introduced in August.
What does this mean for clubs hoping to join the new structure? And will it impact promotion and relegation between the NIFL Championship and Premier Intermediate League?
Belfast Telegraph Sports Journalist Keith Bailie and Irish League legend David Jeffrey discuss the fallout on this week’s BelTel Football.
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- Fintan O'Toole: A United Ireland Referendum will be 'botched' | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- The ‘conversation’ on a united Ireland is now constant, whether its wanted or not. Despite unionists and others saying campaigning for a border poll is not appropriate, nationalists continue to push for it. Sam McBride and Fintan O’Toole are amongst the island of Ireland’s best-known journalists. They have written a new book entitled ‘For and against a united Ireland’, in which they both write a chapter making the case for and against unity.
They joined Ciarán Dunbar.
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- Sam McBride: Supermajority for United Ireland 'Not worth thinking about' | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- The ‘conversation’ on a united Ireland is now constant, whether its wanted or not. Despite unionists and others saying campaigning for a border poll is not appropriate, nationalists continue to push for it. Sam McBride and Fintan O’Toole are amongst the island of Ireland’s best-known journalists. They have written a new book entitled ‘For and against a united Ireland’, in which they both write a chapter making the case for and against unity.
They joined Ciarán Dunbar.
'For and against a United Ireland' is out now.
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- Sam McBride and Fintan O’Toole: ‘There are good arguments for and against a united Ireland’ | BelTel
- Runtime
- 55:59
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- The ‘conversation’ on a united Ireland is now constant, whether its wanted or not. Despite unionists and others saying campaigning for a border poll is not appropriate, nationalists continue to push for it. Sam McBride and Fintan O’Toole are amongst the island of Ireland’s best-known journalists. They have written a new book entitled ‘For and against a united Ireland’, in which they both write a chapter making the case for and against unity.
They joined Ciarán Dunbar.
'For and against a United Ireland' is out now.
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- Criminal vacuum left in Newry as Mob boss ‘The Chocolate’ pleads guilty | The BelTel Podcast
- Runtime
- 5:25
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- One of Northern Ireland’s most powerful drug barons - ‘The Chocolate’ - can finally be unmasked. 48-year-old Newry man John McGivern has been forced to confess to a raft of drug charges, including dealing cocaine.
He is the latest member of the criminal aristocracy brought down in the wake of the gangster phone network Encrochat getting hacked by French spies. ‘The Chocolate’ is now likely to be sent to Maghaberry but the question on Newry’s streets now is - who will fill the vacuum?
Niamh Campbell is joined by Allison Morris and Ciaran Barnes.
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- After a decade of success, why do some Linfield fans still not love David Healy? | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 11:31
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- David Healy marked his tenth year as manager of Linfield earlier this week.
Northern Ireland’s record goalscorer has won six Irish League titles in ten years at Windsor Park, but not all Linfield fans love their manager.
Belfast Telegraph sports journalists Keith Bailie and Steven Beacom reflect on a decade of Healy, and ask who is most likely to replace the former striker when he moves on.
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- What do Northern Ireland need to do to qualify for the World Cup? | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 12:03
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Michael O’Neill’s Northern Ireland impressed during the most recent international window, beating Slovakia 2-0 at Windsor Park before narrowly losing to Germany 1-0 at the same venue on Monday night.
The Belfast Telegraph’s Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom and Sports Journalist Keith Bailie pick over the two games, and look ahead to next month’s matches with Slovakia and Luxembourg.
Keith and Steven explain what Northern Ireland must do to qualify for March’s Play-Offs and who they might play.
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- "This was designed to bully and intimidate them": Masked men protest outside Naomi Long's house
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Justice Minister Naomi Long has hit out after a mob, some wearing masks, protested outside her home.
It is understood the gathering involved around 40 people outside the property she shares with her husband – Belfast councillor Michael Long.
The PSNI confirmed they are investigating the protest and are reviewing footage to determine “if any potential offences were committed”.
On this week's BelTel Politics, our Political Editor Suzanne breen reports on the incident which horrified NI politicians last week.
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- Is Stormont on the brink of collapse? Suzanne Breen reports | BelTel Politics
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Mike Nesbitt has set out his vision for unionism at the UUP conference – but is he ready to pass the baton?
