Man dies after collapsing at Belfast City Marathon

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8 May, 2018 Man dies after collapsing at Belfast City Marathon A man in his 50s has died after collapsing during the Belfast City Marathon. Latest News Criticism of anthem at cup final yet no challenge to Irish anthem at GAA Much has been said in the past few days about the playing of the national anthem at the final of the Irish Cup match on Saturday. Unionists should stop whingeing – the 'rise and rise' of Sinn Fein can be halted "Well, Alex, can they be stopped in their tracks?" The 'they' in question was Sinn Fein and the questioner was an old friend, formerly a UUP voter, but now firmly in the DUP camp. Ivan Foster: Lowry saying NI should welcome Pope is example of ignorance of Rome's teachings Ben Lowry, deputy editor of the Belfast News Letter, could not be more wrong when he argues that the so-called 'Protestant' church leaders are right in saying that the pope should come to Northern Ireland (Protestant leaders are right: Pope should visit NI, May 5). Tories were trembling ahead of local elections but then did OK Tories were trembling in their boots ahead of the local elections in England, fearing massive losses and a wipe-out in some areas. Sport Update Bobby Burns: Hearts complete signing of Glenavon teenager Scottish Premiership side Hearts have completed the signing of Northern Ireland Under-21 star Bobby Burns on a three-year contract. Local game celebrated at Northern Ireland Football Awards 2018 Local football took centre stage last night in Belfast when the Northern Ireland Football Awards for 2018 were announced at a gala event in the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Curtis hits hat-trick as Derry City cruise into semi-finals Derry City 7, Shelbourne 3 And finally... Power supply fears prompt call to keep Kilroot open Kilroot power station should be kept open because of a energy reduction at a nuclear power plant in Scotland, an MLA has said. See all the day's news here

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