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Jason McCrory and Gavin McNamee recently completed the David Campbell Soccer Award. Following completion of the course they were naturally looking for an outlet to put what they had learned into practice. Jason and Gavin have always been extremely interested in sports and leisure and it has been a passion they have dreamed of exploring further aﬁeld. Thanks to consulting with Customized Training Services they were then able to do just that as the service kindly sponsored the pair £500 to travel to the United States to coach at a Children’s Soccer Academy. It was the key opportunity for Jason and Gavin to demonstrate the skills and knowledge that they acquired from the David Campbell Soccer Academy and demonstrate it in an environment where demand

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Joe McGarrigle: “Everyone dies, but not everyone lives”- well Joe lived!” A Youtube video made in tribute to a Strabane man who lost his battle to cancer in July has already garnered thousands of views mere days after it was uploaded. Joe McGarrigle from Bridge Street in Strabane passed away at the age of 33 in the early hours of July 11 after battling terminal cancer since it was diagnosed in November 2011. The 13-minute video titled ‘A Special Tribute to Joe ‘The Legend’ McGarrigle’ is a montage of photos of Joe along with his many friends from Strabane and further aﬁeld and all to the soundtrack of three of Joe’s favourite songs: “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies and Take That’s ‘Rule The World’ and ‘Never Forget’. Joe successfully fought cancer in 2009 and eventually returned to his work as a forensic psychologist in England before discovering that the cancer had returned and this time it was terminal with a prognosis of six to nine months.

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What followed was the biggest fundraising drive that Strabane has ever seen, as the people of the town joined Joe’s family and friends in what became known as the ‘Joe McGarrigle Stayin’ Alive Campaign’. Through all sorts of inventive events such as a calender, where a few Strabane men bravely bared all during an unforgiving December, sky-dives, runs from Derry to Strabane, bag packs, concerts, a Christmas song, a ‘Brawl in the Hall’ boxing event and one very vocal local Liverpool supporter taking a vow of silence during his beloved Reds’ matches when they were screened live in Diceys, the people of Strabane and beyond managed to raise in excess of £100,000 for specialist treatment in a Next Generation Clinic in China. Joe went on to make a number of journeys to and from China to undergo pioneering medical treat-

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ment. Initially, the treatment appeared to be successful and at a time when doctors predicted that Joe would succumb to his illness he was, in fact, enjoying and living his life to the full with his family and friends. Sadly, the cancer returned last year and subsequently spread. As news of his passing in the early hours of Friday, July 11 circulated, friends from all over the world took to Facebook to pay tribute. His funeral service that Sunday at Melmount Chapel was a special service held at 4pm to accommodate the large numbers wishing to pay their respects. After leaving the McGarrigle home at Bridge Street, 56 of Joe’s family and friends took turns to carry the coffin to the chapel. A beautiful service was held with Paul Tully, Glenn Rouse and Joe’s brother-in-law Gary Doherty performing beautiful renditions of Coldplay’s ‘The Scientist’, Oasis’s ‘Whatever’, Bob Dylan’s ‘I Shall Be Released’ and Take That’s ‘Never Forget’. Joe’s brothers, Sean and Seamus, sister, Louise, and friend Mickey Ferry all delivered moving and often fittingly funny speeches in tribute to him. Joe’s brother, Sean, paid a beautiful tribute to both Joe and the people who had given him support over the past few years. On the ‘Joe McGarrigle Stayin’ Alive’ Facebook page he wrote, “There hasn’t been a single day from when he first got the news back in November 2011 that people haven’t been in touch to ask how he’s been keeping, offering to help in some way or just wishing him well, so I think that shows how amazing he was and how amazing you continue to be. Joseph inspired and continues to inspire so many people and his positive attitude and general feelings on how to live life will continue to do so for an eternity. There are no words really to fill the void that he’ll leave, but he would have wanted us to remember the good times, the craic, the madness, the parties, the concerts, the smiles, the dances, the silly songs, the wonky eye when he’d had one too many, the determination, the positive attitude, the grateful-

ness and most of all, the will to overcome any shit that life throws your way. Don’t take it lying down and be the best that you can be, because that’s what he did and he had a brilliant life because of it.” Here is just a small sample of the countless tributes paid to Joe McGarrigle on Facebook. “It is so sad to read all the statuses about the loss of the amazing Joe Mc Garrigle.The respect everyone has for you is a mark of the fantastic and brave person you were. It was a privilege to know and work with you and you have left a hole in whatton that will not be filled again! Rest in peacexx.” “So sorry for Joe’s loss! He put up a great fight. His legendary rants certainly made me put my life in context.... where it’s at.... where it’s going??... I’ll try not to moan when I’m getting it easy, bud! “Everyone dies, but not everyone lives”- well Joe lived!” “The word legend is thrown around far too easily these days, but Joe you were exactly that. You were an inspiration to us all buddy and you have left a legacy in this town that will never be forgotten.” “One of the bravest, most inspirational, positive and downright sound people I’ve ever known. Incredibly sad news but, like many, I feel unbelievably lucky have known you. Rest in peace Joe, you’ll live long in the memory of the many people who experienced the pleasure of your company.” “Heartbreaking news to wake up to this morning, Strabane has truly lost one of its best and biggest characters. It is clear to see from the outpouring on here how loved he was.” “You’ll see lots of posts today about the town losing a legend. And there’s a damn good reason for that. If Strabane had a heart it’s been thoroughly smashed in 2 today. My thoughts are with the brilliant McGarrigle family. What a fight you put up Joe. Now sleep tight buddy. You could do with the rest. Let’s all remember him in the way he was best known. A man who lived his life to the full and could make ye laugh til you cried. X”

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Catching up with the Strabane Ex-Pats Every month, the Herald speaks to a local son or daughter, who has left their hometown and moved away across the world. As they establish a life beyond where they grew up we wonder how they are finding life away from their hometown, what memories and hopes they have for home and if they could ever see a time when they may return. This month, it’s the turn of Patrick McGinley. When did you leave Strabane and to where? Well I haven’t lived permanently in Strabane since 2006, having spent most of my time in Liverpool (studying/ working). However, this year I moved to Maryland, USA where my fiancée is from. Something Strabane has that your new home doesn’t have? I think that Strabane has a certain natural charm to it that my current home doesn’t. Where I live now was purpose built in the 1960s as a commuter town between Washington D.C and Baltimore. It’s generally a conglomeration of neighbourhoods, malls and office buildings…sounds delightful. I think that in some essence Strabane is a rather quaint place with the Mourne flowing through the town and the Sperrins looming in the background. Where in Strabane did you grow up? I grew up in Laurel Drive, right at the bottom. Our stomping grounds were usually in the Industrial Estate or the Golf Course adjacent to us. Chances are if you worked in Melmount Foods or played the back nine in the mid-90s

and ushered a group of children away, I was probably in amongst them menacingly wielding a stick…haha only joking, that was probably Giulio Vaccaro. (again, joking)

exuberant celebration of Strabane. My fondest memories of those days were watching local bands, like Elmo or Loaded, ply their trade on stage at the Score Site, Market St, or the Car Park where the Alley Theatre now is. What’s it like for a Strabane man/ Thinking about it now I can distinctly woman where you are now? remember Eamonn McDevitt on stage Life in the US is pretty good so far. I singing U2’s ‘Pride’, to a crowd below live in Columbia, (Maryland) between standing upon a carpet of blue bags. Baltimore and DC, so there are jobs aplenty. It helps that the majority of Something you’d love to see happen people I’ve encountered have been in Strabane in the future? fairly hospitable and welcoming. I would love to see the regeneration of the town centre with independent local Something you miss about Strabane? shops. Whilst I think that it is important Apart from the obvious, friends, family to source jobs from certain multinationand a decent pint of Guinness, I miss als, I think that the entrepreneurialism the little things like: exchanging pleas- in Strabane should be encouraged and antries with a person you walk past in collectively supported by the people by the street, holding court in a bar over a buying locally. litany of issues (football, music, ﬁlm… ”What this town really needs”). What important factors do you think anyone thinking of moving A fond memory of Strabane? abroad should consider? I always loved the ‘Hiring Fair Fes- That’s a tough one. Deciding to move tival’. Thinking back now, it was just anywhere Belfast, Dublin, England, great to remember a time when the Australia, America is a personal decitown was so vibrant and full of life. sion. Leaving family and friends is To me, the ‘Hiring Fair Festival’ will tough. I suppose the questions I asked always be this loud, colourful and myself was ‘Where do you think you’ll

be in five/ten years time if you stay or go’ and ‘Where do you want to be in 5/10 years time’. In my case, one option just happened to outweigh the other. Moving somewhere foreign isn’t as daunting as it might first appear, my auntie Kate moved to Omagh 40 years ago and she turned out grand, haha. Do you hope to come home and live in Strabane again? It would be rather remiss of me to say anything other than, ‘Strabane is my home.’ I love the town, the people and the opportunities that it afforded or Patrick with his fiancee, Lauren. could afford to give me. I would love to live in Strabane again, but for now my Being reunited with loved ones aside, what’s the first thing you’ll look foradventure is elsewhere. ward to when you return to Strabane? One of the best things Haha. Honestly, the first thing I’m about Strabane? looking forward to is to get absolutely Hands down, the people! Recently, slagged off by those same loved ones I think that Strabane shone brightest or even from random strangers. I think when the people rallied around the it’s important for anybody not to get too late Joe McGarrigle. It really makes far above their station. Whether you’ve your heart swell with pride when you just returned from a Semester at Uni, or see your own people, both home and moved to sunny climes, there’s nothing abroad, organize themselves so stead- worse than listening to some insufferafastly in order to help one of their own. ble person yap on about their lot.

