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Liam Dunleavy celebrates his 30th birthday at Christy’s Bar

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Eighties Night For Aiden Gets A Sequel After a hugely successful night last summer, ‘Eighties for Aiden’ will be returning on September 12 to the Fir Trees.

Once again, it will give people the opportunity to embrace those loud and fabulously outlandish fashions from back in the day, and enjoy of night of music from the decade that gave us Live Aid, ‘Footloose’, ‘Eastenders’, the kids from ‘Fame’ and ‘Maverick’ and ‘Goose’. Once again, the night will be held in memory of Strabane man, Aiden McAteer, with all proceeds on the night going towards Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI. Early last year, Strabane sadly lost a good friend and the McAteer family lost a amazing brother and son as Aiden sadly passed away following a brave battle with Leukemia.

Mickey Ferry, one of the event organisers, outlined the reasoning behind ‘Eighties For Aiden’.

“Throughout his illness and treatment, Aiden’s attitude and positive spirit never faltered. That legendary smile was forever present as he greeted people just like he always did. His positivity is a lasting memory that continues to inspire. Aiden traveled far and wide and made his mark everywhere he went. He also worked in many establishments in Strabane. Simply put - he knew everybody and everybody knew him. And anybody who really knew Aiden knew that he liked all things 1980s. With that in mind we decided to host an eighties night last year in memory of the man himself with all proceeds going towards Leukaemia & Lym-

The second ‘Eighties for Aiden’ will take place this September 12 in the Fir Trees in memory of Strabane man Aiden McAteer.

phoma NI. Last August was an amazing night, so in proper 80s fashion we’re going for a sequel!” explained Mickey.

‘Eighties For Aiden II’ will be held once again in the main function hall of the Fir Trees, this time on Saturday, September 12.

Once again, people can have some fun with it and have an eighties theme to what they are wearing on the night.

“That’s optional of course, but we’d love to see some mullets, leg warmers, Sonny Crockets etc,” added Mickey. There will also be loads of raffles and prizes on the night, and yes, a prize for the BEST OUTFIT. Admission is £5. For more information check out the Facebook event page ‘Eighties For Aiden II’.

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Kee’s Hotel embraces past & present A recent visit by the TG4 team proved to be nostalgic for Vicky Kee and her family as they recalled stories of times past for the new series of ‘Rúin na nÓstán’ due to be screened this winter. First established as a hotel in 1845, it was bought by William James Kee in 1892 for the princely sum of £400 and has remained in the same family for four generations.

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Laura, originally from the Ballycolman Estate, is a primary mental health worker for adolescent hidden harm with the Southern Trust. In 2009, the Trust developed a partnership with Barnardos staff in the Newry Young People’s Project in a bid to raise awareness about hidden harm and how it affects the emotional and mental health of young people living in homes where alcohol, drug misuse or parental mental ill-health are prevalent.

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Family audiences can look forward to a range of events including the spectacular Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Company with their latest production The Elves and the ShoeMaker, Encore Performing Arts with A Christmas Wish, Much Ado Stage School with Once Upon....A Disney Song and St Columba’s Primary School with their Christmas Pageant.

Launching the new programme, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Elisha McCallion said “The Alley Theatre is really one of the jewels in the crown of our arts and cultural provision in the new Council district and the programme released today provides local and visiting audiences of all ages with a wide range of activities and events to look forward to. I will certainly be coming back to the Alley to enjoy some of those events in the coming months.”

Tickets for all events are now available at the box office and online. The full Autumn / Winter programme is now available for download on www.alley-theatre.com/brochure and further updates will be available via fb.com/ thealleytheatre and @TheAlleyTheatre on twitter.

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Sperrin Sinn Féin Cllr, Dan Kelly, has welcomed confirmation from officials at Transport NI that they will reconsider the need for a right turning lane on the A5 at the Cloughcor Road junction.

“I very much welcome confirmation from Transport NI officials that they are to initiate an assessment into the need for a right-turning lane on the A5 at the junction with the Cloughcor Road. I have been lobbying Roads Service and latterly Transport NI on the need for a proper right turning lane at this junction for over three years and was disappointed when it was not included as part of the recent road works on the A5 through Cloughcor.

Recent accidents at the junction involving parents taking their children to the local Primary School have highlighted again the potential death trap that this junction can pose. The Cloughcor Road is the main route to the local church and primary school, and given that there are over 220 children travelling twice daily through it to St Mary’s, it is beyond comprehension how this is the only junction on this stretch of the A5 that still does not have a dedicated right turning lane. Having recently addressed the issue again with Mr Des McFarlane, the Network Development Manager, I am glad that Transport NI have now indicated they will undertake this assessment and I look forward to seeing this junction upgraded and made safe for the benefit of all road users as soon as possible.”

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Macmillan Cup organisers hoping for successful tournament

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Darren Wallace, one of the organisers of the annual Macmillan Cup held in Melvin, handing over a cheque for £2155.63 to Josephine McGinn and Paul Sweeney, Macmillan area Fundrasing Manager following last year’s tournament.

The Macmillan Cup returns on Saturday, September 5 at Melvin Sports Complex. The competition is now in its third year, with last year’s tournament raising £2155.63 for Strabane’s Macmillan nurses.

Winners last year were Mopack, following a dramatic penalty shoot-out, and they will be returning this year in the hope of retaining the cup. The 16 team 7-aside football tournament will have four groups of four, kicking off at 1.15pm sharp. The top two in each group qualify for quarter finals.

The tournament then becomes a straight knockout competition, with two semi-finals and a final to follow.

As with the first two years, the team places were instantly taken up, such was the high volume of interest. With an entrance fee of £10 per player and a further £30 per team to be sponsored by a business or individual, over £1600 has already been raised.

Better every year Darren Wallace, one of the chief organisers of the tournament is hopeful of beating the impressive amount raised last year. “In our first year we raised £1700 and managed to raise £2155.63 last year. Hopefully we can surpass that total this year. Funds will be raised via a number of ways: alongside the tournament we’ll also have a prize

draw and, weather permitting, a barbeque. A new addition this year will be a Master Penalty Competition that spectators can take part in; everyone loves hitting a penalty so people can have the craic and raise funds in the process,” explained Darren.

Following the conclusion of the final and the trophy presentations, participants and spectators are invited to call into Dicey Riley’s for the post tournament buffet. The fun moves across to Murphy’s On The Green that night where there will be a special 70s/80s/90s themed disco.

“Once again, a great day and night is planned with all proceeds donated to Strabane’s Macmillan nurses,” added Darren. “We thought it was important that all money raised should be spent locally and I think you will agree that the Strabane Macmillan nurses do a fantastic tireless job. I don’t think there’s a family in Strabane that has not seen that for themselves in some way or another. We have to help worthy causes like this, as they are not a government funded organisation. So our thinking was why not do the right thing and have a great memorable day’s craic in the process.”

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Looking forward to Autumn/Winter at the Alley The Alley Theatre has launched a packed programme of concerts, exhibitions, festivals and drama for the Autumn / Winter season.

it’s comedy, music or poetry, every Thursday, we championed from various quarters including The have great Open Mic Nights in the Alley Bar from Guardian and BBC Arts Editor, Will Gompertz.

8.00pm so be sure to drop in and share your talents. Come along and have a listen or if you wish September Events to take part, contact Jacqui on 02871 884 760 or The programme, sponsored by Caffe Fresco, fea- email: jacqueline.doherty@derrycityandstrabaneMichael McGill Entertainments tures over 75 events including country singing district.com sensations Derek Ryan and Mike Denver and interpresents Derek Ryan & His national comedians Sean Lock and Des Bishop.

Summer Jazz Nights Band in Concert Legendary writer / producer Martin Lynch brings with Jazz Gazette When: Thursday September 3rd at 8pm two productions to the Alley Stage – 50 Shades of Where: Alley Bar Admission: £22.50 (early booking advisable).

Red, White and Blue; and Two Sore Legs, whilst When: Friday nights - August 14th Alley favourites the Flann O’Brien Literary Fesand 28th at 8.30pm | Admission: £5 tival and Johnny Crampsie Festival return with enhanced festival programmes. Budding poets will also get the chance to compete in the Tyrone leg of the All Ireland Poetry Slam whilst culture vultures can take advantage of a returning Culture Night programme.

Family audiences can look forward to a range of events including the spectacular Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Company with their latest production The Elves and the Shoe-Maker, Encore Performing Arts with A Christmas Wish, Much Ado Stage School with Once Upon....A Disney Song and St Columba’s Primary School with their Christmas Pageant.

