Women’s Under-15s development team head coach Stephen Graham made three changes to the team that started the 2-0 defeat to Scotland in Northern Ireland’s opening game in the Bob Docherty Tournament Defender Caitlin Shields and attackers Annabelle Shaw and Ellie Tohill came in for Grace Steele Abigail Curley and Annarose Robinson respectively run by the Schools’ Association Football International Board (SAFIB) is being staged in Northern Ireland this year with the games being played at Greenisland FC’s ground in County Antrim and at the nearby Ulster University Jordanstown campus The tournament is for U15 schoolgirls’ teams although the respective squads usually feature several players involved in national development set-ups Northern Ireland applied some good early pressure down the flanks with Annabelle Shaw and Charley McMullan fashioning decent chances England had a shot from distance which was gathered in by Northern Ireland keeper Anna Roberts On 24 minutes McMullan tested England 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for the marathon is free for spectators and participants - excluding rail services Here is what you need to know about transport and travel ahead of the Belfast City Marathon 2025: Getting to the start line - a shuttle bus will be available from Belfast City Hall (outside SS Moore’s) 07:00am – 8:00am and Lanyon Place Train Station 7:30am – 8:00am to the Start Line Spectator Transport from Stormont - a shuttle bus will pick spectators from Massey Avenue to Ormeau Park after the start of the race at Stormont A shuttle bus service will run 8:00am – 10:00am from Annadale Embankment at Dunnes Stores to drop runners off at their designated relay changeover point: Getting back to Belfast City Centre - a shuttle bus will transport participants from Ormeau Embankment to Belfast City Centre This service will run from 11:45am – 4:00pm Getting back to Stormont – a complimentary Glider service is available from SS Moore’s Chichester Street or Wellington Street to Stormont Please note that Stormont car parks will close from 5:00pm To help people going to the Belfast City Marathon on Sunday 4 May 2025 there will be early morning trains from Derry~Londonderry These additional services cannot be booked in advance and standard fares will apply Parking will be available at the start line within the Stormont Complex for FREE Please note the Upper Newtownards Road from the Stormont Entrance will close from around 8.00am to facilitate traffic management solutions for the start of the event Access will be from the Dundonald side ONLY Parking around Ormeau Park/Finish Area/City Centre – parking will be available in Belfast City Council Car Park To source other suitable parking please follow this link https://visitbelfast.com/plan/car-parking-in-belfast/ Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right A firefighter tackling the blaze at Greenisland Church of Ireland Aerial Images from NIFRS showing the extent of fire damage at the church in Greenisland Brett CampbellSun 8 Sep 2024 at 21:32Three young boys have been charged in connection with a fire that destroyed a church in Co Antrim last week causing an estimated £2.5m of damage The Greenisland church’s leader has said it “believes that forgiveness and love is the way forward” Two of the suspects are aged 11 and the other is 10 years old All three are due to appear at Belfast Youth Court on Monday Firefighters attend major blaze at Greenisland Church "As is normal procedure all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service,” a PSNI spokesperson said The incident is not being treating as a racially motivated hate crime The minister of the The Church of the Holy Name which was gutted in the blaze last Sunday evening told the heartbroken congregation to “love the children” who are accused of arson Nine fire-fighting appliances and 49 firefighters attended the scene of the blaze Photographs showed substantial damage to its hall where a section of the roof was destroyed in the fire which began around 9pm An online fundraiser set up by Rev Isobel Hawthorne-Steele’s niece to pay for the repair work has now reached almost £20,000 – more than three times the initial goal "We’ve been overwhelmed by the love and support of the community after the devastating fire at the Church of the Holy Name (Church of Ireland) in Greenisland,” the church said on the GoFundMe appeal page “Many of you have asked for a way to support us as we seek to rebuild and one of the suggestions was a GoFundMe page "We would really appreciate the support if you would like to contribute a total of 468 generous donors had heeded the call and given £19,230 Worship went ahead earlier in the day at Greenisland Methodist Church directly opposite the destroyed building where parishioners normally congregate The service was streamed online and showed families enjoying the service which began at 9.30am Prayers of thanksgiving were said during the service despite the “devastation tears and sorrow” experienced over the past week Rev Hawthorne-Steele took questions from church members and was explicitly asked what her message to those behind the fire was "What I would say to them is that Jesus still loves you,” she said "I want them to know that we love them and are with them "If anyone is seeking retribution them or their families then I want to speak to those people – we as a church need to love those children "In the eyes of Jesus we are all sinners.” The clergywoman told members that the church itself will need to be completely demolished as a result of the damage which has made the building “very unstable” "The church will be fenced off by the council,” Rev Steele said only if the surrounding walls don’t give way Most of the furnishings have been destroyed including equipment such as the church organ and piano Only three vases and a few stands were salvaged Rev Hawthorne-Steele said it is now too dangerous to go near the building to see what else can be saved as she explained that anything that had survived the blaze was likely ruined by smoke or water All the stock from the church shop’s 464 item product lines has also been destroyed "Two-and-a-half million pounds we have lost [in total],” the minister said The congregation was told that services will continue at the Methodist church until their harvest gathering on October 13 Future plans are still being discussed as offers “from a lot of places including schools” to use premises flood in It is hoped a contractor can be found by Easter which will pave the way for the rebuilding project The “optimistic view” is that the main church could be operational within 18 months however the church hall will take a year longer to finish Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph on Sunday evening Rev Hawthorne-Steele said she has been inundated with calls and messages from those who attend the church "The whole congregation fully supports what I said and believes that forgiveness and love is the way forward,” she added The minister said the hefty