John Laverty is a columnist at the Belfast Telegraph and Irish Independent. He explores themes related to culture and society, with a focus on travel and tourism, food and beverages, as well as health and wellness. John’s work has been featured in prominent publications such as the Belfast Telegraph and Irish Independent.
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John Laverty's coverage focuses on opinion editorials and expert commentary, with a strong emphasis on government & politics. He also covers sports to a significant extent.
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By: John Laverty
People of my age will probably remember the late Sir Peter Viggers from his time as Northern Ireland trade and industry minister. During his four-year spell here, he focused on the uncertain future of the Harland & Wolff shipyard, which was ultimately saved from extinction.
By: John Laverty
Earlier this month, British-born man Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to 21+ years for the multiple stabbing of an 18-year-old male student, with police initially misinterpreting how the appalling murder had played out.
By: John Laverty
A Co Down gymnast has qualified for next year’s British Gymnastics Championships at Aspire level after recently completing the elite Excel pathway.
By: John Laverty
Ciara Mageean would be a champion in my eyes even if she’d never won a single race. Fortunately for her, gold medals have peppered a glittering, world-class athletics career.
By: John Laverty
Hello, my name is John and I’m a Sephora Parent (cue monotone chorus of “good morning, John”). And, judging by the number of people at this inaugural SPA meeting in Belfast, I’m not the only one.
By: John Laverty
It was tempting to believe Rory McIlroy had publicly burnt his bridges with the US President last September, having led the victorious European team on a raucous chant of “are you watching, Donald Trump?” following the thrilling Ryder Cup triumph over the good ol’ US of A.
By: John Laverty
It was tempting to believe Rory McIlroy had publicly burnt his bridges with the US President last September, having led the victorious European team
By: John Laverty
The former Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Life sports editor, who sadly passed away last week at 68 after a battle with cancer, is fondly remembered by his long-term colleague and close friend John Laverty
By: John Laverty
The former Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Life sports editor, who sadly passed away last week at 68 after a battle with cancer, is fondly remembered by his long-term colleague and close friend John Laverty
By: John Laverty
“Oi, you northern lads — try keeping us off yer f***ing front pages now!” That was a grinning, bombastic Jack Charlton, barking at me, Jackie Fullerton (BBC) and the late, great Jim Gracey (Sunday Life) in the bowels of the New York Giants stadium after the Republic of Ireland’s sensational World Cup win over hot favourites Italy.
