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Back on Saturday the 23rd of February the Bobby Mc Crory Perpetual Memorial Darts Blitz was held in Maggie’s Tavern, St. Johnston in memory of the late Bobby McCrory.
The long anticipated wait for the opening of the River Mourne is nearly over and the new season begins on the 1st April. Hopefully the River Mourne will have a better start to its season than the Foyle and Finn River had. Reports are varied with a large number of Kelts (Kippers) being caught and only a few fresh Spring Salmon caught. It is encouraging to see the large number of Kelts migrating back too sea, possibly an indication that a good number of fish have spawned over the winter months. Maybe a few of these will make it back to our rivers as the big fish we all want to catch. The River Mourne is still open for anglers to take a salmon, however this is still restricted to one Salmon per angler per day (Maximum 5 altogether in this Spring Period) until the 1st of June. We are still waiting for the Loughs Agency to report back on the Consultation on the number of tags allocated to each angler. The closing date for responses to the consultation was the beginning of the year. It is hard to see any decision being made on this consultation, or any legislation further restricting tags coming into effect until at least mid-summer. The Strabane / Lifford Anglers and Sion Mills Angling Clubs have an advert in this week’s papers calling on their members to make an application for a new course in Angling Guiding. This is the first step on the road to starting a fishing Academy in our local area. This will hopefully be the beginning of a new initiative to get the many community groups and schools in the local area involved in the fishing and more importantly educating people in the area about the unique river ecosystem we have on our doorstep. The Sion Mills Angling Club is holding their AGM on Sunday 24th at 3pm at St. Saviours at the top of the Mill lane, Sion Mills. The Committee of Sion Mills Angling Club would ask all members to please attend. The committees of SMAC and SLAA would like to thank all those people who took the time to travel
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O’Hanlon, Arty McGlyn, Century Steel Band, Bam Bam and the Calling, Austin Rouse, Steel Claw, Hard Contract and Jazz Gazette. “That was a great thing to be involved in, especially being alongside good friends like Pete, Arty and Austin. Pete actually played on occasion with both American Pie and Bojangles back in the day as well,” Bobby remembers. To this day, Bobby remains a busy entertainer and there’s nothing that excites him more than throwing his speakers into the back of the car and hitting the road for a show. Between solo endeavours and his current side-project, the Three Fivers, alongside Brian Hassan and Terry McCafferty, Bobby is as passionate about music as he was all those years ago in Musician Bobby Moore today and inset (at front) with American Pie in 1972. Main pic courtesy of Gavin Kelly Omagh.
It says a lot about a character that even the mention of a first name is all you need and you can figure the rest out for yourself. In Strabane, simply uttering the word “Bobby” is all the information you need to know that there’s a guitar out somewhere, a song is being played, a joke being told and that Mr Bobby Moore has the floor. A positive and colourful light within local music circles, Bobby recently celebrated his 65th birthday, so the ‘Herald’ decided to catch up with the man who has entertained local audiences for over four decades now with a song, a laugh and a constant interest and word of encouragement for up and coming musicians. Indeed, it is because of the support of the people like Bobby Moore that music is in such good health in and around Strabane in 2013. Hailing from Omagh, music was always in Bobby’s blood. “My father was AllIreland champion for harmonica playing at the Irish Fleadh back in 1960,” he recalls. “We were all playing instruments from no age at all. I messed about with the trumpet and the whistle before settling with the guitar.” A few years later when Bobby was 15 he joined his first band. As these early years went by it became more serious and by the time Bobby was 18 he was out performing six nights a week. “I was in a three-piece outfit and we had great craic. It was all new to us and the live scene was thriving at the time. It really became a full-time job and a good living could be made as a musician in those days,” he explains. At this time, a young man from Hibbing,
Minnesota, who shared a first name with Bobby, changed his surname from Zimmerman to Dylan. For the young teenager in Omagh, the rest was history. He recalls, “I was into Eddie Cochrane and Buddy Holly, who was simply amazing – ‘Peggy Sue’, what a tune! And the stuff he was writing at such a young age – unbelievable! Then Dylan arrived, singing songs of protest on albums like ‘The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan’ and ‘The Times They Are a-Changing’ – an acoustic guitar, a harmonica and songs that meant something – it just blew me away!” Bobby went on to join a band called The Colours. “We did really well for about three or four years. It was a great scene at the time and we shared the same circuit with the likes of Fontana and the Coasters. Those were brilliant times, busy times!” he explains. Busy times were to become even busier in 1972 when Bobby joined American Pie. With members from Sligo, Omagh and Donegal the band toured relentlessly across Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. Soon Bobby moved to Strabane, having married Geraldine in 1973. Like all touring Irish musicians at the time, Bobby was shocked by the Miami Showband killings in July, 1975. As he explains, there was a great sense of unease
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when going out on the road following that dark day in July. “That was a terrible day and one that shocked everyone. People from all traditions played together in the bands and there was always a belief that whatever happens, the entertainers were to be left alone. That idea was shattered. Many of us played the same circuit and travelled those same roads as the Miami Showband. It was a rough time,” admits Bobby. Bobby left American Pie in 1976 but wasn’t away from the stage for too long, joining a four-piece called Bojangles.
“We were very busy and had many a memorable night playing in the likes of the old Castle Bar in Strabane. It was always pumping. Eventually we scaled down to a two-piece and became a wedding band, which meant we were always busy. I also formed a two-piece with Kevin Winters, so there was no shortage of shows. There were times I’ve even done four gigs in one day,” he laughs. Bobby was honoured to take part in the now legendary ‘Strabane Rocks for Charity’ concert in Melvin Park on June 8, 1986. Other acts on the day included Pete
“The musical talent in Strabane is just brilliant. It has taken over Derry in my opinion when you take into account population. And all the musicians help and support each other. I like to encourage young musicians and let them know that the opportunities are out there if they want them. It’s a journey that never ends and you’ll never know all there is to know about music. You learn something new every day. I’m 65 and I’m still learning,” he smiles. As his namesake from Minnesota might put it, Bobby is in the constant process of ‘becoming’.
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Spring at the Alley
Jump into Spring with a fantastic range of family entertainment, live music, drama and comedy at the Alley Theatre this April. The Alley is alive with The Sound of Music! This Easter sees the return of the much loved classic The Sound of Music to the Alley Theatre. Having not graced a stage in Strabane for 20 years, this all time classic is set to reignite fond memories and a feel good factor that will have you singing and swaying in your seats!
