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Derry celebrates St Patrick’s Day in style! By RORY MOONEY
Fifteen thousand festival goers lined the streets of Derry to soak up the St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival last Sunday. Making the most of the Bank Holiday weekend the crowds of people gathered together along the banks of the Foyle in a sea of green, to watch one of the most colourful and multi-cultural parades in Derry’s history. Amongst the colourful floats and acts was Trojan’s Football Club. The Creggan club were taking part in the festival to celebrate their 75th anniversary. Making their debut in the parade was the Inishowen Carnival Group. Mayor Kevin Campbell said: “What an amazing sight we had here in the heart of the City of Culture today with a vibrant and tangible atmosphere to match. “The creativity of the costumes and floats was
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Shona, Lauren, Caitlin, Amy, Danielle, Zara and Molly enjoy the St Patricks day celebrations outstanding and the turnout to watch the parade and enjoy the activity in Guildhall Square and Waterloo Place was fantastic.” The Mayor thanked all the groups and facilitators and the North West Carnival Initiative for an excellent event. He said: “This Spring Carnival brings together a range organizations and volunteers repre-
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Dolphin School of Dance thrilled crowds at the day long live music event in the Guildhall Square, where Walled City Market and Art and Crafts marquee ensured entertainment for everyone. The Tower Museum and Craft Village played host to events throughout the day while Waterloo place added another location for visitors and locals alike to
enjoy festivities. Large crowds also attended the many weekend events which included a range of initiatives in Guildhall Square to mark Lá na Gaeilge, Irish language day. Police in Derry confirmed that no alcohol-related arrests were made in the city on St Patrick’s Day. See Pages 22 & 24 for pics
Search on for third Foyle victim A search of the River Foyle has expanded to include a second man who may have plunged from the Foyle Bridge. It is believed he went into the river on Monday morning while crews were looking for the missing 18-yearold Dubliner, Kieran McKeon (pictured below). The body of Mr McKeon's 21-year-old companion, Alexandra O'Brien, was found in the river last Thursday. Mr McKeon, who is from the Republic of Ireland, was last seen in Derry in the early hours of Thursday morning. Foyle Search and Rescue have said teams began a fresh search on Tuesday morning. Kieran McKeon, 18, was last seen in Derry on Thursday morning. At the time of going print, both searches were ongoing.
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Lectures on the sea & the plantation Three lectures in Derry’s Tower Museum will inform those who attend about the wealth of documents available for anyone with an interest in our maritime history, the Plantation and genealogy. The series begins on Thursday, March 28, 2013 with the first lecture ‘All at Sea’ delivered by Dr Anne McVeigh. Her lecture focuses on Maritime Records and how these reserves are obtained from a wide range of private sources. The second lecture entitled ‘Sources for studying the Ulster Plantation’ takes place on Thursday, April 25 delivered by Dr William Roulston. Focusing on a period of defining change at many different levels as the result of the implementation of a scheme of plantation, the talk will highlight and explain records including port books, muster rolls, estate papers, plantation surveys and maps. The third and final talk by John Killen, ‘Genealogical collections in the Linen Hall Library,’ will take place on Thursday, May 30. Founded in 1778 it is renowned
for its unparalleled Irish and Local Studies Collection, ranging from comprehensive holdings of Early Belfast and Ulster printed books to the 250,000 items in the Northern Ireland Political Collection, the de-
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Police in Foyle are appealing for information in relation to the following incidents. Damage was caused to the front door of a house in the Rossnagalliagh Park area around 7.30pm on March 6. A number of youths were observed throwing eggs at the property. A man was reported to have been acting in an aggressive manner in a shop on Foyle Street around 2am on March 9. Officers attending arrested a man on suspicion of disorderly behaviour. It is understood there were other people in the shop at the time who will have witnessed the incident. They are encouraged to contact police. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000 or a member of your local Neighbourhood Team directly – details can be found on the PSNI website. Alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police urging public to be vigilant Police in Derry are continuing to reinforce the message to local people around the importance of securing your home and reporting suspicious activity on street promptly. While officers conduct patrols, respond to reports of suspicious activity and deliver crime prevention, everyone can play their part in taking proper precautions to protect their home and property.
Police are urging people to prevent crime from happening by taking simple steps to make your homes secure. Always lock windows and doors to your home and vehicles. Lock garages and sheds and do not leave garden or sports equipment lying around. Just recently a house in the Tullymore Road area was burgled – rooms were ransacked and cash taken.
Anyone living in the area who saw suspicious activity between 9pm on March 16 and 4am the following day is urged to contact detectives at Strand Road on 0845 600 8000. Further practical crime prevention advice is always available from your local Crime Prevention Officer on 0845 600 8000 or check out the PSNI website.
Chefs ‘Square Up’ to the challenge Community Chef Brian McDermott had to ‘Square Up’ to the challenge this week when the Craft Village Square was visited by the internationally renowned celebrity chef, Nevin McGuire as part of the launch of the new ‘Square Meals’ programme for 2013. Square Meals is an innovative outdoor cooking experience hosted by Community chef, Brian McDermott in the Craft Village Square. It will feature a monthly selection of demonstrations including affordable
family food which can inspire the chef in all of us. Square Meals, as the name suggests, will take place in the comfortable surroundings of the Craft Village Square in the City Centre. Under the heated canopy the award- winning chef, who features regularly on BBC Radio Foyle, will invite an audience to watch, taste and even participate in this regular culinary extravaganza. Featured every month until the end of the year, Square Meals will offer attractive in-
spirational food which changes with the seasons filling this new outdoor venue with aromas which warm in the cooler months, and make the mouth water in the milder times. The first course of this series will take place on Sunday, March 24 from 1.30-4.30pm in the Craft Village Square. Square Meals is funded by the Culture Company 2013 and facilitated by the Inner City Trust as part of their wider programme for the Craft Village Square in 2013.
GAA world congress in city this weekend In the first time in its long and proud history, the GAA is to hold its World Congress in the city this weekend. The three day event will attract delegates from all over the world.
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More sewerage stations than Belfast By RORY MOONEY
Derry has almost three times the amount of the sewerage pumping stations than Belfast, new figures have revealed. With 63 waste water pumping stations Derry has more than twice the number Belfast’s which stands at 24. The figures were revealed by Regional Development minister Danny Kennedy who was responding to a written question from the DUP’s North Down MLA Alex Easton, asking the minister for a breakdown of the number of sewerage pumping stations across the North. Derry also has more sewerage pumping stations than its Northwest neighbours with Strabane and Limavady having 40 and 43 stations respectively. However it is a far cry from the amount of stations that Down and Ards have. Both council areas have a combined number of sewage stations of 171 – Down 86 and Ards 85.
Bus attack condemned Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has called on the small group of people involved in attacking buses in the Galliagh area to stop immediately. Councillor Hassan said: “Over the past ten days there have been a number of attacks on our bus service in the Galliagh area of the city. These attacks are also an attack on the entire community. Some of these attacks have resulted in broken windows and damage to the buses and in one case a young girl was injured on an attack on Saturday evening. “These attacks have primarily happened at the St Joseph’s /white chapel and Brookdale areas of Galliagh which has resulted in Translink withdrawing the service in the area. This will mean that the local residents especially the elderly and infirm will be deprived from using the service. Councillor Hassan also said: “It’s believed that the same group of
young people involved in this are responsible for the flooding on Friday night and again on Saturday by vandalising water hydrants and causing problems for the community and the water service.
“All of these incidents need to be condemned. “I am calling on parents, local school principals and other community representatives to help resolve this situation.”
Three ‘Dissident’ suspects released on bail Three men, who appeared in court in Derry charged in connection with an annual dissident republican Easter commemoration in the City Cemetery, were granted bail. Gary Donnelly, (42), of Iniscarn Road, 50-year-old Anthony Michael Lancaster, of Circular Road and 27-year-old Ciaran Anthony Boyle, of The Meadows,
are jointly charged with assisting in arranging a meeting addressed by a member of a proscribed organisation. The charge relates to an Easter commemoration on April 9, 2012. Bail was not opposed by the PSNI or Public Prosecution Service. The trio were released on their own bail of £900 with one surety of £900 to
Police in Foyle are appealing for witnesses after the window of a bus was damaged in the Fergleen Park area between 7.45pm and 8pm on March 4. Several youths were in the area at the time. City North Neighbourhood officers are appealing for information following a spate of criminal damage incidents in the Galliagh area on March 2. Windows were smashed and items stolen from cars in the Elaghmore, Bloomfield, and Leafair Park areas. The window of a taxi was smashed in the Cedar Street area of Rosemount around 3.30am on February 23. A disturbance took place in the area a short time later. Police in Foyle are appealing for information in relation to the following incidents. A car collided with a sheep on the Tamnaherin Road in Eglinton around 1.50am on February 24. Damage caused to front of the car. Police are keen to identify the owner of the sheep. The rear windows of two vehicles in the Bracken Park area were damaged sometime between 11pm on March 5 and 7.30am the following day. Police received a report on the morning of March 6, in relation to graffiti at a community centre in Central Drive. Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000 or a member of your local Neighbourhood Team directly – details can be found on the PSNI website. Alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Councillors approve planned closure of St Columb’s Park Leisure Centre By RORY MOONEY
A new multi-million pound purpose built sports centre in St Columb’s Park has been given the go ahead. Members of Derry City Council’s Development Committee approved a recommendation to proceed with the planned closure of St Columb’s Park Leisure Centre for the commencement of the construction phase of the new £11m multi-purpose North West Region Sports Campus. The green light for the new sports campus was given at last Tuesday’s Derry City Council’s Development Committee. Members also agreed that officers continue to work closely with all displaced user groups to explore alternative viable and safe accommodation for their sport for the duration of the construction phase as far is possible and practicable. Chairperson of Development Committee, Cllr Brenda Stevenson described the proposed new £11m leisure centre development as a huge investment in leisure provision within the Derry City Council area and evidence of Council’s commitment to providing enhanced facilities for users. Members at the meeting were informed that the construction phase of the project is due to commence in the coming months with plans to close the existing St Columb’s Park Leisure Centre once construction commences. Councillors were told that construction is expected to begin by May or June of this year and be completed by summer 2015. Noel Munnis, sports programme co-ordinator with Derry City
Council assured members that every effort is being made to minimise inconvenience to users. He said:”In an effort to minimize inconvenience to users, Council has been engaging closely with its staff, stakeholders and users to consider their requirements and to explore every opportunity to find viable alternatives for the duration of the construction phase. Display stands, illustrating the size and range of facilities the new centre will bring have been on show at both St Columb’s Park and Lisnagelvin Leisure Centres for a number of weeks.” He added that while the existing centre at St Columb’s Park will need to close to accommodate the construction of the new sports campus, every possible alternative to delay closure had been explored and while the new building will be constructed behind the existing centre, the site compound is extremely restricted in relation to car parking, health and safety management and site traffic. He said that in order to meet the construction timetable of 18 months, it was essential that the contractor is presented with a ‘clean’ site. While concern was expressed in relation to provisions for indoor climbing facilities, officers undertook to continue working in partnership with local climbers to identify a number of options for providing alternative facilities and advise Members of any viable proposals or resolutions accordingly. It was revealed that the new multipurpose building would be six times the size of the current Lei-
St Joseph's family Fun Day In celebration of their 50th anniversary, St Joseph's Boys School will host a Family Fun Day in the school grounds, on Saturday, March 23. The event will run from 1-5pm on the day and entry to the celebration is free and everyone is encouraged to attend. A raft of events are on offer for everyone to participate in, including a football competition, a static bike competition, as well as bouncy castles, face painting and shop stalls and performances by the St Joseph's Traditional Music Group, Rath Mor Line Dancers and much more besides. A lengthy list of raffle prizes will also be up for grabs. The event has been made possible with the support of and donations from many local businesses and organisations and the organisers of the Fun Day extend their gratitude to them all. To celebrate fifty years of education in the heart of the community please come along and support St Joseph's Boys School.
sure Centre in the Waterside park. Along with the new building Councillors were also told that three brand new, fully floodlit five a side 3G football pitches are to be built next to the first of the grass pitches currently on site. Cllr Stevenson said that the investment will provide greatly increased and new
sport and leisure opportunities for everyone, from elite athletes and club performers to recreational users. “It is anticipated that the new facility will open in January 2015 and will mark a significant investment by Derry City Council. The new development will also secure jobs and bring a much needed boost for employment in the area.”
Dobbins supports Social Housing Development SDLP Derry City Cllr Angela Dobbins has welcomed the news of 111 new homes at the social housing development to begin work in April 2013 in Skeoge/Glenabbey area of Shantallow. “There is a very real need for social housing in the Shantallow area and indeed throughout Derry. This development will be a welcomed boost for the local construction industry and will be a step in the right direction to tackle the social housing shortage which exists in our city. The figures for homelessness and housing stress are worrying and have grown enormously in recent years. We need a much larger building programme, both private-sector and social housing.” “Whilst I welcome this new devel-
opment in the Shantallow area, I do however have concern regarding the existing traffic problem in the area and in particular problems during peak hours. Residents in this area are having difficulty safely joining the main trunk road and long queues concur due to this problem. Councillor Dobbins continued to say that infrastructural concerns would still have to be addressed by the relevant bodies. “The infrastructure of the roads would need to be addressed before someone is seriously injured or worse. I would urge the Department of Environment and Regional Development to deal with these on-going issues as a matter of priority.”
She added that the centre will offer a wealth of opportunities for all users and will have the facilities and capacity to host major local, national and international sports events, another key legacy from the 2013 City of Culture. Sinn Fein Councillor Barney O’Hagan said that he hoped that users of the St Columb’s
Park understood the disruption caused by the closure of the current Leisure Centre. The DUP’s Drew Thompson said that while his party understood the closure of the site but was worried that Council was “redirecting our commitment” from previous assurances given by Council that the site would not be closed.
Derry bankrupt capital of the North It has been revealed that Derry has had more bankruptcies than anywhere in Northern Ireland. Almost 90 people have gone bust between April 2012 and February 2013. The figures were revealed by Trade Minister Arlene Foster when she gave a breakdown of the amount of people made bankrupt in all 18 constituencies from April last year
until last month. Derry had 87 bankruptcies in total; more than its closest rivals in South Down (85); and in Newry and Armagh (83) - the next worst affected. In neighbouring constituency, East Londonderry there were 55 bankruptcies during the same time period; and in West Tyrone there were 65. The location of 63 bankrupts was unknown.