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Music Biopics: That’s a Wrap! It was attempted with Laurence Fishburne on board. It was attempted with Prince on board. It was even attempted with Eddie Murphy on board! Finally, however, this summer a Jimi Hendrix biopic is ready to hit the big screens, with Andre 3000, from hip-hop duo Outkast, taking on the lead role as the left-handed guitar icon in ‘All Is By My Side’.

Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix.

The British and Irish produced film was written and directed by John Ridley. One big stumbling block for any previous attempt to bring Hendrix’s life to the big screen was the refusal of Experience Hendrix LLC (Hendrix’s estate) to allow any of his compositions to be used in any film focusing on his life. Unfortunately for Ridley, and indeed all involved in ‘All Is By My Side’, they were also refused permission. Instead, the film – set in London in1966 and1967 – will include the songs that Hendrix performed during those years, shortly before the release of his debut album, ‘Are You Experienced?’. From teasers and trailers, it seems evident that Andre 3000 has all the physical attributes and characteristics Hendrix presented on camera well honed. However, like all biopics the line between fact and fiction is sure to be crossed willy-nilly throughout, which ultimately raises the question- what is the point of this movie? Are musical biopics not just a pantomime of fact, where wigs are donned, romanticised notions of the depicted period heightened and where characterisations verge on parody and cartoon? In fairness, there is an argument for films attempting to delve into musicians whose lives and careers were during a time when limited or no visual footage was captured, like the life of Robert Johnson, who died aged just 27 in 1938 or the life of ‘Blind’ Willie McTell, as he performed on the streets of Georgia in the ’20s and ’30s.

Joaquin Phoenix played Johnny Cash.

Is there not enough ﬁlm in the can of the real Jimi Hendrix? Why do we need to see someone do an imitation in a scene that most likely never actually occurred in the ﬁrst place? What can ‘All Is By My Side’, with its limited repertoire and questionable take on the facts tell us that a comprehensive documentary on the life of Hendrix like ‘Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train ‘A Comin’ with its in-depth interviews with those who were there, interview footage of the man himself, all to the backdrop of actual Hendrix music and live performances, can’t? Now there’s a challenge! Find a musical biopic that eclipses a detailed, well researched and well presented documentary on the same subject matter. Is there a point to the Johnny Cash biopic ‘Walk The Line’ after watching ‘Johnny Cash: The Last Great

American’ or ‘Johnny Cash: The Story of Folsom Prison’? Oliver Stone’s 1991 biopic ‘The Doors’ now seems long forgotten and this is no bad thing in light of such wonderful insights into the band as ‘The Story Of LA Woman’ and ‘The Doors: No-one Here Gets Out Alive’. Gary Oldman had ‘Sid Vicious’ down pretty well in Alex Cox’s 1986 biopic ‘Sid and Nancy’ but it’s the only positive to come from that particular mess. Sit that film next to Julian Temple’s excellent ‘The Filth and the Fury’ documentary film from 2000 and it just doesn’t pale in comparison, it evaporates from existence. With footage of the real events, frank interviews with the surviving band members and even a rare interview with Sid himself, ‘The Filth and the Fury’ has hopefully guaranteed that a Sex Pistols biopic will never happen again. Although, since when has doing the right thing mattered to film producers?

Gary Oldman played Sid Vicious in ‘Sid & Nancy’.

Daniel Johnston is one of the great alternative music icons, with his quirky, simplistic yet ultimately enlightening and endearing songs. He was also the subject matter of one of the greatest rock documentaries in recent times, 2005’s ‘The Devil and Daniel Johnston’. It chronicles Johnston’s life from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his experiences with bipolar disorder, and how it manifested itself in demonic self-obsession. The film was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig and produced by Henry S. Rosenthal, although one could argue that Johnston made and supplied much of the footage himself. Johnston has lived a life that he has chronicled and documented on audio recordings and short films from a very young age, even moments of major crisis. They are all captured here in this amazing documentary, hopefully rendering any recreation of Johnston’s life on the big screen a pretty pointless endeavour. Will that stop it happening? Probably not. Will it be better than ‘The Devil and Daniel Johnston’? Definitely not! Realistically, it’s impossible to condense a life down to two hours of film. Therefore more surreal takes on the lives of musicians make for more interesting viewing. 2001’s supernatural, horror-comedy fest ‘Bubba Ho-Tep’ found Elvis Presley (Bruce Campbell) alive and residing in a nursing home with JFK (Ossie Davis), who survived his assassination attempt only for the powers-that-be to shove a bag of sand into his head wound, dye him black and send him out into a world that would never believe his story. Together they do battle with an ancient mummy, who is stalking the home and sucking the souls out of residents via their rectums. The best Elvis movie of them all? Probably. Better than any Elvis biopic? You got that right, baby! Another bizarre detour was taken with 2007’s ‘I’m Not There’. It didn’t so much focus on the life of Bob Dylan as it did the myths of Bob Dylan. We see Dylan characterised in a number of ways through-

out, shifting age, ethnicity and even gender (Cate Blanchett depicts Dylan circa 65-66!). It was an interesting twist on an overall story that simply cannot be told in straight biopic form. However, Martin Scorsese’s epic Dylan documentary from 2005, ‘No Direction Home’, with its unlimited source material, contributors, not to mention full support and involvement of his Bobness himself, saw that nothing, apart from D.A. Pennebaker’s ‘Dont Look Back’ documentary film, which was released in 1967, has achieved the same microscopic vision of Dylan. Admittedly, Scorcese did borrow heavily from much of Pennbaker’s footage of Dylan, both used and unused, from the 1965/66 period for his own documentary film. Naturally, none of this will ever stop biopics being made and the dodgy wigs being donned. It remains a lucrative Oscar vehicle for film producers and actors alike. However, the ‘Best Documentary Feature’ is a category worth looking at each year at the Oscars, particularly this year as the gong went to the Morgan Neville-directed ‘20 Feet From Stardom’. It follows the lives of backup singers Darlene Love, Judith Hill, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Táta Vega, and Jo Lawry, among many others who have helped colour some of the greatest music since the birth of rock ‘n’ roll while the spotlight remained on the lead singer and band. At least one story in that documentary may now have film producers stroking their film-maker beards as they mentally form a script that will ultimately end up being something infinitely inferior to ‘20 Feet From Stardom’. In July we learned that the last surviving original member of the Ramones, Tommy Erdelyi aka Tommy Ramone, sadly passed away at the age of 65. The Ramones story is one from the very heart of the New York punk scene of the 1970s that exploded out of the desolate s*** infested toilet that was CBGB on 315 Bowery, intersecting Bleecker Street, in the East Village. It has passion, fall-outs, deceptions, heartbreak, insecurity, heroes, villains, a cast of many familiar faces and a soundtrack to warrant the right to throw any person asking a DJ for ‘some chart music’ during a spin of ‘Judy Is A Punk’ into a cage with the heel of a loaf jammed into their mouths. With all four original members now quarrelling in the ether, the prospect of a Ramones biopic looms. Anyone even thinking of going down such a perilous path should watch last year’s dreadful Randall Miller-directed ‘CBGB’, starring Alan Rickman as club owner Hilly Kristal. As Marc Campbell on Dangerousminds.net rightly put it: “If you thought the CGGB’s bathrooms were full of s*** check out the movie!” Sit ‘CBGB’ in all it lazy, cheap inauthenticity next to 2005’s no holds barred, warts and all documentary film ‘End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones’, produced and directed by Jim Fields and Michael Gramaglia, and you will see that the latter is clearly the final word on the band, or at least should be. As we know, it most probably won’t be. Aside from what’s mentioned in this article, on right is ten more music documentaries worth checking out.

Female actor Cate Blanchett played Bob Dylan in ‘I’m not there’.

Music Biopics: ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ (2012) Directed and written by the late-Malik Bendjelloul, it details the efforts of two Cape Town fans in the late 1990s, Stephen ‘Sugar’ Segerman and Craig Bartholomew Strydom, to find out whether the rumoured death of American musician Sixto Rodriguez was true, and, if not, to discover what had become of him. Rodriguez’s music, which never took off in the United States, had become wildly popular in South Africa, but little was known about him there. ‘Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten’ (2007) directed by Julien Temple about Joe Strummer, the lead singer of The Clash. ‘The Last Waltz’ (1978) Martin Scorsese chronicles one of the most legendary nights in rock history, as an unparalleled lineup of rock superstars -- including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and Van Morrison -- take the stage for “The Band’s” 1976 farewell concert. ‘Standing in the Shadows of Motown’ (2002) Paul Justman recounts the story of The Funk Brothers, the uncredited and largely unheralded studio musicians who were the hand picked house band by Berry Gordy in 1959. They were the band who recorded and performed on Motowns’ recordings from 1959 to 1972. ‘Still Bill’ (2009) Damani Baker and Alex Vlack’s often moving film follows the life of Bill Withers, from his roots in West Virginia to his career in the United States Navy, to his famed musical career and post retirement family life. ‘Runnin’ Down a Dream’ (2007) Peter Bogdanovich’s documentary film about Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. The epic yet lull-free four-hour documentary chronicles the history of the band with stunning depth and detail. ‘Anvil! The Story of Anvil’ (2008) Sacha Gervasi’s film about the Canadian heavy metal band Anvil. The film features interviews with other musicians who have been influenced by the band, including Slash, Tom Araya, Lemmy, Scott Ian, and Lars Ulrich. ‘New York Doll’ (2005) Greg Whiteley’s documentary based on the life of former New York Dolls member Arthur ‘Killer’ Kane to the backdrop of the surviving members’ reformation in 2004. ‘Warren Zevon: Keep Me In Your Heart’ (2003) Nick Read’s documentary film explores Zevon as he records a farewell album “The Wind” while suffering from terminal lung cancer. He had the option of treatment to extend his life, but decided to go out with a bang recording this five time Grammy nominated album. The documentary goes inside his early stages of life, but primarily focuses on the struggle of this recording. It’s a very touching documentary that shows the life and times of one of the great musical mavericks. ‘Gil Scott-Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised’ (2004) Don Letts’s documentary sees Scott-Heron tell his own story for the first time - from being one of the first black children to integrate an all-white Southern state school to becoming the Godfather of Rap. There are contributions from Chuck D, Mos Def, Richie Havens and the Last Poets, among others.