At the helm is Producer and Director, Strabane woman Rebecca Thompson, nee Wright, who has just returned to her roots after living in Letterkenny for 9 years. Rebecca is the owner and Artistic Director of Encore, regarded as the North Wests leading Performing Arts Academy. “I am so excited to be able to bring this show to Strabane” says a delighted Rebecca. “Strabane has a long reputation of being a well established musical community and I have no doubt that those who come to see the show will be impressed with the standard that this young cast can produce”. The story follows the young Maria Rainer who is advised to leave her role within a convent in order to find her true calling. She is sent, as a governess, to the home of Captain Von Trapp, father of seven over disciplined children. It is not long before she opens the children to the
wonders of life and the joy of musicand eventually softens the heart of their father and gains his love. However with the threat of war from the Nazis overshadowing the family’s new found happiness, they must flee Austria, but will it end happily? With all time family favourite songs such as Favourite Things, Do Re Mi, Edelweiss, So Long Farewell and Climb Every Mountain dotted throughout, the show promises to stir up many memories for the oldand not so old- and create new ones in this stage adaptation of the film. With an amazing young cast, spectacular set and live orchestra, this show is most definitely a must see this Easter- and if that’s not enough to keep you and the children entertained during the break, there is a workshop aimed at children aged 5+ during which the participants will learn choreography and songs from the show and also meet some of the cast for a question and answer session! The cost of the workshop is £5 and will be held on Friday 5th April. As places are limited booking is essential and can be done so by contacting the office on 00 353 74 91 27521. Tickets are sure to sell fast so don’t miss out!
Roger Dean Sings ‘The Johnny Cash Story’
If you saw the film ‘Walk the Line’ then you will not want to miss this fantastic show at the Alley Theatre on Saturday 13th April. Since appearing on BBC television at the age of 14 singing ‘The Tennessee Flat Top Box’, Roger Dean has been playing Cash’s music most of his life.
It has been ten years since the death of the ‘man in black’ and Johnny Cash is still encouraging audiences from all over the world. Roger Dean plays the man in black’s turbulent and heart warming life, detailing Cash’s career from his birth in 1932 to his death in 2003. Along with his band the ‘Lazy Boys’ he will keep you spellbound with his knowledge of the country music legend. Between singing classic numbers such as Big River, Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line, Sunday Morning Coming Down and Hurt, Dean describes Johnny’s rise from poverty stricken beginnings in rural Arkansas to world stardom. Born in Birmingham, Roger Dean studied music and drama, since then his career has encompassed every corner of the entertainment business. He started at the famous Birmingham Repertory Theatre in productions of ‘The Quare Fellow’ and ‘Toad of Toad Hall’. Chart success followed as one half of the pop duo ‘Earl & Dean’. His first West End appearance was in the award winning drama ‘Bent’ starring Sir Ian McKellen and Tom Bell. He went on to entertain all over the world in cabaret and on cruise ships later becoming a Cruise Director for several leading cruise companies. He has toured every major theatre in the British Isles and has won acclaim for his fine performances in pantomime as ‘The Dame’. In 2004 Roger decided that it was time he paid homage to his boyhood music hero Johnny Cash. He was determined not to be a ‘Stars in your eyes’ tribute band. In an interview for the BBC he stated that he ”couldn’t see the point in pretending to be someone else......there was only one Johnny Cash!” The success of the show speaks for itself. Those who return time after time to some of the biggest theatres in the country never seem to tire of the production. Roger Dean perfectly captures the spirit of Johnny Cash. The legend’s music is in safe hands so book early for a musical journey you will not want to miss.
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Irish Traditional Folk Band ‘Raglan’ Raglan was born out of friendships and a passion for music. Petey Doran and Stephen McNulty are lifelong friends who hail from Camlough, Co Armagh, Terry Conlon and Joanna Shields both live in Cullyhanna, Co Armagh. Joanna is academically trained in classical music. Together they will be performing at the Alley Theatre on Thursday 18th April.
Two years ago Petey, Stephen and Terry decided to get together as a group and began rehearsing at the home of Petey’s brother Seamus. Joanna, Seamus’s wife found herself as the tea maker however the more she got to hear their music the more she enjoyed what she heard and decided to become involved with the group. It was at this point that the trio became four and Raglan was formed. Raglan describe their music as a fusion of folk and classical providing a different angle on traditional Irish folk music by giving it a touch of classical, primarily through the classical playing skills of Joanna mixed with the instrumentals and vocals of the other band members which affords very soft listening and great entertainment. In 2011 Raglan received an invitation to play support to ‘The Legend of Luke Kelly’ show at The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre Armagh. The reaction from the audience took the band members by surprise; this was the turning point for Raglan. That night they made a promise to return with their own show and launched their own album ‘A New Dawn’ last year. “Our dream is to continue to play to enthusiastic audiences, write & record new material, tour Europe, America, Canada and further a field, have a lovely lifestyle and make our living doing what we love best; entertaining people” Terry, Joanna, Petey and Stephen.
has stood up and made audiences laugh all over the world. He is has done all the major comedy festivals. His TV appearances include Just For Laughs, The World Stands Up on Comedy Central and the Late Late Show. He is also a regular columnist for RTE and the BBC. Last year he toured his show Dislike! to critical acclaim. However this year he just wants his mammy. He created the Twitter sensation @irishmammies and introduced the world to the gentle wisdom of Irish Mammies everywhere. In just six months he (or she, actually he’s not really sure any more) gained more than 52,000 followers including authors like Marian Keyes, comedians such as Dara O’Briain and Sarah Millican and Father Ted creator Graham Linehan. And now he’s made a complete SHOW of Mammy. Do you have a son working in something to do with computers’?, ‘Had you to ask the young one in the shop to put the credit on the phone’? Did you ‘have the pavlova’? If you answered yes to any of those questions or know a delightful lady who can, then Ireland’s Got Mammies is the show for you. Colm brings the world of the Irish Mammy to life in a unique and dotey way. Exploring topics ranging from teatowel hierarchy to the importance of a Safe Place for things, this show will make you see Mammy in a new light. If she’s around bring her along. But give her plenty of notice.