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90% of adults have used Peace Bridge Ninety per cent of the adult population of Derry have crossed the Peace Bridge for fitness purposes whilst 80 per cent have used Ebrington Square. That’s according to Derry’s regeneration company Ilex, who commissioned a Social Capital North West survey of 1,389 people at seven different locations throughout the city. Results also revealed that a third of the respondents who had used the Peace Bridge had done so to access shopping, while two thirds of those who used Ebrington Square have done so for the purpose of attending events or recreational activities. Gerard McCleave, Ilex’s Director of Strategy & Regeneration said: “This survey shows the hugely positive impact which the Peace Bridge and Ebrington Square are having on the daily lives of people in the city. “The overwhelming majority of respondents believe that these new shared spaces are being used by people in their communities with 8 in 10 of
both Waterside and Cityside residents stating that they had used Ebrington Square.“ “As well as being used for health and fitness purposes, this research has also revealed that the Peace Bridge has contributed to increased access to key amenities such as employment and shopping for people on both the West and East banks. “They have also led to a rise in attendance at public events including the Halloween festival. “Undoubtedly, the Peace Bridge and Ebrington Square have changed the daily movement of people in Derry~Londonderry and these findings underline how these sizeable public spaces really are helping improve people’s everyday lives and are contributing to a shared future. ”Ilex is about to go out to tender for a team to prepare the Ebrington Development Framework with a view to lodging a planning application for the entire 26 acre site by the end of this year,” said Mr McCleave.
Apple Co-Founder Wozniak to speak at Derry event One of Europe’s largest and most prestigious business events will take place in Derry in May with Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak as headline speaker. The European Business Network (EBN) Congress, which annually boasts international decision-makers, investors, and business angels amongst its high-powered audience, will take place in Derry between April 29 and May 3, which this year is open to a local business audience. Hosted by The Northern Ireland Business and Innovation Centre (NORIBIC) in association with Invest NI, it will take place over three days at the Millennium Forum and a number of other venues around the themes ‘Digital’, ‘Cultural’ and ‘Social Innovation’. Speaking in Northern Ireland for the first time Steve Wozniak, has been a Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than thirty years. In 1976, Wozniak cofounded Apple Computer Inc with Steve Jobs, helping to shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products. It is the first time this major programme of events will take place in Northern Ireland. Past host cities during its 22-year history have included Budapest, Naples and Toulon. The event was attracted to Northern Ireland this year in part because of Derry status as UK City of Culture as well as NORIBIC’s long-standing involvement in
Dr Bernard Toal, Chief Executive NORIBIC and Arlene Foster, MLA Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment announce one of Europe's largest and most prestigious business events will take place in Derry. NORIBIC have secured the European Business Innovation Centre Network Congress with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak as headline speaker at the May event. the European Business Innovation Centre Network. EBN Congress 2013 will include a series of events and exhibitions, including the Digital, Cultural and Social Innovation networking Villages, and promises to provide a significant economic boost to the city due to the spend by delegates, who will come from all over Europe, as well as the positive image of Derry it will present to influential people. Dr Bernard Toal, Chief Executive of NORIBIC, says it will be a programme with a difference that will do the
city and Northern Ireland proud. “We are absolutely delighted to have secured the Congress for Northern Ireland as it is a fantastic and very highly thought of event, and even more pleased to have signed up Steve Wozniak as headline speaker. “We are now finalising the remaining list of international keynote speakers, befitting the kind of audience this conference attracts. The programme, which will include a large cultural element, will also
showcase the very best that the city has to offer, and we can’t wait to unveil it to the delegates,” he adds. Joining Invest NI as sponsors of the event include, the Irish BICs, Derry Visitor & Convention Bureau (DVCB), SEUPB’s INTERREG IVA Programme, the Department Culture Arts and Leisure (DCAL) and the Department for Employment & Learning (DEL). Further information about the event and registration is available at: www.noribic.com/ebncongress
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Temporary closure of Templemore pool The main swimming pool, learner pool, sauna and steam facilities at Templemore Sports Complex will close temporarily to allow for essential maintenance. The closure will take place for a two-week period starting from Monday, March 18 with plans to reopen as normal again on April 1. A spokesperson for Derry City Council’s Leisure Services explained that all dry facilities at
the centre including the gym, sports halls etc will be operating as normal. Apologising for any inconvenience caused, the spokesperson explained that users of the facilities affected have been contacted and where possible alternative arrangements put in place. Anyone with any queries are asked to contact reception at the Complex on 028 71 289200.
The Culture Company has announced a partnership with a new US-based television channel ‘Today’s Ireland’ which will see the company provide ten half-hour programmes focusing on Derry’s City of Culture programme. The partnership represents a significant investment of over £30,000 by Culture Company into marketing the UK City of Culture programme to the North American population with particular emphasis on the key Irish-American diaspora audience. Culture Company 2013 chairman Martin Bradley said: “Spreading the word about what is going on here in Derry~Londonderry during the City of Culture year around the rest of the world was always an important plank of the marketing campaign. City of Culture has made a substantial financial commitment in excess of £30,000 to create content for this exciting new channel to showcase the exciting and divers programme which has been created for 2013. “Working in partnership with Today’s Ireland gives us a tremendous platform in America to let the millions of people of Irish diaspora living there know about our programme and hopefully persuade them to pay us a visit.”
Founder & CEO of MHZ -Worldview Fred Thomas, presents a piece of crystal to the Mayor of Derry Councillor Kevin Campbell, at the announcement of the City of Culture’s participation in Today’s Ireland television. Included (from left) Martin Bradley, chairman of the City of Culture 2013, Londonderry Chamber of Commerce president Philip Gilliland and Tony Culley-Foster, MHz - Worldview's UK & Ireland Representative. Today’s Ireland will launch in the Washington DC area on St Patrick’s Day, March 17, with six hours of programming daily from 3pm each day. The first edition of the new programme will include some of the highlights of the City of Culture year so far including the Other Voices weekend, the Guinness World Record song and dance routine attempt at Ebrington Square and the Scor na nOg finals at The Venue 2013, as well as taking a look
at some of the events to come later in the year including The Return of Colmcille. The Nerve Centre has almost completed filming for the first half hour programme to be broadcast on the new network in America. Nine further half-hour programmes, presented by Gemma Walker and Oran O’Carroll, will be completed and broadcast throughout the remainder of 2013. Mayor Councillor Kevin Camp-
bell said that the Today’s Ireland channel is set to profile the city to a huge international audience. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the city to showcase the message that a warm welcome awaits for both the recreational and business visitor. With so much going on as part of the City of Culture, it is also a chance to reach out to our diaspora and highlight what has been going on in their home town in their absence.”
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NI social work awards 2013 to come to Derry For the first time the Northern Ireland Regional Social Work Awards are being held outside of Belfast with the Western Trust playing host to this year’s awards in Derry. The awards, which are in their third year, will showcase some of the most innovative and pioneering work being carried out by social workers across Northern Ireland. The Awards are organised in partnership with the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB), NI Social Care Council (NISCC) and local Health and Social Care Trusts. They recognise and reward the efforts of social workers, and highlight the positive impact of the profession on individuals, families and communities across Northern Ireland. Kieran Downey, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services and Executive Director of Social Work for the Western Trust who are hosting this year’s ceremony said: “The awards are being arranged to coincide with the City of Culture celebrations. Health and Social Care is proud to be part of this milestone year for Derry / Londonderry. “Social workers play an important role within our communities but much of this goes unnoticed. They help people get back on their feet, help to protect our children, and help to foster stronger families and communities across Northern Ireland every day. As professionals they never look for thanks. The awards provide us with the opportunity to honour these inspirational and deserving professionals and teams.” Fionnuala McAndrew, Di-
rector of Social Care, Health and Social Care Board added: “The calibre of the finalists and winners for 2012 was most impressive, demonstrating the innovative practice undertaken by our social work profession. I look forward to another year of inspiring entries. I believe it is very important that we acknowledge the members of our profession and that we honour the often unrecognised stories of caring and courage which our colleagues demonstrate.” This year there are nine Award categories: Children’s Services (Team Award) Adult Services (Team Award) Partnership (Team Award) Learning and Development (Team Award) Children’s Services (Individual) Adult Services (Individual) Newly Qualified Social Worker (Individual) Overall Winner (chosen from the seven Award winners) Lifetime Achievement Award (Individual) sponsored by the Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers. Karen O’Brien Assistant Director of Social Work Workforce Planning and Governance at the Western Trust said: “The launch of the Regional Social Work Awards celebrates the journey of social work practice which is innovative and creative. This was evidenced in last year’s awards when Julie Armstrong, a social worker within the Western Trust 16+ Pathways Team, won the Children’s Services Individual Award. For over the past 20 years Julie’s professional practice and dedica-
tion has made a significant impact not just on the lives of individual children but on developing services for young people in care. “The best of Northern Ireland’s social workers have the chance to be recognised at this prestigious event with two weeks remaining for Health and Social Care Trusts to get their nominations in. The Awards are open to teams employing social workers or individual social workers who are currently working in the statutory, voluntary, private, education and training sectors in Northern Ireland and applications are welcome from all areas of social work.” Brendan Johnston: Chief Executive Northern Ireland Social Care Council, said: “I am delighted to be part of the launch of the social work awards. Social work makes a really valuable contribution to our society, providing help to people in a wide range of circumstance. The social work awards are a celebration and recognition of the vitally important and excellent work being done, both for and with service users, by social workers and social work teams across Northern Ireland.” If a service user or carer would like to make a recommendation please contact your local social services team who will be happy assist - but hurry as the closing date for entries is the March 29. The information pack and entry forms are available from the NI Social Care Council website on: http:// www.niscc.info/ Shortlisted finalists will be invited to a gala lunch and awards presentation on Friday, September 20 in The Guildhall.
Anti-racism festival set for Derry The Nerve Centre’s annual Intercultural & Anti Racism Festival, now in its eighth consecutive year, offers primary, post-primary schools, colleges, universities, community groups, and the general public, a programme of international films, documentaries, presentations, workshops, and outreach screenings, exploring the themes and issues involved. The programme launches on March 21, the official UN International Day against Racial Discrimination, a date chosen to mark the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa in 1960. This event is aimed at raising awareness around issues such as racism, discrimination and harassment - including racist bullying. It seeks to educate children, young people, and the wider public, to accept, value, and embrace diversity in all its forms - whether race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, the poor, migrants, minorities, those with physical disabilities - as well as encouraging awareness of local and global issues like war, human rights abuses, and the environment. The long-term objectives and outcomes of the Intercultural & Anti-Racism Programme are to promote toler-
ance and inclusion. The programme showcases feature films, short films and documentaries from around the world in an effort to bring different landscapes, languages, beliefs, and cultures into the classroom. The objectives of this diverse programme of educational events are to broaden children¹s and young people’s cultural awareness, literacy skills and cine-literacy abilities. The cost of events for the festival are kept to an absolute minimum in order to ensure maximum participation. Special Educational Previews of The Croods 3D, Finding Nemo 3D,The Odd Life Of Timothy Green, Chimpanzee, and Beasts Of The Southern Wild, in the Brunswick Moviebowl, cost only £2 per pupil. While afternoon screenings for the general public of Searching For Sugar Man, Amour, The Sessions, This Is Not A Film cost £2. Teachers attend all educational events FREE of charge. Schools who book in excess of 100 places for a screening will be offered a second film for £1 per pupil. The programme for the general public launches on Thursday 21 March @ 6.30pm in Nerve Centre Cinema with a double screening
of Untouchable followed by a reception at 8.30pm and a second screening of Beasts Of The Southern Wild @ 9pm, and all for £3.50. A Weekend Kids Programme on Saturday 23 March in Nerve Centre Cinema includes screenings of Brave, Madagascar 3, Ice Age 4, and ParaNorman again only £2 per person. As well as the full programme of events taking place in Derry/ Londonderry, the Intercultural & Anti-Racism Festival 2013 also incorporates free outreach screenings for primary and postprimary schools and the general public in the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh, which are being funded by Omagh District Council. Additionally, free outreach screenings for all schools in the Strabane area are being funded by Strabane District Council. The programme also features a free programme of screenings for schools and the general public in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Northern Ireland Screen and Derry City Council fund the Intercultural & Anti-Racism Festival. Venue Partner is the Brunswick Moviebowl. For further information please contact the festival office: 028 71373456 or 71260562.
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Public cooperation requested for infection control measures The Western Trust is asking for the cooperation of the public with increased infection control measures and is asking people not to visit patients in Altnagelvin Hospital if they have been feeling unwell themselves. An increase in diarrhoea has been experienced among patients in Ward three, which treats respiratory patients, at Altnagelvin Hospital in recent
days and as an infection prevention and control measure, the ward is currently closed to admissions. To date six patients have experienced such symptoms. Geraldine Hillick, Director of Acute Services at the Western Trust said: “The Trust’s Infection Prevention and Control team is continuing to provide advice and increased infection control
measures have been taken. She continued: “The public has an important role to play by not visiting the hospital if they are feeling unwell, particularly if they have diarrhoea and/ or vomiting. And if someone has been unwell we would advise them to wait until at least 72 hours after they have had diarrhoea and/or vomiting before visiting the hospital.
“Those who are visiting are asked to thoroughly wash their hands before and after visiting, for their own protection as well as for the prevention of the spread of infection to patients. “Visitors are asked to limit visiting to the designated times of between 3pm and 4pm and from 7pm until 8.30pm. They should only visit the one patient whilst at the hospital and should not
move from ward to ward when visiting. “We are asking relatives and friends of patients in hospital for their understanding and cooperation with the nursing staff with the arrangements which have been put in place in the interest of patients.” No other area of the hospital is affected, including any other appointments or services being cancelled.