bill is an estimate only as she awaits an official assessment by insurers Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening Please check your inbox to verify your details 2024 at 6:00am BSTThe minister at a Co Antrim church gutted by an arson on Sunday has said she does not believe that racism was behind the attack Greenisland Church of Ireland had been celebrating their 70th anniversary last week before the fire with events including a multi-cultural street party on Saturday alongside members of a charity that supports migrants refugees and asylum seekers in the north Belfast area Rev’d Dr Isobel Hawthorne-Steele said that despite last month’s rioting and surge in racist attacks in Belfast she did not think the street party was a factor in why the church was targeted we think there may be CCTV footage but we’re not sure,” she said The community has not reared its head with any racist or anti-immigration sentiment We’ve had some of the global majority joining our activities on a normal basis such as parents and toddler groups I’m just praying that whoever did this will give themselves to the PSNI not only from a legal perspective but also within their community “It’s a life changer for them and we want to be there for them.” The church is one of four on the Station Road normally a quiet area beside a housing estate and train station services for the parishioners will be hosted by the Baptist and Methodist churches while others have offered the use of their buildings By Tuesday, a fundraiser for the church had also raised nearly £6,000 towards any future repairs. A message from Isy and an invitation - join us over lunchtime ON MONDAY at the Mango Tree Cafe in Greenisland Baptist Church from 12noon as we support each other and grieve together Rev Hawthorne-Steele first attended the church as a girl over 60 years ago, maintaining ties until she returned four years ago to serve as minister. “It’s like a death. You go through the shock, now we’re just going through the reality and the grieving,” she said. “We’re weeping over our church, but we do see that hope, that light that says our church was not a building, it’s a people. “Everybody in the community has said ‘that’s our church.’ Even people who don’t normally go, they’ll have had baptisms or marked the loss of their loved ones. “That’s my own family too, I have so many memories and can grieve with them. “The sadness is palpable, but the people rallying around and hugging me in the street to say ‘we’ll support this, this is our church.’ That’s lovely.” A police spokesperson said that efforts were continuing to establish a motive behind the arson attack and identify those responsible. Anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the area or may have relevant CCTV, doorbell or other footage is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 1437 of September 1. Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 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A boy and a girl are to quizzed by police about a fire at a new house under construction in Co Antrim which is being treated as arson Fire crews attended the blaze at the three-storey property in the Hartley Hall housing development in Greenisland on Saturday shortly before 4pm which is understood to have been close to completion A spokesman for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service told The Irish News that they are treating the incident as a “deliberate ignition” He said the report of the blaze at the “three-storey house under construction” was received at 3.51pm with fire crews from numerous stations including Greenisland It comes amid reports of a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour in the area in recent days involving young children. One report suggested that children were seen in the area on Friday night throwing rocks at a nearby property. A man living in the area told The Irish News: “These kids who are being caught up in this sort of thing need to realise that they could be ruining their own lives.” He added: “This fire could have spread to nearby properties where there are young families living. “A new playpark is being built across the road from this house, if it had of been opened, kids could have been playing there.” The fire comes a month after substantial damage was caused when a blaze broke out at a church in Greenisland. Three young boys, two aged 11 and a 10-year-old, were initially charged with arson over the fire that swept through The Church of the Holy Name on September 1. Criminal proceedings were ended before the boys were set to make their first court appearances. They will instead be dealt with through a youth diversionary programme aimed at achieving a restorative outcome. The PSNI said its officers attended the scene on Saturday. “Fortunately, there were no reports of any injuries,” a spokesman said. “A young boy and a young girl were arrested on suspicion of arson. They are due to return for interview at a later date, and enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances of the incident.” Police added that officers had received a report of criminal damage caused to a property in the same area on October 11. It was reported that damage had been caused to the side door of the property, and that rubble and bricks had been located in the garden. Crews from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and PSNI officers remain at the scene of a fire at The Church of the Holy Name A large fire burns through Greenisland Parish Church on Station Road Reverend Issy Hawthorne-Steele (right) Phot: Kirth Ferris/Pacemaker Press Kurtis ReidTue 3 Sep 2024 at 08:16A little box of memories was all that remained in the ashes of a Co Antrim parish church that went up in flames on Sunday night The blaze at the Church of the Holy Name in Greenisland may have been caused by a bin being set alight and came just hours after the Church of Ireland congregation celebrated its 70th anniversary firefighters returned to the scene after neighbours spotted puffs of smoke coming from the wreckage the church said: “Folks you won’t quite believe this “Our neighbours noticed some puffs of smoke this evening and the NIFRS are back as there is still some concern that the fire hasn’t completely died out.” It’s understood there had been a small amount of smoke The leader of the church yesterday vowed that the community will rebuild it from the ashes nine fire-fighting appliances and 49 firefighters attended the Church of the Holy Name in the Station Road area Photographs of the scene show substantial damage to its hall where a section of the roof was destroyed in the blaze which began around 9pm As the earlier party celebrating the church’s 70th anniversary had been also attended by people from an ethnic minority or foreign national background there were initial suspicions that the arson could have been a race-related incident police said there was no suggestion of anything hate-related Despite the destruction caused by the flames there was a “small miracle”: a