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Irish comedy sensation Colm O’Regan will be bringing his phenomenal show Ireland’s Got Mammies to the Alley Theatre on Friday 19th April. Hailing from Dripsey in Co. Cork Colm O’Regan has been making a name for himself in comedy over the last while. From Cape Town to Tokyo, Montreal to Mountrath, he
Irish blues goddess Grainne Duffy returns with her band to give us her inimitable raw, rich, instantly recognisable voice and guitar playing that keeps us asking for more! With influences that include Etta James, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Green, The Stones and even Bob Dylan it’s no wonder she was asked to open for Jools Holland on his Irish tour. Along with her stellar band, her stunning repertoire of wide ranging songs and her unique gift for live performance this is a must see event. Classic Rock Magazine – ‘Grainne Duffy has exploded and its obvious why – classic hooks, high cheekbones and a bad-girl voice box’ For more information and to book tickets for any of the events coming up in the Alley Theatre visit www.alley-theatre.com or call the box office on 028 71 384444
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A Different Kind of Road Movie A Strabane man is in the process of putting the finishing touches to a road documentary he has been working on for three and a half years.
Strabane Sinn Féin Councillor Karina Carlin has moved to highlight the plight of a 61 year old lady, who lives alone in Castlegrange Park in the town, in the hope that the small number of teenage boys who have been making her life hell will heed her appeal to be left alone.
James McGarrigle, who teaches Interactive Media at North West Regional College, filmed ‘Uneasy Rider’ during his annual summer road trips across the UK and Ireland. Speaking to the ‘Herald’, he explains that the idea for the documentary came about when he was planning to make a completely different kind of film. “It started off as a couch-surfing piece. Every summer for the past few years I’ve been travelling for about eight or nine weeks on my own and using the Couchsurfing website to sort out accommodation. Initially I thought I’d just focus on the couch-surfing side but even by that stage similar documentaries had already been done so it developed into something different,” James explains.
James hopes ‘Uneasy Rider’ will be released in early summer 2013.
this period some of the questions get rather dark, with issues of depression and suicide addressed. However, as it moves along the more positive aspects such as meaning and purpose come to the fore,” says James.
Working on the project alone was a demanding task, with James videoing, writing, editing and producing the whole thing himself. “I didn’t look for any outside funding because there then tends to be restrictions on what The film took on a more philosophical lean- you envisaged for the project. This way I have ing, where James started asking people he full control and first and final say,” he insists. meet on the road questions he was just curious to know the answer to. This developed The title of the documentary is a nod to the into questions and ideas of good and bad, classic counter-culture biker film ‘Easy Rider’ fear generated by media, recession and life but it also has a more literal meaning. “Some in general. travel to escape but you can’t escape your own head, you travel with it and that’s the “I leave Derry on my bike before the Peace uneasy part of it. Being on the road on a bike Bridge is even built and by the time I return may have a romanticised, fantasised element the bridge is built and open. In between to it, but there’s no such thing as running into
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A time to believe in Ghosts No sooner had the shortage of original rock bands in Strabane been addressed in this very column that one arrived with a loud and melodic statement of intent. Dicey Riley’s on March 16 was the venue for the debut performance of Those Ghosts, a new four-piece from the town, who formed in late 2012, and what a night it was! The appetite for a celebration was instigated by newcomers Fear The Virus, another new local band making all the right waves, with a set of acoustic based originals. Gerard i2, a gentleman who knows how to shake any audience, be it in a nightclub or the main stage at an outdoor festival, stepped up next and took it up a few notches. With drummer Chris ‘Smokes’ Patton brewing up the beats behind the kit, Gerard i2 had the audience in his pocket. There’s nothing like hearing the opening of an original song by a local artist or band being greeted with celebratory frenzy and tracks like ‘One Day’ and the legendary showstopper ‘My House’ are now embedded in the local musical vocabulary. The same can already be said for Those Ghosts. Unleashing their EP online track by track a few weeks prior to the gig ensured that the audience were well rehearsed for a communal singsong to raise any roof by the time the band hit the stage. A still-to-this-day inspiring address from the late great Martin Luther King brought a positive expansive energy to the room. “Mine eyes have seen the glory...” bellowed out the impassioned MLK as the band kicked in with the sublime ‘Evelyn’, ensuring that what was promised for so long in Strabane had finally arrived – our music, our people!
Setting the Right Tone in May
Anthony Toner celebrates the release of his new album, ‘Sing Under the Bridges’, with an extensive Northern Ireland spring tour of solo performances – a tour which includes Strabane, at the Alley Theatre on Friday, May 3.
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penned set of fast-paced, guitar driven rock tracks with a pop sensitivity. There was sweat, singing, dancing, foot tapping, head nodding, pogo-ing and a night to remember; hopefully the first of many.
While its early days for the four-piece they are by no means wet behind the ears. Consisting of Shane Coyle on drums, Danny McCay on bass, Gerard Brolly on guitar and Aodhan Doherty on guitar and vocals, all four members of Those Ghosts have served their apprenticeships in The audience were well and truly in the zone and the various bands such as Runningforcover, band did not disappoint, delivering a pulsating self- Merdfoot and Scruff – by no means nov-
ices! Their sound crunches, roars and brings a subtle atmosphere into the mix when required, with Gerard Brolly and Aodhan Doherty working both guitars in harmony and sharing the sweet riffs, and this is just the beginning. Exciting times! Check out the band’s Soundcloud page to hear the EP (https://soundcloud.com/ those-ghosts). Hopefully this is just phase one for Those Ghosts and the beginning of a new phase for bands with a setlist packed with their own anthems. I say again, exciting times!
The album is the fifth from the acclaimed singer songwriter and guitarist, born and raised in Coleraine but now based in Belfast. Anthony has been building an impressive body of work, first hitting the airwaves six years ago with the much-loved radio hit ‘Sailortown’, and following it with equally catchy songs like ‘The Duke of Oklahoma’, ‘Well Well Well’ and ‘East of Louise’. The Northern Ireland tour dates will feature Anthony performing solo with acoustic and electric guitars, with some speciallyrecorded loops and samples. It won’t be the first time Anthony has performed in Strabane, having already made his mark in the Alley Theatre and prior to that at the monthly Strabane Unplugged sessions at the Pool Bar on Main Street. For more information on the tour check out www. anthonytoner.net
‘Good Vibrations’ Hits the Cinemas So Hard To Beat
Every Cloud Brings A New Alternative. Local online music magazine ‘Alternative Ulster’ is no more, having ceased posting any new material from March 17 onwards. The editorial staff had been keeping a continuing online presence since the demise of the physical magazine last year. On March 15, on the ‘AU’ Facebook page, at the end of a post, a message read, “Whatever you get up, be safe and have fun. This has been the final AU post (minus an announcement on Sunday). Thanks for having us onwards and upwards!” ‘AU’ started out life as a radio show on Belfast community station Northern Visions back in March 2002 as
for 81 issues up until March 2012 when it faced significant financial difficulties and has since been online only.