Launching the new programme, Mayor of Derry Enjoy the lovely summer nights filled with the City and Strabane District Council, Elisha McCal- sounds of rhythm and blues from renowned jazz lion said “The Alley Theatre is really one of the musicians ‘Jazz Gazette’. ‘Jazz Gazette’ will be Hailing from County Carlow, country singing jewels in the crown of our arts and cultural provi- joined by special guests and welcome anyone that sensation Derek Ryan was bred into loving Irish sion in the new Council district and the programme would like to come and ‘jamm’ with them on stage. traditional music by his family. His writing ability was seen in his debut hit ‘God’s Plan’ that received released today provides local and visiting audiconsiderable airplay and used in Irish dance halls Black Air Theatre Company presents: ences of all ages with a wide range of activities and in sell-out concerts in England and Scotland. and events to look forward to. I will certainly be Musical Theatre Open Mic Night It has since been recorded by Daniel O’Donnell. coming back to the Alley to enjoy some of those When: Friday August 21st at 8.00pm.

Derek’s most recent album, ‘Country Soul’, was events in the coming months.”

Admission: £7/£5 - Family of Four: £20 released in October 2013 and is a mix of original songs, old-time favourites and chart covers. PopUp and Coming Events Back with popular ular songs by Derek’s include ‘It’s Friday’, ‘Weldemand, Musiand Exhibitions come Home (The Gathering)’ and ‘100 Numbers’. cal Theatre Open Join Derek at his award-winning concert tour for an Mic Night will unforgettable night, with a mixture of live, upbeat Strabane Photographic Society be taking to the performances to a more intimate and acoustic set.

(Exhibition) When - Monday August 10th stage in the Alley Fresh from an Australian Tour and his album ‘The to Friday September 4th | Admission: free Theatre on Friday Simple Things’, which shot straight to No.1, Derek August 21. Come is well on his way to international stardom on the One of Northern Ireland’s leading camera clubs and join some of the best talent from across the country scene. present a new exhibition featuring an outstanding North West by singing songs from favourite musiselection of images taken from around Strabane cal classics such as ‘Calamity Jane’ and ‘OklaPoetry NI presents and Northern Ireland. This wonderful new exhibi- homa’, with more recent hits such as ‘Ghost the The Tyrone Heat of the All Ireland tion will fascinate, challenge and delight. Not to Musical’, ‘Catch Me If You Can’ and many more.

Poetry Slam be missed.

These performances will be accompanied by our When: Friday September 4th | Admission: £3 live house band. An action packed evening of sing-along tunes and stunning performances is Vintage Tea Dance Workshops This is a first stage sure to be had by all. and Performances event in selecting top eight When: Tuesdays - August 11th A Night of Americana Featuring Jack Ireland’s performance poets, and 18th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm Final Grelle and Ags Connolly in Concert with one walking performance taking place on Aug 25 at 8pm. away with the presAdmission: £3 and £5 for the final performance.

When: Saturday August 29th at 8.00pm. tigious crown of Admission: £7 All Ireland Poetry Join us for a series of Slam Champion. workshops facilitated by Join us for this great With three rounds ‘The Arts of the Third night of Southern in total, the winner Age’ initiative in the art Americana music. will be crowned of old time dance with Jack Grelle - a counTyrone Slam Champion and go through to the Paul Cotton. The tea try, folk and honky Ulster final in October, from which two poets will dance workshops protonk songwriter and be selected to represent Ulster in the grand final in vide a fantastic social performer is a proud Belfast later in the year. opportunity for the older Missouri boy who Just register at the start of the night if you want members of our comsings his personal to read and names will be drawn out from the hat munity to get out and have a good dance. For the stories of the road at random throughout the night. You have three final performance participants will come together and the people he has minutes to compete and our judges will score who and dance the night away with old time dance, met along the way. goes through to the next round. everything from country to waltz all backed by a Whether he is with superb ‘Big Band’. Come along and join in even if his band or solo, an this will be your first experience or you are more authentic honky tonk performance is delivered Up and coming events... expert at tripping the light fantastic. every night that will captivate both the dancing and listening crowds.

Jazz Gazette Ags Connolly - is a traditional country singer-songAlley Bar Open Mic Nights When: Friday September 11th at 8:30pm writer from Oxfordshire. His debut album ‘How When: Thursdays - August 13th, 20th Admission: £5 About Now’ was released to critical acclaim. Ags and 27th at 8.00pm | Admission: £3 has appeared at the 2013 Country Festival at the O2 Arena. Ags has recorded songs for Bob Har- Enjoy an evening of sublime jazz music with the Fancy yourself as a bit of an entertainer? Whether ris’s ‘Under The Apple Tree’ sessions, while being North West’s best jazz band, Jazz Gazette.

A Night of Guitar with Ciaran Gallen and Ruairi McCafferty When: Saturday September 12th at 8.00pm Admission: £5 A mixture of classical and original pieces performed by renowned guitarists, Ciaran Gallen and Ruairi McCafferty.

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(to include Culture Night Open Mic Night) When: Friday September 18th Admission: free A night of free cultural events throughout the district including an open mic night to be hosted by Josh Clarke.

50 Shades of Red White and Blue

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Tickets for all events are now available at the box office and online. The full Autumn/Winter programme is now available for download at http:// www.alley-theatre.com/brochure/ and further updates will be available via fb.com/thealleytheatre and @TheAlleyTheatre on Twitter.

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After two years of asking what life is like for our local sons and daughters who have traveled further afield, the Strabane Herald now looks a bit closer to home to see what life is like for our young people living in and around Strabane. This month we speak to 18 year old up and coming musician, Darren Roulston.

Where in Strabane did you grow up?

I grew up originally in the Ballycolman Estate but then moved up to Altiskane on the Glen Road.

A fond childhood memory?

A fond childhood memory would have to be performing in the church along with our primary school choir.

A Favourite holiday destination?

Favourite kind of music?

Something you love about Strabane?

My favourite kind of music would have to be the music I grew up listening and singing along to, such as gospel, Irish and country music.

My favourite place in Strabane would have to be our local theatre, the Alley, which has a great selection of national entertainment and variety of shows

Favourite food?

Something you’d love to see happen in Strabane in the future?

I don’t really have a favourite type of food but it would always contain a balance of carbs, protein and vegetables.

Our favourite holiday destination when we were younger was going to Blackpool on the boat. We used to sail across there every holiday, which was always a great excitement.

An ideal night out?

A favourite film and why?

An ideal night in?

An ideal night out for me would have to be a few pints of Guinness and a bit of music with humour and fun.

My favourite film growing up would have to An ideal night in would be listening to my be ‘Rocky Balboa’ as it’s so motivating and favourite kinds of music, and also studying uplifting to watch. and practicing music.

Something I’d love to see happen in Strabane in the future would be more people visiting the town and more attractions for our people.

Someone who makes you proud to be from Strabane and why?

Someone who makes me proud to be from Strabane would be a guy called Jordan Devine, who has a song called ‘Me Subway Carerra’. If he gets any musical ideas to further his career he will always share them with everyone.

Check out Darren’s current song ‘Erin’ on Youtube.

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Strabane’s Best Kept Secret It’s an Open Mic night at the Alley Bar in Strabane, and Lauren Bird takes to the stage. She immediately apologises to the audience because they may not know any of the songs she’s about to play, on account of them all being her own.

Such modest apologies are unnecessary; in fact, many in the audience thrive on hearing local artists showcasing their own material, so it’s a welcomed, if sadly rare, treat.

By Michael Ferry

Thirty minutes of charming, quirky, engaging ukulele based songs follow. The witty and often personal lyrics sail on sunny melodies that confidently spread colour on each song. While she still remains relatively unknown as a singer in her hometown of Strabane, it’s clear by this performance why others are tuning into Lauren Bird. She recently secured a spot at the forthcoming Stendhal Festival at Ballmully Cottage Farm in Limavady after winning Chordblossom’s Kickstart competition, which also gave her the opportunity to make a video and record a single, which is set to be released this month.

Speaking to the ‘Herald’ following her performance at the Open Mic, the 23-year-old music graduate is quick to praise the event itself. “I don’t really connect with cover songs, and prefer doing my own stuff. Strabane is coming down with people writing fantastic music but there are few outlets for them to showcase it, which is why things like this Open Mic night are very important,” she stresses.

Guitar Teacher A guitar teacher by day, Lauren (real surname McGeough, which she jokes is just too hard for people outside of Strabane to pronounce) started learning guitar aged ten, under the tutelage of the late Hughie Blee. Her first forays into songwriting were at the age of 13, with all that goes with it.