beloved box of keepsakes was found intact despite being in the midst of the blaze the Greenisland church said: “The miracle continues Some of our most precious memories and photos were in a box under a table for safe-keeping but some of the most irreplaceable items have been rescued So incredibly grateful to the fire crews — and to the waterproof wonders of plastic boxes and poly pockets.” who has been at the helm of the church for the past three years said it was like watching her own home go up in smoke It’s hard to believe someone did this deliberately as it could have been something gone wrong,” she said “We have been told it was a bin set on fire that caused it “But we just have to wait for more information and we would appeal to anyone with information What they have said is that they want to help — and that is everyone across it “We will rebuild from these ashes with a lot of hope “I have been a parishioner at this church since I was seven years old [Sunday] night was like watching [my] house burn down "We are devastated" - Greenisland Church gutted in overnight blaze said he was “at a loss to understand why a church that is such an integral part of the community that the Church of the Holy Name is not a burnt building “It is a vibrant group of people who love their God and love the community He has given them to serve but they are also strong and courageous and they will continue to worship together and reach out to others with Christ’s message of forgiveness and hope.” who live just yards from the parish grounds also described their sadness over the blaze the fact that it was arson is heartbreaking,” Janice said “But this church is about community — we know it well and it will bring people together.” Ron added: “We were here on Sunday for the thanksgiving service which was all about looking forward to the future The international people who came along provided food East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson said it was upsetting to hear that arson was suspected “We have to see where the investigation goes I do understand it was a bin set on fire at the back of the building “As far as the community and parish is concerned they will be working hard to build back better This church has been here for 70 years this week and it will be here for 70 years more.” Mr Dickson also hit out at “nasty speculation” that the church was targeted in a race-hate incident Anyone who believes these things is completely wrong “It’s a terribly sad suggestion that something like that could happen in Greenisland,” he said Alliance Councillor Aaron Skinner reacts to Greenisland Church Fire We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK remember your settings and improve government services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services You have accepted additional cookies. 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You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports The Northern Ireland Office minister Fleur Anderson has visited the Church of the Holy Name in Greenisland to show solidarity following a recent arson attack The Church provides an integral service to local people through a community shop and a range of activities that involve all ages as well as offering a place for parishioners to gather It was badly damaged in a fire on September 1 who is Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the NIO spoke with the Rev Dr Isobel Hawthorne-Steele Minister of the Church about the attack and viewed the scale of the destruction She also heard about the experiences of the community in the aftermath of the attack Minister Anderson said: “The discussions I had with Rev Dr Hawthorne-Steele were very constructive “It was sad to see the scale of the destruction to a place that is a beacon of hope for many in the community “It was encouraging to hear the positive support shown by local churches in Greenisland the understanding shown to the families of the young boys involved and the plans for the future rebuilding “I stand in solidarity with this entire community and I commend their resilience and forgiveness “I must also commend the quick response of the Northern Ireland Fire Service and the Police Service of Northern Ireland for their valiant efforts in tackling the blaze.” “Having met with the minister it was encouraging to learn that she is a fellow community practitioner with extensive experience in building community cohesion and promoting transformative grassroots initiatives “Having spent considerable time chatting and seeing first hand the devastation caused by the fire to our parish centre and church the minister captured the full impact of the far-reaching consequences on our church and the wider community that this disaster has caused we greatly appreciate the fact that the minister acknowledged the efforts we are making to grow resilience in partnership with multi-faceted groups and organisations that work within this local area as we rebuild and renew our faith by revealing God’s grace.” NIO minister Fleur Anderson and Rev Dr Isobel Hawthorne-Steele outside the Church of the Holy Name where the damage can bee seen NIO minister Fleur Anderson and Rev Dr Isobel Hawthorne-Steele look inside the Parish Centre which was affected by the recent arson attack Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details Church leaders have spoke of their heartbreak following the incident, which is being treated as arson. Substantial damage was caused to the Greenisland Church of Ireland building on Sunday at around 9.10pm. Nine fire appliances and 49 firefighters attended the scene on Station Road with footage indicating the fire had caused major damage to a church hall. The blaze happened shortly after the church had hosted a special event earlier in the day to celebrate its 70th anniversary. Bishop of Connor, Rev George Davison, was among the guests at the special anniversary service, as well as former rectors of the parish and the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Rev John McDowell, who preached. In a post on Facebook, Bishop Davison described the fire as “heart-breaking” and recalled how that community had spent a “joyful afternoon celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Church of the Holy Name” but they had returned later to see a “terrible fire on the premises”. “It was heart-breaking to watch and to stand with so many parishioners who couldn’t quite believe what we were witnessing,” he said. “I’m so thankful that no-one was hurt and very grateful to the members of the Fire Service and the PSNI for all their efforts this evening.” In an online video message on Monday, the Rev Dr Isy Hawthorne-Steele said: “I am just absolutely gutted that this has happened, but we will rise out of this. “The Bishop said to me last night, out of ashes – we will come through this together as a church because we are church people – we have faith and we have hope. In a statement posted on Greenisland Parish Church’s social media page, a spokesperson said they were “heartbroken” by the fire. “What a shocking and terrible night for our parish and the whole Greenisland community,” the statement said. “As I write, the smoke is still rising and the fire crews are still working hard, but the worst of the blaze seems to be under control. A message from Isy and an invitation - join us over lunchtime at the Mango Tree Cafe in Greenisland Baptist Church from 12noon as we support each other and grieve together “We have been overwhelmed by the support and love of the Greenisland community - people who helped us out with everything from traffic control, available toilets (much needed!) and of course a cuppa to steady the nerves. “We are heartbroken but also so thankful - to the fire crews, to the local community, to our neighbours who sounded the alarm, and so thankful that no-one was hurt. “We have just spent the weekend giving thanks for the first 70 years of Greenisland Parish life. “We have every faith that with God’s guidance, the strength of our parish family and the support of our amazing friends and neighbours, our story will go on.” The church also said on a Monday that there had been a “bit of a miracle” after fire crews rescued some photographs and heirlooms from its memories exhibition as part of the anniversary celebrations. In a statement on Monday, police appealed for information as they confirmed it was being treated as arson. “Thankfully no one was injured, however a significant amount of damage was caused,” the PSNI said. The fire service said the blaze had been dealt with shortly before 5pm on Monday. “Our firefighters worked tirelessly throughout the duration of the incident to ensure that the fire was brought under control and prevented the spread to the remainder of the buildings,” a spokesman said. “The cause of the fire is believed to have been deliberate ignition. It is thought that bins were set alight and the fire had spread to the nearly buildings.” What a shocking and terrible night for our parish and the whole Greenisland community. As I write, the smoke is still... What a shocking and terrible night for our parish and the whole Greenisland community Firefighters tackle the blaze at Greenisland Parish Church The Greenisland community turned out in support of The Church of the Holy Name Mark BainThu 5 Sep 2024 at 07:43Hundreds of people from across the Greenisland community turned out last night to hear Rev Isobel Hawthorne-Steele deliver a message of hope just four days after a devastating arson attack on the Church of the Holy Name A special service was held in neighbouring Greenisland Baptist Church where the clergywoman admitted there will still be plenty of sadness to come over the next few years with many events unable to take place at the place of worship which has been a part of the community for 70 years I’m sure there will be many more,” she said we have to remember that God will not be separated from us and in the midst of all the fire engines and police cars flying about she went away and came back with a tub of Angel Delight “On the top of it was written ‘Rev Isy I know you’re sad “The support has been amazing from everybody This church has an emotional tie to everything and everyone in this community It’s sad that over the next few years there are going to be marriages and sadly funerals that we can’t have in our beautiful church “I just want to say a big thank you to everybody who has been so generous All their kindness is going to be much needed and very much appreciated I am so privileged to be the leader of a wonderful church Recalling the night of the fire she added: “I was in my pyjamas My husband Sam said ‘the church is on fire it takes time to get over a shock like that It was five o’clock and I was able to go down and at that stage the hall has completely burnt to the ground “The Chief Fire Officer kindly said he would take me into the church She said she had been particularly thankful for the support from the young people in the congregation with around 40 of them arriving at her home on Tuesday night to join in prayer Last night’s service took place in the nearby Baptist church with the burnt out Anglican church building visible through the window Pastor Michael Wylie said Rev Hawthorne-Steele had told him it was to be an uplifting evening “She said she didn’t want this to be a funeral,” he said “There is an incredibly unity amongst us all Rev Isy and the congregation will have all our support in the days and months ahead.” Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson was among those turning out to support the church “What we have seen is a massive show of support for the congregation and it’s no more than you would expect from this community,” he said “All the churches and their communities have come together That’s the one silver lining that’s come from this working with young people in this community and remains keen to reach out to those who have been responsible for this “What we so know is that this community is together and this church will rebuild.” Picture by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service By Alan ErwinSeptember 30 2024 at 8:15pm BSTThree young boys accused of setting fire to a Co Antrim church are no longer facing prosecution had been charged with arson over the blaze which swept through The Church of the Holy Name in Greenisland on September 1 But criminal proceedings were ended before they were set to make their first court appearances The boys will instead be dealt with through a youth diversionary programme aimed at achieving a restorative outcome Police said the decision involved taking into account their ages and any views expressed by potential victims During the blaze an adjoining parish hall at the site on Station Road also went up in flames All three boys had been expected to attend Belfast Youth Court on Monday for the first stage in the case. However, it is understood that criminal proceedings against them were withdrawn last week. There was no mention of the case during the court session. In a statement issued tonight, the PSNI confirmed: “Three boys, two aged 11 and one aged 10, charged with arson in relation to a fire at a church and church hall in Greenisland on Sunday 1 will now be dealt with via a Youth Engagement Clinic for restorative outcomes. “The decision was made following consideration and consultation with criminal justice partners, taking into account a range of factors, including the age of the children involved. “The views of victims are also an important element in this Youth Engagement Process.” The statement added: “Youth Engagement Clinics are a collaborative effort, led by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Youth Diversion Officers, involving the young offender, their parent or guardian, Youth Justice Agency representatives, and if applicable, the victim.” with arson.“The three boys are due to appear at Belfast Youth Court on Monday 30th September,” a police spokesperson said.