Glentoran owner explains why managerial vacancy wasn’t advertised and rationale behind taking time over Duncan Ferguson appointment

Jeffrey Donaldson given 15 years - but will be out in seven

Jeffrey Donaldson received a 15 year sentence in prison for his crimes. He was given 11 years for rape against Victim B and four years for all offences against Victim A, to be served consecutively.The former MP and ex-DUP leader was sentenced in Newry Courthouse on Thursday morning.However, later on Thursday after the Lady Chief Justice confirmed Donaldson will actually walk free in seven-and-a-half years.That is because the crimes were committed before the law changed in 2008, so he will automatically be entitled to 50pc remission of his sentence.He was found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges, including rape, in June.Donaldson is trying to win an appeal, and his denials were an aggravating factor in the sentencing.However, as it stands, the 63-year-old will emerge from prison as a 78-year-old pensioner.Ciarán Dunbar spoke to Allison Morris outside Newry Crown Court.

Missing for 34 years: Patsy O’Sullivan and the secret family no one knew about

It was in April 1992 when Patrick ‘Patsy’ O’Sullivan called into his brother Jerry’s home like it was any other day, but it’s a day that will forever remain etched in Jerry’s memory.  Patrick went missing from his home in Co Kerry that year, and despite extensive searches and emotional appeals, efforts to find him proved fruitless. It would take the O’Sullivan family 34 years to find out the truth.Tessa Fleming is joined by Kerryman journalist Sinead Kelleher and by Jerry O’Sullivan, Patsy’s brother, to discuss his disappearance and how they eventually found out what happened to him.This episode of The BelTel was produced by our sister podcast, The Indo Daily.

'I just spoke from the heart': Content creator and entrepreneur Caroline McKenna on how heartbreak transformed her life

Caroline McKenna is a serial entrepreneur, and an accidental content creator with a highly popular and inspirational podcast of her own. A qualified school teacher, Caroline went viral after sharing her experience with heartbreak after moving to Australia. A series of sliding door moments motivated her to pivot into the business world, to make a difference in both children and adults’ lives.She joined Cathy to talk about how her businesses, including Nurturing Minds Tutoring Services and Co. Down’s Elara Pilates Studio, align with her values around wellbeing, nutrition, and mindset.

Drumcree: Garvaghy Residents’ challenge dismissed, dispute rumbles on despite parade ban

The parading crisis in Portadown seems over on the ground, but it is very much alive in the courts, on the airwaves, and in politics.  The Northern Ireland Secretary of State Chris Bryant stepped in on Friday to ban the Portadown Orange lodge from marching down the Garvaghy Road, now the Orange Order is challenging that decision in the courts. On Monday afternoon, the Court of Appeal dismissed a challenge from Garvaghy residents to the Parades Commission’s decision to allow the parade. In Stormont, First Minister Michelle O’Neill will face a confidence motion after taking part in a protest backing the Garvaghy Road residents, while the TUV demands the DUP take Emma Little-Pengelly out of the Executive. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Allison Morris. 

Duran Duran’s “Derry Girl” Rachael O'Connor received the biggest cheer of the pop band’s triumphant return to Northern Ireland

Credit: Tori ElliottDuran Duran’s “Derry Girl” Rachael O’Connor received the biggest cheer of the pop band’s triumphant return to Northern Ireland.

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Glentoran owner on Duncan Ferguson appointment: ‘We made one offer to the best candidate’

Glentoran owner on Duncan Ferguson appointment: ‘We made one offer to the best candidate’

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Duncan Ferguson confirms coaching departures in first press conference as Glentoran boss: ‘I don’t know a lot about the Irish League’

Everton legend Duncan Ferguson was today confirmed as Glentoran’s new manager on a multi-year contract, insisting he is here to win trophies and challenge for the league title.The larger-than-life Scot has been joined at the BetMcLean Oval by countryman Gary Bollan, who will be Ferguson’s assistant.The Belfast Telegraph broke the news one week ago that the 54-year-old was a strong candidate for the post.

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Funeral mass for Waterford family killed in arson attack held in Ireland

The funeral mass for Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, has taken place this afternoon in Waterford.

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