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Now we join going away.

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This is BBC Newsline. Our top stories this Friday evening:

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The death of a man in Belfast City Hospital - police confirm

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I had in front of my eyes.

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The French motor cycle racer entered here yesterday remains in critical

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condition. After a dry day today,

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it'll be increasingly wet Gale force winds are possible

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on Sunday, and a real chill We begin with some news that's been

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coming in inside the last hour. A competitor in

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the Ulster Rally has been killed. It happened this afternoon near

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Fivemiletown in County Fermanagh. Our reporter Chris Page

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joins us from the newsroom. Details still coming into us here.

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This crash happened on stage three of the Ulster Rally this afternoon.

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There are two competitors in each car and one was killed. As team-mate

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has been taken to hospital. Just explain, the cars set off at

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intervals and therefore there are no other cars involved. Rallying is

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normally thought of as one of the safer forms of motor racing. There

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are stringent safety procedures. Fatalities are rare but not unknown.

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Someone was killed in Scotland earlier this year and sadly there

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has now been a fatality this afternoon in County Fermanagh.

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Racing has been called off for the day.

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The Arts Council has told the groups it funds that they should

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make plans for cuts of up to 5% of their budgets for this year.

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As our arts correspondent Maggie Taggart reports, 37 bodies

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were told that it's the result of ?78 million-worth of cuts agreed by

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37 organisations which get the largest funding were called to a

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hastily arranged meeting at the Arts Council yesterday and told to

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prepare for cuts of at least 1.2%, with a number -- another 3.2%

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possible. We were told to submit the impact of

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that cuts to the Arts Council. For us, that means savings of ?8,000 in

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this financial year and it was a big shock to think that we had the

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security of a grant being awarded to ask back in March and then in August

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to find out that, no, that is not the amount we have been awarded up

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the role. Almost halfway through the financial

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year, organisations like these ones were told to work out how to save

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1.2% of their budgets. They were told the cuts were not potential but

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definite. The Arts Council says no decision has been made on the cuts

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and they will work to mitigate the effects on those affected.

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That was not what came across yesterday. That would be lovely if

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that was the case. They said it would get worse.

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It hit get -- big get... It is a big change to our plans for

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the evening. It also means looking closely at where our core funding

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and persistence. For example, have a lot for salaries and exhibition

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costs for the artists which comes from exhibition funding. We need to

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look at that and see where we can make tweaks and changes quickly.

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The Northern Ireland Theatre Association says...

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The Ulster Orchestra which gets the largest share of the budget says it

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will argue strongly to avoid more cuts. They have been asked to

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deliver potential savings and the impact

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The police have confirmed they are conducting enquiries in to the death

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of a 22-year-old man at Belfast City Hospital more than a year ago.

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Sean-Paul Carnahan died in hospital five months

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after he sustained a brain injury having tried to take his own life.

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The details emerged at a preliminary inquest hearing into his death.

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Sean Paul Carnahan was admitted to Belfast City Hospital after he tried

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to take his own life. He was a regular user of so-called legal

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highs. He was left brain damaged. His mother warned about the dangers

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of legal highs. Don't touch that stuff. You wouldn't

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want to be left away Sean Paul was left.

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She believes her son was responding in hospital.

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Sean Paul was a happy code, the brilliant we share the, always

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smiling. -- a brilliant chef. On that day in particular, I had words

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with him which he then tried to commit suicide and ended up in

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hospital with a brain injury for five and a half months.

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Today following the preliminarily inquest hearing, she accused the

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hospital of not looking after her son properly.

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I believed that he committed suicide -- tried to commit suicide and so

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they give up on him. But that was my child. I had to watch my child die.

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Waste away in front of my eyes. When my child died, he was six feet and

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he died at five stone. I am traumatised by that. I thought when

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I was putting him into their care that he was getting better, not

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starved to death. At the hearing this morning, the

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solicitor confirmed she had made a complaint to

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solicitor confirmed she had made a alleged criminal negligence of

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doctors to her son. The coroner queried the allegation and asked

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doctors to her son. The coroner it constituted one of alleged

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criminal manslaughter. But the solicitors for the family in the

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Belfast trust agreed that it did. Tracy now says she wants a full

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inquiry into her son's death. I will fight for him. He is my son

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and I have to fight for him. In a statement, the Belfast trust

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says it offers its sincere sympathy but that it would be inappropriate

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to make any further comment with an ongoing process.

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The Catholic Primate, Cardinal Sean Brady, has confirmed

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that he offered his resignation to the Pope last month in anticipation

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During his 18 year period as Archbishop of Armagh he has had to

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deal with strong criticism of his and the church's handling of cases

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For more we're joined now by our Dublin correspondent,

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Shane, do we know whether the Vatican will

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Sources close to Cardinal Brady seem certain that the offer to resign

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will be accepted, if not within weeks then by the end of the year.