“As is normal procedure all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”Police also said they are not treating the incident as a racially motivated hate crime Catch up with the latest UTV Live on ITVX Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know Firefighters at Greenisland Parish Church on Station Road A fundraiser for a Co Antrim church targeted in an arson attack has raised over £6,000 just hours after it was torched On Sunday evening, nine fire-fighting appliances and 49 firefighters attended the Church of the Holy Name in the Station Road area of Greenisland which is not being treated as hate related was caused by a bin set alight which later spread to the church hall A fundraiser has since been set up by some members of the community in response to the damage which has so far raised £6,700 within hours "We’ve been overwhelmed by the love and support of the community after the devastating fire at the Church of the Holy Name Church of Ireland in Greenisland,” the church said "Many of you have asked for a way to support us as we seek to rebuild We would really appreciate the support if you would like to contribute The funds gained from the GoFundMe profile will go to the efforts to rebuild the church building with the campaign opened in response to the hundreds of queries the church had received about what the community could do to assist them The fire occurred on the week of the church’s 70th anniversary which formally takes place on Wednesday and just hours after a large celebration took place to honour the community Reverend Issy Hawthorne Steele said the plan was initially to have another anniversary service on Wednesday evening to mark the event this meeting has instead been replaced with a solidarity ‘Stand Together’ gathering which will take place at 7pm in the neighbouring Greenisland Bapist Church who have been supporting members of Greenisland Parish alongside the fellow neighbouring building Greenisland Methodist “We had initially planned another meeting for the actual anniversary on Wednesday which has now been replaced by a meeting to talk about the community response to what has happened,” said Reverend Hawthorne Steele who has been at the helm of the parish for three years and a member of the church since she was 7-years old "We’ve already had people from all kinds of trades who have contacted us offering their services – builders and such.” firefighters returned to the scene after neighbours spotted signs of smoke coming from the wreckage This fire destroyed the adjoining church hall and the roof of the main church building "There was a concern that smoke was coming from the ridge at the top of the roof,” the church said on social media about the damage late last night "The crews have broken the tiles to get at the void along the ridge and they’re now cooling it all down with more water “Unfortunately it means that the roof now looks worse than ever — but it was already damaged Again the dedication of these fire crews is just astounding.” The GoFundMe for Greenisland Parish can be found here. Substantial damage was caused after the blaze broke out at the Greenisland Church of Ireland building on Sunday at around 9.10pm. Firefighters remained at the scene on Monday morning as police confirmed the incident was being treated as arson. A PSNI spokesperson said: “At approximately 9.10pm, we received a report of a fire at the property on the Station Road. “Officers along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire Service attended and the blaze was extinguished. “The church was celebrating its 70th anniversary this week, and last night was busy in particular. “Thankfully no one was injured, however a significant amount of damage was caused to both buildings. “We are treating this as arson and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or to anyone with CCTV, doorbell or other footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1437 of 01/09/24.” Reverend Dr Isy Hawthorne-Steele was speaking to UTV after the arson attack on the Church of the Holy Name in Greenisland Pictures show the parish hall destroyed and part of the main Church of Ireland building badly damaged The church had just celebrated its 70th anniversary Rev Hawthorne-Steele said she thought it may have been a "prank" that caused the fire we are numb at the idea this is an arsonist attack It is a shocking thing to come to terms with But no one was hurt and that is the key thing here," she told UTV "There has never been animosity in this community." She said people always talk of the welcome they receive from the church "That is always what we have been renound for.. embracing people of faith and we will rise from this caused significant damage to the Church of Ireland building and hall in Greenisland.Bishop of Connor the Rev George Davison described the fire as heart-breaking he said the community had spent a “joyful afternoon celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Church of the Holy Name” but they had returned later to see a “terrible fire on the premises”.“It was heart-breaking to watch and to stand with so many parishioners who couldn’t quite believe what we were witnessing,” he said.“I’m so thankful that no-one was hurt and very grateful to the members of the Fire Service and the PSNI for all their efforts this evening He added: “The Church of the Holy Name is not a damaged building it is the amazing group of people that I met there this afternoon and who stood together this evening and cried and hugged each other and resolved to keep on worshipping and serving Jesus in Greenisland.”A police spokesman said they received a report of a fire at the property in Station Road at around 9.10pm on Sunday.“Officers along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire Service attended and the blaze was extinguished,” he said.“The church was celebrating its 70th anniversary this week Thankfully no-one was injured; however a significant amount of damage was caused to both buildings.“We are treating this as arson and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or to anyone with CCTV doorbell or other footage that could assist with inquiries to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1437 of 01/09/24.” Firefighters deal with a church fire on Station Road in Greenisland on September 2nd 2024 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph) Firefighters attending the incident in Greenisland Liam Tunney and Kurtis ReidMon 2 Sep 2024 at 09:45A fire which has gutted parts of a Co Antrim church is being treated as arson nine firefighting appliances – including an aerial appliance – and 49 firefighters attended the blaze at Greenisland Church of Ireland in the Station Road area of the town Photographs from the scene show substantial damage to the church hall where a section of the roof was destroyed in the blaze police confirmed they are treating the blaze as arson and are appealing for information Inspector Knowles said: “At approximately 9.10pm we received a report of a fire at the property on the Station Road “Officers along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire Service attended and the blaze was extinguished "The Church was celebrating its 70th anniversary this week however a significant amount of damage was caused to both buildings “We are treating this as arson and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or to anyone with CCTV doorbell or other footage that could assist with enquiries to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1437 of 01/09/24 "Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/” Reverend Issy Hawthorne-Steele said: "It’s absolutely devastating "Unbelievable that we have had such a weekend of celebration and then to hear that the church is on fire has been unspeakably awful NIFRS was advising members of the public to avoid the area where possible last night and for nearby homeowners to keep their windows and doors closed Police said the road was closed while emergency services dealt with the fire and advised road users to seek alternate routes a NIFRS spokesperson said the team was scaling down attendance at the incident to three pumps and would remain throughout the night They added that the cause of fire was not yet determined In a statement issued via its Facebook page last night the church said nobody had been hurt during the incident There’s a terrible fire at the church,” said a spokesperson "It started at the back of the building and as I write the fire crews are desperately trying to stop it from spreading to the whole building "We are just so thankful that the building was empty and nobody has been hurt.” the church said the roof of its hall and parish centre was “gone” East Antrim MLA John Stewart said news of the fire was “deeply concerning” "I truly hope that no one has been injured and that damage will be limited but the scenes are very worrying indeed,” he said “My thoughts are with all those connected with the church or affected by the fire and also the emergency battling the fire said the fire service was doing a “fantastic job” of stopping the fire spreading "It does look like the hall has been completely destroyed There was a big community fun day and services throughout the weekend.. so it’s just a horrible end to a fantastic weekend.” Bishop of Connor the Rev George Davison and Rev Izzy Hawthorne-Steele (Liam McBurney/PA) The minister of a Co Antrim church which was set on fire last month has said she is “delighted” that the three young boys charged with the arson will not face prosecution had been charged over the blaze which swept through The Church of the Holy Name in Greenisland on September 1 A Co Antrim man was remanded into custody on Saturday accused of choking and assaulting his partner Standing in the dock of Ballymena Magistrates Court 23-year-old Alan Lowry confirmed he understood the three charges against him all alleged to have been committed on October 3 this year and non-fatal strangulation amounting to battery While he is accused of attacking the woman defence counsel Grant Powles submitted the 23-year-old would be making a counter claim against his 43-year-old partner revealing that she was at one stage his stepmother He claims that he is the one being “controlled and assaulted” by his older partner a detective outlined how police received a call from a distressed woman just before 11pm on Thursday evening she claimed that despite bail conditions barring contact he had been staying with her for the previous few days She further claimed during that time Lowry ”was torturing her with verbal abuse The officer told the court that according to the alleged victim threw the TV on the bed where she was lying and pushed her to the floor “It was said he then put his hand around her neck and squeezed with enough force to stop her being able to breathe,” they added “She concedes that she used force to get him off her,” said the cop “saying that he was going to break her jaw properly” “She says that he is a jealous person and would look through her phone when it is unattended and he is abusive to her.” Lowry claimed he was acting in self defence but the detective confirmed there was an extensive history of domestic violence between the parties The woman has been assessed as vulnerable and as being at high risk of domestic violence The officer highlighted police were concerned that Lowry would not abide by bail conditions because he had previously breached them — contacting his alleged victim just six minutes after he was freed from custody Submitting that being bailed to Greenisland “would put distance between them,” defence counsel Grant Powles told the court Lowry had shown him scratches and bruises “all over his body.” Revealing that the victim “would have been his stepmother originally,” the barrister told the court that “he has been in a controlling relationship from this woman and has been subject to this for a number of years” he has suffered from an addiction… and she has been using his vulnerabilities and addictions to fuel that control,” claimed Mr Powles District Judge Nigel Broderick said given the previous breaches of bail and history of domestic violence he was refusing bail and remanded Lowry into custody to October 17 Now download the free app for all the latest Sunday World News, Crime, Irish Showbiz and Sport. Available on Apple and Android devices The gentle shores of Belfast Lough have long been a relaxing destination for walkers and families seeking the perfect escape from the hustle of city life near the village of Greenisland lies a tiny beach which government has doggedly refused to open to the public For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend It will be a dry night with clouds melting away to leave long clear periods Turning into another chilly night with light winds then clouds building again later in morning and during afternoon High pressure dominates this period bringing dry and settled conditions with just some patches of fair weather cloud developing during daytime Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average 20242 min readThe scene of the blaze at Greenisland Church of Ireland Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are tackling a major blaze tonight at a church in County Antrim at Greenisland Church of Ireland on Station Road in the town Images shared widely on social media show a scene of destruction from the blaze which occurred just hours after the church family celebrated their 70th anniversary a spokesperson for Greenisland Church of Ireland said: “It started at the back of the building and as I write the fire crews are desperately trying to stop it from spreading to the whole building “We are just so thankful that the building was empty and nobody has been hurt.” In a further update the church confirmed that the “roof of hall and parish centre gone” The updates continue: “We’re starting to be hopeful that the structure of the main church will be ok (though it will be massively water damaged - huge amounts of water are being poured on the roof) The fire crews are doing an incredible job Messages of support have been coming in by