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Row over the popular Euro 2016 fanzone as its future is placed in doubt
A row over the popular Euro 2016 fanzone as its future is placed in doubt.
And the Republic are through to the Euro 16 knockouts after beating Italy last night.
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Thu 23 Jun 201609:03
BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle
Fanzone under threat- no provision as yet for football fans at the weekend
Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland fans have been in dreamland thanks to their team's heroics at Euro 2016. But supporters cheering them on here at the official fanzone in the Titanic Quarter look like they could be left in the lurch this weekend for their games against Wales and France.That's because the music festival Belsonic has been running the fanzone, and the games clash with two concerts already pre-planned for this weekend - Biffy Clyro and David Guetta.Now organisers have been urged to step in and find a new venue.
Mark Lawrenson reflects on the incredible result for the Republic of Ireland who go on to play hosts France
It was do or die for the Republic against the mighty Italians last night - and they kept their fans waiting. Then in the 84th minute, Robbie Brady scored.The result means that Northern Ireland will face Wales in Paris on Saturday, and the Republic will square up to the hosts France in Lyon on Sunday.
Reaction to the fanzone crisis plus DFM Martin Minister on both teams through to Euro 16 knockouts
Don't call female pupils girls, says top girls schools association. Has gender neutrality gone too far?
Don't call female pupils girls, says top girls schools association. Leading girls schools in the UK, including Belfast's Victoria College, have been told not to use the words "girls", "young women" and "young ladies" because they might offend pupils who are questioning their gender identity.The advice has been issued by the Girls' Schools Association, which represents head teachers at independent schools. It's been welcomed as a move to more gender neutral environments.
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