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Strabane Ethnic Community Association was officially launched in 2004 by John Hume MEP in the Fir Trees Hotel. The aim of the Association is to identify and respond to the needs of Minority Ethnic Communities and to raise awareness and understanding within Local community as Northern Ireland slowly, becomes a more Multi-Cultural Society. Since the launch of SECA in 2004 its membership has grown very rapidly, 25 different nationalities are members of SECA and Strabane has become more diversiﬁed. SECA has been delivering 10 weeks English Language classes to migrant worker IT courses Anti-Racism and Diversity training “courses such as this will further the communication skills of the successful pupils here, therefore allowing them to apply for a wider range of jobs and help them become part of the society here in the town.

SECA cultural events have become very popular in the area. Multi-Cultural Food, Art & Music Night, Polish Night (3days), Diwali Festival Bollywood dancing, Music Fashion show, Indian-Food and Fireworks Primary Schools Diwali story presentation. SECA also visits schools in the area and delivers Citizenship and Diversity workshops and Bollywood dance classes. SECA is a charity organisation and spends time organising and raising money for different charity

needs, a few of these have been; Haiti Earthquake become very busy holding a number of events and Appeal, Philippines’ disaster fund, Daisy Chain providing training courses. In May 2014 Bobby Rao SECA’s project co-Coordinator delivered Cancer Support group and Breast cancer. Diversity training to a class of 30 pupils at Stra10th Anniversary bane Academy. SECA has progressed throughout the years and as it So far this year SECA has held the following approaches its 10th year anniversary it has already events: Healthy Eating Awareness night, Strabane achieved so much. In April 2014 SECA secured a Community Safety awareness night, Good Relabigger establishment of 2, Abercorn Square BT82- tions Week; Café Culture, Tastes of India, and 8AN. SECA celebrated its official opening day on Multi cultural Taster night, Launch of SECA leaf9th July 2014, when the new premises was opened let translated into Polish, Lidl surprise’s day, Offiby a DSD Official, this event was well attended cial opening day, New Horizons Partnership visit with nearly 100 people attendance. This will allow and Community Cricket projects. SECA to provide a better selection of facilities such as: Yoga / Zumba classes, I.T classes, and a 2014 see’s the start of a new and exciting chapter for Strabane Ethnic Community Association and youth club. we hope that it will continue to grow and flourish Now with the new and bigger premises SECA has through all its hard work and devoted members.

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From ‘Spin Doctor’ to ‘Rude Doctor’ The much anticipated new series of ‘Doctor Who’ will start airing from Saturday, August 23 on BBC One. The series will be the first to star Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor, and will co-star Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald in her first full series. The first episode of the series, “Deep Breath”, has a running time of 75 minutes, the longest series opener since the return of ‘Doctor Who’ in 2005. Capaldi is most famous, for now, as the foul mouthed political spin-doctor Malcolm Tucker, who ruled Downing Street and Westminster with an iron fist and a venomous tongue in the BBC political satire ‘The Thick of It’. Naturally, one wonders if the new Time Lord will share any of Tucker’s traits and it appears he that he may, with the pre-watershed obviously considered. Producer, Steven Moffat has revealed that Capaldi’s Doctor will be very different to his polite and mild-mannered predeces-

this autumn. Set in a small New York suburb, it follows Justin Theroux as Kevin Garvey, a father of two and the chief of police, who is trying to maintain some semblance of normality when the notion no longer applies three years after 2% of the world’s population abruptly disappeared without explanation. The breakup of Garvey’s family (none of whom were taken in The Sudden Departure) puts more and more of a strain on him. His wife, Laurie (Amy Brenneman), has left her entire life behind, for reasons still Peter Capaldi who will play the ‘12th Doctor Who’ in the series opener which airs this unknown, to join a mysterious month on the 23rd August on BBC1. cult called The Guilty Remnant. sor, portrayed by Matt Smith predecessors since the series and that the Doctor will actually returned, take on the iconic role Additional series regulars share traits with the political Rot- and give his own twist on it. An include Christopher Eccleston tweiler Tucker. Speaking to the accomplished actor in his own as Matt Jamison, a former rev‘Mirror’ recently he said: right, he has not just the ghost of erend and current editor of his Tucker to exorcise but also that “Peter will still be very much The self-published tabloid, whose of previous Doctors yet it’s a task Doctor. He has a tremendous anguish comes from not accepthe’s more than able for. Whether ability with throwaway humour ing that he was not taken in The the audience will respond posiand a lot of it is around the fact Sudden Departure, Liv Tyler tively remains to be seen. They’ll that sometimes he is terribly as Megan Abbott, a woman soon let him know, that’s for cerrude. I think kids will think he is about to get married when tain. the rude Doctor.” she becomes the target of The Guilty Remnant, Max Carver and Charlie Carver as Adam and While no-one can envisage a Scott Frost respectively, who full blown Tucker-esque rant, are identical twin brothers and it should be interesting to see Capaldi, who is considerably Brand new show ‘The Lefto- happy-go-lucky types whose older than any of his Time Lord vers’ is coming to Sky Atlantic upbeat demeanour brings levity

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It seems the whole world is in debt. Certainly the Western World is struggling with debt. Have you ever asked yourself ‘who actually owes who? We have heard of terms such as ‘bond holders’ ‘quantitative easing’, securitisation and the like however what do these terms really mean and what have they to do with the average man and woman on the street? new security are based off of the underlying value and cash ﬂows of the assets used in the securitization process. Companies will securitize illiquid assets into liquid assets in order to increase their overall liquidity and generate immediate proceeds from their assets.

Now to the subject of securitization! During the 90s and 00s it became common practice for lending institutions to sell on loans such as mortgages to another entity called a special purpose vehicle (SPV) which was specially created for the job.

Now how can these things possibly affect ‘Joe Public’? It seems we are all affected. Over the years, government, especially that of Mrs Thatcher in the Investopedia’s definition of ‘Quantitative 1980s, encouraged us all to get involved in the easing’ is as follows: An unconventional monetary policy in which a stock market. central bank purchases government securities or Remember the BT share sell off for example? other securities from the market in order to lower We could all become share holders in lots of cominterest rates and increase the money supply. panies listed on the Stock exchange. The buying Quantitative easing increases the money supply and selling was simplified to make it easier for us by flooding financial institutions with capital in an to partake. Many bought shares and enjoyed the effort to promote increased lending and liquidity. experience. Quantitative easing is considered when short-term However as the ‘bondholders’ definition above interest rates are at or approaching zero, and does states, when ‘Joe Public’ invested in bank shares not involve the printing of new banknotes. and the banks went ‘bust’ in 2008 the public lost out as the shares became next to worthless and the Finally investopedia’s definition of public purse had to pay the bondholders. ‘securitisation’: A pooled group of financial assets that together This means if you happened to be a bank sharecreate a new security, which is then marketed and holder in 2008 you lost most of the value of the sold to investors. The value and cash flows of the bank shares and you also had to help pay the bond-

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holders. Did anyone inform you that this was a possibility at the time you purchased the bank shares? Quantatitive Easing increases the money supply by creating money out of nothing and has the affect of keeping the price of commodities high such as the price of oil or raw materials. It is strange that when the western world was plunged into recession in 2008, the price of raw materials actually rose, contrary to the laws of supply and demand. That’s how quantitative easing may have affected each and every one of us.

I wonder how many readers are at this point in time struggling with issues concerning debt.

The mortgage company may simply be acting as agents for the SPV however they continue to make you believe that the still own the alleged loan. How is possible that a company can still own something if they have sold it on? On the one hand the lenders claim to own the loan when appearing in a court of law, however regarding the payment of due taxes and duties it seems they are not indeed the owner as it has been sold to the SPV. These companies seem to believe they can own something and not own it simultaneously. Until the next time. Tom Herron

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to fish well with quite a few fish falling to the rods of both visiting and local anglers alike. Fresh sea-liced fish are beginning to be caught throughout the system with Staff from The Bridge Guns the upper reaches of all rivers and Tackle here at 19 Butcher producing fish consistently. Street in Strabane went on a weekend sea angling trip on Everyone at The Bridge Guns 10th and 11th August. and Tackle here at 19 Butcher Street in Strabane are happy The Colm Gallagher Memorial to assist in all your angling Cup fishing out of Downings and outdoor needs including over the weekend saw fast a wide range of high quality and furious sport with the game fishing tackle to handle weather complementing what the wildest fish in the worst was a memorable and highly weather! enjoyable weekend of sea angling.

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Rainbows in Summer Birchwood Trout Fishery as ever continues to produce some magnificent trout. Mr S Preston is one of the dedicated anglers who continues to land huge bags of fantastic trout with ease. The fishing continues to be fast and furious with evening sessions proving highly productive. Small drys and suspended buzzers continue accounting for much of the sport at Birchwood.