Meanwhile at Stormont, arguments over cultural issues take centre stage once again, with DUP MLA Phillip Brett accusing the TUV’s Timothy Gaston of using chamber time to attack his party.
And as Unionist anger grows over Belfast City Council’s new Irish language policies, with an east Belfast sign vandalised, we take a look at the stats and surveys behind dual language signage.
Ciarán Dunbar is joined by The Belfast Telegraph’s political editor Suzanne Breen and journalist Liam Tunney.
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- Title
- Is it just a matter of time before an Irish League club goes bust?
- Runtime
- 11:21
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Irish League legend Glenn Ferguson believes that an Irish League club will go bust if the current levels of spending is curtailed.
Belfast Telegraph Sports Journalist Keith Bailie and ex-Linfield manager David Jeffrey discuss whether full-time football works in Northern Ireland and whether Irish League clubs should be wary of outside investment.
To keep on the ball with all things Irish league, go to Belfasttelegraph.co.uk/Sport
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- ‘Northern Ireland have what it takes to shock Slovakia’ | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 12:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- There is a massive match on Friday night in Belfast as Northern Ireland take on Slovakia in the National Stadium at Windsor Park.
Northern Ireland, currently level on points with Germany, placed second in Group A and topping the group on goals scored.
Keith Bailie and David Jeffrey discuss whether or not Northern Ireland has what it takes to shock Slovakia, while also looking at the mammoth clash with Germany at home in the week to come
To keep on the ball with all things Northern Ireland, go to Belfasttelegraph.co.uk/Sport ⚽️
#irishleague #northernireland #slovakia #worldcupqualifiers #davidjeffrey #belfasttelegraph
- Title
- Has takeover drama impacted Cliftonville’s on-field performance? | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 9:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- There is a massive match on Friday night as Cliftonville play Glentoran at Solitude.
Cliftonville have made a rocky start to the season, losing 2-1 to Portadown on Saturday. Keith Bailie and David Jeffrey ponder whether the proposed takeover by the Toronto Investment Group has impacted Jim Magilton’s team.
Meanwhile, Glentoran lead the Sports Direct Premiership with by a point after six wins from eight games.
To keep on the ball with all things Irish league, go to Belfasttelegraph.co.uk/Sport ⚽️
#irishleague #cliftonvillle #davidjeffrey #belfasttelegraph
- Title
- Madison Allen: wife of John George’s alleged killer arrested after drugs find | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- An Onlyfans model married to John George’s alleged killer has been arrested after allegedly being found with drugs in Spain. Belfast man John George’s body was discovered in January near Torrevieja. Madison Allen, now Madison Smyth, married murder suspect Jonny Smyth while he was on the run. Now, the 20-year-old Newtownabbey woman has been arrested after crystal meth and cannabis resin was found in the car she was driving.
Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris joins Ciarán Dunbar with the latest.
- Title
- Who is the right man to replace Paddy McLaughlin at Mourneview Park? | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 10:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- On Sunday evening Glenavon announced their decision to part company with experience manager Paddy McLaughlin after nine straight defeats.
Keith Bailie and David Jeffrey discuss who might replace McLaughlin in the Mourneview Park hotseat, with Gary Hamilton, Oran Kearney, Dean Shiels, Michael O’Connor, Darren Murphy and Dean Smith all linked to the vacant post.
Or could the great man himself, David Jeffrey, be tempted out of retirement to take the reins in Lurgan?
Keep up to date with all things Irish League at BelfastTelegraph.co.uk/Sport ⚽️
#irishleague #glenavon #davidjeffrey #beltelfootball #belfasttelegraph #sport
- Title
- Madison Allen: wife of John George’s alleged killer arrested after drugs find | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 11:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- An Onlyfans model married to John George’s alleged killer has been arrested after allegedly being found with drugs in Spain.
Belfast man John George’s body was discovered in January near Torrevieja. Madison Allen, now Madison Smyth, married murder suspect Jonny Smyth while he was on the run. Now, the 20-year-old Newtownabbey woman has been arrested after crystal meth and cannabis resin was found in the car she was driving.
Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris joins Ciarán Dunbar with the latest.
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#northernireland #belfast #Johngeorge #truecrimepodcast
- Title
- The real story behind the House of Guinness | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Guinness dynasty is the subject of a new Netflix series ‘House of Guinness’. Ned Guinness, the Earl of Iveagh, is the great-great-great-great grandson of Arthur Guinness himself and the author of the book ‘Guinness: A family succession’.
