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New canoe trails add to ‘current’ paddle appea

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:02:11 GMT

CANOEING has become one of the most popular watersports and with the recent launch of two new coastal trails, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board is hoping even more people will take up the sport.

Inner city boys take third in UK-wide tournament

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:52:24 GMT

A team from Belfast has come third in the Ford Inner Cities Cup cricket competition at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground in West Sussex.

Boys win chance to enjoy NI mascot magic

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:50:34 GMT

Stephen Stanford and Jack Thompson from East Belfast got to experience every young Northern Ireland fan’s dream as they walked out as McDonald’s player escorts for the national team’s game against the Faroe Islands at Windsor Park.

Record breaking Orla helps athletes bring home gold

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:41:42 GMT

Norther Ireland athletes have brought home a staggering number of medals from the World Transplant Games held in Sweden last week.

Homecoming hero now world no. 3

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:39:06 GMT

Holywood golf star Rory McIlroy has climbed the rankings to become number 3 in the world, behind British duo Luke Donald and Lee Westwood.

Starting orders for sport’s bursary

Thu, 05 May 2011 13:10:48 GMT

With just one month to go, Dale Farm is urging young sporting talent across Northern Ireland to ensure they get off the starting blocks for this year’s ‘2012 Dreams’ Sports Award — with the chance to win a career boosting £5,000.

Record breaking numbers take part in city marathon

Thu, 05 May 2011 13:01:30 GMT

Approximately 20,000 people took part in Monday’s 30th Belfast City Marathon.

Big Mac gears up for first Circuit of Ireland test

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:27:09 GMT

Donaghadee driver Jonathan MacDonald is gearing up for his first closed road rally this weekend as he prepares to tackle the infamous Circuit of Ireland Rally.

Grassroots programme promises football for all

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:17:49 GMT

Football legends Sir Geoff Hurst and Pat Jennings have announced an exciting new four year grassroots football programme between the Irish Football Association and McDonald’s.

Carnmoney boys take flight for footie fest

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:06:53 GMT

Next month the Under 8s and 9s (2002 year group) from Carnmoney FDC’s Co-Operative Insurance Football Skills Development Centre are travelling over to London to compete in the Easter and Spring Football Festival, a tournament they won last year.

Harriers first off the blocks with new club accreditation

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:27:48 GMT

North Belfast Harriers is the first athletics club to attain Athletics Northern Ireland’s ‘Club Mark’ accreditation.

Children learn the ropes for a healthy lifestyle

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:22:24 GMT

Children across Northern Ireland are getting their recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day in a new approach to an old past time called ‘Skip2bfit’.

Belfast Giants have one final shot at title

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:12:02 GMT

The Belfast Giants will defend their Elite League Play-off title in Nottingham next weekend.

Belfast Giants have one final shot at title

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:12:02 GMT

The Belfast Giants will defend their Elite League Play-off title in Nottingham next weekend.

Campbell eyes smiling for Saint Patrick’s day clash

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:30:18 GMT

The world’s best come to conquer the Titan

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:29:24 GMT

Rumours of a new Titan lurking between Belfast’s monolithic icons, Samson and Goliath are true — and news that such “a terrifying monster” has surfaced on Belfast's docklands has caught the attention of those fearless enough to conquer it — the world’s best BMX riders.

Power display fails to improve Giants’ chances

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:27:25 GMT

Coventry Blaze 2, Giants 7

Three cheers for stadium funding announcement

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:30:31 GMT

The news that the Northern Ireland Executive has approved a £138m package to upgrade our regional stadia has been met with cheers from the football, rugby and Gaelic fraternities.

Giants need help to get Monteith Bowl

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:19:54 GMT

Giants 9 Newcastle Vipers 0

Castlereagh primed to prize borough’s top sports people

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:53:01 GMT

Castlereagh Sports Development Association, in partnership with Castlereagh Borough Council, is inviting nominations for the prestigious 2011 Sports Awards, in a bid to recognise and reward sporting achievements within the borough.

Magee to fight for organ donors

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:43:38 GMT

Belfast boxer Brian Magee is heading off to Canada for the fight of his life on March 19 but the British and World Super middle weight boxing legend is also waging a campaign for a different cause — organ donation.

Giants poised for biggest week in club history

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:37:06 GMT

Doug Christiansen and his Belfast Giants players flew out of Belfast on Monday at the start of what is arguably the biggest week in the club’s history.

Defiant Dunmurry give the mighty Blues a cup fright

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:16:52 GMT

Holders Linfield finally saw off the brave resistance of Amateur League side Dunmurry Rec in their Irish Cup sixth round replay at Windsor Park — but it was far from convincing.

Play remembers football greats

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:06:39 GMT

Last Thursday, the Irish FA, in association with the Belfast Celtic Society and Healing Through Remembering, held a drama and facilitated a workshop which looked at the issue of sectarianism in our society.

Peacock helps Giants strut into second place

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:03:12 GMT

Dundee Stars 1, Giants 3