News
Police investigate Belmont ‘incident’
POLICE are investigating an alleged attack on a woman at the Belmont Hotel, Banbridge, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Students eligible for refund on TV licence
AS Banbridge students buckle down for exams, TV Licensing is offering some good news in that those moving home for the summer might be able to claim a refund on their TV Licence.
Dinner to mark 70th anniversary
AS part of their 70th anniversary celebrations members of Dromore Cathedral Girls Brigade attended a Celebration Dinner for past members and current leaders in Brownlow Castle on Thursday evening.
Advice for farmers with fodder costs
THE district’s farmers have been advised to make full use of the 2013 DARD (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) Fodder Transport Scheme.
Man still being held over attempted murders
A 26-YEAR-OLD man is still being questioned by detectives following the attempted murders of three police officers in Dunmurry.
Dementia Roadshow
A PIONEERING Dementia Community Roadshow will be visiting Banbridge Tesco Superstore on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 14-15, as it aims to increase local awareness and understanding of the condition.
Sport
Scouse about that? Moira Liverpool fans to play at Anfield
A GROUP of Liverpool fans from Moira are looking forward to a dream day in Merseyside on May 28 after winning the chance to play on the famous Anfield pitch.
U14s sweep to victory at Annalong tournament
RATHFRILAND’S U14 team entered the Annalong Rovers Festival of Football on Friday past and put in a fine team display to sweep to victory with relative ease.
Touchline Talk from Rathfriland FC with Eric Annett
COMMITTEE MEETING - The May committee meeting will take place at the clubrooms tonight Tuesday 21 May at 7pm. Please note the new earlier start time.
Defeat in meaningless end of year game
THIS game was a textbook example of a meaningless end of season fixture.
U10s reach semis
RATHFRILAND U10s made the trip over the Mournes to the inaugural Annalong Football Festival on Saturday past and found themselves in group D with Hillsborough Boys, hosts Annalong Rovers and Banbridge Rangers.
RUGBY CLUB COULD BE A REAL FORCE
DROMORE RFC have been announced as one of 16 rugby clubs to be shortlisted for Ulster Bank RugbyForce - an initiative which provides rugby clubs with a support package to renovate their club and upgrade their facilities.
Lifestyle
May Day fun at Kinallen event
IT’S that time of the year, when the Kinallen Rural Community Development Association hosts a fun filled family May Day Bank Holiday Monday.
Father Ted night for charity
A CHARITY night with a difference is being held in the Belmont Hotel in June to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Birthday bonanza at community centre
Gilford Community Centre is to mark its first anniversary by offering a day of free activity for all.
Vase presented to Artana WI as club holds annual dinner
ARTANA WI President Myrtle Meeke welcomed everyone to the January meeting including Miss Cassandra Sloan and the speaker Mr Gregg Somerville.
Community
Alleged assault
A 22 YEAR-Old man was due to appear in court yesterday (Monday) in relation to a number of alleged offences in Rathfriland over the weekend.
Lifelong resident of Loughbrickland
THE Loughbrickland community has been saddened to learn of the passing of local man, Mr Maurice Russell, at the age of 47.
Yorkshire native who fell in love with Banbridge
A FORMER military man from Yorkshire who came to adopt Banbridge as his second home, has died after a period of illness.
Enjoy Big Lunch at Songs in the Park
“SONGS in the Park”, a local community initiative led by Banbridge Clergy Fellowship, makes a welcome return to Solitude Park on Sunday, June 2, at 3pm thanks to funding secured from Banbridge District Council’s Good Relations Programme.
‘Wonderful mum never gave up beating MS’
A BANBRIDGE woman, whose mother, a Multiple Sclerosis sufferer, died last year, spoke movingly at a recent civic reception celebrating the work of the Banbridge MS Support Group.
Ratepayers left picking up bar tab
BANBRIDGE district ratepayers are footing the bill for lavish council dinner-and-drinks functions for staff, it has been claimed.
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Weather for Dromore
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 3 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North