“When you’re 13 you’re thinking about everything, and the stuff I wrote had that ‘world’s gonna end’ EMO feel,” she laughs. “As I developed as a musician I kept getting repetitive strain injury in my hands because I’m quite small and the guitar and piano kept hurting my hands, so I needed to find an alternative. I then got a £20 ukulele from Henderson’s and it developed from there.”

Strabane’s Lauren Bird

While Lauren was continually writing her own material, she lacked the confidence to play any of it in public. One of her music teachers in Belfast helped her to overcome this. “She was a voice teacher and could tell that I had no real connection to the cover songs I would sing. She asked if I wrote my own songs and I said that I did but I’d never play them to anybody. She then asked me to come in the following week and play two or three of them. I was absolutely petrified but I did it. She asked why I was not playing these songs out and about and I said, ‘why would anyone what to hear this?’ and she told me that it was good stuff. She then started setting me assignments that included going to and playing at open mic nights,” she explains.

With her confidence improving, Lauren’s songwriting continued to be very personal. The autobiographical nature of her songs is predominantly beneficial, she believes. “I play a lot of the songs over and over to the point where they don’t affect me anymore but some songs can have subject matter that’s still very raw. It is personal and people know a bit of your life story by the end of it but if I was to go up there and play someone else’s songs I wouldn’t have that same connection, so I prefer to do it this way as it helps me,” she says.

We wondered if she could envisage a time when she’ll be less in the centre of her songwriting.

“Honesty, I’ve tried to be less about me and more metaphorical but I’m just not smart enough,” she laughs. “Some of the songs may be slightly coded yes, but overall there is a great sense of closure in writing from the heart and other people can identify with those songs as well. One lady came up to me after a show in Belfast one night. She may have been in her late thirties and she told me that everything I sang that night was how she felt for the last fifteen years! It’s an incredible feeling when someone connects with what you’re singing, but then another part of you thinks ‘oh you poor thing’ because these songs are quite sad.”

graphical she is not particularly interested in being the centre of attention. The photo-shoot and video aspect of her Kickstart prize is of minor significance in comparison to performing at Stendhal.

“The festival spot is what drew to me to the Kickstart competition, because I just love performing my songs live. When people go to a festival they love discovering acts they previously hadn’t heard of before, so I’m hoping to be one such act for those people at Stendhal,” she explains.

The new single ‘Goodbye, Good Luck’ was previously recorded as part of an EP with help from Éamonn ‘Sticks’ Ó Dochartaigh. Since then, Lauren has developed the song and when the opportunity Kickstart Competition came to record a single, she decided not to opt for While Lauren’s songs are steeped in the autobio- a new song but to lay down her updated vision of

Dylan fans bringing it all online For the best part of half a century, fans of Bob Dylan have engrossed themselves in all things Bob. In the pre-internet days, networking between fans was normally done via the music press classifieds and fanclubs. Bootlegs, books, memorabilia and various other forms of Dylan related items were collected via post and record stores with sections of Dylan material that, let’s just say, didn’t always have the Columbia Records logo on it; we’ll say no more about that!

Such fandom is not exclusive to Dylan, of course, but that it still, like Dylan himself, endures to this day is fascinating. The Dylan fan community has been drawn closer in

the age of the Internet, and access to clips, videos and bootlegs that once required weeks of planning now simply requires the push of a button.

It’s certainly a major eye-opener for the more seasoned Dylan fan who was there in the 60s when he caused a storm when he decided to “play it f****** loud!”

A gathering of Dylan fans in the North West have now established a Bob Dylan page on Facebook, where fans can share videos, songs and articles and also instigate various Bob related discussions. ‘Together Through Life: Bob Dylan Fan Page’ is gathering strength by the day, with fans not just from the North West but across the globe joining the page and getting involved.

With 2015, and indeed 2016, mark-

ing many significant 50th anniversaries in relation to Dylan, such as the recording of seminal works like ‘Highway 61 Revisited’, ‘Bringing It All Back Home’ and ‘Blonde On Blonde’ there is certainly plenty to chew on for the next few years. With the annual DylanFest taking place in Moville on August 27 to August 30 the page can also be a useful companion to anyone who will be attending.

There are also plans for a Dylan night in Strabane, where artists inspired by the man himself will play a mix of their own stuff and some of their favourite Dylan tunes. So, if you’re a Bob fan who’d like to mix it online with fellow ‘Bobcats’, get searching on Facebook for ‘Together Through Life: Bob Dylan Fan Page’ now.

‘Goodbye, Good Luck’. “I always thought it was a song that would work on the radio and sit well in a video. It tells a good story as well. So, we recorded it in Millbank Studios in Lisburn with James Lyttle and Michael Mormecha and that was so much fun.

There’s a double bass and a clap-track added. I think it sounds really good and by this stage I just can’t wait to release it,” she smiles.

So, with a festival slot and a new single that will be guaranteed airplay on the local airwaves on the way, Lauren Bird won’t be Strabane’s best kept secret for much longer. For more information on her, check out her website: http://laurenbirdmusic.com. She performs at the Stendhal Festival on August 8.

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Thanks to its heady combination of sensational attractions, outstanding entertainment, world class shopping and tempting cuisine, it truly is one of the most satisfying exhausting and exhilarating cities to visit anywhere in the world. Comprising the five boroughs of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island it is also one of the populous with an estimated population of almost 8.4 million!

Many New York landmarks have become well known to outsiders. The Statue of Liberty greeted millions of immigrants as they came to America in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Times Square, iconified as ‘The Crossroads of the World’, is the brightly illuminated hub of the Broadway theatre district, one of the world’s busiest pedestrian intersections and a major centre of the world’s entertainment industry. Anchored by Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, New York view with London as the financial capital of the world and is home to the New York Stock Exchange.

One of New York’s great attractions is that it is good to visit at any time of year. Early autumn offers a crisp yet bright and comfortable climate while lake autumn and winter provide a perfect excuse to visit for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. January and February are undoubtedly cold, but that also means better hotel rates. Spring is glorious and New Yorkers celebrate the taw by taking to the streets, shopping at outdoor markets, frolicking in Central Park and dining outside. Summer is hot so what better place can there be to spend it than in this energetic city!

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Dream Weddings at the Abbey & Central Hotels The Abbey & Central Hotels are delighted to announce their new amazing all inclusive Wedding Package for 2015/2016 for only â‚Ź40.00 per person including Drinks on Arrival, Table Decorations, Seat Covers, five Course menu to name but a few.

Located on the Wild Atlantic Way in the Centre of Donegal Town, the Abbey & Central Hotels are the number one venues in Donegal for your special day. Local beaches are within a short drive for great photos on Donegal Bay. The hotels are licensed for Civil Ceremonies and can cater for up to 400 Guests or for the more intimate weddings they have superbly ďŹ tted rooms to accommodate your needs.

Experienced Wedding Co-coordinators are on hand to assist and advise you leading up to your special day and have great ideas to make your day that something a little bit different.

Whether you dream of a Winter Wonderland Christmas or a Summer Wedding with breath taking views of Donegal Bay and local Beaches, the Abbey or Central Hotels are the place to be. Our superbly appointed bedrooms with great views of Donegal Bay and the Diamond Town Centre are the perfect place for your guests to rest after a day of great celebrating.

Make a weekend of it for you and your guests to enjoy the Wild Atlantic Way route, sightseeing and great craic for a second night of Live Entertainment and fun, we can assist with catering for a full weekend of Celebrations.

Your Guests can enjoy a night after party and Dance the night away in our SKY night club, join in local live Bands, relax in the Centrals Leisure Club all with our compliments.

Choosing your Wedding Venue is one of the most important decisions you will make, once you have chosen the Abbey or Central Hotels you can be rest assured we will give you a day to remember for the rest of your lives. Renowned for our excellent food, service and attention to detail you will be delighted with your choice.

Check out our Websites www.abbeyhoteldonegal.com, www. centralhoteldonegal.com Or call Abbey Hotel 00353 7497 21014 or Central Hotel 00353 7497 21027 and ask for Catherine or Patricia, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Abbey Hotel +353 (0) 74 9721014 Central Hotel +353 (0) 74 9721027 www.abbeyhoteldonegal.com www.centralhoteldonegal.com

Introducing Our ‘All Inclusive’ Wedding Package 2015/16 The Abbey & Central Hotels are located in the stunning Wild Atlantic Way in the centre of Donegal Town you could not choose a better setting for your special day with sandy beaches just a short drive away.

