Strule Arts Centre will welcome an action art exchange of Romanian and N. Ireland artists for a three-day residency from Thursday 28th to Saturday 30 th June, full of exciting talks, workshops and performances. All of the events, organised by ARÉS, are free to attend and the events on offer will involve a diversity of…
European Bronze for John Mc Carthy
Photo- Denny Irish Surf Team Front Row- L to R Easkey Britton, Jamie Byrne, John Mc Carthy, Ashleigh Smith, Fergal Smith, Stephen Kilfeather, Shauna Ward Back Row- L to R Bryan Mc Auley, Stevie Burns, Hugh Galloway, Andrew Mennie, John Mc Curry, Colin O’Hare, Pascal Devine, Darragh Mc Carter. Denny Irish Surf Team member, John…
Quiksilver King of the Groms Crowned in Strandhill
Young surfers (groms) from all around Ireland travelled to Strandhill at the weekend for the Irish leg of the Quiksilver King of the Groms. Although there had been no waves for several weeks Strandhill produced just enough surf on Saturday morning to kick off the competition. The Quiksilver King of the Groms is a worldwide…
Asian Games begin in Singapore
· “500+ Players arrive in Singapore for the Guinness Asian Gaelic Games†· Friday 22 Jun 2007 saw the opening of the 12th annual Asian Gaelic Games with a gala event at the Asian Civilisations Museum, one of Singapore’s most famous buildings. · Former Tánaiste & Kerry footballer Dick Spring joined a number of Irish…
90% of people in Northern Ireland are happy with their lives, new research reveals
90% of people in Northern Ireland are happy with their lives, new research reveals – 61% believe that the future will get even brighter over the next 5 years One thousand people across Northern Ireland have taken part in a major piece of research by BT aimed at discovering what social and cultural values impact…
Robbed GAA man beat with hammers
A member of GAA’s Ulster Council has been beaten with hammers and had his car hijacked in a robbery. The man was leaving Casement Park in Belfast following championship games. Money was stolen from the car he was in was attacked by the gang between the M1 and Ballygawley in County Tyrone. A fellow member…
Overweight and Adventurous Teenagers wanted for BBC Three Series
Are you adventurous, fun and up for a challenge? BBC Three is looking for teenagers who consider themselves overweight to embark on the adventure of a lifetime living with a tribe in a remote area of the world. Last year BBC Three’s Fat Men Can’t Hunt saw eight adults head out to the Kalahari Desert…
Are your local nurseries the best in Britain?
New award aims to reward local food heroes The Nursery Food Awards 2007 are being launched this month to champion those nurseries that are providing healthy, fresh, local and organic foods for young children. The awards are being run by Organix, in partnership with the Soil Association, and supported by Hobart and Nursery World. Over…
FLOOD FORCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF RED CROSS SHOP
The Red Cross shop at Scarffes Entry in Omagh town centre has been forced to close temporarily for repair following last weekÂ’s flash floods. A complete refit is needed after floodwater left the premises badly damaged and ruined most of the stock. The shop will be closed until further notice. Lynda Hamilton, Shop Manager in…
HEALTHY TYRONE SCHOOLS WIN AWARDS
Leading charity, Action Cancer and independent retail group, Centra have announced the winners of their fifth annual Health Action Awards. In the Western Education and Library Board region Omagh High School and St. Patrick’s Primary, Newtownstewart have won awards, recognising their proactive approach to health promotion activities for pupils. Sixteen winning schools impressed Action Cancer…