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Sweet smell of success for two Derry businesses Two young entrepreneurs are enjoying the sweet smell of success after setting up their own businesses. Michaela Conwell from Claudy and Neill Mellon from Derry are among the first candidates from the North West reaping the benefits of a programme to help long-term unemployed people to get back into work and explore the opportunities for running their own business: the Exploring Enterprise2 Programme (EE2P). 22 year-old Michaela is the face behind Candy’s sweet shop and coffee store on Claudy Main Street. Neil has established his own photographic studio and has become a freelance press photographer. When Michaela left school, she did a course at North West Regional College before taking a job in a call centre. After having her first child at 21, she wanted to return to work but needed
to work flexibly around her baby and family commitments. Inspired by her brother who had started his own business as a contractor, Michaela visited Enterprise North West, where she was referred to the EE2P Programme. Michaela Conwell explained the rapid journey from her first meeting with Carrie. She said, “I had seen the premises on Claudy Main Street and I knew they were available. I always had in mind that I wanted to run a sweet shop. What Carrie and the Exploring Enterprise2 Programme did for me was to give me ideas, give me focus and really help me to think about the business opportunity. We drew up a proper business plan, looked at things like footfall, customer numbers, profitability and whether it could be a viable business – I couldn’t have done this myself. Most of all, it gave me the confidence to believe that I could make a
go of it and I had the facts and figures to back it up. Candy’s opened a week after I completed the course. I’ve been open 4 months now and we’re really looking forward to the Spring – it will soon be ice cream season! I would encourage anyone in my position to go for it – you learn a lot but it’s all very practical and with the right help and guidance you can start to make things happen very quickly.” For Neil Mellon, the path to the Exploring Enterprise 2 Programme was a little different. Neil had worked at management level in a local operations centre, running contracts and managing large teams of staff. When his position was made redundant he faced 6 months out of work, a period he describes as “soul-destroying”. In spite of six year’s management level experience, without a degree qualification, Neil found job-
hunting extremely difficult and he realised he couldn’t get a job at the same level. Having always been a keen photographer, Neil was asked by some friends to do communion and family photos and they offered to pay him. This sparked an idea that perhaps his hobby could become a business opportunity. The EE2P has showed Neil very clearly what his startup costs would be and what it would take to fully commit to the photography business as a job. Near the end of the Programme, he noticed that there was an empty unit in the North West Business Complex. Based on his photographic experience so far, he realised that he needed his own premises with space for people to relax for their photos. Neil put his last savings into kitting out the unit as a photographic studio, which, he admits, needed a lot of work. He also purchased a high-speed digi-
Michaela Conwell in her Candy’s Sweet Shop tal photo printer which allows him not only to work in his own studio but also to offer a mobile photobooth facility he can take anywhere. Neil said, “I have set several goals for the year ahead and business has been steady since Christmas with both press work and commercial jobs. So far my work has taken me from the wet and windy football fixtures to May-
Carrie McCafferty of North West Enterprises with Michaela Conwell and Neil Mellon. Pic: LiamMcArdle.com
oral visits around DerryLondonderry and even to a tattoo parlour in Belfast where I spent three days doing a commercial shoot. All my Saturdays from April to June are fully booked so I’m really pleased with how things are going.” The EE2P Programme gives unemployed people a first insight into starting a business and a foot up onto mainstream business support programmes. It is part-funded by the European Social Fund, the Department for Employment and Learning, Enterprise NI and the local Enterprise Agencies under the NI ESF Programme 2007-13. Enterprise North West has delivered a comprehensive training and development programme which gives candidates a formal CCEA qualification, as well as developing essential skills and improving confidence. Candidates come from a broad range of backgrounds and have varying levels of experience, but all have in common the drive to run their own business. Carrie McCafferty, Business Advisor from Enterprise North West said, “Through the Exploring Enterprise2 Programme we hope to create a pool of new business talent within Northern Ireland’s most deprived communities. Candidates don’t
need to have a specific business idea to join. The programme provides an insight into starting a business and gets candidates thinking about the possibilities within their grasp. We can then help them take the next steps to help them fulfil their ambitions.” Carrie McCafferty added, “This is an exciting time for these two candidates, as they get their businesses off the ground. Through the Programme they have been given the insight and confidence to use the skills and experiences they already had to work for themselves. They are both starting to see their businesses grow, so we’re thrilled for them. They’re a fantastic example to lots of other people just like them out there.” Gordon Gough, Chief Executive, Enterprise Northern Ireland said: “It is encouraging to see that almost 1000 people have completed the Exploring Enterprise2Programme to date and in doing so they have increased their employment capabilities. In the current climate it is vital that people have the skills and networks to grasp employment opportunities and start their own business. Growing the private sector is a key component of the Northern Ireland Economic strategy and EE2P is right at the heart of this.”
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Derry to Lanzarote direct flight announced A new flight between Derry and Lanzarote will launch this summer, it has been confirmed. Damien Tierney, Managing Director of City of Derry Airport, said the new summer route, was “excellent news for the region.” The new service forms part of Falcon Holidays Summer Sun 2013 programme. “The Canary Islands has been a popular destination for holidaymakers in the North West region for many years and it is fantastic news that holidaymakers can now fly direct from their local airport,” Mr Tierney said. “This new Lanzarote service is a very welcome addition to the very successful holiday programme operating from the airport in 2013.” Falcon Holidays Marketing Manager Charlotte Brenner said the summer 2013 programme, with the new flights, is welcome news for holidaymakers from City of Derry. “As Northern Ireland’s leading family tour operator we are well aware that when the kids are happy, the parents are happy and we pride ourselves in knowing what is important to make sure kids are kept entertained and have a great time while away on holiday,” said Charlotte. Derry’s Mayor Kevin Campbell also welcomed the announcement of the new flight. “The City of Derry Airport is delighted to have direct weekly flights to the sunny destination of Lanzarote included in its already busy summer schedule. “We are delighted to provide our customers with a choice of good value destinations and are confident the Lanzarote flight will be a popular holiday destination for families across the city and region.” Holidaymakers travelling with Falcon from City of Derry can take advantage of two weekly flight departures flying directly to Lanzarote and Majorca as well as a wide range of accommodation options including Holiday Villages, SplashWorld Resorts, kids’ clubs properties and a selection of self catering and all inclusive properties and hotels.
EU cultural funding workshop success Organisers of an intensive workshop providing representatives of the city’s arts and culture sector with details of potential EU funding opportunities, have been congratulated. Jointly hosted by Derry City Council and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the workshop aimed to make the creative industry aware of EU funding opportunities and to help them develop the skills and knowledge required to access that funding. Mayor of the city Cllr Kevin Campbell said: “I am delighted that Visiting Arts chose to visit Derry during its year as City of Culture to deliver
their Intensives Workshop which highlights the significant funding opportunities which European partnership working presents for arts and cultural organisations”. Mayor Campbell also said that participants from across the cultural spectrum have gained vital experience about how to access funding for their projects. “It is important that organisations and businesses in this sector start preparing now for new funding opportunities, maximising these so that that legacy of City of Culture accolade lasts well into the next decade and beyond. “Participants from across the
city’s arts and cultural sector who have attended today have learned about future EU funding programmes for Arts and Culture and gained advice on how to develop partnerships and projects which will enable them to successfully access and secure that funding to invest into the city’s vibrant sector that we will be proud to present to an international stage”. The one day workshop was held in the Waterside Theatre, attended by local industry, art and culture representatives. A series of information sessions delivered by Yvette Vaughan Jones and Chris-
toph Jankowski from Visiting Arts included interactive workshops designed to incorporate a number of practical and group exercise sessions. Successful case studies were presented by NI based companies, the Nerve Centre and Prime Cut Productions. Debra Mulholland, Sector Business Development Manager from the Arts Council who part fund Visiting Arts said; “Given that we are entering the next round of European funding which will run from 2014 until 2020, it is vital to identify to local arts and culture projects the EU support that is available to them.
Proposed new A5 road in doubt The proposed upgrade of the A5 Derry to Aughnacloy road is in doubt over a High Court judge’s fears. High Court judge Mr Justice Stephens said he is minded to quash the Regional Development minister’s decision to proceed with the A5 dual carriageway. The A5 scheme forms part of a proposed key cross-border business route linking Dublin to the Northwest region. Mr Justice Stephens said the Department of Regional Development should have carried out a Habitats Directive assessment but had failed to do so. The court will sit again on 20 March. The judge rejected all the other grounds of appeal of those objecting to the plan. Regional Development minister, Danny Kennedy, said his department “will now prepare the necessary submissions in relation to the Habitats Directive”. “It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the likely outcome of this legal challenge in advance of the judge’s final decision,” he said. Farmers, businessmen and landowners joined together under the
Alternative A5 Alliance grouping in a legal challenge to the planned stretch of dual carriageway between Derry and Aughnacloy, County Tyrone. Uncertainty now surrounds the overall project after the Irish government cut funding due to its tough economic circumstances. Work on the dual carriageway has been put on hold due to the legal intervention. Two Donegal Sinn Fein TD’s expressed their concerns over the Mr Justice Stephens comments regarding the A5 dual carriageway.
In a joint statement Deputies Padraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty said: “The A5 Dual Carriageway is vital for the economic regeneration for Donegal and the North West region. “However the concerns of the High Court in Belfast must be addressed and it is important that the coming days are used to convene meetings, look at the issues and ultimately to get this project back on track. “The environmental concerns of the High Court must be addressed in an urgent manner so that this road can go ahead as planned.”
Derry woman jailed for 10 months for benefit fraud
Derry man convicted of benefit fraud
A woman who pleaded guilty to falsely obtaining more than £76,000 in income support and housing benefits has been jailed for 10 months at Londonderry Crown Court. Surina Vig (40) from Waterfoot Park in Derry committed the offences by failing to declare that her landlord was her partner and the father of her 12-year-old
A man was convicted at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. Jude Doherty (31) of Northland Way, Derry, claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £2,676 while fail-
daughter. The offences took place over a seven year period, starting in 2003. The judge said she had only repaid £75 of the £76,334 that had been illegally claimed. He said Vig knew the money she had taken had been paid by taxpayers who expected it to go to people in genuine need.
ing to declare employment. He was fined £150 and ordered to pay court costs of £61. Mr Doherty is also required to repay any outstanding money he wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Participation in today’s workshop in Derry has been encouraging and proved extremely successful in aligning each organisations objectives to appropriate funding and building partnerships in other countries. “Visiting Arts is a unique organisation in that it works with arts enterprises in Northern Ireland to help gain this potential as well as developing their individual programmes on an international level by encouraging connections, enabling intercultural projects and ensuring a distribution of international arts to audiences in Northern Ireland.”
Campsie man scoops Essential Skills title A Campsie man has been awarded the prestigious Essential Skills award recently. Paul McDermott clinched the award at the Essential Skills ceremony which took place in Hillsborough Castle. In addition to being named overall winner, Paul was also the winner in the Co. Derry award category. Essential Skills winner Paul was forced to re-evaluate his career options after an accident left him unable to return to his job as a car mechanic. Paul decided to go back to education and enrolled with the North West Regional College to pursue qualifications in Literacy, Numeracy, ICT and Business with the aim of starting his own business providing car diagnostics. Speaking about his Essential Skills achievements, Paul said: “I had a very positive experience at College and gained new skills in ICT, Literacy and Numeracy as well as continuing my studies for a Diploma in Business. My confidence has also improved and I am more aware of how my skills and abilities can be used to enhance my future career options.” Congratulating the winners, Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, said: “The success stories of today’s winners serve as an inspiration to anyone wishing to improve their Essential Skills as a way to open up new opportunities, whether at work or in everyday life. “Almost 175,000 qualifications in literacy, numeracy and ICT have been achieved since the Strategy was launched in 2002. These figures clearly demonstrate the growing recognition of the importance of sound Essential Skills to the lives of individuals, businesses and the wider economy. “I also welcome the increasing number of employers who are offering Essential Skills training in the workplace. Businesses now realise that in order to succeed, they need to invest in their workforce to ensure that it is innovative, enterprising and skilled.” This is the sixth year of the Essential Skills Awards which are designed to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievement in literacy, numeracy and ICT.
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Peace Bridge scoops two awards Ramsey: UU have questions to Derry’s iconic Peace Bridge has picked up three prestigious gongs at two separate awards ceremonies last week. The Peace Bridge received the Civic Trust Northern Ireland Award and their National Panel’s Special Award at a ceremony in Cardiff on Saturday, March 9 and also came out top in the Judge’s Choice category at the Northern Ireland Sustainable Planning Awards at Stormont on Tuesday, March 12. Welcoming the news, Ilex’s Programme Manager, Ciaran
Doherty said: “These are terrific accolades and we are thrilled that they have been bestowed upon the Peace Bridge which has transformed our cityscape and brought tremendous benefits to people and businesses in our region. “On Monday we published the overwhelmingly positive results of a survey which was carried out with the people of the city about their use of and attitudes to the Peace Bridge and these prestigious awards, and others, prove that it isn’t
just a hit with locals, it is gaining broad recognition for its architectural significance and contribution to our built environment. “I would like to pay tribute to all those involved in driving forward the Peace Bridge project which remains the largest funding granted in Ireland by the European Peace Programme. We, in Ilex, are extremely proud to have played such an integral role in its development and hope that it will continue to be a catalyst for change in the city.”
Major hotel awards to be held in Derry By RORY MOONEY
A major hotel awards ceremony is set to be held in Derry next month. The annual NI Hotel Receptionist of the Year Award will be held in the city on April 20. Derry City Council gave its full backing to awards were the matter was discussed at last Tuesday’s Council’s Development Committee meeting. Councillors agreed to allocate
£3,000 of funding to host the event. Welcoming the event coming to Derry the SDLP’s Martin Reilly said that the city should be hosting major events to boost the city’s visitor numbers and raise the city’s profile in the tourism industry. Sinn Fein Councillor Barney O’Hagan also welcomed the awards and said that hotel receptionists were the face of
the city’s tourism industry and should be valued as such. “We should value people in these frontline positions; they are the frontline ambassadors for the city.” Three awards will be doled out to the lucky winners of three categories – Hotel Receptionist of the Year, Most Promising Receptionist and Hotel Reception of the Year.
answer on day-care facilities Calls have been again made for the University of Ulster to halt the closure of Magee day-care facilities. The calls have been made following revelations that showed that EU funding built the day-care unit in Magee. It was also stipulated that the building must be used for its core purpose for no less than 20 years. Mr Ramsey, who made the uncovered the findings said the building was funded by the European Regional Development Fund Training Infrastructure Measure, back in May 1999. “After meeting with staff and parents, a number of issues have been raised with me, one of which was the retention of the dedicated facility built at the bottom of Magee which houses the day-care facility. “As part of the terms of the
funding, it stipulated, under Retention/Disposal of Assets, that the buildings were required to be maintained for the use, as detailed in the letter of offer, for a 20 year period. Any proposed changes to the use of the premises within that period must therefore to be raised with the Department of Employment and Learning.” The Waterside MLA has urged the University of Ulster to halt its plans to close the crèche facilities at the end of the current academic year. “I have now asked the Department if any request for a change of use has been made for the building. It is obvious to me that on finding this information, the University has not thought through the implications - wide-ranging as they are - of this proposed closure and I would call on them to halt
actions to close Magee and Jordanstown day-care unit until proper scrutiny can be given to the plans. “We cannot afford to lose jobs in these facilities when we have not looked at all options to retain them.” The University of Ulster made the decision to close the crèche facilities due to the current economic climate, claiming that current numbers attending both crèche’s was not sustainable.
