News
Galbally barrister solves mystery of American soldier’s grave
A FORGOTTEN memorial stone in a windswept graveyard was all that remained of the story of William Tally Mallon, a US soldier who died during World War One and whose remains were buried in Galbally.
Dungannon’s population growing four times faster than NI average
DUNGANNON’S population is the fastest growing in Northern Ireland, rocketing at a rate four times higher than the Northern Ireland average.
More than £2million in unpaid support for Dungannon children
PARENTS living in the Dungannon District owe more than £2million in child maintenance to the government agency tasked with collecting and distributing the payments.
Dungannon like ‘poor relative’ in sporting facilities
A PANEL of sports managers, committee members and councillors from Dungannon met with the Sports Minister to lobby for support in their quest to bring better sports facilities to the town.
Sport
Brady says ‘believe’
THIS Saturday promises to be the biggest day in Ulster Rugby history as they lock horns with all conquering Leinster at Twickenham in the Heineken Cup final.
Clarkes remain unbeaten but sail close to the wind!
Dungannon maintained their 100 per cent winning start to the season with a hard fought victory over Aghaloo at a windy O’Neill Park on Sunday.
Island Wheelers Cycling news
The Ulster Team Time Trial Championships at Woodgreen was night of mixed emotions for the Island Wheelers. Noel McLoughlin, Peter Hughes, Richard Davidson, and Alan McKeown made up the Wheelers four man team who would go on to give it their all over 25 miles at Woodgreen.
Transfer mess only gets worse
More than a few of the delegates at the county committee meeting a fortnight ago were somewhat puzzled when they were confronted with making the decision on a couple of ‘contested’ transfers, many of them heading home without finding out why this was happening now - when they had never been landed with this responsibility before.
Big Tigers awards night at McAleers
All roads lead to The Ivory club @ Mc Aleers on Saturday night for the annual Dungannon Tigers awards evening.
Video
Ulster Championship 2012 ready for lift off video
Stars and managers from Ulster descended on the Titanic Museum in Belfast to declare the Ulster Championship underway.
Lifestyle
Philomena, a true golden oldie
My first inkling that there was such a thing as the entertainment world came as a young fellow in the late 50s and early 60s and it came very close to home, through the musical talent and enterprise of my next door neighbours. Little did I know then that long after the Old Cross Ceili Band would be consigned to the history books, a young girl who got her start with them would still be going strong fifty years on.
Good Food Circle offering more choice
SOMETHING very tasty is cooking up in Tyrone and its all thanks to Northern Ireland’s first Good Food Circle. Working alongside local tourism body Flavour of Tyrone the Good Food Circle, now in its 12th year, consistently delivers a winning recipe of first class dining experiences, using locally sourced produce and serving unique signature dishes - all of which is set to continue throughout 2012.
Ben Howard switches to bigger venue
TO satisfy the huge demand for tickets to see the fantastic singer songwriter, Ben Howard, organisers of his Belfast gig have switched to a bigger venue with the Waterfront Hall.
Ulster Hall creating good vibrations
THE Ulster Hall 150th birthday festival is now underway with a packed programme of over 40 events taking place in the iconic venue until 9 June.
Top line-up for ‘Hooley in the Valley’ 2012
THE launch has taken place for this year’s ‘Hooley in the Valley’ music festival that boasts a top quality line-up from August 9-12th.
Community
History experts to speak at Dungannon Library
EXPERTS in family and local history will be on hand at Dungannon Library next week as part of a series of events to mark Adult Learners’ Week.
Beauty for Life comes to Ballygawley
THE Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), in partnership with Clarins, is inviting cancer patients to enjoy a relaxing Beauty for Life session at the Lavender Health Spa in Ballygawley next month free of charge.
Careers advice goes ‘green’ at Balmoral Show
The annual Balmoral Show will be taking place at the Kings Hall Belfast from 16 to 18 May 2012, and the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service will be there to offer free careers advice to young people and adults.
Dungannon and District 50+ Club
THE Club continues to grow and new members are welcome particularly to the Tuesday and Thursday morning sessions. These commence with Aerobics, on Tuesdays at 9.30 am and on Thursdays at 10.00 am, and are followed by Badminton, Bowls, Slow Tennis and Table Tennis.
Raffle to help children in poverty
THE charity, Children in Crossfire, is launching its annual raffle this week, with supporters across Tyrone due to receive tickets to sell to raise vital funds to help children in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Gambia.
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Dungannon
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