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As Cardinal Brady says himself any statement, his successor has been

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named, Eamon Martin. They think the Catholic Church in Northern Ireland

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needs a fresh start after the controversies over allegations of

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child sexual abuse. And how will Sean

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Brady be remembered? All participants were sworn to

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secrecy. We know that Father Smith then went onto to abuse dozens of

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children being brought to justice in 1994. At the time of the programme

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there were calls for Sean Brady to stand down, including from the

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Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. He seems to acknowledge

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he was damaged when he said he would continue to lead to the church but

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as a windy kilo. Some of them said to Hope Frist that they believed he

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had to go. What will he do next?

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Cardinal Brady as an individual to many and not just as Catholics is

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regarded as many as -- regarded by many as a decent man. He has ends --

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himself said he wants to be an ordinary parish priest and he may

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get that chance again. Still to come.

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Tattooing artists are at Titanic Belfast 's this weekend and they

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seem to be making their mark. A thatched summer house

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at the Florence Court estate in County Fermanagh has been destroyed

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in a suspected arson attack. Four teenagers arrested

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in connection with the incident at the National Trust property have

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been released Our south west reporter

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Julian Fowler has been to see From a scene of tranquillity, to one

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of destruction. The summerhouse was a replica built 21 years ago. Copied

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from footer graphs of an original 18th-century structure. --

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photographs. Last night, a visitor walking in the gardens spotted the

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and raised the alarm. All that remains now is charred wood and

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that. It is just devastating. It is

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devastating for The National Trust staff and volunteers who love this

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place and it is a shame to deprive the thousands of visitors that come

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here annually to just sit in the house and enjoy the view.

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What are your own memories of this place?

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I have lots of memories. I can remember having birthday parties for

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my children and having little strawberry teas in summers days.

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Special memories. Visitors said they were upset at what had happened.

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It is so sad. I know lots of local people and tourists will be

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disappointed. One of my friends was getting married here and had booked

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her wedding photographs here at the end of the month and is really

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disappointed. It was a lovely place to go and sit

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and relax and take in the view. It almost had a magical feel about it.

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It really was beautiful and I hope they will be able to restore.

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The National Trust says that with public support it hopes to be able

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rebuild the house for visitors to enjoy again.

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The two nuns who drowned after getting into difficulty

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while swimming at a beach in County Kerry yesterday were sister Imelda

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The two women, one in her 60s, the other in her 70s, were airlifted

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A spokesperson for Kerry County Council said the accident happened

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The number of new mortgage repossession cases

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coming before the courts fell to the lowest level since 2007,

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There were just over 1600 cases between January and June.

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That compares to almost 2000 cases in the same period last year.

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Health and safety procedures on building sites are facing

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The authorities are planning a fortnight of unannounced visits

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to sites making sure the risks faced by workers are minimised.

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On average, two people a year are killed during construction projects.

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Accidents and injuries on construction sites are nothing new.

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They aren't on a spate or anything like that at the moment but with

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that said, Health and Safety Executive are going to remain the

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people that there are a better -- there is a better way to do things

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sometimes. The chief executive joins me. Is this in reaction to people

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dying on building sites or not? It is not as result of a big

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increase. There are still fatal accidents and serious incidents

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happening and is important that we try to prevent those.

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It is prevention rather than cure. Very much about prevention and

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making sure people are aware what the big causes are and planning to

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prevent them. I know lifting heavy kerbstones was

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one concern. Manual handling injuries would be

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the major cause of nonfatal accidents within the industry but we

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are also looking at things like falls from height is which kills the

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most people in the industry. There have been too tragic fatalities

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recently. We are looking at asbestos and making sure people identify that

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it is present before they begin work and if it is present then deal with

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it properly. It comes back to planning, making sure people

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understand what the risks are, the identified and a deal with them

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before the begins. Is this being brought on by the fact

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that more money is going into construction than in recent years?

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We have seen an increase in the number of sites that are being

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reported to us in terms of work carried out and as a result of that

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we are seeing more people coming and -- coming into the industry. It is

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important they are brought up to speed very quickly. For those in the

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industry, as work begins speed very quickly. For those in the

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the plan for speed very quickly. For those in the

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talking to a widow from an incident and the effect that has had on the

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family, herself and the and the effect that has had on the

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family, is huge. She saw her husband League 1 morning with box in his

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hand and wouldn't he wasn't returning that night. She was told

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days after. That is the returning that night. She was told

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It is important that things can be done to prevent these knock-on

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effects down the line. It will be going out to look at the

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sites, the executive inspectors. That will be happening in two weeks

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in September and there will be no prior notification that they are

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coming. Belfast City Council has confirmed

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that an event hosted by George Galloway will take place

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at the Ulster Hall as scheduled. The council had taken legal advice

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after the DUP called for next week's event to be cancelled because

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of anti-Israeli remarks made Tattoo artists from all over Europe

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are in Belfast this weekend They've hired part of the

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Titanic Belfast visitor centre and, as BBC Newsline's Mark Simpson

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reports, some people are taking Have seen the movie, now have a look

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at the time too. All the way from Rome, this tattoo artist and his

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brother came to Titanic Belfast for this international tatty convention.

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Certainly they have had a big impression. -- International Tattoo

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Convention. Tragedy and love.