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Raphoe Gun Club recently recently held their open day for charity. The turnout was excellent and a great day was had by all those who attended. Local shooters were out in force with some of the finest shots in the country out for a fine day of company and competition. The venue was superb as was the the food!! Thanks for a fantastic day!! Its great to see this local club flourishing. The Bridge Guns and Tackle here at 19 Butcher Street in Strabane is more than pleased to provide you with all your shooting requirements and assist you with any request. As ever we stock an extensive range of guns and accessories to meet with every sporting eventuality. We have a new and extensive range of Beretta clothing and shooting accessories.

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Final Note. Now at the peak of summer the weather remains warm so we need to be out there making the most of it before the rain sets in in earnest. From everyone here at the Bridge Guns and Tackle.... Happy Angling and Happy Hunting!

The outing was a great success with 18 anglers partici- Below: pating. Many different species Shooting in Strabane from Yester year! were recorded recorded over Can you name anyone in these old pics? the weekend and some magnificent fish were pulled to the deck. Well done to all who took part over the weekend!!

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Conor Sheridan & Leanne McCrudden were married recently in St Mary’s Church, Stranorlar followed by a reception in the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen. Conor is the son of Paddy & Anne Sheridan, Rathmullan, Co Donegal and Leanne is the daughter of Denis & Mary McCrudden, Ardlaghan, Co. Donegal. Photograph by Lauren Coulter, Castlederg

Inside the Hotel’s plush interior is just as impressive as its location. Our ballrooms are flooded with natural light and take full advantage of our waterfront setting. Stylish and comfortable guest rooms, delicious food, elegant finishing touches and our private courtyard garden are just some of the qualities available to you and all packaged with impeccable service which makes the Inishowen Gateway Hotel the wedding venue of choice for those looking for that extra something. We have two stunning ballrooms with spectacular views and surrounded

by sea, sand, scenery. Both banqueting suites can be customised to your individual preference with chair covers, sashes and co-ordinating centre pieces. Our hotel has

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Wedding cakes by David McKnight is a family run business with a tailor made service, enabling you to match your cake to the colour scheme and theme of your entire wedding. David McKnight is the creative talent behind the cakes, with over 35 years experience as a master baker making beautiful cakes throughout Ireland. It is our mission to provide the perfect cake, at a low cost price but at the highest of standards. Our service is personal, stress free and straight forward. Whether you are choosing a one tier, five tier, chocolate or cupcake cake, wedding cakes by David McKnight will form a fantastic centrepiece for your wedding reception and make that ‘cutting the cake’ photograph a memory for a lifetime.

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Lorraine & Keiran Pictured after their wedding in St Patrick’s Church, Aghyaran are Keiran and Lorraine Martin. Keiran is the son of Moreg and Adrian Martin, England and Lorraine is the daughter of Rebecca and Charlie Logue, Pullytean Road, Castlederg. The bestman was Kyle Martin and the groomsmen were Kalem Martin, John Logue & Ian Pimbley. The matron-of-honour was Ann-Marie Ewing and the bridesmaids were Charlene Logue, Cathy Coyle and Cat Jarvis. The couple held their reception in the Mill Park Hotel, Donegal Town. Photograph by Alan Coulter, Mary & Sean Killen

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Starling Package Includes white chair covers with organza bow and fairy light backdrop. Table plan with choice of mirror display. Tea, coffee & biscuits for guests on arrival. Champagne on arrival for all guests - Can be offered as a toast drink. Five Course Menu Choice of two starters. Soup course. Choice of two main courses. Choice of two desserts. Freshly brewed tea & coffee. Evening Buffet Drinks Two glasses of wine served during meal.

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The An Grianan...more than just a hotel! The An Grianan Hotel

Located in the blissful village of Burt, in wonderful Inishowen, Co. Donegal. Just 10 minutes from Derry~Londonderry & Buncrana and 20 minutes from Letterkenny. Oozing elegance & class throughout, the Hotel boasts 43 bedrooms, each appointed to a stylish look & feel with no compromise on comfort. At An Grianan, our local staff work tirelessly to ensure that all your needs are met and that your stay is a pleasurable one.

Weddings

Just recently we celebrated our 750th Wedding at the hotel since opening our doors late December 2006. We only hold one Wedding per day as we wish to give everyone only the highest quality of service we can. For more information on our Wedding packages, please visit our website and download our brochure. Come and see more at our Wedding Fayre on the 28th of September, 2-5pm.

Hotel Dining

Lounge serving all day from 12.30 – 9pm. Also, at the weekend you can revel in some live entertainment from the best of local talent. Are you aware of our 150 year old Church building? Now converted into our ‘ﬁne dining’ Restaurant offering a delicate Menu from only the best of locally sourced produce. Guests staying over also get to enjoy their breakfast in this exquisite setting. Wish for a great big feed? Then you have to try our 5 Course Sunday Carvery from 12.30 – 4pm. Serving only local, Irish produce, it really is a very special mammoth dining experience for all!

Visitor Centre

March 2014, saw us open our exciting new Visitor Centre at the Hotel. With so much heritage and culture in the area we wished to display this to everyone who visits us. The Centre focuses around the myths & Legends of the Tuatha De Danann Race of Gods & Warriors in Irish Folklore and offers some of the latest Multimedia Technological exhibits around. Fun for all the family and open every day from 11 – 5.30pm. Just €3pp (Family Rate available).

Celtic Feast Nights

through the ages where Gods & High Kings ruled the land. Arrive to a welcome glass of our ﬁnest Mead, Revel in a ‘Hearty’ Irish 4 Course Meal with free wine to a backdrop of live entertainment with song, dance and battle re-enactments. A special night out for all the family is in store. For further information and to view our Video Trailer please visit our website. Next Feasts: 23rd August & 26th October.

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‘Make it Special... Make it An Grianan...’ Keep in touch – Search An Grianan Hotel: We offer a range of options for our customers Step back in time and delve further into the roots to enjoy. You can dine in our cosy Fort Bar & of our local area as we take you on a journey

Niall & Gemma Strabane man, Niall McGarrigle who married Gemma who is from Derby. The happy couple got married at Burt Chapel and they had their reception at the An Grianan Hotel in Donegal Photo by Jay Doherty Photography www.jaydohertyphotography Telephone: 07736004203

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It’s never been better value to tie the knot at the Mount Errigal Hotel, with prices from just £34* per person! The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny County Donegal has seen a huge influx of weddings booked from across the border due to the recent increase in strength from sterling to euro. Guests paying in sterling have seen a saving of up to £4 sterling per guest, based on the hotels average wedding being 300 guests, this is equivalent to £1200! The Sterling strength against the Euro has been in an upward trend with many experts are claiming that this is set to remain strong and even continue! For Example, the ‘Classic’ Wedding Package which is €43.50 per person, this is equivalent to approximately £34.42 at today’s exchange rate, which makes for excellent value considering that it includes: • Dream set up of White Linen Chair Cover & Coordinating Bow, White Linen Table Clothes, and Napkins & Vintage Table Centres. Red Carpet, Lantern Lit Champagne Reception for Bride & Groom • Arrival Tea/Coffee & American Style Cookies for your guests, with a Champagne Reception for the Bride & Groom

prior to your wedding day. The Glenveagh Ballroom boasts an exquisite stained glass roof and an impressive multi glass feature behind the top table. The Great Room ballroom is equally beautiful with modern mood light chandeliers & original, rustic, natural ceiling beams with its own private terrace & entrance. Both rooms have fantastic dance ﬂoors and the bars are in the room. Civil & Marriage Blessings are also catered for. Visit www.mounterrigal.com for full details on the new Classic, Couture & Vintage Wedding Packages. To book a viewing today, call us on 00353 749122700 or email info@mounterrigal.com • Wedding Meal - 5 Courses for all Guests with a choice on each course and a menu designed by the Bride & Groom at the Wedding meal Tasting with Chef • Wine - 2 Glasses for all Guests • Evening Buffet for all guests • Luxurious Stay in the Honeymoon Suite for Bride & Groom • Morning after, private breakfast for your guests at 10.30am

The Mount Errigal Hotel Letterkenny, County Donegal is the finest wedding venue in the North West of Ireland, from your initial visit to the magic of your special day; you can take great confidence in their experience. The magnificent ballrooms are steeped in rich character but still versatile, allowing each wedding to be unique, your day will be memorable with a guarantee of 1 wedding per day and a choice of ballroom up until a few weeks

*Exchange rates quoted are based on today’s (30.07.14) approximate exchange rate. Each wedding price will be quoted in Euro. A ﬁxed exchange rate can be negotiated on sterling cash with the option to pay in Sterling or Euro when the wedding bill payment is required. Payment made by debit or credit card will be at your banks own exchange rate.

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Aine & Stephen The recent wedding of Stephen & Aine Dooher took place in St Mary’s Church, Catleﬁnn. Stephen is the son of Patricia & Eugene Dooher and Aine is the daughter of Mary & Sean Killen, Liscooley. The happy couple held their reception in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey. Photograph by Lauren Coulter, Castlederg

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Magnificent, Magical, Memorable The Most Seductive of Settings… The Mount Errigal Hotel Letterkenny Donegal is the finest wedding venue in the North West of Ireland.From your initial visit, to the magic of your special day, you can take great confidence in our experience... Magnificent Hotel, steeped in rich character but still versatile, allowing each wedding to be unique. Magical A wedding in Donegal is special, but a wedding in the Mount Errigal is magical. Memorable With a guarantee of one wedding per day, you can choose between our two fabulous weddingsuites, be it the luxury of our ‘Glenveagh Suite’ & its stained glass roofs or the modern lighting in the ‘Great Room’ with its rustic natural ceiling beams, we guarantee everlasting memories.

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The Glenveagh Suite Suitable for 60 to 600 guests. The Great Room Suitable for 100 to 300 guests. Knockalla Suite Suitable 20 to 100 guests.