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Shantallow benefits office closure protest Calls have been made to resist the impending closure of the Shantallow benefits office. SDLP Foyle MLA, Colum Eastwood, attended and supported last week’s protest at the Shantallow Community Benefits Office to resist its closure. The doors of the benefits office are due to close early next month after a review carried out by the Minister for Social Development, Nelson McCausland. Mr Eastwood raised his objection to the office’s closure with the Minister as part of an Assembly debate on the pro-
vision of Benefit Advice and Awareness services. The Foyle MLA has also submitted a series of ministerial questions querying the office’s proposed closure. Mr Eastwood said: “The protest today (March 13) gave expression to the depth of feeling in Shantallow about the decision to close this community asset. The review conducted by the Minister advocates that it is more ‘efficient’ to provide services of this nature on the internet or via telephone. “To the people of Shantallow
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Duffy’s Cut and the Boys from Derry In a two part series the City Herald delves into the tragedy of a group of Derry labourers who died mysteriously died in the Philadelphia in the early 1800’s. THE truth is no-one alive really knows what happened during the searing August of 1832 at Duffy’s Cut in Malvern, southeastern Pennsylvania. This much though is indisputable – fiftyseven Irish labourers who had been constructing Mile 59 of the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad died suddenly that summer in the wooded valley. They were hastily buried in the dirt and shale by the side of the track, and the circumstances of their deaths buried with them. Over the years their demise was attributed to an outbreak of cholera. But, as Dónal Campbell recounts, the truth may be a whole lot darker. Since 2002 a disparate group of professionals – academics, historians, archaeologists, anthropologists, students, interns and even a clergyman – have been slowly unravelling the story of Duffy’s Cut. Their findings have unearthed – literally – the tragic story of a group of labourers from Derry, Donegal and Tyrone, young men who left the Foyle in pursuit of the American dream. What they got was the stuff of nightmares. Leaving Ireland THE story of Duffy’s Cut begins around St. Patrick’s Day, 1832. An advert appears in the Derry Journal announcing the departure of a ship – the John Stamp – from Derry to Philadelphia on April 12. In those days, Derry was long established as one of Ireland’s principal emigration ports and the John Stamp was one of dozens of ships vying for custom at Derry Port in 1832, bound for destinations in the New World – Quebec, New York, New Brunswick and Philadelphia. 7643 people would sail out of Derry bound for the United States and the British Colonies in 1832 alone. Ireland in April 1832 was a place worth leaving. Although the number of poor Catholic Irish departing these shores would become a flood following the Great Famine (1845–50), a sizeable quantity were already trickling out of the country from the end of the Napoleonic Wars (1815) onwards. And with good reason. The potato crop had failed in 1816, triggering famine. A typhus epidemic raged in its wake and lasted until December 1817, claiming 50,000 lives. Over a period of two decades, crop failures, starvation, fever epidemics, the collapse of the textile industry, the battle for Catholic emancipation and the tithe wars, combined to
make life in Ireland a misery. To compound matters, in January 1832, Asiatic cholera surfaced in Belfast and Dublin and quickly spread throughout the country. John Ruddy, born in Inishowen in 1814, had lived through it all in his eighteen summers, knowing nothing but affliction. Enough was enough. Economic prospects in the rugged peninsula of his birth were appalling. Derrymen John McGlone (25) and John McClanon (24) had similar outlooks. The three young men were among those who scraped together the price of passage to Amerikay that spring, reporting to the shipping agents, James Corscaden & Co, at 26 Shipquay Street, in Derry, where he paid between £4 10s and £5 to book a berth on the small sailing ship John Stamp, bound for Philadelphia. There was nothing easy about the voyage across the Atlantic at that time. In The Last of the Name, Clonmany man Charles McGlinchey (1861–1954) recounts: “After the wars were over in 1815, lots of one’s went off to America. It was all sailing vessels at that time. One of the Grants of Clochfin went to America and it took him three months. On the way over he got so seasick that the crew were for throwing him overboard because he was about dead. They had a sheet of canvas spread out to roll him up in, but some Malin men interfered and wouldn’t let them throw him overboard as long as there was life in him. He lasted out the voyage and reached Philadelphia. Instead of taking work he got a pack and soon made the price of a house, and before he died he had a street of houses.” It was this kind of fortune John McGlone, John McClanon and John Ruddy dreamed of as they braved the Atlantic swells. And yet Charles McGlinchey had words of caution for the departing sons and daughters of Ireland: “Times at home were bad, and they left home with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The old people always said that good health and the Grace of God were fortune enough for any young man or woman.” In America JUNE 23, 1832: The John Stamp sailed into the great port city of Philadelphia after a long voyage across the Atlantic. One hundred and sixty passengers disembarked, setting foot on American soil for the first time, among them John McGlone and John McClanon. John Ruddy filed off the John Stamp too, no doubt agog at the manner of cargos arriving and departing the waterfront and at the impressive metropo-
lis of America’s third largest city. A group of young Donegal labourers also disembarked: George Doherty (28), William Putetill (20), William Devine (21), Daniel McCahill (25), Bernie McGarty (20), David Patchill (20), Robert Skelton (20), Bernard McIlheaney (23), George Quigley (22). The Donegal men were in the company of Tyrone natives James Deveney (26), Patrick McAnamy (20) and Samuel Forbes (23). These are among the men believed to have met their end just six weeks later in Chester County at the place known as Duffy’s Cut. The young men probably didn’t know it as they stepped onto the wharf, but they had swapped one hostile environment for another. Philadelphia in 1832 was not a particularly welcoming place for Irish Catholics. Irish emigration to America had begun as early as the 1720s – in the eighteenth century 200,000 Irish people went to America – but three quarters of these were Ulster Presbyterians. Wholesale Catholic emigration came in the nineteenth century following repeated crop failures, starvation and famine. Between 1816 and 1842, it is estimated that there were fourteen famines in Ireland. When the American government repealed restrictions on immigration in 1827, Irish Catholics abandoned Ireland in their droves. Between 1828 and 1837, almost 400,000 Irish departed for America and Canada. But they weren’t particularly well received in the land of opportunity. Only the year before McGlone, McClanon and their fellowimmigrants arrived, an antiIrish Catholic riot occurred in Philadelphia on the occasion of an Orange parade. Michael Cronon, Academic Director at Boston College, has written of the socially disadvantaged status of the newly arrived Irish: “They suffered from attacks by Americans who were fearful of the effect of the Irish presence in their country. Such attacks were often displayed in religious terms. America was a predominantly Protestant country and it was feared that all these immigrant Irish Catholics would swamp the settled population, and so there were regular incidents of sectarian violence.” Cronin adds: “If they could find work, it was often menial and low-paid. They lived in poor conditions, and suffered racial abuse, and were viewed by the authorities as an irritant – dirty, lazy, violent, and drunken. Rather than being welcomed, the Irish were viewed with suspicion.”
John Ruddy had travelled light across the Atlantic – a wooden box containing his meagre supplies stood at his feet. George Doherty’s possessions were even lighter, his earthly belongings wrapped in a simple bundle. The others too were similarly unburdened. Standing there on the docks in Philadelphia, this is where the men are believed to have first encountered Philip Duffy. A Man Named Duffy Philip Duffy had the contract to construct Mile 59 of the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad. In the 1830s, America was opening up and the Irish would play a central role in the building of the railroad across the vast continent. With contracts doled out by the mile, men like Duffy were on the lookout for labourers. In June 1829, an American newspaper report mentions Duffy by name, noting that he was “prosecuting his Herculean task with a sturdy looking band of the sons of Erin.” Irish-born and a native speaker, Duffy was said to have met incoming ships at Philadelphia docks to hire new arrivals to work on the railroads. The pressure on contractors like Philip Duffy to stay on schedule was immense. America was in the process of becoming America – the country was rapidly expanding, there was a fierce desire for movement and to get there faster, to gain wealth, build and realise ambitions. The new technology of railways was an integral part of this spirit of expansion. Wealthy men, with dreams of becoming even wealthier, were in a hurry and needed railways built quickly, irrespective of the terrain. As one observer noted, it was cruel work: “Every foot of track had to be laid by hand. If there was a ditch, it had to be filled with a shovel. If there was a rock it had to be shifted – if not with a
block and tackle, then by crude explosive. Laying this track was pitiless, backbreaking labour, in all weathers, sun-up to sundown in sweltering summer and subzero winter, dangerous work, requiring a great deal of stamina and fitness. Only a desperate man would take on such a job.” A group of desperate men, some of them from Derry and Inishowen, were to be found standing on the docks in Philadelphia on a Saturday in June 1832. It is documented that in the “early summer of 1832”, Philip Duffy “employed a large number of Irishmen, who had but lately arrived on these shores.” Among these Irishmen are thought to have been John McGlone, John McClanon, John Ruddy and their comrades from the John Stamp. They didn’t know it, but they were all dead men walking. Slavery in Malvern Duffy transported the men some twenty miles west, from Philadelphia to Malvern, in Chester County. There was no time for the workers to get their bearings, they were expected to begin work immediately – Mile 59 would wait for no man. The task was indeed Herculean, particularly for those working on the tick-infested stretch between Malvern and Frazer known as Dead Horse Hollow. In order to bridge a ravine that stood in the path of the proposed track, the men would have to erect an earthen fill that would eventually stretch more than 100 yards. The hill they constructed stands to this day and became known as Duffy’s Cut. As many as 120 men worked on Mile 59 – about half of them at Duffy’s Cut, where they slept in a large shanty or cabin on the west side of the ravine. They were paid about 50 cents a day and provided with living quar-
ters in the shanty, plus whiskey. According to the Pennsylvania Gazette, “The average contract to build a mile of railroad was between $4000 and $6000 in the 1830s; Duffy’s contract for Mile 59 was for $23,000 – and even that fell far short of the final cost of $32,000.” The conditions the men worked in were atrocious. An Inch man, Bernard Hegarty, who worked on the construction of the railroads in the 1830s, told members of his family that he “wouldn’t let his dog go to America because the conditions were so bad – it was slave labour.” There is an old saying on the east coast of America that under every mile of track is a dead Irishman. Fifty thousand men would die building the railroad in the 1800s. And yet, the immigrants probably considered themselves fortunate to have been hired, right off the boat. This was what they had come for – a first step to a new life and a chance to send money home. Charles Latrobe, who penned Rambles in North America in 1835, was aware of this latter Irish trait: “In one thing the emigrant Irish of every class distinguish themselves above people of other nations, and that is in the love and kindly feelings which they cherish towards their native land, towards those whom they have left behind; a fact proved by the large sums which are yearly transmitted from them to their mother country, in aid of their poverty stricken relatives.” No money would cross the Atlantic from the men at Duffy’s Cut. By August 1832, work on Mile 59 was well behind schedule and Philip Duffy was losing money. But for the men in the shanty, at Dead Horse Hollow, that was the very least of their problems.
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Chic specs to shout about Lulu unveils the Aurora glasses collection for sophisticated women Singer, actress and businesswoman Lulu has joined forces with Specsavers to unveil a collection of glasses created specifically for stylish women aged 50 and over. Available exclusively at Specsavers, including the Derry/Londonderry store, from late February 2013, the Aurora range includes 13 sophisticated styles. Timeless yet on-trend, the designs make use of soft, complementary colours, intricate jewelled detailing and pearlised finishes. Lulu, 64, who has worn glasses for 15 years, says: “Just because a woman reaches a certain age, it doesn’t mean she loses interest in looking good and keeping up with the latest trends. No one wants to look like mutton dressed as lamb but that doesn’t mean you should be afraid to try new things. I love it when women my age make an effort to look
their best. “I keep my wardrobe classic with a rock twist and use accessories to personalise my look. I love jewellery, hats and fabulous designer shoes. And really, what could be better than accessorising with a chic pair of specs? The Aurora range allows women to make their glasses a fashionable part of their entire look. “My advice to older ladies in Derry/Londonderry choosing new specs is that adventurous is good but keeping them subtle and work with what suits your face shape. There’s something in this collection for everyone. My personal favourite is Aurora 10, which is a bold cat’s eye shape, very vintage and very me.” Priced at £125, the designs feature a signature crystal on each side, combining elements of fine jewellery and intricate
metalwork with modern design principles to create elegant glasses that flatter mature skin tones and hair colouring. Every frame has been designed to suit varifocal lenses, which are ideal for people who need glasses for distance and reading. They also include PENTAX single vision lenses, a scratch-resistant treatment, a bespoke Aurora case and cloth as standard. What’s more, all glasses in the Aurora range are included in Specsavers’ current two for one offer, where you can choose any two pairs of designer glasses from the £99 to £125 ranges, and pay for just one. To view the new collection or book an eye examination at Specsavers Derry/Londonderry please call 02871 371851 or visit www.specsavers.co.uk/ stores/derry.
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Saint Patricks Day Photos
The Streets where lined to watch the St Patricks day parade
The Streets where lined to watch the St Patricks day parade
Trojans FC take part in the Parade
Rainbow rescue centre take part in the Parade
These girls give a wave to the crowd as they pass by.
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Saint Patricks Day
Charlie, Casey and Shauna get in the spirit of St Patricks day.
The Streets where lined to watch the St Patricks day parade
This Elf stops for a quick chat with some girls
Saemus and Mairead with Nicole, Roisin, Caitlin and Seamus
Amelia Earhart group during St Patricks day parade.
These little flowers take part in the parade
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Who’s Up the town?
Lord Mayor of Derry City Kevin Campbell with pupils of St Marys Altinure, Class teacher Clodagh McAleer, Annie Mullan Community Engagement Officer Derry City Council, Lisa McMenamin Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership and Leo Devine Wood Cutter
Members of the emergency services meeting pupils from Thornhill
Members of the Craigback Clean up
Members of Inishowen Carnival Group who debut in this year’s St Patrick’s Day Carnival
Members of the emergency services meeting pupils from St. Joseph’s
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City Herald Tea Break Teasers Crossword
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PEARL COAT (9)
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LOCATED MENU (6,5)
(painter)
ERA LOST IT (9)
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HERO GETS IN WAGGON (6,10)
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MARILYN MONROE
PUBLIC SO MUCH SHORTER (11,8)
HUMPHREY BOGART
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MARCO POLO
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CASUAL JURIES (6,6)
ALBERT EINSTEIN
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ELVIS PRESLEY
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THOMAS EDISON
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WOLFGANG AMADEUS
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JULIUS CAESAR
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ALEXANDER THE GREAT
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CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
(explorer)
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CLAUDE MONET
(physicist)
GEORGE WASHINGTON
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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
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Q & A with Matt Doherty
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Can you describe your new role at the whitehorse hotel and what this will mean in terms of your duties and responsibilities.... My new role as Sales & Marketing manager in the White Horse Hotel is a very exciting position....one where no two days are the same! The main aim of my role is to help grow the business in all our departments. This includes accommodation, conference, weddings, restaurant, bar and leisure centre. Each of these departments has a manager and it is my role to help them to develop new products and then to use my expertise in actually selling the idea or product.