He joined Olivia Peden to talk about his family history and pints.
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- Title
- Can Paddy McLaughlin change Glenavon’s fortunes? This weekend's matches | Beltel Football
- Runtime
- 15:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Belfast Telegraph sports journalist Keith Bailie is joined in the studio by Irish League legend David Jeffrey to discuss this weekend’s six Sports Direct Premiership games.
The panel ask if Paddy McLaughlin’s job is on the line as pointless Glenavon face Crusaders at Mourneview Park. Elsewhere on Saturday, Ballymena United take on Dungannon Swifts, Cliftonville host Portadown, Coleraine play Carrick Rangers and Glentoran welcome Larne to The Oval, while Bangor play Linfield on Friday night.
Keep up to date with all things Irish League at https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport ⚽
#irishleague #football #Glenavon #linfield #glentoran #davidjeffrey #beltelfootball
- Title
- Pittsburgh Steelers play youth flag football in Belfast ahead of Ireland game with Minnesota Vikings
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Pittsburgh Steelers host youth flag football event in Belfast ahead of Ireland clash with Minnesota Vikings.
Two former Super Bowl winners were at a flag football session ahead of the first-ever NFL game in Ireland this weekend.
The Minnesota Vikings face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin on Sunday.
Super Bowl winners Ike Taylor and Jerome Bettis took part in the event at Colin Glen in west Belfast.
- Title
- MAFS star Lucinda Light hoping to find Irish husband. She's been trying hurling and how to say it!
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Full interview https://tinyurl.com/3c68ywr9
- Title
- Could Glentoran finally win the league this year? | BelTel Football
- Runtime
- 13:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Is this the season Glentoran finally end their drought and lift the Gibson Cup for the first time since 2009?
Last Friday night the Glens made a statement of intent by winning 2-1 away to fellow title contenders Coleraine.
On this week’s BelTel Football, sports journalist Keith Bailie and Irish League legend David Jeffrey debate whether Declan Devine’s men are the real deal or whether this is yet another false dawn for the men from east Belfast.
Keep up to date with all things Irish League at https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport .
#irishleague #glentoran #football #sport #northernireland
- Title
- Why did the Burke family target the DUP conference? | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 7:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- It’s back to school and back in the news for the Burkes – the Christian family from Castlebar known for strong views and strong protests.
In their latest escapade, Police were called to their protest at the DUP’s annual conference.
The evangelical family confronted the education minister Paul Givan accusing him ‘promoting sodomy’ and ‘deceiving the people of Northern Ireland’, in reference to an EA document focusing on guidance for LGBT+ pupils.
The Burkes have also confronted Edwin Poots, Mervyn Storey, and Free Presbyterian minister Roger Higginson recent weeks.
So, who are the Burkes, what have they been up to in Northern Ireland, and why are they targeting the DUP?
Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter Kurtis Reid and by Shane Phelan, the legal affairs editor with the Irish Independent.
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- Title
- Stephen Walker on David Trimble's political journey | The BelTel
- Runtime
- 4:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The former BBC journalist Stephen Walker has published a new biography on the former UUP leader and Nobel Prize winner David Trimble.
‘David Trimble: Peacemaker’ is based on 100 interviews, including with many members of the Trimble family.
Later Lord Trimble, he was one of the key architects of the Belfast agreement, leading the largest unionist party at the time, the UUP.
Trimble had unexpectedly won the UUP party leadership in 1995 – having been elected after the Drumcree dispute. He died in July in 2022.
Stephen Walker worked as a journalist for the BBC for 34 years.
He sat down with the Belfast Telegraph’s Northern Ireland editor, Sam McBride.
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- Title
- Border Bandit Brendan O’Callaghan looking at jailtime over cocaine dealing | The BelTel Podcast
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A Crossmaglen man with Republican family connections has plead guilty to drug and money laundering.
The so-called ‘B-Man’, 37-year-old Brendan O’Callaghan, admitted 16 charges at the last minute after denying the charges for 5 years.
O’Callaghan was caught after French intelligence hacked the secret Encrochat phone network used by criminals.
Sources said that because of his links to prominent republicans, including former senior IRA members, a blind eye was turned to his activities.
Who is the border bandit and how was he caught?
Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Sunday Life’s Ciaran Barnes.
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