exactly 10 years from the launch of the first magazine. As a contributor to ‘AU’, it’s sad to see its demise but you can’t keep music lovers down A fully readable, searchable archive and there is indeed a future you’ll be of all 81 issues of the magazine is pleased to hear. currently in the process of being cre- Staff are pleased to announce that ated. You’ll be able to search for all a new publication will stem from the mentions of your favourite bands, ‘AU’’s demise. Current editor, Brian all the articles by your favourite writ- Coney, and a few others who have ers, all your favourite illustrators, contributed to ‘AU’ down the years and loads more. There will also be (and others, of course) are honing the an expanded history section of the fine points of a new website and, with magazine, along with galleries and time, magazine. other tidbits. A staff member said, “It won’t be Three issues are now available on the ‘AU’ in name or design but will new site, and more issues and con- (hopefully) carry the local-musicLocal online music mag ‘Alternative Ulster’. tent will be added every week. The promoting flag into a new era.” well as a website. The magazine ver- aim is to have every issue uploaded Here’s hoping! Grab it, change it, it’s sion launched in June 2003 and ran and tagged by June 6, as that date is yours!
Irish punk biopic ‘Good Vibrations’ finally hits the cinema screens in the UK and Ireland on March 29. The film tells the story of the Belfast record shop and the record label of the same name, releasing crucial 45s and LPs from the Undertones and other Irish punk bands in the 1970s. Based on the memories of founder Terri Hooley, ‘Good Vibrations’ has been garnering positive reviews, most notably from cinephile Mark Kermode. “I love Good Vibrations,” he told ‘Belfast Telegraph’. “Every now and then something charms you right out of your seat. It’s charming and passionate and one of those films I really want people to go and see. I was twice moved to tears. It cost very little to make and goes to show you don’t need a great big budget,” he concluded. Talk about an endorsement! This is surely a must see for all those who recall the days of the Undertones, Stiff Little Fingers, The Outcasts, Rudi etc, and their kids and, dare I say it, their grandkids!
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On Shrove Tuesday the children at St. Mary’s Junior School along with their teachers and classroom assistants made pancakes to celebrate Shrove Tuesday. The children throughly is proud to support this thriving and vibrant drama enjoyed this experience. They tasted a variety of savoury and sweet pancakes. festival and we are delighted that it has become a regular and very successful feature in the Alley Theatres annual programme of events. I would like to extend to the festival adjudicator - Mr Tom Doherty - a warm welcome and a pleasant stay in our district for the duration of the festival. We have nine nights of excellent drama to look forward to.” Festival Secretary, Ciara McCay echoed the Vice Chairman’s sentiments about the local traders. “We are eternally grateful for the support from all our sponsors. This support helps us to stage this event each year. As (new) Festival Secretary I’d like to note the welcome attendance of groups that haven’t travelled to Strabane before. All these groups comment on the superior facilities of the Alley to any other festival they attend and the warm welcome from all the Strabane people they meet both associated with the festival or out and about in Strabane. Audiences are strong and we have one of the most envied season ticket sales on the circuit. It’s worth a note that our adjudicator Tom Doherty was our first adjudicator 27 years ago,” added Ciara.
The regular flow of people entering the Alley for the hugely popular Strabane Drama Festival.
Strabane Drama Festival concluded last Saturday night after nine nights of top quality drama. Commencing on Friday, March 15, audiences were enthralled by various performances such as ‘Carthaginians’ from the Rasper Players, Brian Friel’s famous ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ by the Garrymore Players, comedies ‘The Butterfly of Killybegs’ and ‘When We Were Married’ and Ballyshannon Drama Group Alan Ayckbourns ‘Snake in the Grass’. The hugely popular Silken Thomas Players brought the curtain down on the festival with a pulsating presentation of Philip Ridley’s ‘Mercury Fur’. Speaking at the opening event Vice Chairman of Strabane District Council Dan Kelly said, “The Strabane Drama Festival has become one of the highlights of our arts and cultural calendar. Over the last 27 years the Festival has featured numerous performing groups from across Ireland, it has become established as one of the leading festivals in the country and it has been successful in drawing in audiences year after year. Thank you to all the local traders who have supported this wonderful event over the past 27 years. Strabane District Council
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2nd Annual Talent Show a huge success! A medley of chart topping hits brought the house down at Holy Cross College last week, when the local school staged its 2nd annual talent show.
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Acts ranged in variety from vocal groups to dance and solo vocal and instrumental performances. Adjudicator on the night, Janet Cooke said ‘The performers put on a wonderful show for all in attendance and should be proud of themselves’. Year 8 student, Conall Donnelly dazzled the crowd singing Bruno Mars’ ‘When I Was Your Man’. He won first prize on the night, and is definitely one to watch for in the future. Abby Duffy, a year 12 GCSE music student came second for her moving rendition of Eva Cassidy’s ‘Songbird’. Third spot went to another year 8, Ryan Devine who gave a confident, crowd pleasing peformance of Green Day’s ‘Boulevard Of Broken Dreams’. Winners on the night were (from left), Abby Duffy Each of the winners won itunes vouch- (runner-up), Conal Donnelly (winner) and Ryan ers, and all participants received Devine (third).
Year 8 student, Conal Donnelly, produced the performance Ryan Devine’s excellent interpretation of the Greenday of the night, his version of Bruna Mars’ “When I was your Abbey Duffy gave an enchanting rendition of “Songbird” to number “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” gained him a very take second place in the competition. Man” proving to be the winning entry. creditable third place.
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Judges for the Holy Cross College Talent Show were Janet Cooke and Maureen McGranaghan.
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MLA’s welcome news of Meningitis B vaccine which will save lives in Northern Ireland Meningitis Research Foundation and Meningitis Trust hosted a ‘Meet the Consultant’ assembly briefing with Health Committee members Jim Wells DUP, Conall McDevitt SDLP, Roy Beggs UUP, Gordon Dunne DUP and Mickey Brady SF at the Stormont Hotel in mid March.
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May Doherty’s 70th birthday party at Strabane Cricket Club
May pictured with her brother Joe and his wife Mary, also pictured are Mays sisters Isobel, Bernadette and Rosaleen..
May with her friends Dolours Lynch, Ann Morrison, Mary Kavanagh and Lilly Duffy.
Julie Mc Dermott and Carmel Foley pictured at the birthday party.
May at her 70th birthday celebrations with her extended family.
May with her family at her 70th party in the Cricket Club.