members of the community shocked by the scenes of devastation The Police Service of Northern Ireland has closed the Station Road will fire crews continue to bring the blaze under control “The Station Road in Greenisland is currently closed to traffic while emergency services deal with a fire at a church in the area Road users are asked to seek alternate routes.” In a statement just released by Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service “NIFRS crews are currently dealing with an ongoing incident at Greenisland Baptist Church “At present there are 9 Fire Appliances and 49 personnel carrying out firefighting operations “We would advise members of the public to avoid the area where possible and nearby homeowners to keep their windows and doors closed.” WhatsApp: 07311 700 250 Privacy Policy Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayocool fmlocalnewsGreenisland: major fire ripping through church was arson attackA total of 49 firefighters and nine appliances tackled the blaze Police said today (Monday) that a major fire which damaged a church and church all in Co Antrim last night was an arson attack A total of 49 firefighters and nine appliances attended the blaze at Greenlisland Church of Ireland The church had hosted a special event earlier in the day to mark its 70th aniversary Police are appealing for information and a spokesperson said: “At approximately 9.10pm "The church was celebrating its 70th anniversary this week Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ Late last night a spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said the operation was "ongoing". "We would advise members of the public to avoid the area where possible and nearby homeowners to keep their windows and doors closed," said the spokesperson. Footage from the scene indicates the fire has caused major damage to the building. Meanwhile, the church's Facebook page posted a message on Sunday night saying the "terrible" fire had started at the back of the building. "We are just so thankful that the building was empty and nobody has been hurt," said the statement. 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this page ECCLES Trevor – 30th November 2024 passed away peacefully at home Much loved father-in-law to Mark and Derrick A service of thanksgiving for the life of Trevor will be held in Greenisland Presbyterian on Thursday 12th December 2024 at 12.30pm followed by a committal service in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium at 3pm can be made payable directly to Greenisland Parish Church Share this sad news with friends and loved ones 39-41 Irish Quarter South,Carrickfergus,Co Visit Website [email protected] Link Jack and Lauren.A Service of Thanksgiving for Billy’s life will be held on Thursday 21st November at 11.00 a.m in Greenisland Presbyterian Church and afterwards to Ballycarry New Cemetery.Family flowers only please to Marie Curie c/o S&J Irvine Funeral Directors at the above address (Cheques made payable to the above charity please; card donations via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m Cash donations also welcome.)Wonderful memories treasured forever of happy days we had together 31-35 Irish Quarter South Carrickfergus BT38 8BL,48 Rashee Rd Ballyclare BT39 9HJ,Co Visit Website [email protected] Greenisland residents can't access 'private' beach blocked by NI Water Greenisland residents can't access 'private' beach blocked by NI Water Green Island Festival returns to this city centre haven for three packed days throughout the year Gorgeous Manchester festival Green Island Festival returns this year and has announced 2025 dates and wave one of the line-up 2025 marks Green Island Festival’s fifth anniversary born with the mission of creating a space to platform and celebrate the flourishing scene of musicians and DJs in the North as well as championing sounds of the global majority with artists from as far and wide as Brazil and Senegal taking to their stages The three-part series of day festivals will return on June 7th to celebrate its fifth anniversary Beginning as a 150-person capacity event in 2021 with just two stages the past four years have seen Green Island evolve to become a staple event in Manchester’s grassroots music scene cherished for its commitment to celebrating multiculturalism individualism and music in all its diversity of sounds and forms This year Green Island Festival will return to Hulme Community Garden Centre The 1,500 capacity festival will house four stages that sprawl across the leafy terrain creating a haven in the centre of the city Manoeuvre between the plants and trees to discover the various stages as well as a block party occupying Warwick Street June will see DnB hero DRS headlining the Main Stage joined by a full 11-piece band for a very special performance on his home turf he’ll be shutting down the stage with old school gems as well as fresh releases Joining the Main Stage in June will be Cooper T the balaclava-wearing duo who truly embody the Northern spirit and profess to make music for misfits Also gracing the stage are The Zawose Queens – set to bring a slice of Eastern Africa to Manchester with their enchanting fluid polyrhythms and rapturous polyphonic singing of the Gogo (aka Wagogo) people of the Dodoma region of central Tanzania Trees.R.Good will bring jazz-infused electronica music the six-piece live band turn into whistleblowers with an immersive musical exploration of trees renowned for seamlessly blending soulful Chicago house and vibrant garage rhythms into sets that exude both nostalgia and fresh energy August presents Conor Michael & The GreensKeepers who will bring their lively blend of hip-hop and jazz Joining them will be the musician’s musician whose intuitive and infectious sound is as indebted to classic funk and soul as it is contemporary pop and R&B global grooves dubbed ‘Jazztastic Afro-kissed funk’ Transmission Towers also join the bill – a two-piece cosmic machine soul outfit made up of Mark Kyriacou and Eleanor Mante who manoeuvre between interplanetary bass-heavy beats Secret Night Gang – the duo celebrated for their genre-defying sound and melody in equal parts – will also take the stage Nominated as a Breakthrough Act of the Year at the Jazz FM Awards and previous winners of Track of the Year at the Worldwide FM Awards their accolades are testament to talent and pioneering sonics On each date, from 12pm-2:30pm there will be kids activities for families to engage in before the festival gets into full swing – expect workshops so don’t be afraid to bring all the family along plus there is a low income and a neighbours ticket option to ensure accessibility for all and local community inclusion Entry is free for children under 12 to encourage families to come and dance together You can grab tickets here 📍Green Island Festival 2024 will take place across Hulme Community Garden Centre Passed away peacefully 5th November 2024 at Belfast City Hospital Greenisland.Loving and devoted husband of Patricia Loving