We can cater for all sizes of weddings from the intimate, to weddings of up to 400. We are also Our friendly and experienced wedding co-ordinators will take care of all your needs leading up to We have superbly appointed rooms for your guests with stunning views of Donegal Bay. So, whether it’s a winter wonderland wedding or a summer wedding we believe you could not choose a better option than our ‘New Amazing All Inclusive package for 2015/16’ which is only €40

Diamond Wedding Package

• Guaranteed One Wedding Per Day • Red Carpet Welcome • Champagne on arrival • Five Course Meal • Elegant Ivory Chair Covers • Personalised Souvenir Menus • Choice of Cake Stand & Cake Knife • Table Arrangements with mirror ‘T’ light candles & candelbras • • Your own personal Wedding Planner • Complimentary overnight stay for Bride & Groom* with 2 complimentary rooms on wedding night and discount rate for guests.

And even more, too numerous to mention!

Only €40 per guest Works out at only £30stg per guest! **

Choosing your Wedding Venue is one of the most important decisions you will make, once you have chosen the Abbey or Central Hotels you can be rest assured we will give you a day to remember for the rest of your lives. Renowned for our excellent food, service and attention to detail you will be delighted with your choice. * Based on wedding with party size of 60+ **Based on the exchange rate at the time of going to press (05/08/2015

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It’s never been better value to tie the knot at the Mount Errigal Hotel, with prices from just £32* per person!

The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny County Donegal has seen a huge influx of weddings booked from across the border due to the continuing increase in strength from sterling to euro.

Guests paying in sterling have seen a saving of up to £5.50 sterling per guest, based on the hotels average wedding being 300 guests, this is equivalent to £1650! 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 £32.00 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 • Wedding Meal - 5 Courses for all Guests with

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 a choice on each course and a menu designed by the Bride & Groom at the Wedding meal Tasting with Chef

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.

• Wine - 2 Glasses for all Guests The magnificent ballrooms are steeped in • Evening Buffet for all guests rich character but still versatile, allowing • Luxurious Stay in the Honeymoon Suite each wedding to be unique, your day will be for Bride & Groom memorable with a guarantee of 1 wedding per day and a choice of ballroom up until a • Morning after, private breakfast for your few weeks prior to your wedding day. The guests at 10.30am The Mount Errigal Hotel Letterkenny, County Glenveagh Ballroom boasts an exquisite

*Exchange rates quoted are based on the rate on: 16.07.15 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.

Linette & Richard Pictured after their Wedding at Gortin Presbyterian Church are Miss Linette McFarland and Mr Richard Brown. The couple held their reception alongside family and friends at the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen. Photograph by, Lauren Coulter, Castlederg

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Magnificent, Magical, Memorable The Most Seductive of Settings… venue in the North West of Ireland.From your initial visit, to the magic of your special day, you can take great

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.

MAKE THE MOST OF THE EURO CRASH! All inclusive premium packages from just £32!

Premium packages include, dream décor package of chair covers, co-ordinating sash and table centres, drinks reception for all guests, 5 course meal, with choice on each course, designed by bride & groom, 2 glasses of wine for all guests, evening buffet and morning after private breakfast for all wedding guests. *Exchange based on rate on xe.com 16.07.15. Customer will pay in euro and exchange sterling themselves for best value.

The Finest Venue

Breathtaking Décor

Food to die for..

Provided by the North West of Ireland’s ‘Premier Wedding Décor Specialist’, Noreen Drein.

The Glenveagh Suite Suitable for 60 to 600 guests.

The Great Room Suitable for 100 to 300 guests.

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

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

Every design we create for you is special.

Your menu will be decided at your tasting with our team, nothing is impossible and as regards food, all the dishes we produce are locally sourced & homemade.

We invite newly engaged couples to view our beautiful wedding set up’s, call us today and we can schedule a time to suit you!

Donegal’s Premier Wedding Venue

Ballyraine, Letterkenny, County Donegal Tel: 00 353 74 91 22700

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The Swilly Suite at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel

The recently renovated Swilly Suite at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel can now accommodate up to 150 guests.

With private bar, dance floor, air conditioning and decorated in subtle romantic lilac and cream tones it matches any colour scheme for your special day.

Our location offers a unique and scenic setting with views over sun, sea and scenery.

For weddings with larger numbers we also have our Lisfannon Suite available which can

accommodate up to 450 guests but keep to our promise of only one wedding per day.

Our new Wedding package offers a choice of up to 11 bands with DJ and choice of wedding cake. Bands include The Hitmen, Superstition, Liberty, The Yetis and many more.

Contact us for more information or to book a show around of our facilities.

Lisa & Cathal Pictured after their wedding at St Patrick’s Church, Castlederg are Miss Lisa Orr, daughter of Dessie and Maureen Orr and Mr Cathal Taggart son of Michael and Yvonne Taggart.

The couple continued their celebrations with family and friends at the Silver Tassie, Letterkenny.

Photograph by Alan Coulter, Castlederg

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Please contact us today to arrange a wedding showaround of our recently renovated banqueting suites

+ 353 (0) 74 93 61144 or email: sales@inishowengateway.com to arrange an appointment.

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Railway Road, Buncrana, Inishowen, County Donegal

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The Wedding Bliss 12 Month Planner We hope you are enjoying our com7 months to go… prehensive wedding guide for 2015, • Book transport to the wedding venue and on to 16 pages filled with advice, ser- the reception for you and your bridal party (as vices and Hotels that are amongst well as a car to take you to your first-night hotel the best in Ireland and all here in or the airport).

• Order your wedding cake. the North West!

• Choose and order wedding favours.

We have a very useful month by month planner/ guide to keep you right in the year before your 6 months to go… big day arrives, please take your time and avail of • Remind your fiancé to get his and the usher’s all the services and Hotels available to you in this outfits. guide. Good luck!

• Choose gifts for the wedding party.

• Pick your wedding rings.

• Confirm the order of service with your priest or 12 months to go... registrar, then have guest booklets printed. If you have a choir, they need copies, too.

• Have the budget conversation with your fiancé and your parents.

• Fix a date and time.

5 months to go…

• Decide on guest numbers.

• Go honeymoon shopping (Remember summer • Visit reception venues and book one as soon as clothes aren’t easy to find in the winter and vice possible. versa!).

• Buy wedding insurance.

• Book a hairdresser and style consultation (do this earlier if you’re planning to grow your hair).

• Book your make-up artist and trial appoint11 months to go... ments.

• Send save-the-dates.

• Book your photographer and videographer 4 months to go…

(Make sure the church or wedding venue allows photos and videos to be shot!).

• If you’re changing your name, renew your • Book the caterer, DJ and/or band. passport now or do it after you have your hon• Make appointments to try on wedding dresses. eymoon. the officiating minister or registrar will sign the form.

10 months to go...

• Find out if you need visas or inoculations for • Choose your attendants - bridesmaids, ushers your honeymoon. and best man etc.

• Discuss hen and stag night plans with your • Decide on your dress (allow at least six months friends. for a made-to-measure dress to be delivered).

• Choose and order your bridesmaid’s outfits.

3 months to go…

• Start thinking about a honeymoon, including the costs, season and flights.

• Pick a company and start gift-list window shopping!

9 months to go…

• Book for a colour (if you get your hair coloured) and a trim.

• Find a florist and discuss your flowers, including buttonholes, bouquets and arrangements for the • Organise a rehearsal and inform those who will need to be there. church and reception venue.

• Attend a reading of the banns, if you’ll marry in • Taste and confirm your menu and drinks with a church. your caterer.

• Choose and order your bridesmaid outfits.

8 months to go…

• If you’re getting married in a church, discuss readings with the minister or priest and music with the musicians.

• If it’s a civil ceremony, esquire about what readings and music are permitted.

• Order invitations and envelopes (allow one invitation per married couple or family), plus place cards, menus and a seating plan.

Choosing the perfect wedding dress.

2 months to go…

• Send out invitations six weeks before the day and keep a list of acceptances.

• Check that your fiancé has organised the rings, his wedding clothes, and your first-night hotel.

• Try on your whole wedding outfit, including headdress, shoes and underwear. Forgotten anything? Get it!.

• Book any other beauty treatments (nails, fake tans, etc.)

Ensure that the biggest day of your life is perfect & stress free with some carefull planning.

1 month to go…

• Confirm numbers with caterers and do the seating plan.

• Discuss special requests with your band or DJ. • Order honeymoon currency and traveller’s Money Cards.

• Visit the hairdresser to try out hairstyles with your veil and tiara, and have your final cut and colour.

• Have your hen and stag nights - after all that running around, it’s time to party!

Wedding rings are so important.

Wedding Day Flowers.

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Station House Hotel...

the ideal place to make your wedding dreams come true!