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What are your immediate plans in your new position? Well, first and foremost is planning a relaunching our new bedrooms after the major refurbishment programme and a £¼ million investment! This follows the investment of £1m in 2011 in our Wedding and Conference facilities, with is already reaping great rewards! This remember has taken place in the middle of one of the worst recessions in living memory, so it is a real good news story for Derry and the North West as a whole. After that we have a very busy year ahead so I have to make sure that we are offering great service and great value for the thousands of visitors we are expecting. This year is a very exciting one for the city with the city of culture. How do you plan on capitalising on the influx of business and tourists that will be coming into the town? Like everyone else in town, we are very excited about the City of Culture year! I have already seen a big increase in the number of enquiries from all over the country, Europe and the World. On some dates we could fill the hotel 10 times over, and it’s terrible when I have to tell people we cant accommodate them! This year has also given us an opportunity to put some unique packages together. For instance we sold a Royal Ballet package, which included a weekend stay with a high class pre show Dinner and cocktails, premier seats for the performance and transfers to and from the Millennium Forum. We sold these at the Holiday World shows in Belfast and Dublin and they went down a treat! So its great that the City of Culture year enables us to offer something truly different. What makes the whitehorse hotel stand out from the rest of its competitors? A very early incarnation of the White Horse Hotel was as a coaching inn....as a rest stop for weary travellers coming and going from the young city as it would have been then. So fast forward to today and one thing that hasn’t changed and is quite unique to us, is that environment of rest and relaxation. The hotel is very much a family run business and guests often comment on the warmth of the welcome and the genuine feeling of peace and quiet. Of course we are a professional business, the only Hotel in fact to achieve a Silver Award for Investors in People, so the staff here are very much a part of the family. We also pride ourselves on the outstanding cuisine in our award winning restaurant “68 Clooney” and now with our stunning new bedrooms I think we will have a problem getting our guests to leave!!
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WHITE HORSE HOTEL Are there any events or plans for the hotel that our readers should be looking out for? Well as I mentioned earlier, we are investing heavily in the hotel bedrooms, so look out for lots of news about that. Events wise, we had a fantastic Mothers Day lunch last week and now we are looking forward to Easter Sunday....it promises great food, entertainment for the
kids and easter eggs for all....a brilliant family day! We are also running some amazing Bar and restaurant promotions - a Steak Night every Friday and a Tea for 2 offer in 68 Clooney and we will be announcing some great offers in the bar also in the coming months. So plenty of reasons to come and visit us.....but just remember, once you’ve tried us you won’t want to leave!!
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Enterprise Week a major success! Louise Breslin is Programme Manager of Derry City Council’s Business Opportunities Programme, offering local businesses essential advice and support throughout 2013.
The Business Opportunities team were delighted at the response to the city’s first Enterprise Week, which ran from March 4-8, and attracted hundreds of local business people seeking advice from leading industry experts on how to boost business throughout the City of Culture year. The event was the highlight in our yearlong programme, and we were inundated with interest from innovators and budding entrepreneurs, all keen to brush up on business strategy with a bit of guidance from the many business leaders and motivational speakers who visited the city. The events provided the opportunity for companies to network and forge valuable links, as well as identify new business and tourism opportunities throughout 2013. Keynote speaker at the event was Apprentice star Karren Brady who reinforced our message that we must always seek out opportunity, especially during the toughest economic times. And we have certainly been presented with a unique opportunity this year in the form of the City of Culture. With so many exciting events just around the corner, we want local businesses to tune into the City of Culture calendar, and
see how they can make it work for them. Huge national events, such as Radio 1’s One Big Weekend in May for example, open up new markets, and an influx of new trade to the city. In June we are working closely with the team behind Music City, a day-long celebration of music which promises to be one of the most memorable days of 2013. We hope to identify potential business opportunities including equipment tenders, outdoor trading opportunities and the development of business trails with a unique focus on Art & Culture, Fashion & Beauty, Music, Food & Drink to showcase our local business community. For more information about the full Business Opportunities Programme go to www.derrycity.gov.uk/BusinessOpportunities, e-mail businessopportunities@ derrycity.gov.uk or follow it on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. The Business Opportunities Programme is delivered by Derry City Council, and supported by Invest Northern Ireland with part funding by the European Regional Development Fund under the Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland.
2013 Derry business awards launched The annual Derry-Londonderry business awards have been launched in the city. Now in its eighth year, the business awards have a total of 13 gongs up for grabs at a special event in June. The awards are being jointly organised by the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and the City Centre Initiative. Sinead McLaughlin, chief executive of Londonderry Chamber said “It is of paramount importance that we continue to recognise, encourage and reward those people who are working so hard to create wealth and jobs in the region. We are seeking a high number of applicants for each category and we would encourage businesses to see this as an opportunity to reflect on their success, acknowledge their team’s effort, to measure your performance and to create positive PR by differentiating your business.” Jim Roddy, chief executive of the City Centre Initiative, added: “The Awards
Ceremony will recognise forward-looking, innovative businesses and individuals who have demonstrated a high level of commitment and determination to drive their businesses forward. As the UK City of Culture, we are intent in celebrating our businesses and individuals that have contributed to the success of City by providing excellent business services” Entries for the various award categories are now open. The categories are: Best Tourism Initiative, Most Outstanding Hospitality Business, Most Responsible Pub/Club/Entertainment Centre, Arts & Culture Individual of the Year (externally nominated), Best Business Innovation of the Year, Creative Industries Business of the Year, Best International Trade Most Promising New Business, Retail Customer Focus, Professional Service Excellence, Healthy Workplace 2013, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year
Londonderry Chamber of Commerce President Philip Gilliland, Claire McDaid, from the City Centre Initiative and Sean Dolan, Bank of Ireland North West Business Centre, who have launched the eighth annual Derry-Londonderry Business Awards.
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Accounts Bloody Accounts Do you feel frustrated and bewildered by your financial statements? Do your accounts make sense to you? Do you make best use of them for your business? Understanding financial statements is essential to the success of any business and yet in a survey carried out in Northern Ireland over 52% of business owner do not fully understand their accounts. Surprisingly 15% do not always receive a set of annual statements. And a staggering 72% do not use accounts as a basis for budgeting and decision making. Financial statements have a value that goes far beyond determining your tax liability and appeasing HMRC. They should be used as a roadmap to guide you along the road to business growth and success. Preparing financial statements at the end of your ac-
counting period is not enough in today’s competitive and depressed marketplace. A set of financial statements can provide valuable information if you know what you are looking for. Key performance indicators (KPI’s) should be extracted and reviewed monthly to ensure you remain on track or enable you to take timely corrective action. By calculating some basic ratios you can tell how well your business is doing, what your profit margins are, how well you collect your accounts receivables, how this compares to the speed at which you clear your accounts payables, how fast stock is moving, as well as how much exposure you have towards debt. The results can be compared monthly to see if your situation is improving or slipping. Financial statement analysis will help you manage your business more efficiently and effectively, identify areas
of concern, benchmark against industry norms, and help you plan for your future success. Don’t get left behind, help is at hand. Support My Business NI and CMI are running a FREE work shop on “Accounts Bloody Accounts”. You will obtain an understanding of the individual reports making up your financial statements, understand what your bankers and others are looking for in your accounts and work through some basic ratio analysis and key performance indicators. Take charge of the wheel and steer your business along the right road. For details of this FREE upcoming event and to reserve your place email smbizni@ gmail.com or contact Conor on 028713 70886
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Unique tourism opportunity for city Derry has a unique chance to make a huge impact on the tourist industry by creating unforgettable experiences for visitors throughout 2013, a leading tourism industry expert has claimed. Canadian tourism guru Nancy Arsenault was addressing local businesses at a special seminar on Tourism Destination Development at the Tower Hotel organised by Derry City Council as part of Enterprise Week. With over 30 years dedicated to tourism, education and recreation, Nancy is renowned for her expertise in assessing visitor experience, and she urged local businesses to work together to create unforgettable packages for visitors that will see them returning year after year. “‘My first impressions are that Derry is certainly a city brimming with culture which gives it a huge differentiating advantage from a unique selling perspective. “Businesses now need to develop and cultivate that and identify what a great experience means for the visitor, and how they can
work together to create that unforgettable package. We are looking at a new type of traveller. “There is an emerging demand for more meaningful experiences, which certainly opens up new opportunities for local business.” Carolyn Boyd from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board urged local businesses to work together to build a tourism legacy for the city. “At the moment we are trying to move towards experiential tourism, creating new and exciting experiences for visitors that are unique to their destination,” she stressed. “We know that tourists don’t judge a place by its products or services – it’s much more emotional. “Visitors judge by their personal experiences, and at the Tourist Board we are encouraging businesses to identify what they can offer by providing them with a toolkit of hints and tips, and urging companies to establish mutually beneficial links to deliver those memorable experiences of the city. “We call it starting a con-
versation, and it’s all about creating a legacy – bringing the visitors back next year, and the year after.” Tourism Officer with Derry City Council, Mary Blake, said: “I am delighted that the event was such a success, providing the opportunity for local businesses to draw on the extensive experience and insight of our experts in the tourism market. “2013 is such an important year for the city, and one of immense opportunity for local business, especially during the current economic downturn. “We want to get the message out there that all local companies should be identifying new strategies, and we can offer them the support they need to establish niches within the tourism market to suit their business.” Also speaking at the event was Michele Shirlow, Chief Executive of Food NI, who focused on issues concerning the food tourism industry, and the unique food story of our region, from plot to plate.
Pictured at the Tourism Destination Development seminar in the Tower Hotel as part of Enterprise Week, are from Mary Blake, Derry City Council, Nancy Arsenault, guest speaker, Louise Breslin Derry City Council and Caroyln Boyd from NITB. Picture Martin McKeown, inpresspics.com
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Child maintenance payments Following on from last month we will consider how child maintenance payments are calculated by the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Division. I would stress at the outset that this is very much a superficial look at the methods used and applied and much more detailed information is available online at www.dsdni.gov.uk A number of factors are taken into account in assessing child maintenance required to be paid by the non- resident parent -among them1.Their net weekly income(income left after tax, national insurance and pension contributions) 2.The number of children in respect of whom maintenance is to be paid 3.The number of nights spent on average per annum by the children with the non -resident parent. 4.The number of children the non- resident parent has in his or her household over and above the other children in respect of whom maintenance is being sought. Non –resident parents who are self- employed are not exempt from paying child maintenance and there are methods
for calculating their liability In this instance the non –resi- Seeker’s Allowance, prisoners set out in the guidelines. denttheparent pays a tostandard and other categories details of Explain background the set up of the business and the motivation for of set£5 up?in respect of which are available online. The majority of non –resident payment parents will probably fall into the first £100 of their income If the child or children stay one of the following catego- and then a percentage of the overnight with the non –resiof years ago. He left in 2001 to establish his own practice McKeone ries in terms of income. The balance overme £100 up to £200 dent parent andalways that parent and Co and asked to join him a few months ago. I had “income” referred to is their of their earnings depending is paying either the Basic or wondered what it would be like to run my own practice and decided NET weekly income. There to is riseontothe of Having childrenReduced Rate this be takthenumber challenge. worked for someone else forwill so many a ceiling of £2000 in terms of 1 child- they pay £5 plus 25% en into account and a reducafford2 me appealed to me. the net weekly income that childrenthey pay £5 plus tion made accordingly. There can be taken into account by 35% needs to be overnight stays the Child Maintenance and -they pay £5 plus for at least 52 nights throughWhat3 ischildren your own background? Enforcement Division. One 45% out the year which is then avSinceFor qualifying a solicitor worked with Brendan and one of four rates will be applied exampleasJohn has a Imaineraged out toKearney be at least Co and was a partner therefor for almost years.per I was educated to the relevant net weekly intenance liability three 20night week and aatdeducThornhill College andhisQueens Universitytion Belfast. typemaintenance of work come. children and net weekly of 1/7The of the I did was mainly family law and litigation, but I have considerable 1.Basic Rate is applied to anyincome £175.other aspects of the law payable made in in respect experience in ismany having worked a very of one with a net weekly income He would payfor£5sostandard each busy general practice long. Cormac hasovernight. 10 years as a sole pracof £200 or more amount the time first he £100 If after titioner, duringon which has he established a solidmaintenance client base. has The rule of thumb used for this earns net and then 45% of been assessed arrangements Whatthe areremaining the main services that the business in the area? are is for 1 child -maintenance li£75 .Therefore change offers and the children ability of 15% of net weekly he would pay £5 plus £33.75 split equally for overnights Cormac and I offer a truly fully comprehensive legal service for income making a total £38.75 pay- aspects between each clients. We both haveof skills in different of the law parent which then 2 children -maintenance liable. each otherthe amount of weekly maincomplement ability of 20% of net weekly 3.Flat rate is Law applicable to tenance is halved and reFamily/Matrimonial Personal Injury claims income those whose net weekly in- duced again by £7 per week Conveyancing/Private client work 3 children or more -maintecome is between £5 commercial -£100. per child. In this scenario the Wills/Probate nance liability of 25% of net Regardless of the number of parent who receives the child Estate Management/Trusts weekly income childrenLaw there is one payment benefit is deemed to be the Employment For example Peter has a mainof £5Law only. parent with care. In Basic or Criminal tenance liability for two chil- 4.Nil rate applies to those Reduced Rate maintenance In thewhose present you view of service essential? dren and earns £400 net per netclimate weeklydoincome is quality situations theas non-resident week. His liability would be as- less than £5,it also applies to parent will have to pay at least Quality of service is quintessential to running a successful business sessed at 20% of £400 which in is anystudents in to fulltalk time educa£5 per week notwithstanding climate not of the current climate. Ultimately, clients £80 per week tion, those under thewish agetoofrepresent the shared careare arrangements. are free to decide who they them and entitled 2.Reduced Rate is applied to aged 16 oforservice 17 who If the non-isresident to the16,those highest standards possible which what weparent aim to has provide. end of day there better advertisement for them anyone with a net weekly inare At in the receipt of the Income Sup-is nochildren residing with come of between £100-£200 port or Income based Job from a different relationship
your business than a client who feels that you have done your best for them in the circumstances of their particular case. What are the main challenges for your business and how do you overcome them? is a challenge, however hard work and a conscientious approach combined with self belief goes a long way to help to overcome the challenges that we all face. This combined venture is in its infancy and it is about establishing McKeone McGilloway as a practice with a reputation for reliability and excellent quality of service. A bit of luck helps too - then again you generate your own luck- isn’t that what they say? What are the chief qualities that customers are looking for in a legal business at the minute? My experience to date as a solicitor in Derry has taught me that if a client feels that you have a sincere interest in the best possible outcome for them in their case, you treat them with respect and are straightforward and direct in your dealings with them and provide them with value for money then they will be content with the service. In matrimonial cases, I truly believe that the ability to listen and process what you are hearing in a sympathetic and humane way is To arrange an appointment contact the office vital. Dealing with their business expeditiously and without delay is on 02871 265566 or e mail also clearly fundamental.