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Here is another guy that loves Titanic and this is costing him more

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than ?1000. It is a composition peace with

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fierce elements frying the drawing offices to the building we are in.

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The cranes and the badge are all in there.

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What with people who are watching this thinking you are crazy.

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It is partially true that at the end of the day I love tattoos, I love

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Titanic, I love art so why not. As technology has improved, tatties

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have become more sophisticated. This woman is getting a picture of her

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daughter but that old question still remains.

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Does it hurt? It does but it is not too bad right

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now. It is OK right now but give me an hour or two and I make need a

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break. What about a Titanic tad too Western

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Mark no, I like mine to be personal. This is a chance to get a 34 the

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first time or if you prepare watch others get there is.

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Viridian, the company which owns Power NI is

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considering whether to start selling its shares on the stock market.

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The firm is currently owned by a Middle Eastern investment bank.

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The financial news agency Reuters says Viridian is planning to list

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The firm says it has made no decision yet.

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Sport this evening comes live from Dundrod.

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Stephen Watson is there with the latest on the French rider

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It has been confirmed the injured rider was Frenchman

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Pierre Favre who was a first time competitor around these roads.

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A statement from the Royal Hospital said Mr Favre remains in a critical

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It?s understood members of his family have travelled to

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There was no practice today but tomorrow?s UGP goes ahead

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as scheduled and, as Nial Foster reports, Guy Martin

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In the hills above Belfast there is one charismatic character who ruled

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the road last night. Guy Martin set the pace and won a thrilling race.

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Some days it has just not worked and I have been there or thereabouts.

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Other days I feel on it and I can edge away. Bruce to get to

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Other days I feel on it and I can but what a ride.

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And there is a real international flavour to this week's racing with

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40 newcomers. My first road race. My team-mate

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contacted me through Facebook and asked if I'd ever been interested in

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racing in Ireland and I said sure but I don't know anyone. He said

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what have I can get you in the race and I said why not. It is a little

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overwhelming when you are used to riding shorter courses. I have seven

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miles to learn and master with blind turns. It is exciting and intense.

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She turns. It is exciting and intense.

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tomorrow when the fastest road race revs up.

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There is live commentary tomorrow on a radio Ulster.

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Now an update on Gaelic footballer Kevin McCloy

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who collapsed while playing for his club Lavey on Wednesday evening and

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A statement released on the family's behalf a short time ago confirmed

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the former Allstar is stable and his condition is continuing to improve.

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The world one golfer Rory McIlroy played a fleeting visit to Belfast

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today before heading to Manchester United tomorrow where he will parade

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his trophies. At his home club today the next generation were out in

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force. I am 11. He hasn't even started

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secondary school but this young man, this young boy, many are predicting

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at the -- is the next Rory McIlroy. He is the pressure?

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What is your handicap and what did you score yesterday?

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My handicap is ten. What does Rory McIlroy mean to you?

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He means a lot to me. A clear indication that Rory Mania

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continues. Here's a great inspiration to us all

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and it shows that hard work gets results.

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Is it important to have that role model and to feel that he is

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originally from round the corner. Yes because you can believe that

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that could be you. The last few days have been huge.

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The visitors arriving wanting to know where he grew up playing golf.

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There are trophies that he has won in the clubhouse. They have had a

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happy experience. For a nation with such a small population, he has come

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from Hollywood and is now a global superstar. Everyone is talking about

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him and it is great. Michael Roy is well on the way to --

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Rory McIlroy is on the way to the clips Jack Nicholas and Tiger Woods

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but there is another young man willing to become the next Rory

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McIlroy. A look at the football fixture list

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tomorrow. Ballymena's manager knows the tie against Portadown will be

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tough. Big men at the back, centre half

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second deal with balls into the box. Keep switched on and don't fall

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asleep and you can get something from the game.

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All the action tomorrow on BBC One. That's it, back to you.

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It is a mainly dry day today and a dry nights tomorrow night.

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It is a mainly dry day today and a head into the weekend, things start

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to go downhill little bit. It becomes increasingly showery and

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breezy as we go through the weekend. The showers shouldn't be enough to

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disrupt the racing but it will take The showers shouldn't be enough to

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the edge off the weekend. A little bit warmer where we have shelter

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down across Kent are done and the greater Belfast area. As we head

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into Sunday, that is when the wind is really start to pick up. There is

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a Met Office yellow warning for strong winds that is in place from

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9am on Sunday morning. Because it there's this pressure system. Just

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see how tightly packed those isobar systems are. We could see gusts of

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40 to 50 miles an hour along the coast and that north-westerly breeze

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brings in some really quite heavy showers. Look at those temperatures,

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not very summary. It doesn't get much better on Monday, I'm afraid.

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Just look at those temperatures there. Less rain around but as we

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head into next week, it has a bit of a autumnal blast.

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We can confirm it was the driver of the car in the Ulster Rally that was

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killed. These pictures are just coming in. His codriver has been

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airlifted to hospital and his injuries are not known. The rest of

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the race has been cancelled. We

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