Choosing the venue for the biggest day of your life is so important and the Station House Hotel is second to none for celebrating your wedding and at the same time creating those life-long beautiful memories in a beautiful setting, tailor-made for your perfect wedding day dreams.

Shiloe Gormley Wedding Coordinator / Sales and Marketing Manager has a wealth of experience and knowledge when it comes to planning and executing a professional and memorable venue candlelight in our Glenswilly Suite for your wedding day. which offers a romantic and elegant ambience. tality as well as a Sommelier with 13 The Station House is a professional years of extensive experience within the family run hotel that not only provides a hotel industry having previously held deluxe wedding setting, but also offers a roles in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny, personal touch and traditional approach Brooks Hotel of Dublin’s Grafton Street to your wedding day.

Quarter, Jury’s Inn Custom House and The Mount Errigal Hotel before joining With warm hospitality and impeccable the team of the Station House Hotel in service and mouth watering menus 2012 as a Food and Beverage Manager combined with a dedicated team to assist you with the planning of everything Wedding Experience down to the smallest detail so that you and your guests will enjoy an unforget- Throughout her career she has successfully hosted and delivered over 800 table experience together.

From small and intimate to large weddings catering up to 250 guests and the ability to host Civil Ceremonies, our beautifully appointed suite offers beauti-

weddings each event tailor-made and unique to suit the wedding couple’s requirements.

Shiloe said: “It’s a great privilege to be involved in so many happy occasions and we look forward to many more, the long established standards of excellent service by our accomplished team and our attention to detail makes the Station House Hotel the perfect venue for your wedding day.

“Come and visit the Station House Hotel and meet the team, we encourage all to explore our three newly designed should you have your own ideas. experience by granting you the wedding you have always dreamed off.”

“The long established standards of excellent service by our accomplished team and our attention to detail makes the Station House Hotel the perfect venue for your wedding day” Shiloe Gormley - Sales & Marketing Manager

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Weddings at the Station House ...fond memories forever Station House Hotel Letterkenny Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, County Donegal

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4* Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny – the Ultimate Wedding Venue 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 Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny, believe in making it as easy as possible to plan your big day. Using years of experience and a carefully designed collection of packages, the hotel caters to suit all budgets and tastes. Each package incorporates delectable wedding menus prepared especially by the Executive Chef using the very best locally sourced fine foods and ingredients. In addition, all wedding couples enjoy a wide selection of complimentary extras as standard.

for overnight stay on the night of the wedding reception, along with a host of special extras for €8,599 for 120 guests, or €7,299 in December & January.

After Party Bonus

As an added bonus, all the wedding packages include an After Party for fifty guests to continue the celebrations, and for all new wedding bookings for January, February and March 2016 or 2017, the whole wedding party will receive a complimentary sparkling toast to make Packages range from €45 - €65 per your speeches extra special. person and are fully tailorable. The hotel’s ‘All Inclusive’ Package is Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny designed to take the stress out of has weddings All Wrapped Up, planning your big day by includ- with the knowledge and expertise ing your Wedding Cake, Flowers & to ensure your big day is everything Photographer, while giving the flex- that it deserves to be. The experiibility to choose exactly what you enced banqueting team will work with you from beginning to end desire for your wedding. with precision and style to ensure an The inclusive package elements exceptional level of service. include champagne reception for the wedding couple, arrival drinks “We look forward to continuing our reception and homemade cook- mission of adding value all year ies for all of your wedding guests, round and giving our customers 5 course banquet including wine, both old and new, only the highest evening buffet, four complimentary levels of service and attention at guest bedrooms & the wedding suite prices to suit all.”

Pure Excellence at Harvey’s Point

It really is Love at first sight. The magnificent Lakeshore Wedding setting, the elegant Ballroom on the water’s edge, our Palatial Suites, are but a few good reasons to choose Harvey’s Point.

Add to this the warmest of Donegal welcomes, out of this World Food and Service, all combined make this the most Wonderful Venue in Ireland for your Special Day. We are proud of our Hotel. It is set in beautiful landscaped Gardens that enjoy a panoramic view from every window overlooking Lough Eske. In fact we have been making dreams come true for the past 25 years of first class excellence in Hotel keeping!

The ethos of Harvey’s Point shines at every turn...never more in evidence than when dealing with the Team.

From your personal Wedding Planner through to every level of Staff in Harvey’s Point, you will be met with sheer excellence.

Nothing is too much trouble.

Each and every one of the Staff go that extra mile to ensure the memory of the day is as you wish it to be - wonderful!

Arlene & Kieran Pictured after their wedding at Ardstraw Parish Church, Newtownstewart are Miss Arlene Walker & Mr Kieran McLoughlin. The couple held their reception afterwards alongside family & friends at the Mellon Country Hotel. Photograph by Lauren Coulter,Castlederg

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Jackson’s Hotel launch ‘All Inclusive’ Wedding packages

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Jackson’s Hotel Ballybofey has long been synonymous with hosting some of the best weddings in the North West.

It boasts a reputation for great food, a warm welcome and friendly efficient staff.

The beautiful Finn Suite with sweeping stair case entrance sets the scene for the most magical wedding day. Situated alongside Drumboe Woods overlooking the River Finn, Brides and Groom’s are spoiled with a choice of fantastic backdrops for stunning wedding photographs.

Jackson’s Hotel has its own walled garden and private rooftop terrace.

The Wedding Showcase Event takes

place on Monday August 31st from 4-8 pm with fashion shows, live band, bride to be pamper zone, giveaways, 2 floors of exhibitors & much more.

The hotel has recently launched its ‘All Inclusive Wedding Package’ which includes cake, flowers and photographer along with a host of extra’s from the hotel.

We recommend that you book a show around of the hotel with their dedicated wedding co-ordinator, for more information email weddings@jacksonshotel.ie or call 00353749131021

By David McKnight 26 Woodend Road Strabane 02871 880754 / 07595357785

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.

www.weddingcakesni.co.uk

Lyndsey & Andrew Pictured after their wedding at Artigarvan Presbyterian Church are Miss Lyndsey Milligan, daughter of Lillian and David and Mr Andrew Brown, son of Sarah and Robert Brown. Afterwards the couple celebrated their marriage with all their guests at the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey.

Photograph by Lauren Coulter, Castlederg

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Jackson’s Hotel & LEISURE CENTRE Ballybofey | Co. Donegal

Wedding Showcase

Monday 31st A ug 4 - 8pm

Your Dream Wedding Day Awaits • Situated on the River Finn & Drumboe Woods • Approved Civil Ceremony Venue Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey, County Donegal For Further Details please call: +353 (0)74-9131021 www.Jacksonshotel.ie | weddings@jacksonshotel.ie

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Discover the wedding dress of your dreams!

Did you ever see a bride with an absolutely stunning wedding dress and wonder where did she get her dress?

Dessy Dress

Benjamin Roberts offers a delightful collection of beautiful, elegant and detailed dresses making sure there is something for everyone. There are three collections, Tia, Benjamin Roberts and Gorgeous with Curves as well as their jackets and accessories. With stockists all over the UK, you can get your hands on a Benjamin Roberts dream dress near you. www.benjaminroberts.co.uk

Justin Alexander

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Dessy Dessy is an online retailer that has a phenomenal choice of bridal and bridesmaid dresses. There is a vast choice of colours and styles that will leave you spoilt for choice. Dessy also offer a try on

Justin Alexander Dress

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Well this year the team at the Herald did our homework to find some of the most amazing dress designers around, have a read then check the websites of each designer. You will be the envy of your friends wearing one of these dresses on your big day!

The first thing you need to figure out is what style and silhouette suits you, there is so much choice from princess style to asymmetrical draped dresses, backless to strapless dresses and then a whole lot of wedding dress colours not as obvious as white to choose from. Another important decision is the fabric, would you like a lace or silk satin dress and how heavy would the embellishments be?

Maggie Sottero is an international brand providing stunning wedding dresses to brides all over the world. The brand renown’s itself on fit, style and quality to provide each individual bride and perfect experience with a Maggie gown. Maggie Sottero’s mission is ‘’to make dreams a reality for every Maggie Sottero bride by delivering innovative designs, quality and best-in-class service’’ www.maggiesottero.com

to make you feel like a princess for the day. There are boutiques all over the UK, Romania and Saudi Arabia that sell Alfred Angelo bridal gowns so you are sure to find a stockist near you or online. www.alfredangelobridal.co.uk

Justin Alexander is an international brand with a collection of stunning, cutting edge designs that would flatter any bride. With stockists all over the world, Justin Alexander bridal gowns can be found in boutiques in your area. They also offer an exquisite range of accessories including bridal belts, embroidered sleeve caps and jackets. www.justinalexanderbridal.com

service which is brilliant if you are unsure how a dress would look and especially if there is more than one design you like! And best of all, Dessy deliver worldwide so no matter where you are, you Forever Yours can have gorgeous dresses sent straight to your Forever Yours has created gorgeous ranges for you to choose from whatever the occasion. Whether door. you are getting married, the bridesmaid, mother www.dessy.com of the bride or groom or the flower girl, Forever Yours have a beautiful selection for you to choose from. With stockists all over the world, you can Alfred Angelo Alfred Angelo designs wedding dresses which are find a bridal boutique near you to find the perfect inspired by Disney princess characters. They offer dress. a wide range of stunning dresses what will be sure www.foreveryourscheshire.co.uk

Monica & Neil Pictured after their wedding at St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher are Miss Monica McLoughlin and Mr Neil Thompson. The couple continued their celebration with family and friends after at the Mellon Country Hotel.

Photograph by Lauren Coulter, Castlederg.

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Judith Gary Pictured after their Wedding in Castlederg Methodist church are Miss Judith Young, daughter of Gary & Vivien Young and Mr Gary McCreery, son of Albert & Kathleen McCreery.

The happy couple continued their celebrations at the Roe Park resort, Limivady.

Photograph by, Lauren Coulter Castlederg

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New Treats in Store for Brides at Kee’s Hotel 2015 has been a busy year for Kee’s Hotel in Stranorlar who recently celebrate 120 years of ownership across four generations.

One exciting new development is The Terrace Garden, directly adjacent to The Terrace Ballroom. With original features such as the arched door entrance, a lantern-lit covered walkway from hotel to Ballroom and the lovely wrought iron pagoda, guests can now enjoy outdoor drinks receptions.

These interesting architectural features create the perfect backdrop for any wedding photographer. In the evening, the Terrace becomes a romantic and atmospheric space.

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Lorraine & Harry Pictured after their wedding at the Guild Hall, Derry are Miss Lorraine Conroy and Mr Harry Kennedy. The couple held their reception alongside family and friends at the Red Castle Hotel, Donegal. Photograph by Lauren Coulter, Castlederg

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With all these years of experience welcoming guests and catering for their every need, it is no surprise that brides and grooms have been choosing Kee’s Hotel as their preferred Wedding Venue for generations and very often generations within the same local families.

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Holy Cross College Key Stage 3 Prize-giving

8AH: Rebekah McConnell and Darragh Doherty with Mr G Boyle

8LR: Ronan Tourish, Aimee Cairns, Kieron Horsburgh with Mr D Murphy

8LS: Aimee Callaghan, Pauric Lafferty, Aimee McGuigan with Mr S McCann

8MN: Anthony Crossan, Nia McGuire, Sonny Roche with Mrs L McCay

8MR: Jude McGarrigle and Jarlath McGhee with Mr A Dolan

8OY: Brea Falconer-McLaughlin, Jessica Black, Renz Cardenas with Mrs H Fitzgerald

8TE: Aoife Lafferty, Erin McDaid, Maciej Pajor with Mrs M Kelly

8UR: Sinead Quinn and Garbhan Patton with Mr H Gallagher

9DN: Aine McCallion, Dylan Mac Aodha-Mac Cartaine, Oisin McHugh with Mr B Gormley

9DY: Shania McCafferty, Ciaran Patton, Tanisha Harron

9KE: Oran O'Neill and Caitlin Devine with Mrs K Houston

10CK: Ruairi Murphy-McKeown and Kayci Devenney-Gallagher with Mrs M Glynn

10KY: Amie Harron, Ryan Houston and Aoife Donaghey

10LD: Kirsty Friel, Eunan Boyle, Chloe McDevitt with Mrs J Kyle

Top Year 8 Soccer players were Teegan Lynch 8AH and Oisin Gibson 8TE

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Holy Cross College Key Stage 3 Prize-giving

Special Contribution to School Life: Abbie Cheeseman 10KY, Kayci Devenney Gallagher 10CK, Ryan Devine 10KY, Aoife Donaghey 10KY

Contribution to the School Council and Charity work: Cian Catney 10TY, Sarah Bradley 8MH, Stephen Bradley 10KY

Special Contribution to School Life: Laura O'Neill 10TY, Emily Patton 10TY, Ellie Trufitt 10CK

Outstanding Achievement Awards in Sport went to Danny Duffy 10WH, Ruairi Murphy-McKeown 10CK, Cate Smyth 8LS, Shonagh Tinney 10TY

Commitment to the Curriculum EAL: Mateusz Owsianik 8MN, Maciej Pajor 8TE

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CHOOSE A CAREER AT SOUTH WEST COLLEGE OMAGH

Innovative further education students claim their rewards: SWC duo, Edwin Murray and Matthew Boyd (BTEC Extended Study China 2015: SWC Catering and construction students recently spent 2 weeks in China – catering students enjoyed Diploma in Games Development), won the DEL Entrepreneurial Award for their project, Tanked Up – a free downloadable app work placements in the kitchens of the 5* Tonino Lamborghini Hotel in Huangshi and the construction team visited some amazing examples of modern and traditional Chinese architecture. designed to help motorists to save money when shopping for fuel – at this year’s BEST Awards.

Left: Local super skilled construction apprentices compete at Skillbuild NI 2015: SWC scooped 12 medals across 8 competitive disciplines and secured gold in carpentry, electrical installation, joinery and painting and decorating at Skillbuild NI. Kyle Weir from SWC was also crowned ‘Young Apprentice of the Year’.

Clean sweep for SWC Motor Vehicle students: NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Repair students, Conor McGaughey, Seamus Goodfellow and Gareth Murphy achieved first, second and third respectively in the recent WorldSkills AutoTech UK Heats at Jaguar/Land Rover Training Academy. Pol Haughey and Ciaran McCann were highly commended. The students now look forward to progressing to the European and possibly the WorldSkills competitions in the near future.

Holy Cross College Key Stage 3 Prize-giving

Best Gaelic players in Year 8 were David Conway 8MH and Alicia McBride 8OY

Art awards for Year 8: Aimee Cairns 8LR, Renz Cardenas 8OY, Zarah McFeeters 8LS, Oran Catterson 8MH, Matthew McLaughlin 8FH

Drama awards went to Year 9 students Lauren Moore 9LH and Ross Wilders 9SO

The athletic awards in Year 8 went to Aaron McGrath 8OY and Cate Smyth 8LS

Year 9 Art award winners: Ellie Duffy 9SO, Ann Caitlin Doherty 9AM, Kylie McGrath 9CE, Beth Nelson 9SO

Year 10 Music awards went to: Kayci Devenney Gallagher 10CK, Jamie Donnelly 10CK, Taylor McElroy 10CK, Abbie Cheeseman 10KY

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Holy Cross College 2014/2015 - What a Year!

BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2015.

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Have you heard of ‘Grounding’? ...write your own story!

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According to Wikipedia Grounding,‘ is the process of removing the excess charge on an object by means of the transfer of electrons between it and another object of substantial size. When a charged object is grounded, the excess charge is balanced by the transfer of electrons between the charged object and a ground’.

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‘The Earth’s surface contains a limitless number of free electrons that are continually replenished through solar radiation and lightning strikes; your body naturally absorbs these particles when you make physical contact with the ground.

In the body, these electrons have an anti-inflammatory effect because they reduce the free-radical activity that causes inflammation and chronic pain.

(If you remember your high school science, electrons are negatively charged.

Inflammation-causing free radicals are positively charged, which means the additional free electrons neutralize the free radicals.)

The energy of the free electrons gained through grounding also helps keep your body’s innate electrical circuitry properly balanced. All of these effects of grounding

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Without a regular connection to the Earth, people can develop what I call an electron deficiency. In turn, this can lead to imbalances in the body and potentially to significant health problems. For example, chronic inflammation—which is increasingly being identified as the cause of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes and autoimmune disorders—may be a result of a lack of connectedness’.

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So how does one ground oneself?

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It makes me feel good and it is a really useful way to reduce anxiety and change a foul mood. I have found that it makes me so calm and relaxed each and every time.

I like to ground myself at least once a day and I find the static electricity that used to ‘give me shocks’ from the car door, for example is totally a thing of the past. If I have to think about something important I find the best place to do this is walking on the lawn early in the morning and everything seems so clear and straightforward. It gives me the resources to deal with whatever life delivers during the day and it is such a simple yet effective remedy for ‘bad moods’.

I cannot recommend ‘grounding’ highly enough. Do your own research and have a go. It definitely does ‘what it says on the tin’ and so much more.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE BALOR ARTS CENTRE

Fantastic Summer Entertainment at the Balor!

This August here’s great music from the US and Canada coming up at The Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey in the shape of of Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys and Viper Central.

Antonia and her neighbours are desperate: with the cost of living spiralling they’re struggling to feed their families. When their local supermarket puts up the prices yet again the women snap. A mutiny kicks off, the shelves are cleared and freezers emptied in a joyous protest against the market forces that are keeping them impoverished.

This Donegal treatment of the classic Dario Fo Italian political comedy farce is as fiercely provocative as it is funny and still incredibly relevant today.

Ags Connoly

Theatre-goers won’t want to miss the hilarious and thought provoking Can’t Pay? Won’t Pay! and there’s also a stat-studded fund raiser for the Donegal Hospice and the MS Society hosted by Conal Gallen.

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Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys support by Tommy Callaghan

Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys

Jack Grelle (pronounced Grell-ee) is a proud Missouri boy who sings his personal stories of the road and the people he has met along the way. A country, folk and honky tonk songwriter and performer Jack joins a new wave of young transient musicians who play America’s music in bars and venues across the globe, delivering an authentic honky tonk performance every night.

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by Tony Gallinagh like David Allan Coe, Johnny Paycheck and A Long Journey in a Short Time is a mixture Proceeds go to MS Society and Donegal HosDale Watson as well as from major players of history, memories and folklore from the Finn pice so have a great night out while contributing to two very worthy causes. such as Guy Clark, Louden Wainwright III and Valley area.

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Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys are one of the top bands on the American roots music circuit. They’re a tight-as-hardwood bluegrass THEATRE quartet fronted by a dynamic vocalist. Theirs is an energetic take on traditional folk, balFri Sep 4th & Sat Sep 5th ancing classic progression with solos that rip.

Donegal Youth Theatre present Opening act on the night is Tommy Callaghan, Last Stand the singer/guitarist and songwriter with popular Donegal Indie Folk band Our Native State Six teenagers enter (Formerly known as The Heads Of State). a Garda Youth Diversion scheme – each Fri Aug 21st entrant has been placed into the proViper Central (Canada) gramme for different reasons. Some Viper Central against their will, others embracing the opportunity for further education and, hopefully, employment.

Expectations suddenly change, however, as they begin to suspect an ulterior motive behind their placement and endeavour to discover the truth behind why they are in ‘The Scheme’/ A delightfully original mix of Bluegrass, Country Roackabilly & Old-time music all the way from Vancouver Viper Central, are not just one of Vancouver’s best looking bands, they are also one of the most talented. Their catchy blend of folk and blue grass is more than enough to make you want to put your dancing shoes on, and tap along.

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Strabane man Brian Hassan was at the iconic concert at Wembley Stadium in 1985

Live Aid at 30 Remembered

By Michael Ferry

It was billed as the “global jukebox”, with a line-up consisting of the biggest names in rock and pop at the time, and was watched by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion across 150 nations. On July 13 just past, Live Aid was 30 years old. While most of us who can remember that day have our own memories of where we were, some were fortunate enough to have actually been there in attendance at Wembley Stadium, or indeed its sister concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia.

Strabane singer-songwriter Brian Hassan was at the Wembley concert and still has some precious memorabilia from the day in his possession. To mark 30 years of Live Aid, the ‘Strabane Herald’ caught up with Brian to get some of his memories from July 13, 1985.

The concerts were follow-on from the Band Aid charity single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’, which topped the charts the previous Christmas. A BBC news report by Michael Buerk on the 1984 famine in Ethiopia (“the closest thing to hell on earth”) sparked Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof into action. In collaboration with Midge Ure from Ultravox he wrote a song in the hope of raising money for famine relief. With his own unique style of persuasion Geldof was able to get many of the top names in music at the time to appear on the record. Geldof’s initial vision was a small one: to raise about 70 grand. However, ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ became the fastest-selling single ever in Britain and raised £8 million.

Into 1985 and Geldof could see that while £8 million was a huge amount of money, it wouldn’t be enough. Live Aid was soon devised with major help from promoters Harvey Goldsmith and Bill Graham: the latter dealing with the Philadelphia concert. U2, Queen, Status Quo, Sting, David Bowie, Dire Straits and Paul McCartney were to be among the names set to play at the Wembley concert. When Brian Hassan heard about the gig only a handful of acts were announced, but as he tells us, he had already decided that this was going to be something special.

“I only heard about a few of the acts but that didn’t really make any difference to me. As far as I was concerned this was going to be the concert of the decade and simply something I just had to go to,” he recalls.

No Politics!

Brian purchased his ticket in Derry and it was a package deal that included a coach from Derry to Belfast, the ferry across to Stranraer and a coach down to Wembley. He was the only person from Strabane in his travel party and the journey to England proved to stand in sharp contrast to day to day life back home in 1985.

Strabane musician Brian Hassan who was at Wembley in 1985 for ‘Live Aid’. Other photos on the page show the original ticket and the original memorabilia he collected on the day.

“I didn’t know anybody else from Strabane that was going, although I found out afterwards that there were a few from the town there. The bus from Derry to Belfast was jovial and friendly. When we made it to Belfast I got chatting to three lads who jumped on from there. When we were on the ferry I soon discovered that one of them was from the Shankill Road and the other two were off-duty policemen. I told them that I was from Strabane and we all agreed that this weekend was to be all about music and no politics, which is exactly how it went down,” Brian remembers.

Something Special The anticipation that something special was about to take place was evident even before Status Quo opened the show, according to Brian. “There was a special atmosphere within the stadium early on. It was one of the first outdoor concerts I attended that had a bar in the actual ground; in fact we were 10 to 15 yards away from one, which we thought was very convenient as we could still see the stage, the screens, the celebrity boxes, and still get a drink when we wanted,” he laughs.

“If you remember that day in question,” Brian continues, “it was really hot. I arrived in jeans and t-shirt but had to go into a sports shop to look for a pair of football shorts. Unfortunately for me they only had tennis shorts left,

so for the first and only time in my life I walked around in tennis shorts!”

In the midday heat of Wembley Stadium, Radio DJ Richard Skinner made the now famous announcement: “It’s twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it’s time for Live Aid ....”

Status Quo kicked things off and, as Brian tells it, they were the perfect start to proceedings.

“It was the perfect choice of song to kick things off with. Status Quo doing ‘Rockin’ All over the World’ set the tone and the place erupted straight away. The momentum never dulled for the entire gig, even when acts who were on the bill because they had some brief popularity at that time, like Nik Kershaw and Howard Jones took to the stage,” he remembers.

So who stood out for Brian on the day? “Obviously, it’s now well noted that Queen were exceptional on the day. U2 were another highlight. As a young up and coming Irish band at the time they thought they’d blown it on the day because Bono disappeared from the stage, down to crowd and the lads in the band couldn’t see him. But for me, because of the music I was into at the time, Sting along with saxophonist Branford Marsalis doing ‘Roxanne’ and a few other Police hits was unbelievable. But the atmosphere the whole day was just amazing. One minute you’re watching the easy listening Sade and the next you’re watching David Bowie. Even when Paul McCartney’s microphone didn’t work it made no difference to the crowd: they were just up for it all day long. In many ways, you could say it was the Woodstock of the 1980s. There was no trouble and everybody was in it together,” explains Brian.

While the success of the artists who participated in Live Aid could be easily

observed after the concert, the success of the aid in question, which was estimated to be in the region of £150 million, has been open to debate in the 30 years since. It may have even given rise to a form of celebrity activism that now leaves a sour taste, but for those in attendance 30 years ago it was simply an opportunity give a little and see some of the biggest acts on the planet in the process: a global momentary sense of giving in the middle of a decade supposedly steeped in a ‘Me’ culture, some might argue.

While at lot of concert merchandise never lasts the distance down the years, Brian still has his ticket, programme and t-shirt from Live Aid, but we wondered if it now felt like 30 years ago for him. “I can still place myself back in the stadium that day.

I can still feel the heat and sense the atmosphere and excitement when each act came on. I had been to some big outdoor events before that, like U2 headlining Phoenix Park in 1983. The bill that particular day included Simple Minds, Eurythmics, Steel Pulse, Perfect Crime, Big Country, and while it was a fantastic day it still didn’t mean the same as Live Aid. Even the next day, despite being exhausted, the buzz continued on the bus back to Stranraer and the journey home. The whole thing just felt like a global party, that’s the best way to describe it!” he concludes.

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The 2015 Felix McCrossan 5k Fun Run

1st Male - David Taylor, with Liam Maguire and Joe Breslin. David completed the run in 17 mins 15 secs.

1st Female - Rachel Friel, with Liam Maguire and Joe Breslin. Rachel completed the run in 22 mins 31 secs.

2nd Male - Paul Kelly, with Liam Maguire and Joe Breslin. Paul completed the run in 17 mins 47 secs.

2nd Female - Deborah Conroy, with Liam Maguire and Joe Breslin. Deborah completed the run in 22 mins 39 secs.

3rd Male - Niall Elliott, with Liam Maguire and Joe Breslin. Niall completed the run in 17 mins 52 secs.

Joe Breslin presenting Carmel McCrossan, Felix’s wife, with a bouquet of owers.

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So another Foyle Cup closes for Sion Swifts F.C. This year Sion Swifts had seven teams representing the Club with some of our players also guesting for other Clubs so upwards on 100 Sion Swifts players participated in a fantastic week of football.

Our teams played a total of 44 matches winning 24 of these and drawing 5. Our players gave it their all, scored some goals, made some saves, had some disappointments allied with elation, but we had another great life experience and friendships were made and enhanced and we had fun.

In terms of achievements and it is not all about that we congratulate our fantastic U9 team and U13 Girls team on winning their respective Plate Finals. Our Ladies team were pipped in the Cup Final into runner-up spot and our U10’s, U11’s, U15’s and U11 girls did extremely well.

We are so proud of you all.

Dedicated team At Sion Swifts we have an absolutely fantastic group of highly dedicated team of coaches and helpers without whom we would not exist.

Thank you to Hen, Nelly, Derek, Carl, Kevin, Darren, Ryan, Kevin, Sean, Gigs, Barry,

Well done to Swifts U15 team and coaches Kevin and Sean.

Sion Swifts U10 team with coach Derek, the squad had a great week at this years Foyle Cup.

Swifts kids at Foyle Cup Opening Parade.

Andrea, Mandy, Tommy, Tony, Gary and Aimee for without you this week would not have happened.

Our Swifts players were outstanding and each coach/helpers have praised you so much. Well done and thank you. Parents and family members, you gave us and your kids so much support throughout the week and the Club thank you for your continued support.

Thanks to our sponsors, including “Surf & Turf Food Company”; “W & J Chambers Concrete Products”; “Encore Performing Arts Academy”; “GMG Logos”; “Mc Goldrick Sports”; “Fir Trees Hotel”; La Moda and Carricklee Group. Loads of football to look forward to over the coming months.

Thank you so much for making this another great Foyle Cup for Sion Swifts. Thank you must also be extended to Michael Hutton and his Foyle Cup Committee, volunteers and not forgetting the referees and officials.

Sion Swifts Ladies who were beaten on penalties by Derry City Ladies in the Foyle Cup Final.

Swifts fabulous U11 girls team unlucky to be beat 1-0 in the Rosebowl Final against FS Easrdon.

Swifts U11 squad had a great Foyle Cup, they played 8 matches winning six of these.

Well done to Sion Swifts brilliant U9 team with coaches Hen and Nelly. The Well done to Sion Swifts U13 girls who had a great week at the Foyle Cup and their endeavours were U9’s were fantastic all week and were crowned Plate Champions. rewarded as they won the U13 Girls Plate.

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Strabane Golf ‘Captains Day’ - Photos by Tommy Forbes

The winner of Mr Pat Corry’s Captains Prize was Frankie Connolly pictured with the Captain and the Captain’s wife Maeve Corry.

The runner up on Captains day was Senan Roarty with third placed Michael Neeson.

Paul McGill was fourth and Marc Brolly in fifth place on Captain’s Day.

Cathal Patton and Vincent Bradley were Category winners.

The gross prize winner was Conal Cooke.

The winner of Mrs Monica McGettigan’s Ladies Captains prize was Lisa Patton with the lady Captain.

The runner up on Lady Captain’s day was Rosemary Wilson with the gross prize winner Mandy Coyne and Lady Captain Monica McGettigan.

The category winners on lady Captains day were Caroline Connolly, Carole McFeeters and Shauna Stewart.

The men’s prize winner in the Ladies Captains prize was Denis Porter.

Other prize winners were Norma Brogan, Isobel Duffy, Mandy Coyne and Adeline Shiels.

The lady captains guests winners were Noel McCrory and Philomena Cooke.

Heather Mitchell, Madeline McColgan and Imelda Doherty were winners on Lady Captains day.

The winners of the Lady Captains mixed Foursomes were Pat McAneny and Catherine Neeson with the lady Captain and Elaine McLaughlin who represented the Runners up in the Lady Captains mixed foursomes were Annette Patton and Sean The gross winners in the Lady Captain’s Mixed Foursomes were MacIntyre with the lady Captain and Elaine McLaughlin.

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Strabane Golf Recent Winners - Photos by Tommy Forbes

The winners of the Bertie Colhoun cup for greensomes were Aidan O'Neill and John Maxwell.

Mark James Open winner was Stephen Alexander, the runner up Paul Gallagher and third Paul McConway with Mark Sharkey representing the sponsors and captain Pat Corry.

The runners up in Bertie Colhoun Cup were Aidan Boyle and Senan Roarty.

Other winners in the Mark James Open were Paul Bogle, Declan McDonnell and Nicky Patton.

The winner of the Declan Devine open Stableford was John Wylie with other prizewinners Conor Sharkey, Jimmy Henderson and Keith Patterson the sponsor and club captain Pat Corry.

The winner of the Murphy's on The Green open was Shane McLaughlin with the runner up George Hunter and Captain Pat Corry.

The winner of the GMG Logos open stroke was Gerard Walsh with runner up Liam Winner of the Foothills restaurant open was Declan Lynch with runner up Ronnie McCool and gross winner Conor Sharkey, Callum McGarrigle representing the The winners of the J.D Print open mixed were Rosemary and Patsy Wilson. sponsors and Pat Corry.

Wiley sponsor Billy Doherty and Captain Pat Corry.

Other prizewinners in the JD Print Open.

Other prizewinners in the JD Print Open.

Other prizewinners in the JD Print Open.

The winner of the Donna’s Flowerbox box open was Heather Mitchell with the sponsor and the Lady Captain.

Other prizewinners in the Donna’s Flowerbox Open.

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Strabane Sporting Club Strabane Sporting Clubs highly successful monthly shoots continued on Sunday 12th of July with another excellent outing. The weather was kind and the shoot had a great turnout on a busy bank holiday weekend. The club would like to take the time to thank everyone attends and helps out in various ways to make these shoots such enjoyable events. SSC would particularly like to thank Raphoe Gun Club and Carrigans CPC for their continuted support. A big thanks also to Strabane Electrics for sponsoring the shoot.

The winner on the day with an impressive 19/20 was Marcus Logue. Well shot Marcus! Martin Gamble and Declan Scullion took 2nd and 3rd place respectively. David Porter took first place in the DTL with Martin Gamble and Marcus Logue in 2nd and 3rd. The novice DTL was won by Keith Brown with Martin McGarrigle and Conal McGarrigle in 2nd and 3rd. C Brown and S Brennan were the top 2 in the Novice Sporting and finally, A Doherty won the pool stand. Well shot and congratulations to all involved!

The next shoot is the highly anticipated Joe Doherty Memorial Shoot on Sunday August 2nd.

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aside, it was a great day and the club will undoubtedly go from strength to strength. The club would like to thank NUTTS ABOUT PETS, main sponsor on the day and to Briggs who is the representitive in Strabane. The event could not have taken place without the kindness of our additional sponsors who provided us with the trophies and prizes for a raffle. So a big shout out to Johnny Mitchell & Family, Jet Taxis, Marty Tighe, The Bridge Guns & Tackle, DC Tyres, McShanes Taxis, Gun Dog Training Supplies Ireland Ltd, Limavady Valeting Company and to all members who brought a prize.

Last but not least the club want to thank the judges Richard Johnson, Tony O’Hare and Michael Shannon who travelled some distance to bring their expertise to proceedings. The results are as follows: The Prelim 1st Connor Rice, 2nd Peter Grant 3rd Barney Robinson The Novice 1st Charlie Orr, 2nd Connor Rice 3rd Johnny Mitchell Open 1st David Beattie, 2nd Laim Dolan 3rd David Beattie

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Athletic can take encouragement from this performance against high ranking opposition. With end to end action in the 1st half, Dergview keeper Jack Boggs was called upon to make a few interceptions.

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