brother-in-law to Michael and Shelagh A much-loved uncle of Steven and Christine A family graveside committal will be held prior to a service of thanksgiving for Colin’s life on Monday 11th November 2024 at 1.00 p.m in Greenisland Presbyterian Church.Family flowers only please to Greenisland Presbyterian Church c/o S & J Irvine 31-35 Irish Quarter South Carrickfergus (Cheques made payable to the church please; card donations via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m Cash donations also welcome).Colin will be loved and remembered always by the entire family circle.Peace perfect peace [email protected] Elizabeth Esther Anna (neé Spratt) – passed away peacefully at Antrim area hospital on 16th November 2024.Late of Upper Road Greenisland.Loving and devoted wife of the late Neil Lee and Charley.A service of thanksgiving for Elizabeth’s life to be held in Greenisland Presbyterian Church (kindly granted) on Friday 22nd November 2024 at 11.45 a.m and afterwards to Newtownabbey Crematorium for 1.00 p.m.Family flowers only please Hospice or The Donkey Sanctuary c/o S&J Irvine Funeral Directors 31-35 Irish Quarter South Carrickfergus BT38 8BL (Cheques made payable either of the above charities please; card donations via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m Cash donations also welcome.)Liz will always be loved and sadly missed and remembered by the entire family circle.God saw the road [email protected] Local Businesses kit-out aspiring young footballers with generous support for Dublin Tour Aspiring young footballers from Greenisland FC 2014s are gearing up for a pre-season tour of Dublin as they transition to 9-a-side football next season Greenisland FC 2014s will compete against some of the Republic of Ireland’s top youth football teams and take part in professional training sessions providing the promising young footballers with the opportunity to have fun and develop their skills in a camp-style setting The tour will also aim to instill a sense of excellence and personal growth among the young players as well as build lasting friendships with teammates through shared experiences The 2014 squad will be kitted out for the Dublin tour with the support of local businesses have come together to provide the young athletes with bespoke training kits and boot bags Fleet Financial have also supplied water bottles for the players and sustainable coffee cups for the coaches The tour will kick-off with a visit to the world-class Sports Ireland Campus with former West Bromwich Albion defender Kevin Healy putting the players through their paces with a coaching session on the covered synthetic pitch at the Campus’s National Indoor Arena The squad will then attend a workshop on the Importance of Mindfulness in Sports Performance Sport and Exercise Science Coach at Sport Ireland before enjoying a visit to AquaZone Waterpark with its variety of high-speed and thrilling water slides The competitive action will start with a 9-a-side Blitz Tournament on Saturday 10thAugust 10th hosted by Leicester Celtic FC at their Damian Duff Facility.  Both Greenisland sides will face-off against top-quality Dublin-based opposition inLeicester Celtic and Knocklyon United who compete in the highly competitive Dublin and District Schoolboys’ League They will then take on Crumlin United, winners of the recent ABP Craigavon Cup 2024 in exhibition 9-a-side fixtures on Sunday 11th August This test against quality opposition will highlight the Greenisland squad’s strengths and areas for improvement as they move into the demanding format of 9-a-side football next season.  a hybrid sports game experience in the Dublin mountains where the team will take part in activities such as FootGolf and the weekend will conclude with a visit to Dublin Zoo Head Coach of Greenisland FC 2014s said: “This tour is a fantastic opportunity for our young players as we prepare for a new season The matches against top Dublin teams will be a valuable test for us and the range of activities planned will help build team spirit and create lasting memories for the young players “We wanted to create a professional and camp-style setting where players can improve their skills through competitive matches and professional training sessions as well as have lots of fun and develop essential life skills such as independence “We’re excited to see how the boys rise to the challenge of the competitive matches and grow as players and individuals as they navigate new environments and handle responsibilities in ways that will benefit them both on and off the pitch “We are grateful for the support from our local sponsors M O’Kane Electrical Ltd and iGen Autos Ltd who have ensured our players are well-equipped for the trip.” For more information on Greenisland Football Club visit: https://greenislandfc.clubforce.com/ Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email We are shocked and saddened by the sudden death of John Herbert Shaw Milliken near his place of birth in Islandmagee Co Antrim brother to Elsie Meumann (nee Milliken) and Mona Malt (Nee Milliken) Joy and the late Charis.Brother-in-law to Phil Meumann and Gordon Malt.Uncle to Kerry and Ronan and the late Ben and Charlie John's family would love to welcome his friends and family to join them in thanksgiving for his life in Jordanstown Christian Centre Newtownabbey BT37 0AB at 2pm on Friday 24th May 2024 with refreshments served after Islandmagee at 11am on Saturday 25th May.In lieu of flowers - if friends or family wish to make a donation John's family know he loved to support local work that was close to his heart - with monies split between Shankill Youth Outreach and African Child Ministries (Church of Ireland Africa shop Greenisland) online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone 028 93344242 Click to Donate Visit Website [email protected] A service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held on Friday 25 October 2024 at 2pm in Mulhollands of Carrickfergus Carrickfergus BT38 8BL followed by burial in Victoria Cemetery payable directly to MacMillan Cancer Support Belfast BT5 6BQ or alternatively online by visiting Michael’s tribute page at www.mulhollandsfuneraldirectors.com In life he lived for those he loved and those he loved remember You fell asleep with no goodbyes but memories of you will never die Donate [email protected] You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image A McDonald’s spokesman said local franchisees Justin and Eterei Stonelake were excited that everything was running to plan for the new Green Island restaurant to open on May 13 The restaurant would employ more than 60 people and new staff were now training in other Dunedin restaurants Construction started in September for the restaurant The restaurant will be Dunedin’s fourth McDonald’s The spiked gate guarding the beach (Photo: Kevin Scott) One of a handful of houses with access to a tiny Co Antrim beach that the public is prevented from using is up for sale is at the centre of an online campaign to “share the shore”