Our creative, talented Chefs will create a bespoke menu We can ensure your wedding Décor will be both stunning, unique and memorable.

Each suite has their own private bar, facilities,dance floor, air conditioning and are all wheelchair accessible.

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verlooking the River Finn and Drumboe Woods, Jackson’s Hotel is superbly located as Donegal’s best wedding venue. For your special day, Jackson’s Hotel offers unrivaled service and facilities to wedding parties, hosting in excess of 100 weddings a year. The history of Jackson’s Hotel is why today it is known as Ireland’s premier wedding venue. The warmth of our Irish welcome, ﬁne wholesome food and our attention to detail will be our focus on your wedding day giving you peace of mind to enjoy a day ﬁlled with joy, laughter and many happy memories. We are dedicated to making your day a resounding success.

Experience Our wedding specialists have a wealth of experience and will take care of every detail, leaving you to enjoy what is sure to be a memorable occasion. They will help you to create the perfect event, whether it is an intimate dinner or a lavish party. Our staff can also help you prepare for your big day by providing advice on entertainment, decoration, table settings and menus, leaving you to focus on enjoying your day. We can accommodate a variety of requirements from room sizes and colour schemes to ﬂowers, wine selection and menu cards. Wedding guests have ample overnight accommodation to choose from with 138 standard or deluxe guestrooms available. The bride and groom, of course get a complimentary stay in one of our luxurious suites. We offer a selection of wedding packages to suit all needs, with prices starting from as little as £28.00 per person. Wedding packages available include: Fairy Tale, Dream Maker, Magical, Enchanted and Civil Ceremony. Choosing to hold your special day at Jackson’s Hotel ensures a perfect combination of superior facilities and years of experience in a prime Donegal location.

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This Southeast Asian oasis has it all — jungles ﬁlled with ornate temples, cities packed with ancient palaces, and wide beaches punctuated with towering limestone formations.

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Surrounded by coral reefs, transparent waters, and pristine beaches, this Indonesian haven beckons lovers. Aside from its gorgeous natural elements, the island is also known for its diverse art forms and its music. Take advantage of Balinese healing traditions with a spa day, and indulge in the delicious authentic cuisine.

3. Maldives

Jennifer & Andrew Pictured after their wedding in St John’s Parish Church, Castlederg are Mr Andrew McCreery, son of Thomas & Kathleen McCreery and his bride Miss Jennifer Galbraith, daughter of David & Linda Galbraith. The couple held their reception in Kee’s Hotel, Stranorlar. Photograph by Lauren Coulter, Castlederg.

Located just below the tip of India, this spectacular hideaway is the ultimate escape for couples craving peaceful seclusion. Relax in an overwater bungalow and watch the vibrantly-colored ﬁsh and dolphins swim by. If you can peel yourself off of your lounge chair, explore the neon-bright coral reefs and barnacled shipwrecks or indulge in wakeboarding and paragliding.

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One of Mexico’s most popular beach destinations, this hotspot isn’t just reserved for partiers. At this

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budget-friendly locale, you’ll be greeted by powder-soft sand and sparkling blue waters. Be sure to explore the ancient ruins, including the Chichen Itza and the Coba. And if you’re curious about Cancún’s infamous party scene, check outCoco Bongo, a multi-level disco with over-the-top shows.

1. New Zealand

Adventure-seekers are drawn to this island nation, located southeast of Australia. Enormous glaciers, rugged mountaintops, and heavily forested areas beg to be explored, and you’ll ﬁnd plenty of adrenaline-pumping activities, from bungee jumping to ziplining to rock climbing to parachuting. Are water activities more your speed? Try kayaking past the soaring cliffs or sailing around the city. You can also explore New Zealand’s wine country, take in the breathtaking sights during a hike, or visit one of its many national parks. It’s practically impossible to get bored on these two islands (the North Island and the South Island), giving you and your new spouse plenty of opportunities to make lifelong memories together.

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The Ultimate Wedding Fayre @ 4* Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny

n Sunday 7th September 2014 from 2pm to 5pm the 4* Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny will be hosting a Wedding Fayre which includes the Top North West Wedding Suppliers who will be showcasing trends for 2014, 2015 and 2016 weddings along with all you will need to complete your Magical Wedding Day.

All are invited as we showcase the stunning Carnegie Suite as the ideal wedding venue in the North West of Ireland. At the Wedding Fayre guest can enjoy complimentary wine and canapés from our AA Rosette in Culinary Excellence award winning chef’s whilst viewing products and services offered products and services offered by the industry experts of the North West. We guarantee this is an event not to be missed for couples looking to get married in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Hotel management, chef’s and wedding coordinators will all be on hand to guide you through all stages of your special day at the 4* Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny and answer any questions you have.

menus designed especially by our Executive Chef using the very best locally sourced ﬁne foods and ingredients. In addition to all that, our wedding couples enjoy a wide selection of complimentary extras.

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The Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny is the ultimate choice when choosing a four star wedding venue for your perfect wedding day. With only one wedding per day the hotel offers you the stunning Carnegie Suite as the ideal wedding venue in the North West of Ireland.

The 4* Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny exclusively hosts only one wedding per day and offers a choice of packages from €39.50 per person to suit each bride and grooms individual taste and budget, including the Owenea, Lennon, Reelin and our All Inclusive Gweebarra package which includes Champagne reception for the bride and groom, tea/coffee/punch and homemade cookies for all of your wedding guests, ﬁve course banquet including wine, evening buffet, wedding cake, ﬂowers, photographer, ten guest bedrooms for overnight stay, bridal suite for the bride and groom for the night of your wedding reception along with a host of special extras.

At the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny we believe in making it as easy as possible to plan your big day. Using our years of experience we have carefully designed a unique collection of inclusive packages designed to suit all budgets and tastes. Each package incorporates our delectable wedding

To celebrate over 10 years in hospitality the 4* Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny is offering 10% discount weddings in November to March excluding 24th December to 2nd January. Select prime summer 2015 dates currently available. In 2014 the hotel launched their very popular and excellent value All Inclu-

sive Winter Wonderland Wedding Package, including everything from the photographer, ﬂowers, 3 tier wedding cake, ten guest bedrooms for overnight stay and much much more, all for only €7,777 for 150 people. The Winter Wonderland Wedding Package is available for weddings in December and January, excluding 24th December to 2nd January. Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny has Weddings All Wrapped Up and you can share in our knowledge and expertise to ensure your big day is everything that it deserves to be. Our experienced banqueting team will work with you from beginning to end with precision and style to ensure an exceptional level of service. Your guests will enjoy a gourmet meal designed and prepared by our Executive Head Chef. We look forward to continuing our mission of adding value all year round and giving our customers both old and new, only the highest levels of service and attention at prices to suit all tastes and budgets. We look forward to welcoming you to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny Sunday 7th September 2014 from 2pm to 5pm. For more information on how we can help you create your Perfect Wedding Day contact our Wedding Co-ordinator on 074 919 4444 or email suellen.mckenna@radissonblu.com

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Sharon & Harry The wedding of Harry Crawford, Killeter and Sharon Connolly, Castlederg took place recently in St Patrick’s Church, Aghyaran, followed by a reception in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey. Photograph by Lauren Coulter, Castlederg.

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We were delighted to have been awarded Wedding Hotel of the Year by Weddings Online in 2013 and overall Wedding Venue of the Year in 2012.

Olga & Alastair St John’s Parish Church, Castlederg was the setting for the recent wedding of Alastair Patterson & Olga Walls, Castlederg followed by a reception in the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh. Photograph by Lauren Coulter, Castlederg

As an award winning top Wedding Hotel in Ireland, we want to help you exceed your expectations on this most special day of your lives. Harvey’s Point is an exquisite and mystical place to celebrate your special day. Panoramic views of Lough Eske and The Blue Stack Mountains, romantic grounds, fine cuisine, palatial guest rooms-amongst the largest in any hotel in Ireland and the best of our personal customer care will ensure that you create a day of unsurpassable experience. At our Luxury Wedding Venue our priority is to turn your dream into a reality. Whether it is an intimate celebration, a civil ceremony, a humanist ceremony, or a more exuberant

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That precious first dance on your wedding day Know What Love Is’, however the main protagonist in that song believes he will always be alone. However on ‘Waiting’ the couple are together and have come a long way through life’s hard knocks to be together. Just don’t try and sing it while dancing. Your families and friends are watching so Firstly, to assure that guests are not secretly cring- leave the high notes to Lou Gramm! ing for you, make sure the song you have selected is actually a love song! Too many couples have (3) Jackie Wilson - ‘(Your Love Keeps Lifting gazed longingly into each other’s eyes to the Me) Higher and Higher’. sounds of ‘Every Breath You Take’ by the Police. Who said the first dance has to be a ballad? The Big mistake. Closer examination of the lyrics to sentiment to the song is simple, true and delivered that song make it very clear that the song is actu- with genuine joy - the key to all the best love songs. ally about a stalker continually “watching” over While we’re on about rules and conventions, who his or her prey. So strike Sting and the lads off says the first dance has to be just the bride and your list immediately! REM’s ‘The One I Love’ groom? Bring the bridesmaids and groomsmen on may start with the line “This one goes out to the the floor too and everybody shake their thing. one I love” making it a potential choice, however “a simple prop to occupy my time” is no way to (4) Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes - ‘The think of your husband or wife, so strike Mr Stipe Time Of My Life’. Because nobody puts baby in the corner! The and the lads off your list too. final dance scene in ‘Dirty Dancing’ is the stuff In fact while you’re at it, I know ‘Rumours’ by of legend. If you’re thinking of recreating it you Fleetwood Mac has some beautiful songs on it better get practicing right now. but almost every one of them is about the disintegration of a relationship so do the right thing (5) Kenny and Dolly - ‘Islands in the Stream’. and avoid! If you’re struggling for ideas, here it Written by the Bee Gees, immortalised by two is, your top ten guide to the best songs, tried and country icons and it has the obligatory key change tested many times, to choose for your first dance. to heighten the mutual passion on the floor as you both look longingly into each other’s eyes singing along with big sweet dumb smiles on your faces. (1) Bryan Adams - ‘Heaven’ I don’t care how many years ‘Everything I Do Bliss! (I Do It For You)’ stayed at the top of the charts, nothing beats this timeless power ballad. Big (6) The Righteous Brothers - ‘ Unchained chorus, big guitars, big drums, big vocals, perfect Melody’. This definitive version was first released in 1965, first dance material. however it took on a new lease of life thanks to the 1990 blockbuster ‘Ghost’. Unlike ‘The Time Of (2) Foreigner - ‘I’ve Been Waiting For A Girl My Life’, recreating the scene it features in would Like You’. Again, they have another contender with ‘I Wanna not be the best idea on the wedding dancefloor. Just

The first dance at a wedding is something very precious for the happy couple, so it’s vitally important that you get it right.

sway and be captivated by this beautiful powerful (9) Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - ‘Into My epic ballad. Arms’. Nick Cave? At a wedding? Well, why the hell not? (7) Minnie Riperton - ‘Lovin’ You’. This stark honest piano ballad is perhaps best fitThis beautiful 1975 ballad never gets old. As ting to the more lapsed or non-religious of people, with Lou Gramm, leave the singing to Minnie, even more appropriate if one is religious and the especially that bit, you know the bit I mean. Any other isn’t. “I don’t believe in an interventionist attempts to emulate may shatter the champagne god but I know darling that you do....but I believe glasses or worse, a body part! in love and I know that you do too.” Perfection. (8) Etta James - ‘At Last’. This is a very popular choice for the first dance and it’s easy to see why. Swooning strings, a big voice from a wee woman, a very apt sentiment as it probably took a while to get one of you to this day! And lets face it, everybody likes to think they’re at a fancy ‘mafia’ wedding when this song is played.

(10) Marvin Gaye - ‘Sexual Healing’. Last but certainly not least there is marvellous Marvin. There’s no end of options here: ‘You Are Everything’, ‘Lets Get It On’, ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’. However, ‘Sexual Healing’ is slick, sexy, naughty but honest to the core. Don’t get too carried away though, you’ve a long night ahead of you!

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Late Summer & Autumn at the Balor! Fri Sep 19th Legendary blues outfit Doctor Feelgood headline a music programme Dr Feelgood that also features feted singer songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman and One of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. Swedish artist Sofia Talvik. There’s a horror theme running through our theatre programme with What Happened Bridgie Cleary and Jonathan Harker and Dracula both guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. Elsewhere comedy hypnotist Adrian Knight and the American Wrestling Roadshow will both provide some light relief. Wed September 10th Bottom Dog Theatre Company present

What Happened Bridgie Cleary

Formed on Canvey Island, Essex in the early ‘70’s Dr Feelgood featuring Lee Brilleaux on vocals and the guitar of Wilko Johnson enjoyed global success. Their back catalogue includes their breakthrough live #1 album Stupidity as well as a string of instantly recognisable hit singles such as Roxette, Milk and Alcohol, Down At The Doctors and See You Later Alligator. The band has gone through various line up changes over it’s 40 year history. The current line up features the rhythm section of Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass (both 29 years in the band) while guitarist Steve Walwyn has been a member for 23 years. Vocalist Robert Kane (formerly of The Animals) has, since 1999, taken over the duties of the late great Lee Brilleaux who sadly died of cancer in 1994. They continue to tour extensively underscoring their reputation as one of the worlds seminal rhythm and blues acts.

An amazing true story of murder and witchcraft in 19th century Ireland Sun Sep 28th In 1895, Tipperary woman Bridget Cleary was burnt to death by her husband. His defence? She Sofia Talvik | Ciaran Lavery was a fairy, replaced by a changeling. Her crime? Being a sensual independent woman who didn’t The new voice of Swedconform to what was expected of her. ish folk music. What Happened Bridgie Cleary by Tom Mac- A North Sea siren Intyre is a poetic and dramatic interpretation of blending sparkle with this important story. It stars Joanne Ryan (Ros melancholy Sofia Talvik na Rún) who was nominated this year for an Irish has 6 studio albums to Times Theatre Award for her portrayal of Bridgie, her name. She’s opened alongside well-known actor Myles Breen and Pius for artist like Suzanne Vega and Maria McKee McGrath. and played renowned With an original soundscape by Stephen Ryan (of festivals like SxSW and the Choice Music Prize nominated band Windings) the Folk Alliance Interand directed by John Anthony Murphy, this is a national Conference. must see production from Limerick’s Bottom Dog She is also the first Swedish female singer to play Theatre company. the Lollapalooza festival. Americana filters through her Swedish heritage Thursday October 2nd to generate a blend of folk-pop that has attracted attention from reviewers, bloggers and music Ulster Theatre Company and Theatre lovers where she’s been compared to Joni Mitchell At The Mill presents and Nick Drake. Jonathan Harker and DRACULA Opening for Sofia on the night will be Ciaran Lavery. Hailing from the village of Aghagallon, This new adaptation Co. Antrim, Ciaran crafts heart-on-sleeve acoustic of Bram Stoker’s pop in the vein of ‘29’-era Ryan Adams iconic masterpiece sees Gerard McCarthy (The Wednesday October 1st Fall, Vikings)playing David Hull Promotions presents both Jonathan Harker, Beth Nielsen Chapman whose diaries chronicle the bloody tale, and the greatest supernatural Behind every great character of all time: song there’s a great Dracula. songwriter. Beth Cutting edge technolNielsen Chapman ogy brings the Brides is considered by of Dracula played by Coronation Streets Kym many to be one of Marsh, The Friday Show’s Rachel Tucker and the finest singer/ Jayne Wisener (The Inbetweeners, Sweeney Todd) songwriters of her to life. Using multiple cameras, backing screens, generation. She’s projections, surround sound and a newly com- penned hits for missioned score, this solo tour de force will make artists including Emmylou Harris, Bette Midler, audiences scream. Elton John, Neil Diamond, Roberta Flack, Mary If you think ‘The Woman in Black’ was scary… be Chapin Carpenter and Willie Nelson. prepared to be petrified! In concert her love of performing is clear. Her

songs are interwoven with wonderful story telling, all rooted in folk and Americana traditions, adding to the emotion and magic of the experience. Fri Sep 5th & Sat Sep 6th

Adrian Knight – Comedy Hypnotist Don’t look into his eyes - Ireland’s No.1 hypnotist is back! After two hilariously entertaining shows last year Adrian Knight makes a welcome return to The Balor. Fresh from a world tour which included England, Australia and America. Adrian will demonstrate his unique ability to control the human mind. He’ll also showcase brand new material from his upcoming SKY Comedy television series in a show ideal for all the family. Opening night Offer: Buy one ticket, get one free!

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New shows at the Alley

We may be coming near the end of the Summer but the Alley Theatre has a great range of events to end August and with a new programme out we have some great new events to take you through September. The Alley Bar Open Mic Nights are here every Thursday evening for the next two weeks. Come and enjoy the summer evenings and relax to some great music, comedy, poetry, storytelling and much more. This year there is an extra element to the Open Mic Nights as Café Horizon are providing a terrific tapas menu to purchase from. Choose from a range of buffalo wings, skewers, beef sliders, tacos and pastry bites, the perfect accompaniment as you unwind and listen to great performers. Jazz Gazette will also be here for the next two weeks performing on Friday nights. Always a highlight in the Alley Theatre programme, the cabaret style auditorium or Alley Bar has been filled with the sounds of rhythms and blues. On the 20th August we are delighted to be welcoming Matt Woosey. Matt combine’s acoustic blues, folk and rock conveyed with an accomplished vocal delivery which has been defined as The WooseyBlues. His ability to combine originality with a broad musical knowledge has gained him praise from sources as varied as Paul Jones (BBC2), Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music) and blues News.de who quote Matt as being “The Best British bluesman since Rory Gallagher”.

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Friday Night Music

Local bands will perform in special one off concert on Friday 5th September. The night will feature Tokyo Empire, White Male Actors, Freaks and Those Ghosts in a one off gig in the Alley. This is a chance to hear some of the finest bands from the North West.

Declan O’Rourke

Great songs, a unique voice and a personable stage presence have made Declan O’Rourke one of Ireland’s most sought after live performers. Don’t miss your chance to see him live on Saturday 6th September. Declan’s incredible song-writing ability has seen his songs being covered by many artists including Josh Groban and Eddi Reader. He has been the opening act for artists like Paul Weller, Snow Patrol, The Cardigans, Paulo Nutini, Badly Drawn Boy, Divine Comedy and Paul Brady.

