Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Thu 5th Dec 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Adams slammed over bid to blame victims Gerry Adams has come in for massive criticism from politicians on all sides in Belfast and Dublin for suggesting two top RUC men were murdered due to their own lax approach to safety. Read more... Comment: Adams ignoring inconvenient truth Gerry Adams has long reminded me of Claudius, from Hamlet: that man who “may smile and smile and be a villain”. Read more... IRA victims claim Smithwick findings 'tip of the iceberg' Two prominent victims groups believe that the findings of Garda-IRA collusion in the murder of two senior RUC officers are representative of much wider wrongdoing. Read more... Judge's rejection of IRA account does not bode well, warns lawyer Judge Smithwick ultimately rejected some crucial aspects of the IRA account of the killings. Read more... Man held over 1998 Moira police station blast A 43-year-old man has been arrested as part of a police investigation into a bomb attack on a Northern Ireland police station 15 years ago. Read more...   Sport Gary Hamilton admits goal was his 'best ever' Glenavon player/manager Gary Hamilton believes his breath-taking strike against Dungannon last week was his “best ever”. Read more... NIFL plots a new course as it launches ambitious vision The Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) launched its new vision on Wednesday night, designed to provide a structure for the new company – and local football. Read more... Nicky Clark enjoys special night after four-goal salvo for Rangers Thirty years to the day after Sandy Clark scored two for Rangers in a 3-0 win over Hearts, his son Nicky went two goals better in Tuesday night’s 6-1 win over Forfar Athletic at Ibrox. Read more... Oran Kearney handed vote of confidence by Coleraine board Under-fire Coleraine boss Oran Kearney has been handed a vote of confidence by club chairman Colin McKendry. Read more... Dungannon facing battle to retain star striker Boyce during January window Dungannon Swifts could face a fight to keep hold of in-form striker Darren Boyce during the January transfer window. Read more...   Please do not respond directly to this email as this mailbox is not monitored. To contact Belfast Newsletter direct go to http://www.newsletter.co.uk/ and click on Contact Us Johnston Press are the publishers of Belfast Newsletter. You have received this email as you have subscribed to this newsletter on our website. Edit or Unsubscribe Preferences | Edit Your Profile Company Name: Johnston Press plc | Registered in Scotland no: SCO15382 | Registered Office: 108 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS