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The people of Strabane and beyond were glued to their television sets on Sunday, February 15 as local singer-songwriter, Chloe Wilders appeared on RTE’s ‘The Voice of Ireland’. As part of the Blind Auditions, the 19 year-old won over coach Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin with her performance of Jason Mraz’s ‘I Won’t Give Up’. Her spell-binding delivery left the former Blizzards front man in no doubt that Chloe belonged in ‘Team Bressie’. Speaking to the ‘Herald’ last week, Chloe was still on a high from her successful performance. “I was just in shock! I can’t stress enough how nervous I was. But I couldn’t have been happier with how it turned out. Of all the coaches in the chairs, I was hoping ‘Bressie’ would turn around. I was delighted when he did, as you could tell from my smile,” laughed Chloe. Her performance has now gone viral since it aired and in just over a week it has already generated over 11,000 views on YouTube. Chloe is no stranger to the world of music, having already signed a

Strabane’s Chloe Wilders on ‘The Voice of Ireland’.

deal with American label SRI Records. She also released a self-penned, critically acclaimed album titled ‘You Don’t Know Me’. Up next for Chloe, however, is the ‘Battle Phase’ of ‘The Voice of Ireland’. Each team of singers will be mentored and developed by their coach. In the second stage, coaches will have two of their team members battle against each other by singing the same song, with the coach choosing which team member will advance to the next stage. “I’m still on a high right now so bring on the battles,” enthused Chloe. “I would also like to thank everyone for their support. It has been overwhelming and I’m just enjoying the experience.”

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Bright spark Emer heads for science final STRABANE’s Emer Maguire may soon be Northern Ireland’s next big name in science. That’s because the 23-year-old Speech and Language Therapist, who originally went to Lumen Christi College in Derry~Londonderry, is through to the final of FameLab Northern Ireland. The global science communication competition, which is run in conjunction with the British Council, the inaugural Northern Ireland Science Festival and Cheltenham Science Festival, will see Emer battle it out to be named Northern Ireland’s newest science star. The final took place last night at the Class act: From left: Chris McCreery, Director of the Northern Ireland Science Festival; Malcolm Black Box, Belfast and Emer will Love; FameLab trainer and Fergus McAuliffe, 2013 FameLab International winner join Emer be joined by eight other finalists as Maguire for a communication masterclass at British Council Northern Ireland’s ofﬁce in Belfast. they compete to be crowned the FameLab Northern Ireland cham- Speaking at the masterclass, Emer, “I found today’s masterclass really who is also studying for a Masters at useful and really enjoyed it. I’m not pion. Queen’s University Belfast in Clinical sure exactly what angle my talk will take just yet, but it will be based Ahead of the final, Emer joined Anatomy, said: seven of the other finalists for a very “I’m very nervous about the final as around the science of smooching special communication masterclass I’m not very well versed in compet- and why we kiss.” at British Council Northern Ireland’s ing against my peers, but I’m really In the future Emer, whose entry to the competition was on the evolution Belfast office. The masterclass, looking forward to the opportunity. which was hosted by lead FameLab “I decided to enter FameLab after of speech, wants to combine her trainer Malcolm Love and the 2013 seeing it on Twitter and thinking that passion for linguistics, science and FameLab International winner, it looked like a great opportunity communication. Fergus McAuliffe, gathered the final- to expand and develop my skills. She said: “As a Speech and Lanists together for an intensive media People tend to have an assump- guage therapist, communication is training course which aimed to hone tion that science is boring and not vital; so I would love to be able to in their communication skills, help for everyone, but hopefully through combine this and my Masters to make shake off bad habits and to inspire competitions like FameLab, we can science more accessible and something everyone can experience.” new ideas. change that.

Speaking about the importance of both the masterclass and the FameLab competition, Mr Love, who is a top public communications skills trainer and an ex-senior producer for the BBC, said: “FameLab, which is now in its tenth year, is an extremely important science competition - not only for the finalists - but for society as a whole. The competition identifies and fosters talent and can inspire more people to get involved and become passionate about science. “We need to encourage the brightest minds to join the scientific enterprise and we can do this through FameLab – giving scientists dozens of reasons to engage more with the public. FameLab promotes discussion; enhances people’s lives and enriches culture; enabling some of societies biggest problems to be solved. “The masterclasses are probably the most rewarding and important element of the competition for any of the nine finalists. It teaches them how to speak to be understood, the importance of body language and how to talk to the media. They also got to hear from Fergus, who shared his own experience as a FameLab contestant, which will prove invaluable.”

UK FameLab Final FameLab is held annually in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States and will see the finalists talk about everything from

science to engineering, with topics ranging from the practical to the bizarre, as they battle it out to impress the judges in just three minutes. Each contestant will walk away with a trip to the Cheltenham Festival to meet with the International FameLab community, while the winner will go forward to the prestigious UK FameLab final. Entertainment on the night will be provided by Northern Ireland’s top mentalist, David Meade, who acting as compere, will bamboozle the audience with his legendary mind tricks. He hosts on the back of his ground-breaking US TV special, where he cracked the Las Vegas casinos, and his current sold-out Northern Irish tour. Ahead of the competition, Jonathan Stewart, Deputy Director at British Council Northern Ireland said: “The bridge between science and the public is communication. Competitions such as FameLab Northern Ireland are fundamental for this if we are to keep Northern Ireland on the world stage. “Through FameLab we can encourage a more STEM literate society and engage young people in international science opportunities, while also giving as many scientists and engineers the opportunity to engage with the public and develop their career with thousands of like-minded scientists around the world.” Emer contested the final last night as this paper went to press so fingers crossed!

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Native Donegal author and local Historian, Pearl Hutchinson has just launched her book ‘Behind the wooden Counter’ which was inspired by her father’s little sweet shop in rural Ireland. I can still see my father, Charlie Kee standing behind the wooden counter in our shop. Behind him were rows and rows of sweetie jars and the bins that held the tea and sugar. In front of him was the weighbridge on the counter. Above his head was the string used to tie the brown paper parcels. In rural Ireland the country shop together with the church and the school was an integral part of Irish life. It was a place for people to meet, to talk and to laugh. At times it was a place to share secrets or unburden a grief. Customers were all country folk. Their families having lived in the same place for generations knew a lot about each other. The traditional home was either a large two storied house or a thatched cottage with whitewashed walls and a half door. Until the 1960’s the old way of life continued. Transport was limited with few people owning cars so local shops were essential. For 50 years the country shop has been in decline. Where once there were shops every couple of miles now it is rare to find any. My father’s shop was situated along the River Finn, five miles from the twin towns of Ballybofey and Stranorlar in Co. Donegal.

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Plummeting Euro leads to huge boost in Donegal trade The weakened euro has seen traders across Donegal report a trade increase, with Northern shoppers taking full benefit of offers of up to 1.34 Euro for £1. Letterkenny is one such area to be seemingly reaping the benefits at the moment. With the Euro standing as it currently does, cross-border trade into hotels like the Mount Errigal in Letterkenny has been very brisk, indeed. Carolynne Harrison, Sales and Marketing your wedding in the Mount Errigal hotel.” Manager at the Mount Errigal said, “The Mount Errigal Hotel’s wedding business The benefits of the plummeting Euro can also has always been very strong from Strabane, be felt in Buncrana. The ‘Herald’ spoke to SteOmagh, Derry and County Derry, our Classic, phen Gleeson of Hegarty’s Home Interiors, Couture and Vintage packages are premium and he has seen a positive rise in an already wedding packages, but without the hefty strong trade over the past year. “We’ve always price tag! For example The Classic Wedding had a good custom base from the North. We Package a few months ago would have been offer great value anyway but the Euro situaaround £38, now with the Euro crash, our tion has certainly been an additional help brides are getting the exact same package over the past year. We have a strong cusfor around just £32! That is a saving of £6 tomer base from Derry, Coleraine, Strabane per person, on an average wedding of 300 and Maghera, alongside great custom from Letterkenny and Inishowen, so we’re certainly guests, that is a total of £1800!.” happy with things as they stand right now,” She continued, he told us. “The classic includes, dream décor package of chair covers, co ordinating sash, table centres and white linen napkins and table cloth. With numerous commentators predicting that Drinks reception, 5 course meal, with a choice the Euro will continue to decline in 2015, it on each course, 2 glass of wine for all guests is anticipated that more and more northern with meal and evening buffet. The Euro crash customers will continue to cross the border has made it exceptionally good value to have throughout the year.

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FURTHER FACILITY DEVELOPMENTS PLANNED FOR MELVIN SPORTS COMPLEX Strabane District Council has respective sports governing bodies. Due to the and help prevent sports injuries. Once installed the recovery facility at a cost in excess of £1 million announced plans for further re-devel- recent advancements in technology, 3G synthetic Cryotherapy Chamber will be an excellent addi- being brought forward when funding is available. grass surfaces can now be used for competitive tion to what already is a top class facility at Melvin This will complete what has been a huge investment opment of Melvin Sports Complex. The recent £2.2million extension project has put Melvin at the forefront of Leisure and Sports Development. However, further plans to improve the overall site with the development of a Multi-Sport Third Generation Facility capable of hosting competitive games in sports such as Soccer, Gaelic and Rugby are to be taken forward, with a design development process and business case to be completed in the coming weeks. The proposed 3G artiﬁcial turf surfacing is a fantastic alternative to natural grass and meets the FIFA, FA, IRB, and GAA accreditations of the

matches providing a consistent, good quality, safe playing experience throughout the entire year, regardless of weather conditions. The proposal is the installation of a Cryotherapy Chamber to assist and aid the recovery of sports injuries such as tendon and ligament injuries, hamstrings, achilles tendons, cruciate ligaments and soft tissue injuries is also planned. This scientiﬁcally tested cold water immersion sports recovery facility will be the ﬁrst of its kind in the Strabane District. It has been proven to aid fatigue recovery post match in order to boost physical performance, to aid symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness

Sports Complex. ASM Chartered Accountants have been appointed to develop a Business Case and get the 3G project to a ‘shovel ready’ stage. The consultants will now undertake a ten week consultation process to ensure that any new facility development meets the needs and demands of local users, with local Sports Clubs, Schools and Community Groups all being consulted on the ﬁnal design concept. Speaking on the proposed development, Councillor Dan Kelly stated: “This ﬁnal phase of development at Melvin Sports Complex will see plans for the installation of a state of the art synthetic surface and

by Strabane District Council. I would urge as many people as possible to become involved in the consultation process to ensure we develop a facility that we can all be extremely proud of. “The Council has outlined a very ambitious leisure investment strategy over recent years, which has been underpinned by its commitment to upgrade its main leisure facilities. With the extremely successful Derg Valley Leisure Centre completed just over 12 months ago, Melvin Sports Complex re-opening at the end of August 2014, the future provision of quality sporting and community facilities in the District is in good shape!”

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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 20 year old former chair of Strabane Youth Council and local Activist, Corey French. Where in Strabane did you grow up? I have grown up in the Melmount Road all my life.

First job? Working for my grandfather Martin in Katy Daly’s Entertainment Complex.

A Favourite holiday destination? Portugal

A favourite ﬁlm and why? ‘The Hobbit/Lord of the Rings’ because it was such a trilogy. There was so many twists and stories to it and it was well put together. Corey French

Favourite kind of music? I found myself enjoying music that was well before my time so I like anything I can dance to lol. Favourite food? Chinese & Indian An ideal night out? For me I enjoy sitting in a bar in front of a ﬁre,near the jukebox and having a laugh with my friends, and of course getting to a nightclub.

An ideal night in? With my mum and family watching ‘Goggle Box’. It’s like ‘Goggle Box’ when we are on the sofa haha!

Something you love about Strabane? What I love about this town is the people I know. Strabane is going through a diﬃcult time but I know that even when people are struggling ﬁnancially they are always generous when it comes to donating to charity or a great cause.

which will beneﬁt everyone here in Strabane i.e. Jobs.

Something about Strabane that you miss? When there was loads of places for us young people to go.

People who makes you proud to be from Strabane and why. The work I do here in Strabane is for every last person in it. I don’t do it for anything else other than the fact that I want to see our town back on the road to recovery and if what I do puts a smile on people’s faces then that also puts a smile on mine and I’m happy enough and that makes me proud to be a Strabane man.

Something you’d love to see happen in Strabane in the future. I just hope that we get lucky in the future and we end up with something good coming our way

Who are your ﬁve dream dinner guests? Michelle Keegan, Emma Watson, Liam Neeson and Brendan O’Carroll.

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We Should Be Diving For Pearls It’s now rare, near impossible, not the find an endless stream of information on any musician, thanks to the information spaghetti junctions, highways and byways of the Internet. There is arguably no finer time to discover an artist who escaped your radar in the past. A quick surf of the web and there is access to countless songs, albums; videos, concerts; bootlegs, articles; and blogs. Last summer I had one of those ‘where have you been all my life?’ moments when I saw footage on BBC4 of Judee Sill performing on ‘Old Grey Whistle Test’ from 1973. At this point I should apologise to anyone reading who is well familiar with her, as everything ahead will be nothing you haven’t already read! I had never heard of, nor seen this lady before. Looking every bit like the stereotypical librarian, with the straight parted hair, round glasses and conservative clothing, she looked as if a sneeze with knock her off the chair.

Her records seem buried beneath the predominantly male catalogue from the Laurel Canyon scene of the ‘70s.

Few seem willing to speak about her. One former friend has put up a short online blog chronicling road trips the pair took back in the 1960s, although even she refused to give her name. JD Souther, with whom Sill had a brief affair and for whom her song ‘Jesus Was A Crossmaker’ was written, did speak recently for a BBC Radio Four documentary called ‘The Lost Genius Of Judee Sill’. The docuJudee Sill, lost genius of music who dies too young. She performed this haunting and hypnotic piano mentary was the brainchild of Ruth Barnes, who, ballad called ‘The Kiss’, with a melody that herself, only discovered Sill’s music as recently as that there is something gravely unjust about floated, faded in and out and beautifully danced 2006. such music being buried and gathering dust. down the keys. I was instantly hooked. The subSurely there is room for a Judee Sill revival. Jeff Buckley sequent Internet search immediately followed. In the past year I’ve discovered many who feel I was amazed at what I found, and at what little I the same: all united in bafflement at this fascifound. nating story that hasn’t really been told. Maybe we should quit whinging and tell it ourselves. Her meek appearance on ‘Old Grey Whistle Test’ belied a back story that involved liquor-store hold Maybe you’d like to check out the music of ups with her lover, reform school; drug addiction, Judee Sill and see if you want to join the club. prostitution; prison, rehabilitation; and a recording Of course, it begs another question: how many deal with David Geffen’s Asylum label. She made more forgotten pearls are out there? A big two records for Asylum (‘Judee Sill’ and ‘Heart factor in being in love with music is the fact Food’), which I would soon discover to be fantasthat there’s always something new to discover, tic albums, before Geffen fired her, allegedly for be it from today and yesterday. both insulting him and ‘outing’ him while performing on stage. A posthumous revision of an artist’s work is As Bob Dylan once said, ‘keep a good head nothing new; Nick Drake and, more recently Jeff and always carry a light bulb.’ He probably After a relapse into drug addiction she was found Buckley and Eva Cassidy spring to mind. Having meant something else but for the purposes of dead in her Hollywood apartment in November, discovered the music of Judee Sill and the dearth attempting to make a point in a semi-cool fash1979, aged 35. Her story is both bizarre and tragic. of information there is, one can’t help but think ion, it’ll do.

Longitude 2015 Line-up Announced

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It may only be February but some information on one Irish summer festival has already come through. Longitude returns to Marlay Park from July 17-19. Friday, July 17 will welcome home Grammy nominated Hozier who is currently on a sold out tour of Europe and the USA, and seems to be making all the right waves in all the right places. While we at ‘Total Music’ remain unconvinced, it will matter very little to the Bray singer as for over 17 weeks his self-titled debut album sat at number one in the Irish album chart. He’s also on the bill for this summer’s

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Slane gig, where the Foo Fight- the most in demand festival of dance and hip hop beats ers headline. headline sets in the world. join the Longitude line up alongside Scottish electro proOn Saturday, July 18 Mercury Joining the headliners this ducer, HudsonMohawke, edgy Prize winners Alt – J bring their summer are a host of top DJs and alt-rock outfit, Wolf Alice, punk indie fused sound to the fes- producers mixed with some of the duo Slaves, homegrown onestival. The UK band released best indie and alternative bands to-watch in 2015, Dublin post their sophomore record ‘This around including Canadian pro- punk four piece, GirlBand and Is All Yours’ last year to critical ducer, Caribou, SBTRKT, who is the sweet echo-soaked vocal acclaim, following the bands one of electronic music’s most sound of Gengahr with more Mercury Prize winning debut ‘An inventive and absorbing art- acts to be announced very soon. Awesome Wave’. ists, and British indie rockers Weekend tickets are priced at Wild Beasts, fresh off the back of €149.50, with Day tickets priced Bringing the festival to a close a huge 2014 for the band. at €59.50. All ticket prices are on Sunday, July 19 are the originclusive of booking fee. By inal big beat pioneers of dance Modern soul collec- the time the next edition of music, The Chemical Brothers. tive, Jungle, Swedish dream- ‘Total Music’ goes to print we For the past twenty years, the pop group, Little Dragon, will hopefully be aware of some duo have redefined the idea of winners of Mercury Music Prize of the names lined up for this live electronic music, evolving 2014, Young Fathers and rising year’s Electric Picnic festival in from humble beginnings in dank Canadian producer, Kaytra- Stradbally, Laois. We’ll keep you London nightclubs into one of nada, fusing his unique blend posted.

Buffy to Join Huffy in Belfast

One Steven Patrick Morrissey, just Morrissey to you and me, will bring what seems to be his own brand of a ‘never-ending tour’ to Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on March 24. It’ll be his first live appearance in the north since his, still hard to believe, appearance in Omagh and the Waterfront Hall in 2008. He played in Dublin as recently as December 2014, with a setlist very heavy on his recent album: hardly the act of a man often accused of living on past glories. That his most recent album, ‘World Peace Is None Of Your Business’ is a cracker should make a repeat most welcome. There will certainly be a few tracks from his days in the Smiths mixed with a hatful of solo numbers from down through the years. Given his penchant for trouble it could prove to be a controversial night that will have the Nolan phonelines busy the next morning, as our intrinsic need to whinge surpasses even Morrissey’s! Back to the music and exciting news has emerged that Mozza’s special guest on the night will be Canadian-American singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie. Now 73, she remains a passionate musician, visual artist; pacifist, social activist; and campaigner for Native Americans. With a recording career that spans five decades, her performance will certainly be worth getting in early for. Our bus for the gig is picking us up outside KFC. Don’t tell Morrissey, or the whole thing will be off!

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From Castlederg to Kenya, with love Twenty years after her death (on October 31st 1995), the generosity of Castlederg woman Maggie Cole is being celebrated in a tiny village thousands of miles away in Eastern Kenya. The new Cole Baby Unit of FAME (Friends of Africa Missionary Endeavour) situated just beyond Mwingi township, has been named in honour of Maggie Cole. This specialised unit, the only one of its kind in the area, will be a haven for orphaned and abandoned babies and toddlers, providing them with nutrition, medical help and a caring home while the search goes on to match them with new adoptive families. Built in response to a request from a Child Welfare Officer, the unit has been named in Maggie’s honour as a permanent and fitting memorial to the woman who, although childless herself, loved children. Her love was translated into practical help which became the foundation of the new FAME mission which was formed a year after her death. Alan Dunlop who founded the Mission in 1996, with his wife, Irene, was Maggie’s former Pastor from 1976 till 1981. He says, “Maggie Cole was what we in Ulster would call ‘a good Christian lady’. She lived modestly and quietly, she was well known and respected in the community, and she made her contribution to her church activity unobtrusively, without fuss, and never looked for any kind of recognition. As one who spent

The late Maggie Cole from Castlederg.

many hours with her in the few years before she died, I know she would have been very pleased to be remembered in this way. “In her lifetime Maggie gave generously to many causes, not all of which would have been fully aware of her commitment, but she cared most passionately about our work in Africa and was always eager to support the poor and needy children there. When the opportunity presented itself by naming the new Baby Unit, it was the perfect way for us to honour her memory and generosity – although, sadly, this tribute came after her

death.” Mrs Cole was the widow of Alex, who died on 31st December 1969 and who worked for many years with the local Council. She was born and lived her whole life in the Castlederg area, brought up with an aunt who lived off Claremore Road. As a young woman she was well known for her role collecting ‘club’ money for Cox’s of Castlederg and she did all her rounds on her bicycle! As a girl, Maggie was a faithful attender at Gospel missions, and she became a committed Christian at an early age. There are still those alive today who knew Maggie from those early days and may recall her attendance at that of her friend, Beck Porter, at a popular tent mission held on the lawns of Hoggs in Killen Village in 1952 and at the Crew Bridge missions. The annual Easter Conventions held at

the Manor House Hotel in Enniskillen in the 1950s and 60s were always a big attraction to Maggie and Beck and they never missed if health permitted. Margaret Cole was also one of the founder members of the Free Presbyterian Church in Castlederg. Speaking from the Cole Baby Unit in Kenya, Rodney Davidson, the Fame Field Leader, says, “The facilities here grow year on year but, it must be remembered, so too does the need. FAME Mission has at present a Medical Clinic, an Orphanage caring for almost two hundred children, a hugely busy Christian Resource Centre and an evangelistic programme reaching schools right across our region. We have also an important Prison Ministry. In each one of our ventures we are preaching the Gospel of Christ to eager ears and open hearts. “The Cole Baby Unit is our latest addition to an already full programme, built to address the specific needs of infants and babies who are abandoned or orphaned. “Many of these children are cast into pit latrines to die a lingering death and we are delighted that we have now a facility to provide a safe and loving environment to these the most vulnerable of children. It is heart breaking for my wife, Alma, who works alongside me and I to see these tiny mites arrive with us but, by God’s Grace, to witness how, in a few short weeks, most can be nursed back to health and happiness. We are looking forward to Alan and Irene coming in March for the official opening of the Cole Baby Unit and I trust they will carry back positive reports from our village to Maggie’s home town back in Northern Ireland. Already the Cole Baby Unit has proved to be a venture that has touched many hearts back home and we trust that it will touch many more as we progress and grow. “None of what we have here would be possible without the direct, continuing and active support of people in Northern Ireland and we – and the children in our care – are enormously grateful to those who make this vital work possible. As our dedication to Mrs Cole demonstrates, we are delighted to have the opportunity to remember and honour our friends from across the seas.” For more information and photographs on the Cole Baby Unit and FAME visit fame.uk.net

First Baby at Cole Baby Unit.

The poor conditions the children live in.

The Novena of Hope 2015 The Novena of Hope this year will take place from March 1-9 at Passionist Church, The Graan, Enniskillen. For 26 years the Novena of Hope at The Graan has been blessed with speakers – the majority of whom are lay people – who shared their faith, their insights and their wisdom. The Novena caters for people of all faiths and many of none and opens at the Vigil Mass on Saturday, February 28 as well as at the 9am, 10.30am, 12noon and 4pm Masses on Sunday, March 1. Fr Brian D’Arcy will preach at all the opening services. On the evening of Monday, March 2 Joe Brolly will bring all his passion and straight-talking to highlight a practical way of bringing hope, by sharing the gift of life with others. Joe will speak at the 8pm service only. Fr Brian will give the midday talk at 12.30pm. Tuesday, March 3 is a special day which highlights the need for Reconciliation and Forgiveness. Both 12.30 and 8pm services will be Reconciliation Services during the Novena Mass. Fr Niall Martin, a returned missionary, and highly respected in his native Fermanagh, will be the speaker at both Reconciliation Services. This day will be especially

helpful for those who have been away from regular church practice for some time. On Wednesday, March 4 Professor Ryan Feeney will be speaking. He’s a senior GAA ofﬁcial and is the Ulster Council’s head of Community and Public Affairs. He’s a Professor at the University Of Ulster’s School of Sport and holds degrees from both the University of Ulster and Queens University Belfast. He undertook the Sport and Community course in Boston College in 2008. He is an independent member of the Policing Board. Ryan will speak at 11am and 8pm services on Wednesday. At 2.30pm on Wednesday, 4 an additional service dedicated to the Sick will be held. Hundreds of people too sick to attend the other services; will be welcomed for a special Mass of healing. There will enjoy music and other refreshments as part of that service. On Thursday, March 5 Peter Sheridan OBC will be speaking. He is a former senior Police Ofﬁcer in Northern Ireland and is now chief executive of Co-operation Ireland which is a peace building charity. Peter is a native of Co Fermanagh and is no stranger to The Graan Monastery. He will be speaking at the 12.30 and 8pm services. He will help to appreciate the importance of working together in our

communities. On Friday, March 6 one of the best known speakers in Northern Ireland with appear. The Rev Ruth Patterson became the ﬁrst woman to be ordained as a Minister in Ireland in 1976. Ruth is a Presbyterian Minister and is a director of Restoration Ministries, a non-denominational Christian organisation committed to peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. She received an O.B.E for her efforts in 2003 and has an inspirational message for all creeds. Saturday, March 7 is another special day in the Novena. At 11am and 6.30pm services Liamy Mac Nally from Westport in Mayo will be the main speaker. Liamy was a highly respected priest before resigning from the ministry to marry. He is still highly involved in church affairs and his talk will highlight different forms of service within our Church. Liamy is a regular columnist with the Mayo News. 2.30pm on the Saturday will be another special day for the sick. Once again hundreds of people from Fermanagh and neighbouring counties will be welcomed to a healing Mass just for them, with refreshments and music. On Sunday, March 8 the speaker at the 10.30am, 12noon and 4pm Masses will be the newly ordained Passionist Priest, Fr Gareth Thomas C.P. Gareth is now a member of the Holy Cross Community and

was ordained just a few months ago. Gareth is from Wales and is the ﬁrst Passionist to be ordained for St Patrick’s Province in over 20 years. On the last day of the Novena Monday, March 9 well-known priest and speaker, Daniel O Leary will appear at the 12.30 and 8pm closings. Daniel, an author and lecturer is a priest in the Diocese of Leeds. He was born in Rathmore in Co Kerry and worked in parishes in England for 30 years and taught theology for 20 years. He an award winning author of 12 books and a regular contributor to The Tablet and the Furrow. To cater for the large congregations attending the Novena, closed circuit television is available in adjoining rooms throughout The Graan. In addition to the thousands who attend the Novena each year more than 10,000 people share in the Novena from their homes throughout Ireland and Britain. Everyone, whatever their age or religion, is welcome to attend. The Novena leaﬂets can be obtained by writing to The Novena of Hope, The Graan, 73 Derrygonnelly Rd, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, BT74 5PB. Enclose a selfstamped address envelope please. Visit the website at www.thegraan.com for full details of all Novena services. You can email us thegraan@btconnect.com

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Isla Grant Makes a Welcome Return to the Alley Theatre. S c o t l a n d ’s most popular s i n g e r- s o n g writer Isla Grant makes a welcome return visit to the Alley Theatre, Strabane on Saturday 28th February for the now traditional tour. Her highly entertaining concert show features all her wonderful ‘Hit’ songs. Isla’s interaction with her audience is second to none and the atmosphere at her ‘Live’ Shows is a joy to behold and as always her genial husband Al will make his popular contribution to the show featuring some of the all time Jim Reeves ‘Hit Songs’. Apart from Al Grant, one of Ireland’s finest musicians, multi-instrumentalist Glen Flynn is an integral part of the Isla Grant sound. This is a concert not to be missed.

Quercus Ensemble presents:

The Three Little Pigs

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Wednesday 18th March Puddle Alley Theatre Group presents:

Bookworms by Tennessee Williams Thursday 19th March Rasper Players presents: Woman and Scarecrow by Marina Carr Friday 20th March Holywood Players presents: A Month in the Country by Brian Friel after Turgenev Saturday 21st March Ballyshannon Drama Group presents: God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza

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The Show itself features Ben with his two sons Adrian and Raymond and Joe’s backing band with compere and comedian Shaun Connors completing the line-up. Don’t miss it on Saturday 28th March

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Throughout his singing career Joe Dolan’s energetic and charismatic stage performances thrilled audiences throughout the world. His brother Ben shared the stage with his younger brother for 47 fun-filled years. Who better than Ben to tell the stories behind Joe’s songs and highlight Joe’s successful singing career.

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The Alley is delighted to be hosting Ireland’s leading drama festival. Join us as this intimate venue comes alive with productions Roald Dahl’s Three Little Pigs is a musical from all over Ireland, all eager to take title of story telling event for all the family. Come Best Play. along and experience this fantastic musical adaptation by the composer Paul Patterson, of Roald Dahl’s dark and funny take on the traditional fairy tale. Friday 13th March BEWARE! Prepare for a few twists and turns Compantas Lir presents: along the way - this is not the story quite as The Memory of Water you know it! by Stephen Stephenson Quercus Ensemble draws together some of Ireland’s finest musicians to breathe new life Saturday 14th March into classical music. This production offers a Wexford Drama Group presents: wonderful opportunity for children to experiThe Seafarer ence live music, and to meet the performers by Conor Mc Pherson and their instruments.

Festival Programme:

Conal Gallen New Show ‘A Bit on the Sunny Side’ They’re back!!! Yes, Ireland’s most dysfunctional couple, the Murphys, are at it again! Join Bridie, Willie, Cynthia and Dick in sunny Spain for another hilarious comedy farce! After the massive success of their first play “A Bit On The Side”, Conal Gallen and his son, Rory, have once again come up with a comedy masterpiece! Don’t miss this follow up at the Alley Theatre, Strabane on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th March. “A Bit On The Sunny Side” sees our four hap-

Sunday 15th March Pomeroy Players

The Lonesome West by Martin Mc Donagh Monday 16th March St Dympnas Drama Society presents:

Same Old Moon by Geraldine Aron

Tuesday 17th March Butt Drama Circle presents:

The Glass Menagerie by Tenessee Williams

After a sell out show earlier this year Claire Ziritt is back at the Alley on Friday 27th March Claire Ziritt has been a stage Medium for many years and with her easy going manner and warmth she is one of the finest exponents of her art in Ireland. She ia able to captivate and amaze her audience with messages of love and inspiration brought forward from the spirit world

My Brother Joe

Don’t miss this brilliant comedy on Sunday 29th March. Mum is so determined to keep up appearances that when Dad leaves her ‘to find himself’, she hires an actor to replace him. It’s a perfect solution to an embarrassing situation, as long as she uses her imagination to find the extra cash. Mum’s the word. Luckily, the daughter’s far too busy planning the happiest day of her life to notice, but the son smells so many rats he’s a loose cannon who must be kept behind closed doors. Will keeping the cat in the bag and the skeletons in the cupboard whilst avoiding the elephant in the room tip them all over the edge? Or is it the best move she’s ever made...

Easter Entertainment Treat the whole family to the wonderful story of JACK by Black Air Theatre Company on Saturday 11th April. The famous story of Jack, a young boy from a poor family, exchanges the family cow for some magic beans. The beans grow overnight into a huge beanstalk, which Jack climbs into the clouds, arriving at a magical land ruled over by a cruel giant. Watch as this classic fairytale comes to life. To book tickets or for more information on any ‘My Brother Joe’ is a live concert show featur- of these performances contact the Alley Theing Ben Dolan, brother of the late and much atre Box Office on 028 71 384444 or online www.alley-theatre.com loved entertainer Joe Dolan.

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Campaign against austerity will continue - Doherty West Tyrone Sinn Féin MP Pat Doherty said the recent vote on welfare in the Assembly ensured unique welfare protections will be in place in the North but vowed the campaign against austerity will continue. The local MP said; “A society is measured by how it looks after those least able to care for themselves. The Tory welfare cuts agenda was and is counter to that ethos. So Sinn Féin from 2011 onwards opposed the proposed welfare cuts and insisted welfare protection was absolutely fundamental for all citizens. That is why Sinn Féin politically campaigned against welfare cuts alongside trade unions and grassroots communities.

This principle guided our strategy during the Stormont House negotiations. Last December, during the negotiations, which led to the Stormont House Agreement, both the UUP and the SDLP agreed to a welfare package, which fell well short of what was subsequently achieved between Sinn Féin and the DUP. The other three Executive parties later accepted on December 19th that enhanced package. The initial deal, supported by the SDLP and the UUP, did not include the supplementary payment fund – worth £125m over six years – or its protections for children with disabilities, adults with severe disabilities or the long-term sick. The SDLP and the UUP did however agree a two-year loss of benefit sanction. They voted to strip claimants of

Your vote is your voice, register to vote - McHugh With only 11 weeks to go until this year’s Westminster election Derg Sinn Féin Councillor Ruairi McHugh has called on all voters to ensure that they are registered.

Doherty welcomes major DCAL investment to community groups in Castlederg and Strabane and the purchase of craft equipment for community cultural activity. Other organisations within the Mourne Area Partnership will benefit from the funding allocations including Cairde Republican Ex-Prisoners (£10,000) the Strabane Health Improvement Project (£6,000) and Strabane Sigerson’s GAA who will receive £9,500. “Other groups which will benefit from provision of new equipment are Churchtown Community Association, Castlederg, Lisnafin/ Ardnalee community group, SECA, Fountain Street Community group, Sollus Centre, SAFE and Strabane District Council. “Provision of equipment will also allow these groups to enhance their existing provision and help them to make a real difference to people’s lives. This is an example of how community groups working in partnership can deliver social change.

“Funding is being provided to organisations for outdoor, event delivery and sporting equipment. Strabane and District Caring Services will receive £45,000 for a minibus for community transport

The legislation was passed and confirmed welfare protections in the North, but that cannot be taken for granted. The ideological war by the conservative right wing against the welfare state has not stopped. The upcoming election is a choice between social solidarity and collective interest or the agenda of the British and Irish political elites and their economic interests.”

Irish Language Consultation Councillor Maoliosa McHugh

Speaking this week Cllr McHugh said: “It is important that everyone has the opportunity to place themselves on the electoral register as we approach a number of elections over the next few years. We will be working with the Electoral Office over the coming weeks to ensure as many people as possible can exercise their electoral franchise. I would encourage anyone who has yet to register to do so as soon as possible as being on the electoral register not only allows you to vote but in many cases is an imperative to financial transactions such as acquiring a mortgage. People can contact our office directly on 02871886464 for assistance or contact any of your local Sinn Féin representatives to ensure you have your vote in this year’s Westminster election on May 7th. Your vote is your voice. Use your voice and use your vote.”

Sinn Féin MP Pat Doherty has welcomed the announcement from DCAL Minister Caral NiChuilin that she has committed to investing in a number of projects based in and around the Strabane and Castlederg area, as part of the overall commitment which was given to building on the success of the City of Culture and to create a lasting legacy for the North West. A range of projects are being supported, from arts and theatre to the purchase of outdoor and event delivery equipment. The investment will also see the purchase of high tech digital media and IT equipment for four cultural hubs such as i-pads, computers, scanners and colour printers amongst other items. Speaking this week the local MP said, “I welcome this major investment announcement from DCAL Minister Caral NiChuilin towards community organizations in the Strabane district and I welcome her visit to West Tyrone this week to meet the groups which will beneﬁt from the funding. I have worked alongside the minister over the past number of months identifying areas of need within the district and where this funding could be targeted best.

their benefits for two years and are now posing as the protectors of the most vulnerable. By standing firm against the London-Dublin Tory axis, Sinn Féin achieved a welfare system better than the one in Britain, by an average of £94m per year. This represents the per capita equivalent of a €2.2bn welfare fund in the 26 counties.

“I would like to commend the groups involved for the hard work put in working alongside DCAL ofﬁcials to ensure the Strabane district beneﬁtted from this fundingI would also like to commend Sinn Féin Minister Caral NiChuilin for committing to the North West once again by developing innovative approaches to economic and social challenges.”