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Loads going on at the Balor in April! The Bator Arts Centre, Ballybofey is packed with music and drama this April. The institution that is the Tech Social returns this Easter Saturday, there’s absolutely brilliant Americana courtesy of Birds Of Chicago and there’s tribute bands playing the music of Neil Diamond, Pink Floyd. The Doors and Thin Lizzy. Theatre is also well represented with Deliious O Grady - one of the hits of the Dublin Fringe Festival – topping the bill. There’s also comedies from Brassneck Theatre Co. (The Sweety bottle)Balor Reps (Friends & Neighbours) and Two Bridges Theatre Group (Widow’s Paradise). An Grianan Productions present Brian Friels Molly Sweeney and The Sean O Hare Players present The Lonesome West. There’s also something for the kids with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Sat Mar 30th @ 10pm
Easter Tech Social The Balor travels back in time once again to revive one of the great Ballybofey institutions. The only difference is that this time you’ll have to get permission from your kids - not your parents – to let you out! It’ll be a night of nostalgia all round with music from the 70’s, 80’s and ‘90’s. Ska, Mod, Rock, Goth – it will all be catered for at The Easter Tech Social. Fri Apr 5th
Forever In Blue Jeans Liam Ponsonby performs all the timeless hits from the legend that is Neil Diamond. His natural ability as a performer and his vocal resemblance to Neil Diamond ensure a faithful replication of all your favourite Neil Diamond songs. Backed by his 5-piece band The Diamond Orchestra, the crowd pleasing set list includes classic hits such as I Am I Said, Beautiful Noise and Sweet Caroline. Sat Apr 13th
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won them many fans on both sides of the Atlantic. This is a gig we’re really excited about. “This is more or less perfect Americana, an utterly exceptional talent.” Americana UK 10/10
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Limehouse Lizzy The world’s #1 Thin Lizzy tribute band return with their electrifying 2 hour show. They are hailed as the best Thin Lizzy tribute band in the world by press and admirers alike. Their frontman, Wayne Ellis, looks and sounds as close as you possibly get to the late, great Phil Lynott himself. Their show is a two hour audio-visual spectacular. Their jaw dropping recreation of that distinctive Lizzy twin lead guitar sound complimented by their awesome mirrored backdrop, police sirens and full pyrotechnic display make Limehouse Lizzy a firm Balor favourite.
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Delicious O’Grady What happens when Cirque de Soleil and The Mighty Boosh meets the Great Famine? You get tragicomedy Delicious O Grady – one of the standout shows of the Dublin Fringe Festival. Set in the time of the Great Irish Famine (though it wasn’t that great)and inspired by the satirical works of Flann O’Brien, this circus theatre piece tells the tale of a family and its demise during the great hunger. It is a story of love, loss and potatoes. Renowned actor and street performer Colm O’Grady and director Cal McChrystal (comedy director for the clown routines in Cirque de Soleil and director of the original Mighty Boosh shows) tackle this still painful subject with irreverence, wit and physical skill. They bring to life characters who may have lived through the blight and died of it presenting a show that is touching, hilarious and uplifting.
Irelands foremost Pink Floyd tribute act bring their audio visual extravaganza to The Balor. Featuring classic tracks from both the Waters and Gilmore eras this multi instrumental 6 piece perform songs from Floyd albums from Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall to Thurs April 11th the more recent A Momentary Lapse Of Reason and The Division Bell. An Grianan Productions present With a backdrop of lasers, smoke machines and Molly Sweeney by Brian Friel their all important orb projection screen, Green Floyd recreate those legendary Pink Floyd sight This touching drama revolves around courageous and sound moments in the finest detail. blind Irishwoman Molly Sweeney; her charmingly enthusiastic husband Frank and Mr. Rice, the alcoSat Apr 27th holic eye surgeon who partially restores her sight. In separate speeches each recalls his or her version The Roadhouse Doors of events leading to Molly’s miraculous cure and The Roadhouse Doors is a complete tribute show it’s shattering aftermath. that recreates the look, feel and sound of a live 1960’s Doors concert. Spanning the very best of Fri April 19th the Doors repertoire the setlist includes timeless classics such as Riders On The Storm, Roadhouse Brassneck Theatre Co. blues, The End and Light My Fire. Present - ‘The Sweety Bottle’ This gig is a must see, not only for Doors fans, but for anyone who enjoys great blues and rock with a A hilariously nostalgic trip into a shebeen full of sprinkling of psychedelia. characters and laughter at the back of a sweet shop in the middle of Belfast. Tues Apr 30th Belfast in the ‘70’s at the height of the troubles. In a room at the back of popular confectionery Birds Of Chicago in association shop, ‘The Sweety Bottle’ lies an even more popuwith Roadworks Tours lar drinking den. This shebeen is an oasis where Birds of Chicago are one of the hottest names on punters come to escape the troubles around them the US folk/Americana scene. They’re a collective and exorcise their personal demons. based around the remarkable talents of JT Nero Here you’ll meet huge characters and experience and Allison Russell. Whether touring as a duo or calamitous incidents. Embark on a voyage through with the full family band (their Balor gig will be an era where a city and its people never cease to as a 4 piece) Nero and Russell have emerged as find humour even in the darkest of times. The two of the most compelling new voices in North Sweety Bottle will have you crying with laughter as we remember everything that was good about American Roots music. Their debut album has received critical raves and Belfast during the rare auld times.
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Two Bridges Theatre Group present Widow’s Paradise by Sam Cree Five women spend a weekend away in a caravan – some trying to get away from their male partners and others hoping to find some! Widow’s Paradise is an Ulster farce from the pen of Sam Cree. An hilarious comedy it guarantees an evening of side splitting fun.
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A fantastic afternoon of Disney magic! The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Tribute brings audiences into the colourful worlds of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Iggle Piggle, Upsy Daisy, Dora the Explorer, Boots the Monkey and Peppa Pig. Featuring fantastic costumes, an amazing stage set and colourful lighting with interactive moments that children and parents alike will enjoy this is an experience for all the family to remember and cherish.
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George Shane gets ready to talk to ‘Billy’ Thirty years ago television audiences were captivated by a fictional family in Belfast in what became known simply as the ‘Billy Plays’. All four plays, written by Graham Reid, told the story of a family struggling to stay together and were our first sighting on screen of a young Kenneth Branagh as ‘Billy’ and Bríd Brennan as ‘Lorna’, who would both go on to great success on stage and screen right up to today. Many have often wondered if we would ever see the ‘Martin’ family again. That question has now been answered as Graham Reid has completed the fifth and most likely final instalment of the ‘Billy Plays’. ‘Love, Billy’ takes place 25 years after we last saw the family in 1987’s ‘Lorna’. Rehearsals are now under way and the play will run at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast from May 1 – 25. Stepping into the shoes of ‘Billy’ will be Joe McGann and taking on the role of his father ‘Norman’, will be none other than Strabane-based actor, George Shane. ‘Norman’ is a major role and indeed one of the most iconic roles in modern Irish drama. It’s a challenge that George, who over recent years has had issues with his health, is ready to take on, but he’s fully aware of the big shadow of the legendary Jimmy Ellis, who powerfully depicted the role of ‘Norman’ in the televised productions in the early 80s. “I take my hat off and tip it to Jimmy Ellis. He created the role and it’s up to me to maintain the standard that he brought to the character,” says George, speaking to the Herald last week. Indeed, it was the Jimmy Ellis-factor that made George apprehensive at first about taking on the role. “I formed a Theatre Company and had approached Roy Heayberd to direct a play for me. We then had a meeting where he turned the tables on me and asked
Strabane based actor George Shane who will be playing Billy’s father ‘Norman’ in the ‘Billy Plays’.
if I had retired from acting because I hadn’t been in Theatre for years, which was true. When I told him that I was still acting he said that there was a part coming up that might interest me. When he said that the part was ‘Norman Martin’ in the ‘Billy Plays’, my initial reaction was ‘you must be joking! I’ve glasses, two hearing aids and I fart a lot!’ He said that would be perfect!” laughs George. “When it came to it I just didn’t walk into the part,” he adds. “I auditioned and what followed were a series of workshops. At one point it was doubtful if I’d get the part. They told me I’d done well but they were concerned about my health issues. I assured them that I’m a professional actor and fit enough for the job. Three weeks later I got an email from my agent saying that I was being offered the part.”
Allstate Strabane Leadership Team has ‘Energy for Life’ The Allstate Strabane Management Team receive certification on completion of their Energy for Life programme, pictured with Programme co-ordinators Brian Harvey and Brian Karzen.
The Management Team from Allstate Northern Ireland, located at Orchard Road, Strabane were in recent attendance at the company’s Energy for Life programme. The group were among the first in Northern Ireland to avail of the programme which has been tailored by the Human Performance Institute based in Miami, Florida, specifically for the Allstate Corporation, which was delivered by Brian Harvey and Brian Karzen, Allstate Talent and Leadership Effectiveness Performance Coaches. The one and a half day course which was held at the Mellon Country Inn Hotel, focuses on the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of the individual and is a tangible demonstration of Allstate’s commitment to the wellbeing of its staff. The delegates were taught how to develop strategies to attain focus and manage personal energy, as well as expand capacity to perform in high-stress
environments without compromising health and happiness. On returning to the office after completing the programme, the group were enthusiastic about what they had learned, and aimed to carry through their new found skills into both their professional and personal lives. Commenting on the new exercise skills picked up during time away from her desk, Andrena Bradley, Senior Division Leader at the Strabane site commented ‘I now aim to encourage both my team and colleagues to take time out for themselves during each work day, to get some fresh air and relax, or maybe even do some gentle exercise and stretches. Having completed the Energy for Life programme, I have a renewed appreciation for the need to look after all aspects of our wellbeing.’ The course will now to offered to all staff across Allstate’s three sites in Northern Ireland, as part of the company’s on-going Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
In ‘Love, Billy’ we see an older and infirmed ‘Norman’. He maybe still sees himself as ‘the hardest man in Belfast’ but he’s a man of advanced years and he’s recovering from a stroke but, as George explains, he is still the rock that the Martin family cling to. “All the characters in the play are 30 years older and have all had their share of ups and downs but ‘Norman’ has been the one who kept the family together. Into this melting pot arrives ‘Billy’, who has been away for years and the family are gathered to find out why. It’s not an easy resolution for anyone in play and without giving too much away, sparks fly.” George actually appeared in the televised version of the ‘Billy Plays’, playing ‘Tommy Agnew’, who got into a memorable altercation with ‘Billy’ and
‘Norman’ in a famous bar scene. “’Tommy Agnew’ even gets a mention in the new play,” says George. “He’s in the City Hospital suffering from Alzheimer’s. Tracey Lynch also appears, reprising her role as ‘Anne’, one of the two young ‘Martin’ girls. There are also mentions and reprisals of various characters from the previous four plays.” One of the main factors that has always appealed to audiences was that the ‘Billy Plays’, while based during troubled times in Belfast, focused more on the family drama than anything else. As George tells us, this is a common trait within Graham Reid’s work. “I’ve been in most of Graham Reid’s productions and he has always used the ‘troubles’ as a backdrop. I think the success of the original ‘Billy Plays’ was based on the fact that despite all the trouble that was going on, here was a family suffering problems that everyone could identify with. I think that still remains the same. Graham still uses the ‘troubles’ as a backdrop within this play and in his own inimitable style brings controversy to that. Nobody is getting an easy ride, not ‘Billy’, ‘Norman’, ‘Lorna’ or any of them. Dysfunctional families tend to meet at births, marriages and deaths and every character within the family has an apprehension, fear and trigger point for an argument. With this play the veneer is ripped off and we get to the heart of what has been going on for the last 30 years,” stresses George. It’s 30 years since George performed at the Lyric Theatre. Despite going on to have a successful career in film and television, including roles in films such as ‘Resurrection Man’, ‘Divorcing Jack’ and ‘A Prayer for the Dying’ he still regards himself as a Lyric Theatre actor and it looks like he’s set to come full circle. “I spent 11`and half years on stage there. It’ll be really great to go back, particularly after recovering from cancer. Walking onto the stage of the new Lyric Theatre is going to be a big buzz personally for myself,” he concludes.
Lifford Public Access Defibrillator Charity Dance In Maggies Tavern A Big night was recently held at Maggies Tavern to raise funds for access to a public defibrillator in Lifford. The night was organised by Habinteg Housing Committee. There was a great turn out on the night and all were entertained by the music of David Craig, Rose-Marie, Hugh Mc Monagle & Noeleen, Big P, and Shannon Mc Ginley. The night was a great success with great music and prize giveaways.
Packie Keaney (Habinteg), Councillor Gerry Crawford, Joe Mc Kean (Habinteg), John Walker (Habinteg) and John Doherty.
Member of the organising committee Declan Porter (Lifford) and with winner T. J. Maxwell.
Siobhan Devine (Daycare Unit Lifford)
Danielle Devine, Angela Crawford, Margerie Mc Laughlin, (bottom) Steven Coyle and Alice Lynch.
