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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.

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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 rss

Northern Ireland manager, Michael O'Neill will begin a two year deal on the 1st February 2011.

Picture by Brian Little

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 rss

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.

A look back to UTV's Niall Donnelly interviewing the Dromore Autumn Leaves calendar girls at the launch of their charity fundraising calendar.

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 rss

David Thompson from Dromore & District Male Voice Choir, internationally renowned Northern Irish Soprano Margaret Keys and Age NI Fundraising Officer Rosalind Cole show their support for the charity's Gala Concert of Male Voice Choirs at the Ulster Hall.

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.

Local political representatives including from front row left, Councillor Elizabeth Ingram, Jim Wells, M.L.A., Councillor Seamus Doyle, Chairman of the meeting, John McCallister, M.L.A. and Councillor Glenn Barr, back row centre, held a public meeting in Rathfriland Community Centre, with patrons of Rathfriland Library, to discuss the proposed reduction of opening hours.  Photo: Gary Gardiner.

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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