Derg Sinn Féin Councillor Maoliosa McHugh has said that the consultation launched by the DCAL Minister Carál Ní Chuilín is an opportunity for Irish language enthusiasts to help shape Acht Na Gaeilge. Cllr McHugh said, “The consultation launched by the Culture Minister Carál Ni Chuilín is an opportunity for people to help shape Acht na Gaeilge. “The Irish language is a living language with more and more people communicating through the medium of Irish and these people have a right to conduct all their business through Irish. “Acht na Gaeilge is a commitment under the St Andrews Agreement and will help bring equality to those who use the language on a daily basis including legal rights. “The use of the language is a threat to no one and people should embrace diversity by engaging with the consultation which will last for twelve weeks.” “The consultation can be accessed on www.dcaini.gov.uk/index/quick-links/consultation.htm and I would urge people within the Strabane district to make your voice heard and make a submission before the 12 week consultation period ends.”

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Every morning I wake up with my head full of stuff. There are the things I should have done, the things I perhaps should not have done, the guilt feelings around someone I needed to visit, the exercise I did not complete or some other negative self-talk. I found that exercise was really good at dispersing those thoughts and feelings however I soon found ways to let the exercise go. Perhaps the weather was bad and I could not do my usual run or outside stuff. I could usually come up with some really valid excuse not to be bothering myself with exercise or the like. I would then spend many moments of the day ‘giving out’ to myself for not doing it. I found such thinking very demotivating and destructive for me. I then was introduced to a concept called ‘Morning Pages’ which was developed by Julia Cameron who used it as one of her ‘basic tools’ in her best -selling book ‘The Artist’s Way’. Morning Pages involves writing three A4 size pages in long-hand of all the thoughts that go through your mind first thing in the morning. It is just a stream of consciousness of anything that flows through your mind at that particular time. They are written first thing when you are still bleary eyed and perhaps just not fully awake. They do not have to make sense and you can scribble them illegibly if you are afraid someone might find them and read them. You can also dispose of them when you are finished. It is unnecessary to read them back. There is really no ‘wrong’ way to do Morning Pages’. When I heard this first I decided immediately that Morning Pages were not for me. I seriously could not imagine myself waking up and writing three

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full pages of gibberish each morning. I was however asked to persevere with them for a month. Even though initially the month seemed like a lifetime to me I committed to doing so. I left a pencil and some writing paper on my bedside table and went to sleep. I woke early the next morning and noticed the paper on the table and got that ‘couldn’t be bothered’ feeling however I remembered I had committed to doing Morning Pages for one month so I got writing. I simply wrote whatever came into my head. Lots of unconnected thoughts, to – do lists and things I did or failed to do the day before etc. Not a whole lot of sense in any of it I thought. Still I continued until I had written 3 full A4 size pages. I was amazed that during the day those thoughts

never bothered me once. It was like taking a stone out of my shoe. It seemed that by writing those annoying things down their energy was spent. I had changed negative thoughts or psychic energy into the written word and they had somehow completely lost their power over me. I still do Morning pages each morning and I am so glad I do as they have liberated me from potential destructive energies of negative self-talk. Have a go for one month and experience the liberating feelings for yourself. Like me I am sure you will be glad you did so. You can also YouTube Julia Cameron and Morning pages and ﬁnd out more about Morning pages from her directly. Have fun Tom Herron

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on Thursday 29th January. An amazing meal of pheasant, duck, boar, venison and everything in between was served up by the talented chefs and staff at Caffe Fresco. Compere Hugo Reid handled proceedings as Paul Tully played an excellent set to a full house. All in all an amazing night! A draw was held with 1st prize a brand spanking new Ruger 10/22 riﬂe sponsored by The Bridge Guns and Tackle. The winner preferred to remain anonymous but was delighted with their big win. 2nd prize went to M McGavigan, £150 cash and 3rd prize (A meal for 2 in Fresco) to S Patterson The club would like to thank Caffe Fresco for an amazing meal and the staff for their hard work throuughout the night, and once again their neighbouring

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The organisation’s 99 Red Balloons campaign was launched on February 20 on the Peace Bridge in Derry. “We are releasing a photo a month at a famous NI landmark with someone holding 99 red balloons to represent the 99 people diagnosed with a blood cancer in Northern Ireland each month. We would like each person in the photo to have some connection to a blood cancer,” explained Caroline. As for the walk, it will begin at 11am (registration will be open from 10am) on Saturday, March 21. It will start at Sainsbury’s car park on Strand Road, walk down to the Craigavon Bridge, along the Limavady Road to St Columb’s Road and down to the

Those interested may want to consider setting up a JustGiving Page for their fundraising, which is a quick and efficient way to fundraise. People can also register online or post in their payment to Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI, CCRCB, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AE. For more information online check the page: www.LeukaemiaAndLymphomaNI.org

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The Arts Academy Now Open In Strabane The high quality of talent in Strabane’s performing arts has been well documented down through the years. Yet despite the undoubted quality we see on the local stage, a central headquarters, where people of all ages can learn and develop within the arts has been lacking. The establishment of the Arts Academy, situated on Market Street, has been long overdue. Where once people asked in vain where they or their child can learn guitar, have singing lessons or learn to play the drums – they now have the answer. The Academy was the brainchild of local musicians David Oliver and Gerry Strawbridge. Speaking to the ‘Herald’ from the impressive Academy facility in Market Street, David tells us that it was an idea he had carried for quite a while. “I know there are lots of people out there teaching music but there has never been anywhere central as such, like a little hub where things can grow and get bigger. I could see that there was room and a need for it in Strabane. By complete coincidence I was chatting to Gerry Strawbridge one day and he mentioned the exact same idea. We agreed that there

years of experience in performing live with them, also. Like the very nature of the arts, David believes that the Academy will continue to develop as time goes by.

ners to top level and also caters for group bookings. “We take all different ages, all different levels. We’ve even had father and son learning guitar together, things like that, which is really encouraging to see. We also have kids’ singing lessons on a Saturday morning, too, which was another big factor in getting this set up. Where did you go if you wanted singing lessons for your child? Now they can come here at an early age and develop the confidence to sing and perform in a fun way that will serve them well as they take it further in years to come,” says David. In an attempt to embrace as many aspects of the arts as possible the Academy will also extend to drama and theatre after Easter. When the space is developed it will also extend to cater for dance. “Down the line I’d like to see the Arts Academy put on shows and events featuring those who have developed their skills here. Grades and qualifications are available of course, but for me the main objective is about experience and fun, and people getting the opportunity to do something that they couldn’t do previously. It’s not all about quality and grading; it’s about the craic and buzz one gets from the Performing Arts,” concludes David.

“It’s a work in progress and I’d like to see it running even better in six to 12 months. Interest is increasing, there’s an appetite out there for it so we need to be able to accommodate that growing appetite. As I said, there are a lot of people doing something similar but for a lot of interested The New Arts Academy on Market Street, Strabane.(below) The excellent facilities on offer. parties out there, they still don’t know where to was no point us doing it independently from each start or where to go when they or their child wants to other,” he explains. David is well established in Irish musical circles, learn or develop their skills. That’s why it’s imporas is Gerry, having experience with drumming and tant to get the word out that there is a central hub in touring with a succession of bands across Europe. the Strabane and its right in the heart of Strabane in For more information on the Arts Academy check Also on board are a number of highly qualified the ‘Back Street’,” David stresses. out: www.facebook.com/ArtsAcademystrabane. tutors in guitar, piano and singing: all bringing The Arts Academy caters for all levels, from begin-

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Three Rivers Beekeepers Association – celebrating 1st Bee-day! The Three Rivers Beekeepers Association (TRBKA) are celebrating the success of its first year! The TRBKA was established last year for those wishing to learn about honeybees and bee keeping in the East Donegal and West Tyrone area.

Strabane Athletic Under 7 and Under 9’s at coaching last week.

Strabane AFC Youth Football.

Gary Williamson’s U12 team have matches this week against Enniskillen on Saturday and Swilly Rovers on Sunday. The U14 and U16 squads will begin their D&D League campaigns soon. Keep up to date with all fixtures and training times by visiting the club’s Facebook page. Further news is available on the webite www.strabaneafc.com or by following the club on Twitter @strabaneafc.

Youth Training Training is ongoing for teams at all levels, details are available and will be updated on the club’s Facebook page. You can also keep find information on the club;s website www.strabaneafc.com or access the Twitter account @strabaneafc.

Today, we have members reaching as far as Co. Fermanagh. The TRBKA appreciates the advantage of being a cross border Beekeeping organisation, to share and obtain knowledge from excellent World renowned beekeepers from both the Federation of Irish Beekeepers and the Ulster Beekeepers Association. TRBKA also aim to engage with the local com- Members of TRBKA from East Donegal &West Tyrone observing beautiful hives in Strabane. munity to spread awareness and educate the The association is continuously welcoming significance of the honey bee. Excellent out- new members to join this supportive learning reach was made last summer to those of all community and to share their passion. The ages at the Northwest Garden Show held in course will begin Wednesday 25th February at 7.30pm and will be held at Doneyloop Castlefinn. The TRBKA have arranged for the delivery of Youth Club. a preliminary beekeeping course. The course The TRBKA meetings are generally held will comprise of seven class nights and two on the second Monday of every month in practicals at local hives. There is a modest the Doneyloop youth club building at Donfee for the course which also covers a prelim- eyloop. You can find more information on the inary exam fee. The exam is optional although website www.trbka.com - Facebook page: encouraged in order to assure a good understanding of basic beekeeping. This 2015 cer- Three Rivers Beekeepers Association, also tainly feels like the perfect time to reconnect feel free to send an email to Daniel on info@ with nature and to further understand the trbka.com or contact Daniel on 00353 86 389 1490. wonderful honey bee.

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Strabane District Council’s Western Home Environmental Assessment Project (WHEAP), held an Information Day in the local Asda Store on Friday 30th January 2015, where information leaflets were distributed and blind cord/chain cleat hooks and blind cord/chain tidies used to secure the cords were given to members of the public. WHEAP’s Home Assessment Officer Olivia Lagan was joined by Councillor Michelle Mc Mackin, the Chief Environmental Health Officer, Paddy Cosgrove and Niamh Curran, Environmental Health Student. The aim of the event was to highlight the dangers of blind cords in the home to members of the public and to inform them of the preventative steps that can be taken to avoid tragedies associated with them. Paddy Cosgrove, Chief Environmental Health Officer said: “Thousands of homes in Northern Ireland may contain a potentially lethal trap for children, especially those under the age of three. They can become entangled in the loop created by a blind or curtain cord and are often unable to call for help and lack the strength to get the cord away from their neck. It is estimated that children can die as quickly as within 18 seconds of becoming entangled. Since 1999 at least 30 children from across the UK have died as a result of blind cords. 3 of these tragic deaths have occurred in Northern Ireland from 2006, with the most recent being in November 2014 in Comber, County Down when a little girl lost her life after becoming entangled in the blind cords.” The British Blind & Shutter Association (BBSA) has produced a leaflet, via its “Make It Safe Campaign”, to show how to reduce the risk from looped blind cords and chains. This highlights a number of practical, simple precautions to reduce the risk:

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or the past 20 years, Fully Authorised Ford Dealers, PG McGillion Motors of Sion Mills have been supplying cars through the Motability scheme to their customers in the Strabane, Omagh and Castlederg districts. During this time they have built up a wealth of experience with both Managing Director Brian McGillion and Manager Paul Coyle delivering over 35 years combined experience between them on the Motability scheme. As a Motability Premier Partner, PG McGillion Motors deliver the highest level of customer experience and are consistently rated by Motability as one of the top performing dealers in Northern Ireland. They are also on hand to help both new and existing customers through the change from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independent Payment (PIP). As Managing Director Brian McGillion explained: “Since we were appointed Motability dealers in 1995 by Ford and Motability we have seen many changes in the scheme that allows our customers to drive a brand new car and enjoy worry free motoring. Ford have always been ahead of the competition and with the fantastic range of new Ford cars available at

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