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Small steps to creative success After being an Art and Design teacher for nearly thirty years, local illustrator and painter, Gloria Perry did not retire as such, but simply took a different direction. She spent a year travelling around craft fairs, galleries and heading to various shows. During this period she went to Birmingham and attended a national craft fair at the NEC. At one small section of the fair a Dutch lady was selling this product called Paverpol, which is a textile hardener. It’s like glue but very environmentally friendly, anybody can use it and it washes off the hands easily. “The thing I loved about it was that within a day of use it goes hard, within a week its rock hard. What you make with it is weather proof and can go out in the garden, almost like a bronze statue. I realised that something could be easily created and worked with in a studio and placed in a garden the next day,” explains Gloria. After speaking to the Dutch lady in question, Gloria learned that she was coming to Ireland to run a course on how to use Paverpol. Gloria decided to attend the course and immediately fell in love with the product and what it could do. “What I wanted was something new, something different, something nobody else was doing, so I got to work right away here at home and within a day produced a figurine of a little girl,” she recalls. Gloria then went about producing a series of figurines. One such figure was made entirely out of her son’s old t-shirt. “All I do is dip it in Paverpol, it becomes soaked with it and then I work with it. At that point, once you touch the frame you can bend it and move it in any way you want. I believe that the models weather very well sitting outside and become stronger looking as the years go by because of it,” she explains. Four years on and Gloria has continued to find fresh and innovative ways to develop her work and incorporate it into a wide variety of areas – one being awards. “Recently I’ve been working on the awards
Intergenerational Project with Grandparents and their Grandchildren from local Primary Schools.
for ‘Do A Little, Change A Lot’ (an accessibility awards programme that promotes awareness of Disability within the community in the North-West.) I have been working on the top trophies for each sector. That has led to more work with trophies and awards that I’ve been involved in for golf, fashion and also commissioned work for various occasions,” Gloria explains.
‘Do a Little, Change a Lot’, 8 category winners and large overall winner
While she is commissioned to deliver a certain kind of trophy or award, Gloria
insists that it’s important that her own creative instincts should take precedence – a process that continues to be successful. “I’m always given a short briefing,” she tells us. “I would always take my lead from what those who have commissioned the work have asked me to do. Then I would put my own stamp on it. They never know what I’m going to come up with until I’m finished and I show them. I tell everyone that I work with on these things that while they have given me a background to work on, the end product will depend on what I feel I can create. It’s a process that has worked well because everybody seems to be impressed so far.” Gloria also continues to run workshops across the country. “I’m still introducing people to Paverpol. Just recently, I was involved with four different cluster schools for an intergenerational project including grandparents and children. The idea was to get the grandparents and children to work together and find a medium
to help bridge that generational gap. They went on to produce 26 sculptures and they were absolutely amazing,” enthuses Gloria.
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One wonders how different Gloria finds all of this to life teaching in the classroom, or is there a difference at all? “It’s a major change,” she insists. “Moving out into this whole new arena where you can be your own boss means having to learn how marketing works, how the business world works, how social networking works, all these things. It’s been four
years and it’s starting to grow for me. I have an Internet shop which is starting to move. Through word of mouth, craft fairs and through workshops people are hearing about this product and are starting to order. Of course, I also run Certified Paverpol Instructor courses, which are opening up a whole new avenue for people who are maybe semi-retired or interested in moving into the creative industries. I give them the course that they can then go out and teach themselves, so it’s definitely spreading.” Some may look at the work that comes out of Gloria’s workshops and think that they could not manage to achieve something similar. “Some people would go on my website and think ‘I could never do that’ but when they come to the workshop they get the ‘wow factor’ and then they start experimenting and the work that’s produced is phenomenal. People then adapt it to their own style, even developing their own jewellery, hats, etc,” explains Gloria. So far, everything seems to be going as planned for Gloria and her creative endeavours with Paverpol. She puts much of this success down to taking small steps. “I’m pleased with the way it’s gradually moving. I didn’t want it to get too big too soon and then not have a handle on it. I wanted to take it in small stages,” she says. And to conclude, what would be her main goal in the future? “My vision is to have my wee white van and to be travelling all over Ireland doing workshops and doing commissioned pieces,” she admits. She’s definitely heading in the right direction. To find out more log on to Gloria’s website www.urneycreations.co.uk
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all members. Guests were treated to a presentation on Thierry Mugler fragrances by Cormac and Katriona of Thierry Mugler Ireland, followed by a live make-over demonstration by Angela Mullen, Chief Make Up Artist and Trainer for Clarins Ireland - which proved a highlight of the evening, with everyone receiving some top tips to disguise those fine lines and unwanted blemishes. Afterwards, entertainment was provide by Cairrai Diver,
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Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams TD to speak at Annual Drumboe Commemoration Sinn Féin President and Louth TD Gerry Adams will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Annual Drumboe Martyrs Commemoration on Easter Sunday with Donegal North East TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn the Main Speaker at the main County Tyrone Commemoration in Carrickmore. As well as these main commemorations there will be over 40 localised graveside commemorations and wreath laying ceremonies throughout the Tyrone over the Easter weekend including at Aghyaran and Cranagh graveyards at 11am at the Republican Plot in Strabane Cemetery at 1 pm on Sunday.
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this shot, I will accept the result, good or bad and not have a negative reaction.”
The way to get better is to get to a point where you don’t even acknowledge shots as bad – you accept that they are part of the game and quickly put them behind you and move on to the next. As Dr. Bob Rotella says “Golf is not a game of perfect.” Not even the best players in the world can hit every shot how they would like. Responding poorly to shots by getting angry, even just a little, can affect your mood for the next shot, which can then snowball into further negativity and loss of focus.
• Try to immediately focus on what you did well. Did you stick to your routine? Was your club-selection and strategy good even if the ball was off line?
• Tiger Woods has a “ten pace” rule where after he hits a shot that he did not intend, he gives himself ten paces in which to get over it. Just making that decision to do this will help you.
• Try laughing! A good way to have less than perfect shots roll off is to just laugh about it.
• Look up to the sky: the sheer magnitude of the open space above will quickly make you realize the insignificance of what just happened
• Have the shot be forgotten by a physical action that represents it, like putting the club • Strike up a conversation with your playing back in the bag partners
• Have a “go-to” subject you can take your mind after a shot you consider “bad”. This could be anything such as the number of trees Tips: you can name, the different types of birds The best thing we can do is give every shot you can hear, another hobby outside of golf, our best intention and manage our reactions. whatever it is, take your mind away from the To play our best golf, we need a steady dis- game for a little while position: even the slightest bad reaction to a shot cause tension and loss of confidence. • In your pre-shot routine: Tell yourself: It’s also important to remember that mistakes “although I have a very positive intention for
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Strabane Athletic F.C. Club Notes Team Round Up
SAFC Strictly Come Dancing!
