IT was a special night in West Belfast as Mick Conlan entered dream territory just minutes from his childhood home.

Headlining the bill in a purpose-built temporary arena at the Falls Park, the Falls Road feather dominated and stopped Argentinian Diego Ruiz in front of over 10,000 fans to defend his WBO Inter-Continental title and pick up the vacant WBA equivalent.

Part of the Féile an Phobail (Festival of the People), it was an emotional night for all, and the ninth-round stoppage proved the perfect finish to an unforgettable occasion.