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News
Pre-school plans get a thumbs up...
WHILE the news that the criteria for admitting children to pre-school has changed has been widely welcomed, a local parent has expressed disappointment after the Education Minister’s announcement.
Peacocks staff appreciate support amid jobs fear
STAFF at a clothing store in Banbridge which faces closure have thanked members of the public for their support in the past week.
Free internet access facility planned
COMING weeks are expected to see the launch in Dromore of a new facility aimed primarily at helping the area’s jobseekers and others who may lack ready access to the internet.
Appeal after man (43) assaulted at Thornhill
AN appeal for information has gone out after an incident a little over a week ago when a man was assaulted in Dromore.
Fairytale occasion for Dromore Nursery School ‘royalty’
IT was a right royal occasion at Dromore Nursery School recently when staff and pupils alike dressed to impress for the ‘Kings and Queens Ball’.
Sport
Life turns full circle for O’Neill
LIFE has turned full circle for Gilford-based Michael O’Neill, newly-appointed manager of Northern Ireland’s international football team - a man with a challenging job on his hands after creating something of a miracle with famed Dublin club Shamrock Rovers.
Derby fever hits Slane and Gers
WHEN news of Moneyslane’s acceptance into the Intermediate Leagues of Mid Ulster started filtering out in July last year the first thing mentioned by people across the district was the prospect of the big derby between Banbridge Rangers and Moneyslane.
New manager wanted for Ladies
MONEYSLANE FC is inviting interested candidates to apply for the position of Ladies Team Manager for the incoming 2012 Season which commences in April 2012. The main role of the Ladies Team Manager will be to develop all Ladies players at the club and full support will be given by the Club Committee to those wishing to pursue relevant coaching qualifications.
Children’s football restarts
FRIDAY night children’s football restarts this Friday from 6.30pm - 7.45pm at Cheney Park.
Lifestyle
Mystery Co Down man wins £1,000,000
A MYSTERY National Lottery player from Co Down has banked £1 million without ever touching a ticket.
Garden show returning to Hillsborough
HILLSBOROUGH is expecting some 25,000 visitors over the three days of Garden Show Ireland, from May 18-20.
Autumn Leaves to gather for birthday bash
DROMORE’S Autumn Leaves will be gathering later this week to celebrate the thriving social club’s fourth birthday.
Project offers Dromore group food for thought
DROMORE’S Jolly Jesters is one of 22 high-achieving childcare groups to benefit from a new initiative aimed at teaching youngsters the importance of nutritious food and a healthy lifestyle while highlighting the role of the local agriculture industry.
Historic topic for beekeepers
BEES and Beekeeping in Ancient Ireland is the title of Valerie Hall’s talk to Dromore Beekeepers Association at its upcoming January meeting.
Community
Male Voice Choir get in tune for Age NI
Dromore and District Male Voice Choir will perform with internationally renowned Northern Irish Soprano & Universal Records Artist, Margaret Keys, at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on Friday February 24 at 7.45pm, in support of Age NI’s Spread the Warmth campaign.
Libraries lose hours but public’s interest welcomed
BANBRIDGE District will lose six-and-a-half hours of library time following the review into opening hours across Northern Ireland.
Tributes paid to ‘devoted family woman’ Ria
THE passing of Mrs Maria Dougan Cromie took place at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Florence and Ian Shilliday, 58 Drumdreenagh Road, Rathfriland, on Sunday January 8.
Former Ballyward man dies in Dromore
THE news of the death of Mr David John Steele at his home in Rowantree Road, Dromore, on Tuesday of last week was received with genuine sorrow by family, friends and business acquaintances in the area.
Dromore 2012 - the shape of things to come
A YEAR of major regional, national and international milestones, 2012 is shaping up to be significant for Dromore too, thanks to the combined efforts of some local Christians.
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Weather for Dromore
Friday 27 January 2012
Today
Light showers
Temperature: -4 C to 7 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: West
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Light rain
Temperature: 4 C to 7 C
Wind Speed: 6 mph
Wind direction: South