‘Three Worlds Meet’

The American Rocky Mountains during the early 19th century, rugged and untamed. Follow the journey of Plumbridge born Robert Campbell, and his companion Cavan man, Thomas Fitzpatrick through this magnificent wilderness. Using the work of the artist, Alfred Jacob Miller, who recorded the images of the people of the area, from proud Native Americans, to wild mountain men; “Three Worlds Meet” is a stunning multimedia experience, using projections, music and spoken word. As well as the projections, the images are brought to life on stage, as the actors bring to life the images through a series of posed recreations, which are as visually stunning as the original image. Blended with the traditional sounds of Native American flute and drum, as well as contemporary fiddle, this is a performance to celebrate a meeting of civilisations and cultures. This wonderful piece will be Friday 12th September

After a series of workshops facilitated by ‘The Arts of the Third Age’ initiative, participants will come together on Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd September and dance the night away with a range of foxtrots, quicksteps, cha chas and many more all backed Comedy with Micky Bartlett by a superb ‘Big Band’. Come along and join in whether this will be your first experience or On Saturday 13th September Straight out of you are more expert at tripping the light fan- the comedy hub that - somehow - is Lurgan, Micky Bartlett is Northern Ireland’s answer to tastic. Vintage costumes optional

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Kevin Bridges. In his brand new show Micky explores relationships ... again, and tells everyone what it’s like to be mildly famous and absolutely broke. He’s still afraid of his parents…he’s still a bit too chubby...and he still thinks he’s a student…but he’s still hilarious!

Psychic Medium Claire Ziritt

After a sell-out show earlier this year Claire Ziritt is back with her amazing gift on Saturday 20th September. Claire Ziritt has been a stage Medium for many years and with her easy going manner and warmth she is without doubt one of the finest exponents of her art in Culture Night Strabane District Ireland today. She never fails to captivate and On Friday 19th September Strabane District amaze her audience with the messages of will come together to explore, experience and love and inspiration she brings forward from enjoy a range of free cultural events. Check the spirit world. out below what is happening: Conal Gallen presents: A Laugh and A Half He’s back! Yes, Conal Gallen returns to the Strabane Town stage this September for a one month stand Yarn Bombing up tour, rolling into The Alley Theatre for one Strabane Library 2pm – 4pm night only on Friday 26th September. Don’t O2 Promotion Day miss out on this rare chance to see Conal back O2 Shop in his brand new one man stand up show and Performance and Workshop featuring see why he really is Ireland’s funniest man! Anne Sands from the ‘Sands Family’ Make sure to book your tickets early... Strabane Library at 7pm Garth Brooks Jason Hughes and Friends Strabane Craft Collective The Alley Theatre welcomes a very special Open Day & Workshops evening with Ireland’s very own Garth Brooks Railway Street on Saturday 27th September. Jason Hughes Open Mic Night will be joined by special guests and school Alley Theatre from 8pm choirs live on stage along with Strabane’s Strabane Concert Brass own superstar Rachael McCauley from the Strabane Golf Club from 9pm – 10pm TV show the X FACTOR. Jason Hughes has A Night of Acoustic Covers been on the road as Ireland’s Garth Brooks by Brian Hassan for almost 2O years touring Ireland, Europe Charlies Bar From 10.30pm to late and the USA! He has also appeared on several TV shows and voted C.M.I. male artist Bready of the year award! ALL PROCEEDS TO N.I. Ulster-Scots Ceilidh Social Night CANCER CARE Sollus Centre at 7pm

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Alfreso Painting Workshop The Stables from 10am – 1pm

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Traditional Music and Dance Enjoy a wonderful evening of traditional Irish & Ulster Scots music and dance and lots more. Plumbridge Parochial Hall from 8.30pm

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Northern Ireland Association (NIPA) Print Exhibition 2014 From 25th August until 29th September this exhibition from the Northern Ireland Photographic Association (NIPA)will feature 100 framed photographs by camera club members from all parts of Northern Ireland. Come and see a wonderful range of photographic styles in the subjects of : natural history, landscapes and seascapes, architecture, sport, still-life and street scenes. For more information on any of these performances and, to book tickets or download the Autumn programme contact the Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 71 384444 or online www. alley-theatre

The summer has been filled with music as the Alley Bar Open Mic Nights are back every Thursday evening. Come and enjoy the summer evenings and relax to some great music, comedy. poetry, storytelling and much much more from local people. The Open Mic Nights will continue until Thursday 28th August.

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The Chrysalis Cove Sinead Lynch Certified Angel Card Reader, Integrated Energy Therapy Practioner

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What is Integrated Energy Therapy (IET)? Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) is healing with the Angels and its one of the next generation, power energy therapy systems that gets “the issues out of your tissues” for good. IET was developed at the Centre of Being by Stevan J. Thayer (Reiki Master & Author of the book ‘Interview with an Angel’.) IET uses the Violet Angelic Ray brought to us by the nine healing Angels of the energy field to work directly with our 12 strand spiritual DNA IET is a channeled energy and the Practioner is a vessel through which this Angelic energy is channeled for the purpose of healing. IET supports you in safely and gently releasing limiting energy patterns of your past, empowering and balancing your life in the present and helps you reach for the stars into your future.

of healing is a gift to everyone who walks through the doors of The Chrysalis Cove. You are a true Earth Angel.” Ann-Marie Bonar, Derry “Sinead, you have a truly amazing gift. Your energy ﬁeld is so powerful and you are truly in touch with The Angels on Many levels. My experience of IET was one of the most transformational experiences of my life to date. The help and guidance I received from you Sinead during my session has enabled me to move forward into ‘being’ instead of holding on to a past issue that was no longer serving me. I can only describe IET as life changing…With heartfelt thanks.” Mellissa O’Neil Drumahoe, Co Derry

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“Sinead, my Angel Card Reading was amazing. It was so helpful in reafﬁrming to me where my life is at and to trust my own inner guidance instead of just ignoring it. Things were put into perspective during my reading (what it is I need to focus on) and now I am able to continue the dance with my Angels with ease and grace. Peace, happiness and love ﬂowed through the whole reading. Simply fabulous. thank you again Sinead” Nicola Hasson, Derry “Sinead I really enjoyed my reading on Sunday at The Fair….I hope our paths meet again some time in the future…. I’ll be watching your success and I’ve no doubt your business will go from strength to strength! Your gift is amazing and it will be of great help to many people” Denise Logue, Derry

“Thank you Sinead for the lovely angel card read“Before Sinead gave me a card reading I didn’t ing last night. Feeling very happy & positive about know very much about it and I was slightly scep- the future today. Which is what I had needed. tical. As soon as she started talking through the Was a pleasure to meet you, you are a lovely woman cards I was blown away at how much sense they & I have passed the ﬂyers on to some of my friends What causes energy blocks made and how aligned they were with my life at so hopefully they will book some time too.” within the body? Thanks again, Joanne that time. I gained a huge amount of clarity around certain events in my life as a result of her Card Angel Card Readings are a power- As we journey through life the flow of energy Reading. I would highly recommend an Angel Card gs el Blessin g n A ful tool for those seeking guidance can become restricted or limited. These Reading with Sinead to anyone. She is truly gifted.” & e Lov restrictions are known as blocks. Some John, Derry and direction in their life. Angel causes of energy blocks are, physical Cards give accurate insight into trauma, surgery, disease, exhaustion, starrelationships, careers finances & vation, emotional crisis, suppressed feelings, stress, fear, self-limiting beliefs, and karma. life purpose. Energy blocks limit our experience of life, and Angel Card Readings tap into the Angelic can result in lack of spontaneity/procrastinarealm to help guide the client through deci- tion, energy depletion, mental and spiritual sion and choice making and a reading will well- being. frequently confirm the client’s thoughts, feelings about a particular situation. Readings can focus on a specific question Beneﬁts of IET that the client would like answers to or guidance around or it can be a more general read- Helps clear blocks ing where the Angels will highlights areas that that affect health, need to be addressed in the general life of relationships, creathe client. tivity, prosperity and Angel Card Readings are always positive and life purpose. during a reading the client will feel a sense Provides a gentle but Angel Card Reading (CACR)............................................... 40 (1hr) of peace and a knowing that they are never powerful healing for alone on their life journey and The Angels survivors of physical/ know what’s going on and can be called upon emotional trauma, Meet & Greet Your Angels Evenings ............ £20 per Evening anytime for help and reassurance. abuse, addiction, Looking for that Christmas prezzi with a dif- and dysfunctional relationships. Integrated Energy Therapy (IET)................................... £40 (1hr) ference, why not treat your loved ones to an Supports your self-healing process on all Angel Card Reading, a great start to the New levels, spiritual, emotional, physical and Reiki Treatments .................................................................. £40 (1hr) Year…..Gift Vouchers available @ The Chrys- mental. alis Cove. After a treatment clients will feel relaxed, recharged and refreshed. The Art of Meditation Evenings ...............................£10 (2 hrs)

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New to The Chrysalis Cove starting Friday Jan 14th is the introduction of Monthly Meet & Greet Your Angels Evenings. These are a series of 7 monthly Evenings dedicated to 2/3 of The 15 Miraculous Archangels. These Evenings will include • Learning who the Archangels are & how to connect with them on a deep level. • Archangel Invocations & Meditations • The importance of grounding when connecting with the vibration of the Archangels • Understanding The Archangels, their role, associated colour and how to sense their presence in your life. • Your own Angel God box & associated laminated Angel Card as a free gift.

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IET Testimonials “This is by far one of the best and most profound holistic treatments I have experienced so far, (And I’ve had a few). Sinead brings an unbelievable presence and intuition to her work. She has an amazing ability to make you feel totally relaxed and at ease during the treatment. Afterwards I felt very light and at ease with everything she told me. I would not hesitate to recommend an IET treatment with Sinead to everyone I know.” John, Derry “Thank you so much Sinead for another amazing IET session. Your talk, wisdom, awareness, depth of knowledge & encouraging nature are all captivating and helps to promote the most positive spiritual experience. Love & Light.” Ray Cusack, Strabane “Thank you so much for another amazing IET session. Yet again I left feeling so relaxed and at peace. You are such an inspiration and your gift

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Sion Swifts F.C. Summer 2014

Sion Swifts Ladies team who were beaten in the Foyle Cup Ladies Final by Donegal side Greencastle by 1-0.

Sion Swifts U19 team that competed in the U19 Foyle Cup.