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What advice would you give to people looking to set up in their or carmel@mckeonemcgilloway.com own business? With regards to anyone considering opening a business I would say the your existence of Ifthose chilentitled. Housing follow instinct. your gut feelingmay is tobe take the leap go for itBendrenofwill have a bearing on efit payments and tax credit unless course there are very obvious reasons why you shouldn’t. the amount maintenance are also Having said that of usually where there isawards a will there is aunaffected. way! Clearly, a degree of caution shouldofbehow exercisedwww.dsdni.gov.uk in terms of not beingprovides entirely payable also. Details reckless. Another thing to remember isvery that very ofteninformation opportunitieson the reductions are calculated detailed in life appear when we need them to, not necessarily when we want are on the website. of Child Maintethem to - so never reject an opportunityallasaspects completely out of hand Receiving maintenance This is very much a without some child consideration. Be honestnance. and have integrity in your payments this way not brief outline and is not meant dealings withinothers and,does where possible, keep things simple. affect any social security beneto be comprehensive. fits to which parents with care
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Derry food company set for expansion
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With food traceability the hot topic on everyone's lips in recent weeks, it goes without saying that we all want to know exactly where our food comes from! So when it can be sourced to a local company, using the best farm produced ingredients, it's certainly a good reason to shop local. And that's just what Tamnagh Foods have been focusing their energies on. The Park based food company has been selling its tempting home baked products and preserves since 2010, but now, following significant investment, they are developing three new cheeses for launch onto the market this summer. Owner of the company, Julie Hickey, is currently working with Derry City Council's Business Opportunities team to bring her products to a wider market, and prove that Northern Ireland is right up there when it comes to quality artisan goods. An experienced chef, Julie attended the French Culinary Institute of New York. Her passion for producing quality handmade products crafted from the finest locally sourced ingredients, is the driving force behind the business, which has already won several awards. "I had been doing bits and pieces of cooking, and then I built a proper food unit which is now kitted out for cheese production," she explained. "Half the building is utilised for the production of the cakes, chutneys, relishes and granola, while the other is dedicated to the manufacturing of my cheese. "The location is perfect for sourcing the best ingredients. The Unique Selling Point for me is
that I get the milk from a farm just down the road, so when I say the cheese is from the Sperrins, it really is - from start to finish." Julie has developed her skills and knowledge of cheesemaking over the past five years, and has found it a fascinating process. "I have always loved cheese, and my sister-in-law is a goat farmer, so I first made it with her and found the process really rewarding. It’s fascinating that you can take the same basic ingredients, and by applying different ageing techniques etc, you can achieve so many flavour variations. "There are three cheeses that we're working on at the moment - a blue cheese (ready this summer), an aged parmesan style cheese, and a Swiss style cheese, and we've had great fun making them so far. I've just begun working with Loughry College on the long aged cheese, and I'm hoping it will be ready next year. "The actual process is very complex as you have to age it according to very strict timing and humidity conditions in order to develop different characteristics in the cheese. Food hygiene remains a priority at all times. There is lots of cheese making in the South of Ireland, but not so much up here, so we hope we have found a niche in the market. Either that or there's a reason why people aren't making it, but we'll soon find out," Julie jokes. Tamnagh Foods currently supply a number of local retailers, such as Costcutters in Drumahoe, but the hope is to bring the range to a much wider market by developing the business on-line. So when Julie discovered there was help and
support available for businesses hoping to increase productivity from Derry City Council's Business Opportunity Programme, she gave them a call. “They were very supportive, sending someone out right away. They were able to identify areas I needed to focus on - such as the website - and signposted us to the Innovation Voucher. And I'm very excited to begin our mentoring sessions this week. "Sometimes as a small business it's hard to identify the areas of need, as you can be so close to your product and so passionate about it. The business team were able to look at it from an alternative angle and steer us in a different direction, such as the need to have an improved web presence at a time when things are very tight in the retail sector. So we're well on our way to advancing our business and launching our new products to a wider market, which we're very excited about." The Business Opportunities Programme is currently being run by Derry City Council, part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland. To find out how your business could benefit simply go to www.derrycity.gov.uk/businessopportunities, or e-mail businessopportunities@derrycity. gov.uk, or telephone (028)7136 5151. You can also follow all the news about the Business Opportunities Programme on Facebook at www.facebook.com// DccBusinessOpportunities. C
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What’s On? Practice Makes Perfect Presents: Funeral For A Friend
The Nerve Centre – January 24 www.nervecentre.org Practice Makes Perfect is back with Funeral for a Friend who are set to play the Nerve Centre on Thursday, January 24. Supporting them are Such Gold, Major League and more to be more announced. This is an all age’s show - Restricted Bar Tickets are now on sale at the Nerve Centre Box Office (02871260562), Ticketmaster and wegottickets.com. Time: 8pm Tickets: £12.50 + BOOKING FEE
Ulster Orchestra My Heart’s In the Highlands
Millennium Forum January 26 www.millenniumforum.co.uk This traditional evening of music and spectacle will feature the acclaimed Scottish folksinger Karen Matheson. Enjoy the spirit of Burns and his beloved homeland in one of the most anticipated dates in the Ulster-Scots calendar. Having honoured Scotland’s national Bard in Belfast, the celebrations continue at the Millennium Forum. Time: 8:00pm Tickets: £11.50, £14.50, £16.50, £19.50 The Mayor Councillor Kevin Campbell pictured at the opening of Derry City Council’s annual Enterprise Week with Joanne Doherty from Piecemakers, Sarah Travers and Tina Gillespie, Strategy Manager concessions available. with Derry City Council. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com
Enterprise Week
Starlight Express
Millennium Forum February 05-09 www.millenniumforum.co.uk One of the longest running musicals in British theatre history, Starlight Express opened at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre in March 1984, where it played to more than eight million people until its final performance in January 2002. Specially redesigned for a new generation of audiences by members of the original creative team, this brand new production is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Fusing state-of-the-art technology with an electrifying soundtrack and all-new dazzling sets and choreography this is a theatrical journey you will never forget. Light years ahead of the rest, this futuristic tale of love and hope in the face of adversity is the guaranteed trip of a lifetime; two hours of speed, spectacle, energy and turbo-charged excitement. Apprentice&judge Brady & who Derry City Council's annual Enterprise Week pictured Time: Tues Wed Karren 8pm, Thurs Frilaunched 2.30pm & with Tina Gillespie, Strategy Manager with Derry City Council. Sarah Travers and Katherine Spratt 8pm, Sat 3pm & 8pm. from Invest Northern Ireland. Tickets: Opening Night Offer & Thurs (2.30pm): £15.00, £26.50, £29.50 concessions available Wed (8pm) & Thurs (8pm): £18.50, £27.50, £31.00, £35.50 concessions available Fri/Sat: £20.50, £30.50, £33.50, £35.50, £38.50.
Apprentice Judge Karren Brady who was in Derry~Londonderry on Monday during Derry City Council’s annual Enterprise Week where she spoke at a conference in the City Hotel.
Jimmy Carr – Gagging Order
Millennium Forum: February 10 www.millenniumforum.co.uk “Gagging Order” promises to be a hilarious night out...let’s see shall we. The show will be packed with one-liners, stories & jokes. Everybody’s welcome. Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency & moral compass at home & come on out for a laugh. Jimmy has sold over a million DVDs & hosted countless TV shows but live comedy is what he does best, come and see for yourself. NB Not suitable for under-16s. Time: 7pm 10pm Pictured at&the Franchising Seminar during Derry City Council’s Enterprise Week are Mark Johnston Tickets: £25.50 from the Ulsterbank, Danielle McNally, Derry City Council and Barry Kelly from ORTUS.
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Top Easter tips and ideas
With Lent almost over, the City Herald is here to help you and your family with some top tips that will be useful in having the perfect family Easter. An Egg-Cellent Easter Egg Dying unlike any Easter eggs I have seen 3. Wet the silk with cold water and Party! anywhere else. wrap tightly around the egg, with Decorating Easter eggs can become a Mom always made sure we painted the right side of the fabric facing the special family tradition. onto piping-hot eggs, straight from egg. Twist the ends tightly so the One tradition that always brought my the boiling water. While the hot eggs fabric is touching the entire surface brothers and me to the table when could be difficult to handle, the re- of the egg. Wrap thread around each we were young was the Easter egg- sulting shiny bright colours were end and knot to hold the fabric in decorating parties my parents would worth the temporary discomfort. place. host for our family and friends. The egg-painting parties were al- 4. Wrap the lining strips around the We all had our own personalized egg ways special times full of sharing and entire egg. Hold them in place by mats with our names on them, com- laughter. wrapping and tying thread around plete with healthy stains from parties the egg. past. My grandmother and I would How to Make Silk Tie Easter Eggs 5. After wrapping several eggs, place make dozens of dye brushes fash- One-of-a-kind dyed Easter eggs start them in a single layer in a large ioned from toothpicks and kitchen with an old silk tie. saucepan. Add enough water to string—these were the trick when Gorgeous colours and intricate de- cover by 1 inch. Cover and bring to it came to our unique style of egg signs could make the Easter bunny a boil over high heat. Remove from decorating. jealous! These "tie-dyed" eggs are heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. My father had serious rules for the super easy and they're also edible, if Place in ice water until completely party, and if you were a first-time egg you can bring yourself to peel them. cooled. decorator, you were subject to end- Otherwise, just nest them in a bowl 6. Remove lining and silk fabric. less teasing. He never considered an or basket for a festive spring display. egg to be finished if it still had white Materials Tips 30 He thought it a cop-out if Raw eggs INISHOWEN INDEPENDENT | Thursday, 16 August 2012 showing. A tie usually yields enough fabric to someone dye four or five eggs. 30 used the cotton swabs that Silk neckties INISHOWEN INDEPENDENT | Thursday, 16 August 2012 came with the egg dye. And anyone All-purpose thread Find ties at resale shops or garage who spilled a bottle of dye owed ev- Scissors sales. eryone at the table a quarter. Directions Don't reuse the silk fabric. Once everyone arrived, we would 1. Check the tie label to make sure Combine scraps from different ties distribute the brushes. We never it's silk. Remove the lining, cut it into to vary colours and patterns. employed the traditional dip or soak strips and set aside. Don't plan to eat the eggs? Cook techniques; we applied the vibrant 2. Cut a piece of coloured silk tie fab- them longer for deeper colours. GUIDE TO WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT INISHOWEN’S PREMIER GUIDE TO WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT coloursINISHOWEN’S with our custom PREMIER toothpick ric large enough to fit around the en- Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to INISHOWEN’S INISHOWEN’S PREMIER GUIDE TO WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT brushes, creating mosaicsPREMIER of colour GUIDE tire egg. TO WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT make eggs shine.
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Life & Style
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• Bridal • Cuisine á la Forbes • Slimming World recipes • Book review • Out n abouts
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Café Del Mondo head chef Stephen Forbes serves up a treat for the readers of The Herald with some truly excellent cuisine.
Cuisine á la Forbes
Steak & Guinness Pie
With St. Patrick’s Day’s having just past I though a traditional Irish dish like a nice steak and Guinness pie severed with a pint of Guinness, would hit the spot! This recipe is for individual pies and this will make enough for four servings. Pre heat your oven to 140°c. Season the steak pieces and seal them with a pan and put into a deep tray for braising. To the tray of beef add half the Guinness, herbs and stock. Cover the tray with tin foil and place in the oven for 4 hours. Cut all the vegetables and potatoes into small cubes and dice the garlic nice and fine and set aside. Using a large sized pot seal off the vegetables and add some seasoning. Add the rest of the Guinness and reduce it by half. When the beef is ready add it to the pot with all the juices from braising it. You may need to add a little water too at this point. Now to thicken your steak and Guinness pie, take the potato flour and mix it with a little water to form a paste. Simply whisk the paste into the pie mix add the very last minute and it will thicken up for you. Pour the pie mix into 4 bowls. Roll your puff pastry into 4 lids for your pies, (you can try making your own puff pastry if you like but there are some great ready to roll puff pastry in the supermarkets these days too) cover the bowls with the puff pastry and bake in the preheated oven at 190°c. Serve with a cold pint of Guinness and enjoy!
Book Review
What you’ll need: 1 large carrot 2 large onions 4 celery sticks 4 cloves of garlic 1 leek 6 chestnut mushrooms 8 new potatoes 1 spring of rosemary 1 spring of thyme 2 lbs of braising beef (such as chuck steak) 1 can of Guinness 2 litres of beef stock 400g of puff pastry Sea salt and fresh black pepper 50 g potato flour Oil for cooking
The Secretary: by Kim Ghattas
A Journey with Hillary Clinton to the Heart of American Power At the start of The Secretary, Kim Ghattas recounts the moment a hesitant Hillary Clinton finally accepted Barack Obama’s offer to be his Secretary of State: “Her Girl Scout instincts kicked in. She was on the team and she wanted the whole team to look good. She wanted America to look good again.” Clinton has spent the past four years acting as America’s chief girl scout. From the day she walked into the atrium of her department to a warm reception, to the day she left on February 1 to begin a “normal life”, the United States’s senior diplomat traversed the globe armed – if Ghattas is to be believed – with little more than indefatigable optimism and a stoical belief in America’s capacity to do good. Supporters of the thesis that US power is steadily declining will enjoy The Secretary. From the ageing 757 that transports her – “The blue and grey leather seats were from another era, the walls had taken on a grey tinge” – to her first visit to Japan to boost economic relations, the book conveys a sense that America’s time as the world’s only superpower is drawing to a close.
