Holyland delegation to meet Justice Minister David Ford

“A delegation from the Holyland area of Belfast will meet Justice Minister David Ford later on Wednesday. They will discuss serious anti-social behaviour in the area …” (more)

[BBC News, 23 March]

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St Patrick’s Day relatively calm despite few arrests and injuries

“Eight people were arrested on St Patrick’s Day in the Holylands for offences including disorderly behaviour, criminal damage and assault. There were also a number of people injured and taken to hospital for treatment …” (more)

[Kerri-Anne Campbell, The Gown, 21 March]

Eight arrested in Patrick’s Day celebrations in Holylands

“Eight people were arrested in south Belfast’s Holylands on St Patrick’s Day. They were detained for offences including disorderly behaviour, criminal damage and assault. A large amount of alcohol was confiscated by police …” (more)

[BreakingNews.ie, 18 March]

How the planners and students brought Holyland to its knees

“The police couldn’t sort it and neither could the politicians. Just about everything was tried – warden patrols, appeals and disciplinary action. But nothing it seems could stop the student rape of Belfast’s Holyland. Or their traditional riot on St Patrick’s Day …” (more)

[Lindy McDowell, Belfast Telegraph, 17 March]

Calls to prevent Halloween disturbances in Holylands

“… Gordon Douglas, Community Affairs officer for Queen’s University, voiced his concerns over the Halloween period saying, ‘This is an ongoing problem where students often drink too much, especially over holidays. They then ask friends down to stay on holidays and in turn these friends invite more and more people …'” (more)

[The Gown, 24 October]