BT today announced that it has extended its sponsorship of the GAA Ulster Colleges Competition for a further three years. As part of the sponsorship BT will sponsor 29 (of the 35) competitions organised by the Ulster Colleges. Commencing in September 2007, these competitions are all played on a province-wide basis, and include schools from…
“DON’T CRY ALONEâ€
UNISON is holding a Press Conference to launch information posters “Don’t Cry Alone†At Third Floor, Galway House (Opposite Yorkgate) Friday 29th June at 1.00pm. PRESS STATEMENT Today UNISON Youth will launch a promotional campaign in the hope of saving young lives in Northern Ireland. In an informative suicide awareness poster initiative UNISON has published…
Blair Years – Martin Mc Guinness
Commenting on the end of the Blair Prime Ministership, Sinn Fin Chief Negotiator Martin McGuinness said: It is only right that as Mr Blair’s time in Downing Street comes to an end that we acknowledge the very positive contribution he has made to the peace process and to the building of new relationships in Ireland…
FARMERS CONVICTED AT BELFAST COURT
Stanley Weatherup, Slievetrue Road, Carrickfergus, was convicted at Belfast Magistrates Court on 26 June 2007 of 12 charges under the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 1972 and three charges under the Cattle Identification (No 2) Regulations (NI) 1998. In addition, he was convicted of two charges in relation to the welfare of dogs taken by…
Bad School design harms pupils
A report out today claims that more than a third of teachers feel the poor design of their school has a negative effect on their ability to teach. The research, carried out by the Teacher Support Network and the British Council for School Environments, marks the start of National School Environments Week, which runs from…
Countdown to Strabane’s Fair Day
As Strabane’s Fair Day gets closer, all stops are being pulled out to ensure Saturday 30th June is a successful day with fun, games and entertainment for all the family. The main parade will travel through the town centre at 1.30pm Community groups, school children and musicians are preparing for their input to the entertainment….
MUNSTER LAUNCH PROVINCIAL FINAL SEASON
It’s heading into July and pulses are racing faster as the Bank of Ireland provincial football championship final season kicks in just ahead of the All-Ireland qualifiers which are certain to prove ultra-competitive this year. The honour of launching the provincial final circuit falls to Munster and those old rivals, Kerry and Cork who clash…
GIVE YOURSELF A HEAD START TO QUIT SMOKING
To quit smoking successfully your brain as well as your body needs to adapt and change at the deepest level. We often hear it takes willpower to quit smoking. It also takes courage and time to make the transition from smoker to non-smoker. As you take away the nicotine from your body, you bring about…
SUMMER KICKS OFF WITH A BANG AT THE ULSTER AMERICAN FOLK PARK!
Get fired up for the summer early this year as the Ulster American Folk Park host their famous American Independence Celebrations. From Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th July, the museum will be bursting with entertainment for all the family as thrilling re-enactments from the American Civil War take centre stage at the popular visitor attraction….
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY
CARERS MUST NOT BE OVERLOOKED – MCGIMPSEY Health Minister Michael McGimpsey vowed today that carers will not be overlooked and their importance to society will be reflected in his priorities. Speaking after an Assembly debate on carers, he said that he would continue to review services which were in place to ensure that people had…