What’s more, America knows it. “I guess that’s what it looked like all these years when we walked into a room,” writes Ghattas, imagining the thoughts of US officials who saw their Chinese counterparts walking with “a new swagger” through the State Department’s corridors. The Secretary is actually several books. A portrait of Clinton, a flyon-the-wall look at life as a foreign correspondent, an analysis of international relations in the Obama (more pertinently the post-Bush) era, and a personal journey by the half-Lebanese Ghattas herself. Some of these themes work better than others. Ghattas’s attempt to construct a personal narrative is the weakest part. There’s an embarrassing passage early on when prior to a visit to Beirut the author goes out of her way to inform Clinton she was brought up in the Lebanese capital – then claims to have been “deeply unsettled” when Clinton, not unnaturally, makes a reference to it at a press conference. Ghattas is more effective when she turns to sketching her subject. Her inside view of Clinton’s
travelling circus provides some nice anecdotes. Visiting one dignitary in Pakistan, Clinton is faced with the admission, “When I lived in London I used to throw rocks at the American embassy in Grosvenor Square.” “Don’t worry, Mr Governor,” she replies, “so did I.” But even here, although Ghattas is adept at conveying the dysfunctional nature of “Hillaryland” – the entourage is wholly transplanted from Clinton’s unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2008 – she never quite penetrates it. Clinton is much too seasoned an operator to let down her guard, and Ghattas, whose main job was covering the Secretary of State for the BBC, seems to have had relatively few opportunities to convince her to lower it. Where the book really works is providing an insight into the nuts and bolts of modern shuttle diplomacy. As Clinton hops round the Middle East there’s a priceless moment when the official in charge of her itinerary is informed they are going to Egypt. He has not been told until this point because he would have started
making preparations – booking hotels, transport, et cetera. That would have leaked and created speculation that Clinton was arriving, in turn raising hopes of a major diplomatic breakthrough. All of which would have run the risk of derailing the entire process before it had started; at that point none of the participants had actually been consulted. This isn’t the logistics of diplomacy, but the diplomacy of logistics. Where Ghattas also delivers is her framing of America’s place in the world at the start of the 21st century. The popular perception is of a growing global backlash against US interventionism. As Gattas reveals, though, the real antipathy America faces is when the world feels America isn’t intervening often enough. From the author’s own bitterness at the US’s failure to repeat the successful intervention in Lebanon in 1958, to the Pakistani journalists berating Clinton for attaching strings to a $7.5 billion aid package (“You do not have to take this money,” she responds disarmingly) the refrain is similar all over the world. Why can’t Clinton make bad things go
away? Ghattas describes a state dinner in Pakistan. “If the US wins in Afghanistan,” a Pakistani minister informs her, “Pakistan will be left out of the game; we can’t have that.” Pakistan isn’t supporting the insurgents in Afghanistan because they want the US gone. They’re supporting them through fear of America turning her back. “I can now see America for what it is, not what I want it to be,” Ghattas concludes. Thanks to The Secretary, so can we.
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A fresh take on Asian takeaway dishes from Slimming World! Slimmers can treat their tastebuds to a tantalising tour and explore authentic Asian flavours without wavering from their weight-loss goals, says a Derry weight loss expert. Janice Tracey who runs two Slimming World groups in Da Vinci’s, says it’s possible to slim down while still enjoying all your favourite takeaway flavours. She explains that Slimming World’s new recipe book, A Taste of Asia, shows slimmers how to swap their favourite dineout dishes for healthier versions that are quick and easy to make at home. A Taste of Asia features more than 50 delicious dishes from China, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and more, and the recipes include soups and starters as well as meat and vegetable mains and rice and noodle dishes. Janice says: “All of the recipes work perfectly with Slimming World’s famous Food Optimising eating plan because they’re packed full of fresh and healthy ingredients, meaning slimmers can cook up a storm and still ensure that they’re smiling at the scales. At Slimming World, our plan encourages slimmers to fill up on healthy, everyday foods that are low in calories yet satisfying, from fruit and veg to pasta and potatoes to lean meat, so they never have to feel hungry or deprived. Being able to eat the food you love without feeling bored or guilty is the key to losing weight and keeping it off for life, and sharing recipes, ideas and advice at a Slimming World group each week
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St Columbs College Fashion Show. Left to right: Karen White, Brenda Kearney
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have just launched our new web site WWW.YELLOWMOONCLOTHING.COM WHATS NEW @ YELLOW MOON we on this we have clothing for men and woman which is been run by Paul Brennan .We have a blog on it the web page that is run by Paul Brennan and Emma Lynch .The guys are the buys for the store and for the website and will be blogging about whats new and whats hot. Emmas back ground is that she has been the buyer for menswears for many years and has been picking up new and cool brands on the way. Pauls back ground is he has been a personal shopper for A-list celbs in Selfridges in Manchester . Yellow Moon was founded in 1990 by husband and wife team Ivan and Marie Mc Ivor,the couple where always involved in fashion from their teenage years and saw a niche in the market for a independent fashion store in their area.From the very beginning they experienced success and quickly became an important place for brands to place their collections to develop their business in Ireland both North and South.Yellow Moon was one of the first to bring Diesel to the Irish market other brands followed suit and they quickly became an important part of
the fashion landscape in their region.As the business grew, ladieswear was added and now the store is seen as key retailer in the young fashion market,they constantly seek out up and coming brands that represent the key trends of the fast moving girls market.With the success of the last 23 years the couple now feel it is time to take their store to a wider market,with this in mind they present Yellow Moon Online. They have assembled a team of young buyers,merchandisers and fashionistas to take them to another level in fashion retail. The team are constantly striving to bring the newest and best fashion to this site with their pool of knowledge and experience they are confident that their online store will replicate the success of Yellow moon over the last 23 years. We stock brand like MENS : Diesel , blood brothers , superdry, 55DL , Selected mens wear and G-star LADIES: Jones and jones , sister jane , rare, fock and frill , TFNC and little mistress
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Suffering From Psoriasis? Easing the itch
In psoriasis skin cells are produced at a far faster rate than usual, resulting in an itchy rash, often on exposed parts of the body, such as elbows, knees, scalp and back. More people have psoriasis than you might think; in fact between 2% and 4% of the global population are sufferers. Although we now know that it involves the body’s immune system and that around 30% of people who develop it have a family history, it is not known what the definitive cause of psoriasis is or how to cure it. A most important aspect of psoriasis and one which needs to be emphasised is that psoriasis is NOT contagious, also, it is not an allergy. 90% of cases consist of “plaque psoriasis” which results in the build up of raised areas of skin cells which have not been shed as fast as they have accumulated which are known as “plaques” (pronounced “plack” or “plax” in the plural) these plaques are red, white or silvery in colour, often itchy and may
be painful. Factors which are related to psoriasis are very varied and include stress, streptococcal bacterial infection such as “strep throat”, hormonal changes following childbirth or reactions to drugs such as lithium, or antimalarials, but why the body should react as it does, going into cell overdrive, remains a mystery. The treatment of an acute flare-up of psoriasis or the long term clinical management of psoriasis with specific pharmaceutical agents such as topical steroids and phototherapy are beyond the scope of this article, but the fundamental first step is the use of emollients to overcome the dryness and inflexibility of areas affected by rash. What can Natural Skincare offer? I am constantly being asked to recommend a natural alternative skin cleanser and moisturiser for people who have psoriasis. Firstly and most importantly, none of our products are a substitute for di-
agnosis and management by your doctors. The most significant characteristic of truly natural skincare products is that they do not contain chemical additives such as fragrances, preservatives and so on and many people feel more comfortable using something on their skin that they could actually eat, particularly if they are going to be using a lot of it or if they are going to be using it over a long period. Natural moisturisers tend to have a thicker consistency than non-natural options and that can be very soothing, also they do not have the common chemical allergens in them so they are less likely to cause a reaction. Even different natural moisturisers have different textures and different properties according to the oils they contain so it may be worth comparing the different blends which are available. Also, the ingredients in natural moisturisers tend to be oils which have been used successfully for centuries in hot countries where mois-
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person will not suit everyone. Small Changes can make the difference Having moisturised every nook and cranny it might be worth taking a look at other small changes that might pay off in terms of comfort - after all, “Every Little Helps’! Turn down the thermostat Cotton sheets and lower TOG duvets Shorter showers Avoid using drying detergents such as commercial shower gels on your skin Avoid itchy fabrics, like woollens Look to your diet, we are what we eat at times Exercise: Mood improves, gets you some sunshine, keeps you fit, and gets weight down. Resources: For information and support include the Psoriasis Association and websites such as www.nhs. uk/Conditions/Psoriasis are very useful and informative and I would strongly recommend them, in the meantime the message has got to be- Get moisturising!
Dr Maria McGee MB ChB is a medical doctor and Natural Skin Care expert. She founded Marble Hill to produce her own range of Natural Skin Care products to offer a natural alternative to commercial cosmetics. Marble Hill manufactures their natural skin care range at Unit 35 Northwest Business Complex Skeoge Industrial Estate right here in Derry and their products can be bought online at www.marblehillonline.co.uk. Locally Marble Hill products are stocked by Belmont Pharmacy on the Culmore Rd, Whitehouse Pharmacy, Buncrana Road, The Healthy Way in Shipquay Place, Carlisle Road Foot Clinic and Brookmount Pharmacy in Omagh For more information visit the website
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Hairy Bikers - Larger than live tour at The Millennium Forum Thanks to audience demand the Hairy Bikers and BBC Worldwide are delighted to announce an additional 38 dates to their new UK-wide tour Hairy Bikers: Larger than Live. The boys will now bring their new tour to the Millennium Forum on Tues, April 9-10. Tickets are now available from the Box Office. The tour has been a phenomenal success with some theatres already sold out four months before launch and
fans clamouring for the show to come to their home towns! Si King and Dave Myers are promising fans ‘a proper night out’ which in Hairy Bikers’ style may include everything from strip-tombola to a dinner party being cooked and hosted live on stage. Some lucky audience members will get the chance to join them as guests with some special celebrity dinner guests lined up to join them at certain nights along the tour – you nev-
er know who might be coming for dinner! Hairy Bikers: Larger than Live takes the duo’s travelling adventures as the jumping off point for a night like no other at the theatre. Audiences will be regaled with tales from their culinary expeditions, some hair-raising, many ridiculous and all of them shared in the Bikers’ inimitable style. From extraordinary culinary discoveries to some of the remarkable cooks and charac-
ters they’ve encountered along the way, Si and Dave will take you behind the cameras to discover what happens on tour as they circle the globe in search of food fuelled adventure! The Hairy Bikers: Larger Than Live will arrive at the Millennium Forum on April 9-10. Tickets are now available from the Box Office. Telephone 71 264455 or visit www.millenniumforum.co.uk.
What’s On? Jack Dee
Millennium Forum – March 27-28 www.millenniumforum.co.uk After a six year absence from Stand-Up, he’s back, agonizing over the slightest of annoyances and misdemeanors. Where’s he been? Appearing on shows like ‘QI’ and ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’, ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ and ‘Have I Got News For You’, hosting Radio 4’s legendary ‘I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue’, co-writing and starring in four series of BBC 2’s hit sitcom ‘Lead Balloon’ and writing his memoirs, ‘Thanks For Nothing’ which he modestly dedicated to himself. “… turns grumpiness into an art form.” The Evening Standard Age guidance: 16+ Time: 8:00pm Tickets: £21.50
Ulster Orchestra & Royal Ballet
Millennium Forum – March 30-31 www.millenniumforum.co.uk Royal Ballet dancers, Yuhui Choe, Dromore born Melissa Hamilton, Ryoichi Hirano and Dawid Trzensimiech will appear in selected highlights from the company’s repertory conducted by Derry born, Paul Murphy. In addition to the pas de deux from Acts II and III of Swan Lake, the dancers will perform Frederick Ashton’s Meditation from Thais to music from Massenet’s opera of the same name and the pas de deux from the Second Movement of Kenneth Macmillan’s Concerto with music by Dmitry Shostakovich. Time: Sat 7.30pm, Sun 2.30pm Tickets: £12.50, £14.50, £18.50, £22.50, £26.50 concessions available. Family Ticket (4 seats): £75.00 Sunday performance only.
Feis Dhoire Cholmcille
Millennium Forum – April 1-5 www.millenniumforum.co.uk The North West’s largest celebration of Irish musical culture. The Feis will celebrate Irish language, verse and drama, as well as the famous Irish Dancing competition and vocal choirs. Time: 9:30am – Late. Tickets: At the door.
Guerilla Days in Ireland
Feis Dhoire Cholmcille set for Forum Feis Dhoire Cholmcille is to stage a showcase of winners past and present as part of the City of Culture 2013 celebrations. Starring a host of acclaimed former competitors as well as current prizewinners, it will be held at the Millennium Forum on Sunday, April 7, starting at 3.30pm. Performers will include ‘Phantom Of The Opera’ and ‘Oliver’ star
Wendy Ferguson, international classical crossover soprano Margaret Keys, and renowned composer, conductor and record producer Frank Gallagher. Other performers will represent the Foyle School of Speech & Drama, the MacCafferty School of Music, the McGinley School of Music, Comhaltas Doire, local choirs and dance schools. Tickets for the showcase, at just
£2.50, can be purchased at the Millennium Forum Box Office. Meanwhile, this year’s Feis, which gets underway on April 1, will be awarding bursaries totalling £8,000, including four bursaries of £500 each presented by Culture Company 2013 – the Maureen Downey Cup & Bursary (drama over 14); the James MacCafferty Cup & Bursary (piano over 16); the Father McDaid Cup
& Bursary (solo singing over 16) and overall senior dancer (over 16). Two new cups have been presented to this year’s Feis – the Seamus Heaney Cup (senior poetry recital) and the Celine Quigley Memorial Cup (girls’ championship 8-10 years). Further information on the 2013 Feis can be found on its website, www.derryfeis.com.