Swifts U10 team which won the U10 Foyle Cup Plate.

Swifts U9 team at Foyle Cup Opening Parade.

Sion Swifts players and coaches at this years Foyle Cup Parade.

Swifts U14 team which competed in the Foyle Cup wearing their new kit kindly sponsored by “Crazy Cabs.”

Sion Swifts U13 team which won the Foyle Cup U13 Girls Plate wearing their new kit kindly sponsored by “Harkin’s Hairdressing Group.”

Swifts U12 team who had a great time playing in this years Foyle Cup.

Swifts U9 team with coaches Kevin and Daniel.

Swifts U9 team receiving a team talk from their coaches Martin and Daniel.

Swifts U12 team.

Swifts U9 team receiving their new training tops for the Foyle Cup kindly sponsored by Jim Mac Intyre of JMAC.

Swifts U10 team at the Foyle Cup Opening Ceremony.

U6 & U7 Swiftys at Sion Swifts Little Dribblers Football which is held in the Brae Field, Sion Mills on Saturdays from 11.30am to 12.30pm.

U14 players Mark, Daniel, Aodhan and Kyle showing off the new Swifts Errea kit that the team wore in the Foyle Cup. The kit is kindly sponored by Crazy Cabs.

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Sion Swifts F.C. Summer 2014

Sion Swifts U7 team that played in the Fivemiletown Tournament Sion Swifts U9 team that won the Fivemiletown Tour- Swifts Conor scores the winning goal in the ﬁnal pictured with ex-Man United goalkeeper Roy Carroll. nament recently. to the great delight of his team mates.

Winners of the Swifts Little Dribblers Football tournament held in the Bog Hall, Sion Mills.

U8 winners of Sion Swifts World Cup Fridays which ﬁnished in the Brae Field last Friday.

Last night of Sion Swifts World Cup Fridays - winners of the U9’s Argentina.

Sion Swifts U10 team who won the Enniskillen Athletic Annual U11 Tournament, Strathroy Shield, Sion Swifts U7 World Cup Fridays winners Germany who defeated the Argentina girls team in the ﬁnal. recently. Well done to this young team and their coaches Ryan and Darren.

Sion Swifts U13 girls who won the NIWFA Small-sided Games U13 Mid-Ulster Summer League recently.

Well done to the U7 Argentina team who won the World Cup at Sion Swifts World Cup Fridays.

Swifts U15 player Roisin Devlin is awarded with yet another “Player of the A mixture of Swifts U15 and U13 girls who played in the NIWFA Small-sided Games Summer Week” award for her outstanding performance in the NIWFA Small-sided Leagues over the last couple of months. Games U15 League.

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Strabane Golf - Photos by Tommy Forbes

The winner of Mr Pat McAneny’s Presidents Prize was Kevin Connolly with the The runner up in the Presidents Prize was Cecil Kerr. President Pat and Mrs Margaret McAneny.

3rd on Presidents Day was Rory Doherty.

Fourth and ﬁfth were Kevin Neeson and Ciaran Doherty.

Nearest the pin was Kevin Connolly and the longest drive was Peter Doherty.

The presidents Guests winners.

The gross prize winner on Presidents Day was Declan O’Hare.

Robert Bell,Conor Sharkey and Pat McAneny were winners in the Hugh Harley Cup.

The runner up in the McHughs Oil Open was Francie Conwell and the winner was Tommy Forbes with the sponsor John McHugh and captain Senan Roarty.

Third & Fourth in the Mc Hughs Oil open were Shay Callaghan & Pat Patton.

The winner of the Oysters Restaurant open was Kieran Martin with the runner up Martin mcCallion.

Winners in the Oysters Restaurant Open were Patrick McCrossan, Conor mcCool & Patsy Rouse.

The winner of the St Pats GAA Gortin open was Paul Bogle with runner up Ciaran Third was Joe Kennedy with Conal Cooke the Gross winner. Patton club Captain Senan Roarty, Fr John Forbes and Billy Doherty.

The ladies winner was Anne Sharkey with the runner up Donna Doherty.

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Strabane Golf - Photos by Tommy Forbes

The winner of Mrs Jean McGinleys Presidents prize was Monica McGettigan, the runner up was Abbie Maxwell with the Lady President.

The gross winner was Mandy Coyne and third was Olive Reid.

The category winners were Isobel Duffy, Catherine Neeson and Olive Turner.

The nines winneres were Alison Curry & Carole McFeeters.

The winner of the mens section was Danny McGinley with Maurice McGettigan the runner up.

Other winners on the day were Kathleen Hoynes, Betty Kelly, Ursula Harron, and Geraldine Masterson.

The winners of the Presidents mixed prize were Annette Patton & Mark Sharkey with club president Pat McAneny.

The runners up were Catherine Neeson & Patrick McCrossan.

Third were Lorna Duffy & Sean MacIntyre.

The gross winners were Maeve Corry & Denis Porter.

The winner of the 3rd Tyrone Scouts Open was Maurice Doherty, with runner up Colin McCafferty and third placed Kieran McAleer with club captain Senan Other prize winners in the 3rd Tyrone Scouts Open were Roarty and Declan Breslin. Kevin Neeson & Eddie Patton.

The winner of the Ladies section was Orla Quinn with the runner up Kathleen Hoynes.

The winner of the Mitchell Meats Open was Connor McCool with the runner up Patrick McCrossan.

12 yrs old Connor Byrne receives a presentation of club shirts from club Captain Senan Roarty to wear on his travels next month to North Carolina to play one of the top courses in the world Pinehurst no 2 in the World little wonders tournament.

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Strabane Junior Golf & JD Print Open - Photos by Tommy Forbes

The winners of The JD Print mixed Open were Annette Patton & Denis Porter with Lady Captain Bernie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Kane.

The runners up in the JD Print Open were Lauren Patton & Conor Sharkey.

Third in the JD Print Open were Donna Doherty & Nigel Houston.

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Macmillan Cup • Melvin Sports Complex • Saturday September 20th 2014

Macmillan Cup organisers hope to surpass last year’s success Following its hugely successful inaugural seven-a-side competition last year, the Macmillan Cup returns on Saturday, September 20 at Melvin Sports Complex. Last year, the competition raised over £1700 to be donated to Strabane’s Macmillan nurses and the organisers are hoping to surpass the £2000 mark this time around. Winners last year were Charlie’s Bar and they will be returning this year in the hope of retaining the cup. Just like last year, the 16 team football tournament will have four groups of four, kicking off at 1.15pm sharp.

throughout the day at Melvin and Diceys. Be prepared for some floorfilling classics on the night.

Darren Wallace, one of the chief organisers of the event is optimistic that it will eclipse last The top two in each group qualify for quarter year’s tournament. finals. The tournament then becomes a straight knock-out competition, with two semi-finals and “A great day is planned and all proceeds will a final to follow. be donated to Strabane’s Macmillan nurses,” he said. “We thought it was important that all Team places were instantly taken up, such was money raised should be spent locally and I the high level of interest. With an entrance fee think you will agree that the Strabane Macmillan of £10 per player and a further £25 per team to nurses do a fantastic tireless job. I don’t think be sponsored by a business or individual, over there’s a family in Strabane that has not seen £1520 has already been raised. that for themselves in some way or another. We have to help worthy causes like this, as they Last years winners, Charlie’s Bar and participants in last years tournament are pictured below. are not a government funded organisation. So our thinking was why not do the right thing and Buffet in Dicey’s have a great memorable day’s craic in the proFollowing the conclusion of the final and the cess. Last year we raised just over £1700 so I trophy presentations, a free buffet will take see no reason in this second year why we can’t place in Diceys from 5pm for participants and reach and even surpass the £2000 mark.” spectators, who can then sit on and enjoy Liverpool v West Ham, which kicks-off at 5.30pm. For the competition and the day’s events to run That night there will be a special 70s/80s/90s on schedule, the organisers would appreciate it themed charity disco in Diceys, with a special if all players were at Melvin for 1pm sharp, with prize draw, which tickets can be bought for the first games kicking off at 1.15pm.

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Charity Football Match Raises £2000 for ‘Friends of Knockavoe’ A recent charity football match in aid of ‘Friends of Knockavoe’ that took place at Melvin Park raised a fantastic £2000. Playing on the day were Junior’s Bar (‘Mary O’s) and the Legends 7 Celtic Supporters Club, with the latter winning 4-2 on what was a splendid day for football, with a fine crowd in attendance. The match was organised by Aidan ‘Cookie’ Dunne and Gerard McColgan and was refereed by Gregory ‘Gigs’ Connolly, who had the ‘shaving foam’ at the ready if required. Football history was also in the making that day as Ryan Giggs made his managerial debut for Manchester United. That landmark was

mirrored in Strabane as Terence Carlin took on the Assistant Manager role for Junior’s Bar, under the masterful tutelage of Manager, ‘Cookie’ Dunne. Like Jose Mourinho and Daniel LaRusso before him, Carlin is proving to be a keen student! A great day’s craic on the football field was followed by a buffet, refreshments and a Karaoke evening held in Junior’s Bar, where a brilliant night was had by all. It is now hoped that the charity match will become an annual event. Speaking to the ‘Herald’ last week, Aidan ‘Cookie’

Dunne said, “it was a great success and the game was well attended so hopefully we’ll be able to do it all again next year. All the players are a credit to themselves as they all went out with sponsor sheets and each helped to raise the wonderful total of £2000. I’d like to thank each and every one of them. Thanks also go to Strabane Athletic who sponsored the match ball and O’Neill’s Sportswear, who kindly supplied pennants for the teams to exchange. I’d also like to thank ‘Gigs’ Connolly for refereeing.”

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