The first team had a disappointing 2 all draw away to struggling Roe Rovers but followed it up with a stylish 2-1 win at home to Dungiven. With two games remaining in the league they are almost guaranteed 2nd spot behind champions elect Newbuildings United. SAFC Strictly Come Dancing
With an end of season cup to play for and drawn away to Dungiven, Martin Doherty’s charges still have silverwear in their sights. The reserves are battling hard to avoid the dreaded drop after pushing title chasing Enniskillen Town United all the way to the final whistle.
14 couples will battle it out on 10th/11th May at The Den to become the overall winner. Training is coming along nicely and continues on Tuesday evenings from 8pm. Tickets will be in circulation shortly with notification After going 3-0 down in the open- on the clubs Facebook page ing half hour they battled back and website. An event not to be bravely to lose by the solid goal missed! (3-2). They followed this up with a convincing 4-1 away win at Annual Flag Day Irvinestown Wanderers which sees them out of the relegation The club held its annual Flag Day places albeit on a superior goal on Saturday 16th March in the town and raised £630. Thanks to difference. everyone that stood out on the With games in hand over all the freezing temperatures and also teams around them, manager a big thanks to all you who conPaul Doherty is confident they tributed your hard earned cash to can maintain the momentum and the cause. avoid relegation from the top tier of the F&W League. Terry Conroy’s NW Saturday Morning team will be promoted to the Premier Division if they can avoid defeat against Tamnaherin Celtic at home in their final league game. After an unconvincing 3-0 win against bottom of the table Foyle Athletic, Conroy will see his young team promoted along with title winners Benbradagh Colts. With fixtures arranged on a weekly basis for now on it is best to keep an eye on the clubs Facebook page and website for each teams next set of fixtures.
Annual Golf Classic
The next event the club will be holding is their Annual Golf Classic at Strabane Golf Course on Sunday 14th April. Anyone (individual or business) interested in sponsoring a tee on the day can contact any committee member for further details. Teams of 4 (players & non-players) welcomed. Telephone SGC on 02871382271 to enter your team on the day. Cost is £5 per member (£20 per team) and £15 per non-member (£60 per team).
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The SAFC Strictly Come Dancing Crew are training hard for the big competition on the 10th/11th May at the Den.
Youth Under 16 training will continue on Tuesdays at 3.30pm at Holy Cross College’s 3G. Matches will be on Friday evenings. Contact manager, Warner Mullen for further details. Under 14 training will continue on Friday evenings at Melvin’s Astro-turf pitch from 8pm until further notice. Matches will be played on Monday evenings. Contact manager, Marcel Griffin for further details. All kick-offs are at 7pm. Anyone interested in signing should contact management ASAP.
Foyle Cup The club are happy to announce that they will have 3 teams (under 18/16/14) competing in this year’s Hughes Insurance Foyle Cup. Further details to follow in due course for anyone interested in playing/representing the club at this prestigious youth competition
Club you support and favourite all time player: Man Utd & Roy Keane. Keane was a great player for Utd, although he’s not such a good TV pundit! Jerzy Dudek gets an honourable mention for throwing 2 Diego Forlan shots into the Liverpool net about 10 years ago Favourite food and drink: Chicken fajitas or steak & chips with pepper sauce. Favourite TV series and film: The Boardwalk Empire or Friday Night Lights and The Godfather I & II. Who would you say is the most influential player that you have played with: There have been that many over the years, that I couldn’t pick one stand out player. My wee bro and current captain of SAFC, John would be one of them – he was a big lost when out injured this year.
Name: Stephen Donaghey Age: 35 Occupation: Teacher Position: Striker What clubs have you played for: Strabane FC, Lifford Celtic, Ballinamallard FC, Swilly Rovers, Barrowfield, & Strabane Athletic
Who do you think is the best coach that you’ve had and why: Danny ‘Bomber’ Rouse was obviously someone who had a big influence on me over the years; a great man with a big personality. Another would be John O’Connor, he had a unique way of motivating players in the Swilly Rovers squad . I never saw Marty Doc as keen to play, and he was 40 odd at the time. Rumour has it that John could even get him to come back into his own half to help out defensively!
At what age did you start playing football competitively (if you can remember) and what or who inspired you to start: I started playing with Melvin U11’s in the D&D. The inspiration would probably have been similar to what it is now, just that I enjoy playing football. I started playing adult football at about 16/17 with Strabane FC, it was good craic with friends but we were a poor team at that time. Obviously being a PE teacher and a coach, you’ve come across some talented young people. Have you taught anyone who you thought was good enough to play professionally or could actually make a career for themselves in the football industry: It is hard to say who could have made it professionally as there are alot of factors involved other than talent. Johnny Lafferty would be one but he decided to commit to his Gaelic football which has worked out great for him. There are quite a few over the past couple of years that undoubtedly have it, and the fact that a few have played at international level just highlights this. Time will tell if they are good enough to earn a professional contract though! What advice would you give your students or young players who want to try and make it in the football industry: Probably that, talent alone is not enough. As I’ve said already, there has been some very gifted footballers from Strabane over the years, but not too many have made it
Recent match sponsor the Central Bar. professionally. The right attitude with a bit of luck is always required; perform in front of the right people and you never know what lies ahead! What do you prefer, actively going out on the pitch and playing football or to watch from the sidelines and coach the players: Coaching is enjoyable but it doesn’t come close to playing. What do you consider to be the biggest highlight of your career in football: Winning Division Two & Three in the Fermanagh & Western with SAFC this past couple of years was great, but to be honest the standard wasn’t brilliant, especially when you consider that alot of our players had played at a higher level. From a playing perspective it would probably be beating Tobermore 1-0, at their home ground, in the Final of the Craig Memorial Cup on Boxing Day 2003 with big Boyler getting the winner. From a coaching/management point, it would have to be Holy Cross College winning both the Under 16 and Under 18 NI Cup’s in Ballymena last year; it was a great day for our school and Strabane. What does it mean to you to have been given the opportunity to play for your home town but also to be able to lend your knowledge and a helping hand with the coaching: It has been a privilege, hopefully I’ll be involved for a while yet, but as Barry Porter has already said, there is the small problem of being selected!!!
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