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Millennium Forum – April 12 www.millenniumforum.co.uk Following its world premiere production last year, the smash hit sell-out show Guerilla Days in Ireland is coming to the Millennium Forum. Admired by Che Guevara, feared by the British Army, loved by the people he led. Tom Barry, legendary Commander of the West Cork Flying Column, survived the War of Independence to tell his incredible story. Barry led a volunteer army in a hide-and-seek campaign of guerilla warfare, matching wits against an enemy of overwhelming strength and power. Guerilla Days in Ireland is Barry’s compelling firsthand account of the struggle for independence in Cork – the Rebel County. ‘A beautiful war drama…the audience greeted the play with a standing ovation’ Evening EchoGuerilla Days in Ireland, an adaptation of Guerilla Days in Ireland by Tom Barry, copyright Mercier Press Cork, 2009.’A shattering experience… beg, borrow, steal a ticket, but get to see it!’ Irish Examiner. Time: 8:00pm Tickets: £10
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The Return of Colmcille Taking place over two days, June 7-8, The Return of Colmcille will celebrate both the iconic and fascinating figure of Saint Colmcille and the City of Derry and its people. Referencing the North West’s rich heritage and past but very much rooted in the present The Return of Colmcille is a story told by the people and will involve a cast of hundreds in the telling. The Return of Colmcille is being written by Frank Cottrell Boyce who also authored the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. Frank said: “Colmcille is a colossal figure, a monastic superhero. “The Return of Colmcille will celebrate his story and the wider history of the city. “We want the people of the city to take ownership of this event. “There is a role for everyone whether it’s as a performer, an artist or in a stewarding capacity. “It’s going to be an amazing event.” The events will be a highlight of the City of Culture 2013 programme and a unique opportunity to present an alternative and inspiring view of the City. Events on this scale require a range of skills and commitment levels. Whether developing a career in the creative industries, possessing a love of making things or just wanting to be a part of this immense event – they have a role for everyone. In return participants will have the opportunity to work alongside world class professionals, develop new skills, work behind the scenes, make new friends, be inspired and be part of history in the making! Mayor Cllr Kevin Campbell, encouraging people to take part in this unique celebration of Derry’s patron saint, said the Return of Colmcille was one of the main highlights of the City of Culture year and a fantastic opportunity for the local community to get involved. “The Return of Colmcille promises to be one of the most spectacular and memorable events of the year and I am delighted that the call is going out for local people to be part of the celebrations,” he said. Culture Company Chief Executive Shona McCarthy said: “The Return of Colmcille will be one of the most iconic events to take place
in the city during the UK City of Culture Celebrations in 2013 and it’s a great opportunity for local people to become directly involved in our programme. The plans that Walk the Plank and Frank Cottrell Boyce have in place to celebrate the return of the city’s patron saint are amazing, and all those who take part will treasure the memory of their involvement for years to come.” In the coming weeks the team will be recruiting, rehearsing and creating this epic production at various locations across Derry. Groups and individuals should register their area of interest by going to the Get Involved section of the website at www.thereturnofcolmcille.com
History fair at the Central Library A history fair will take place at the Central Library on Foyle Street on Thursday, March 21. The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, North West Digital Film Archive, Mellon Centre for Migration Studies and local history groups will participate in this History Fair offering information, talks and workshops. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the events. The fair will operate during library opening hours from 8.30am to 8pm.
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Trad Talent Search for Fleadh 2013 Organisers of this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Derry are on the lookout for the next big star of the traditional / folk scene. Bands, duos and singers from the UK and Ireland are being asked to enter a one off trad talent search (An Ré Nua – The New Era) that will earn them a spot performing at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, sharing a bill with masters of the trade like Flook, Beoga, Cara Dillon, Tim Edey & Brendan Power, and Dervish. Eibhlín Ní Dhochartaigh, chairperson of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann said: ‘I’m really excited about this new project.
It’s the perfect way to gear the city up for the feast of great music we will have in August, but it also gives young musicians a fantastic platform for furthering a career in music.’ The winners from each of the three categories will record their music for a new compilation album called An Ré Nua 2013, showcasing the high standard of contemporary trad/folk music from young musicians. They will will also receive a mastercopy of their music as an EP. Odhrán Ó Maoláin, the project co-ordinator, says the opportunity is too good to refuse: ‘The eyes of the cultural
sector are on Derry this year, making it the ideal location for the An Ré Nua project. Acts that take part should expect maximum exposure to the folk music industry and loads of media interest.’ The competition is open to participants in the UK and Ireland and there is no age limit. New emerging musical acts are advised not to miss out on this exciting new project which could be the perfect launch pad for a career in the music industry. For more information visit www.fleadhcheoil.ie or call +44 2871 373573
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Derry~Londonderry Community Chef Brian McDermott and RTE Television Chef Nevin McGuire pictured with Helen Quigley, Managing Director of the Inner City Trust and Claire McDermott from the Culture Company at the launch of the new ‘Square Meals’ programme for 2013. Square Meals is an innovative outdoor cooking experience hosted by Community chef, Brian McDermott under the Canopy in the Craft Village Square. It will feature a monthly selection of demonstrations including affordable family food. Featured every month until the end of the year, Square Meals will offer attractive inspirational food which changes with the seasons filling this all weather, multi-purpose, venue with aromas which warm in the cooler months, and make the mouth water in the milder times.The first course of this series will take place on Sunday 24th March from 1.30-4.30pm under the Canopy in the Craft Village Square. Picture Martin Mckeown. Inpresspics.com.
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What’s On? Practice Makes Perfect Presents: Funeral For A Friend
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North West Junior League predictions Ballykelly v Eglinton :
the remaining fixtures they ll will certainly find themselves back in division one next season . They are facing a side that have quite a few good experienced players . Players like calvin mooney and joe mcready who cause any team in the league problems . On paper this should be an easy enough win for bbob .
This has all the makings of a very entertaining match . Ballykelly has started hitting a bit of form of recent . Racking up wins over ardmore in the cup and city colts in the league . If they can continue this football they have a good chance of getting a result here . Eglington however have been playing great football all year . They sit Prediction : Bbob pretty at the top of the table and it may take a bad day at the office to Tullyally v Ardmore : take them off it . Tullyally are a side that have blown Prediction : Draw hot and cold all season . Had they converted there draws into wins Caw v Bbob : they would most definitely be sitting in a much higher position Caw are a team that have found . They have played a few more themselves in a dogfight at the games than most other teams in bottom half of the table . If they the league so they to could find don’t start picking up points from themselves fighting this year if
other results don’t go there way . They face ardmore who in my opinion could go all the way this season . They are on course for a double . They have a huge squad to choose from and with players of the quality of eddie mcintyre , stephen melly and andy brown they will most defininetly go into this tie favourites . Prediction : Ardmore
Newbuildings reserves v Drummond : On paper this fixture has draw wrote all over . Newbuildings have bother getting a settled team out everyweek and this has cost them dearly this year . Drummond are a team who are at the foot of the table and struggling this season . Both teams need the win but may
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City Colts v Lincoln Courts : This match has the potential of “game of the weekend “ . Both teams love to get the ball down and play football . City colts are a team that really should be at the business end of the league . They have added some good players this year in the form of dee ohara and young cahill lynch to an already strong team . Lincoln courts are a team that really should be in a stronger position this season . They have some very good players at there disposal . This will no doubt be a good game to watch although a think both teams may have to settle with a draw .
Don Bosco’s appreciation Tributes have been paid to a member of one of Derry’s oldest football clubs, who passed away two weeks following a short illness. Bernard ‘Narda’ Phelan was a stalwart for many years of Don Bosco’s FC. A member of Don Bosco’s for many years, Bernard was widely respected by his peers throughout the city. Bernard worked as tireless fundraiser for his beloved Bosco’s, giving up his spare time to volunteer, in an effort to send hundreds of children to football tournaments throughout Ireland, Britain and further afield. Bernard will be sadly missed by his family, his fellow Don Bosco’s members and the wider Brandywell community. May he Rest in Peace.
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North West Saturday Morning League There are nine games scheduled for this weekend in the Rathmor Motors Pre MOT Centre Springtown North West Saturday Morning League with games in all three divisions. In the Premier Division Brandywell Celtic take on Drumahoe at Prehen and Foyle Harps play Clifton Villa at The Showground’s. In the only other game in the top flight Creggan Swifts take on Phoenix Swifts in St Columbs Park. There is only one game in the Championship as Gransha Institute take on Tamnaherin Celtic at Lisnagelvin. In the First Division Collon Celtic and HML go head to head at Templemore Complex while Tristar and Culmore lock horns at Prehen. Hatmore Harps face Collegians at Leafair while Greysteel Celtic welcome Oakleaf Celtic to The Vale Centre. The last of the weekends action will see Oxford United host Art Deco at Thornhill. Any club wishing to make a rule change at The AGM need to have this submitted to the League Secretary by the end of April the address to send this to can be found in the Green Rule Book.
side out last weekend as manager PJ Gallagher and his assistant Bradley both had to play as they were down to the bare bones but they still managed to win dispite the fact they conceded five goals. Clifton Villa had a bad day at the office last weekend as they were knocked out of the Blue Riband Cup by Brandywell and they will be looking to bounce straight back with a win and they really need to win if they are to maintain any interest in the title race as they sit three points behind the leaders with a game in hand and with the league leaders having a free weekend they can go joint top of the table with a win here. Foyle Harps will no doubt try and make it very difficult for Villa and although they have no chance of winning the title themselves they will have a big say on who does win the title. This will be a tough game for both teams but Clifton Villa have a bigger carrot dangling in front of them and for that reason alone they should be able to take all three points from this game.
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Creggan Swifts v Phoenix Swifts (St Columbs No 3) Creggan Swifts are without doubt the most improved side in the Premier Division this season and last week the held the league leaders to a 0-0 draw and they will be going all out here to spoil Phoenix Swifts day they are fighting to finish in a top four place. Phoenix will be thankful that Creggan done them a massive favour last weekend by holding the league leaders to a draw and a win here for them would see them go joint top of the table. Creggan though will not be doing Phoenix anymore favours that is for sure and they will be going all out to make it as difficult as they can for them and Declan Divan has this Creggan side playing some excellent football and they are going in to games now fearing no one and they are also expecting to win every game they play. This will be a very tight game and it will be all about who can take their chances when the opportunities arrive. Both these sides are more than capable of winning this game and for that reason alone they may have to settle foe a share of the spoils.
Brandywell Celtic v Drumahoe (Prehen No 6) Brandywell Celtic had an excellent win last Saturday in the Blue Riband Cup as they beat Clifton Villa to reach the quarter finals and they will be looking to back that win up with another win here in the league as they take on a Drumahoe side that have yet to win a game this season. Brandywell Celtic are a well organised outfit and they know how win games and although they may not be in the race for the title they will be looking to pip Creggan Swifts to a top four finish. Drumahoe have only scored thirteen goals all season in the league but astonishingly five of those goals came last week in their game with Foyle Harps as they were beaten 7-5 and although they are still conceding far too many goals it was nice for them to get so many in the one game. They will no doubt have their work cut out for them here as they will find Brandywell Celtic a very tough nut to crack. This is a big ask for Drumahoe to get any thing from this game as Brandywell Celtic are expected to win this one comfortably.
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Foyle Harps v Clifton Villa (Showground’s) Foyle Harps did not have much of a
Gransha Institute v Tamnaherin Celtic (Lisnagelvin No 3) The last time these two sides met in
the league it was a cracking game of football and if both sides can serve up the same fare tomorrow this this should be an entertaining encounter. Gransha Institute will drop out of the Championship this season but Tamnaherin still have a chance to win promotion to the Premiership as they have four games in hand but they need to win all their games in hand and that is a big ask. Gransha Institute are a very young side and they will benefit from dropping in to the First Division but they will have a big say in Tamnaherin’s future because if they were to win this game they would certainly end Tamnaherin’s chance of promotion. Tamnaherin on their day can play some good football but they were recently beaten at home by Sion Swifts and if they are to play like they did that day they could throw away their chance here. Both sides can win this game but Tamnaherin look to have bigger fish to fry and for that reason they should be winning here.
First Division Collon Celtic v HML (Templemore Central) Both these sides are sitting in joint third place in the First Division just two points behind the leaders and both sides have games in hand but the winner of this game would certainly be laying down claims to lifting the First Division title this season. Collon Celtic have a very experienced side and that should stand up to them here as they have players like Stevie Johnstone who has played at a higher level and has also won Premiership titles in The SML and that kind of experience is invaluable at this level. HML have been having their best ever season since joining The SML and they have got in to a very good habit of winning games and sometimes that habit can be hard to break. Collon Celtic will start this game as favourites simply because of their squad and they will need to get settled early and serve it up to HML. However the Call Centre based side will be hoping they can upset the apple cart here and they can if they can play the way they have been this season and they do not let the occasion of playing another top of the table side get to them. This is a hard game to predict as both sides are more than capable but Collon should be able to sneak all three points here.
Tristar v Culmore (Prehen No 1) Tristar are sitting pretty on top of the table in this their first season back in The SML but they have played more games than the three clubs chasing them for the title so all they can do is to keep winning their games and hope that the sides behind them drop points along the way. Tristar have an excellent chance of winning this game as they face a Culmore side that are sitting at the wrong end of the table and they have been finding life tough in their first season back in The SML. Both sides will be well matched in terms of age and that will give Culmore a chance to shine but they need to be tight defensively if they are to have a chance here. Tristar have their eye on the title and for that reason they should be able to account for Culmore here and manage to take all three points. Hatmore Harps v Collegians (Leafair) Hatmore Harps look to be out of the running for promotion this season but all they can do now is to keep winning their games and hope that the four clubs above them in the league table will maybe drop points between now and the end of the season. Hatmore will be happy the way their season has panned out and it definitely gives them something to build on for next season and they take on a Collegians side here who have not managed to win a game all season. Collegians have been finding it very tough this season and they probably know that they may have to make several changes in their squad if they are to become competitive next season and they may be glad to see this season come to a close. Having said that though they turn up with a full squad every week and go out and give it their best and you can not really ask for any more from this group. They will find it difficult here that is for sure as Hatmore are expected to win this game with something in hand. Greysteel Celtic v Oakleaf Celtic (Vale Centre) For whatever reason Greysteel Celtic failed to show against Culmore last week and for a side that have been going very well in recent games that is inexcusable but they are at home this week and they will no doubt have a full squad for this game and it must be pointed out that their manager
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was away last weekend and that may have had something to do with the no show but he is back and you can guarantee he will have given his side a right rollicking at training this week. Oakleaf Celtic have not had the best of seasons after showing so much promise last season and team boss Donal O’Neill had to play in goals last week but he will be hoping that he has a full squad available to him here for this game. Oakleaf though will find life difficult here as Greysteel have been playing some excellent football of late and they should be able to make home advantage count here and take all three points from this encounter. Oxford United v Art Deco (Thornhill) Oxford United really have nothing to play for here bar pride and although they will not be winning the title this season they can still have a major say on who will lift the title as they welcome Art Deco to Thornhill. Art Deco are sitting in second place in the league table one point behind the leaders and they do have a game in hand and they will be looking to come away from here with their title hopes still alive. Art Deco have been playing some decent football this season and if they turn up here with their “A” game they will keep the Oxford United defence very busy. Oxford have been scoring goals this season but the amount of goals they have been conceding has really let them down this season and they need to be organised at the back if they are to have a chance here. With all said and done though Art Deco should be winning here.
Forthcoming Fixtures Saturday 30th March 2013; Blue Riband Cup Quarter Finals; Phoenix Swifts v Gransha Institute (Lisnagelvin No 3); Greysteel Celtic v Brandywell Celtic (Vale Centre); Creggan Swifts v Tamnaherin Celtic (Showground’s); Art Deco v Westbank United (Prehen No 1); Premier Division; Du Pont v Clooney (Du Pont); Rosemount v Foyle Harps (Prehen No 6); First Division; Oakleaf Celtic v Collon Celtic (St Columbs Stadium); HML v Oxford United (Barra Rd);
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