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The Initial cast members for the Triple Short Film Project. Far left, Martin McGrinder, Anthony Caldwell, Kelly Devlin, Dermot O Brien, Liam Sharkey, Jessica Sayers & Eddie Flanagan.
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The Strabane/Derry Triple Short Film Project consists of three short films to be filmed in the Strabane/Derry District in areas that include Strabane itself, Sion Mills, the surrounding areas of the district and the City of Derry. The three films are titled ‘Troubled Mind’, ‘Break-up, Booze-up, Smash-up’ and ‘The Murder Game’. The budget set for all three films to be made is £14,000 and a Kickstarter page has been set-up for the public to help fund it. There are benefits to donating are they are the following: Donate £5 - Get a Thank You. Donate £10 - Get your name in the credits - (Includes £5 reward). Donate £20 - get a digital copy of one movie - (includes £10 reward).
This project is the brainchild of local filmmaker Michael Lafferty. His CV includes the 2008 film ‘End Of The Line’, which was made in Strabane under his Independent ‘Snowstorm Films’ production banner. It featured a local cast and premiered in Dicey Riley’s in Strabane in August, 2009. It went on to win Best International Screenplay in a Short Film at a Los Angeles Film Festival. Chris Mullen is also on board for the project, bringing a lifelong passion of cinema to the table. He intends to focus all that love into dedicating his time and effort into making the project a reality. He will be joined by Corey Gallagher, who will be on board as Sound Engineer. Continued Page 6
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Local Triple Film Project Needs Your Help unless the £4,500 target is reached. The casting calls, so far, have had a great Corey has had a long interested in a career response, with a video of the first batch of in filmmaking and has come on to the cast members reaching of over 1000 after project for experience in the field before just one day online. setting off to University. Local composer Ronan Doherty, who previously worked with “The word is getting out there, with two Michael on ‘End of the Line’, will work again weeks remaining. We need about ten more on this project. He has been composing people so there may be more casting calls music for many years now, and recently did this week,” said Michael. “I hope we get to music work for the BBC. make all three films, of course. I’m in touch with people at Pinewood Studios. They have Michael Lafferty is setting the initial funding kindly agreed to give us prop guns for a goal at £4,500. “If we make it to £4,500, then gun battle at the end of film three. They’ve ‘Troubled Mind’ will be funded and will defi- also offered to do the visual effects, which nitely be filmed. If we pass our next stretch is amazing. It’s all very ambitious, but I like goal, which will be £9,000, ‘Break-Up, being ambitious,” he added. Booze-Up, Smash-Up’ will get funded. If we then pass £14,000 then ‘The Murder Game’ For more information on the project, casting will get funded,” he explained. calls and how to donate, check the Facebook page ‘The Strabane/Derry Triple Short The project will only be funded if at least Film Project’. To donate, log onto Kickstarter £4,500 is pledged by Thursday, June 9 at and simply type Strabane. From there you midnight. Donators will not be charged will find a link to the project. from front page...
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was being played in the Townhall prior to becoming a hit. I was playing it on import four years before it became a top ten hit in the UK and Ireland in 2002. We always liked to party in the Townhall and we’re going to bring that party upstairs to Dicey Riley’s on Saturday, June 4. It all kicks off at 10pm and I look forward to seeing lots of clubbers, both old and new, for what’s It will take place just a stone’s throw away from going to be a fantastic night,” he explained. the Townhall Bar, across the street in the upstairs Garage venue in Dicey Riley’s. There’s a chance for you to relive those memories and catch up with familiar faces as a Townhall Reunion Night has been planned. The Townhall bar closed its doors almost ten years ago but local Quizmaster and former resident DJ in the bar, Paddy McGhee, has planned a night of nostalgia and classic club anthems to evoke memories of those halcyon days gone by.
“Some of the former bar staff will be in attendance,” explained Paddy to the ‘Herald’. “We’re hoping a lot of the old regulars will come along too, so everyone can catch up and relive those memorable nights. Tickets are £5 pound and available at Dicey’s, McFadden’s shop, and Hannigan’s shop, or you can pay at the door.” Paddy has promised a feast of club classics from back in the day, with a particular focus on 1997 to 2002. “I’ll be playing classics from the likes of Vengaboys, Fragma, Alice Deejay, Ann Lee, Ian Van Dahl, DJ
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Monday morning This morning I had something to email and I was not at my usual computer. I had used this particular computer in the past however the issues I had had with internet access in the past with this appliance was long forgotten. It so happened that the email I was sending had a strict deadline so I got up very early to ensure I had plenty of time to get it sorted. It only took me a few minutes to get the article finished off and ready with an attachment to send. That was when the trouble started. The email would not allow attachments and I tried every trick in the book, as it were, to make that happen. I then remembered that left my laptop in my friend’s car who happened to be staying at the same place. As it was around 5.00 am I went on the hunt for the keys of my friend’s car hoping they would be left downstairs somewhere ‘handy’ so I could get access to the laptop without waking my friend. Well that was not to be as my friend is the cautious type and, as I found out only after wakening him up, he keeps his car keys under his pillow for ‘security’ reasons. Glad to get the keys, although somewhat disappointed I had to wake my friend up to do so, I went outside to get the laptop in the boot of his car. I opened the front door and heard a sharp high pitched noise. I was somewhat perplexed as I found it difficult to pinpoint exactly where the noise was coming from. Although I would have preferred not to have the noise around me I continued towards the car it was not loud enough to annoy anyone in the house.
Alarm bells? I had just opened the boot of the car when really loud alarm bells started to ring throughout the house. Very quickly all of the house guests were in the lobby wondering what was going on. We had to shout to be heard above the din of the alarm and it was soon realised that the only person who knew the alarm code had
not arrived yet. Suddenly the house phone rang and it was a security firm wondering to know why the alarm had been activated. Unfortunately the noise was such that hearing anyone on the phone was impossible. About 15 minutes later the Gardaí arrived and required everyone to identify themselves. I was still thinking about my email deadline however the alarm matter had to be sorted first. One of the garda decided to get in touch with the alarm security company and got the relevant
codes. When he entered the code the alarm went silent. What a relief. The whole episode took about an hour and a half which meant everyone except me could go back to bed. I rigged up my laptop and got the email article ready only to find that there was no internet access. Thank God this was not a typical Monday. Until the next time Tom Herron
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It’s Summer time at the Alley!
Pictured at the launch of the Alley Theatre Summer Programme are from left, playwright Martin Lynch, centre is Nicola Bonner, the Alley Theatre and pictured on right is
The Alley Theatre has just announced a packed programme of concerts, exhibitions, festivals and drama for this summer season.
The programme features a fantastic range of events including the very first Alley Cat’s Theatre Summer Camp, the hilarious comedians Russell Kane and Ruairi Woods, country music sensation Lisa Mc Hugh and much, much more. The Alley also welcomes a wide array of local talent, including a night solely dedicated to singer/ songwriters Original Sinners, Summer Nights with Jazz Gazette and the phenomenal Ultimate Dance Kraze. Family audiences can look forward to a range of exciting events including Strabane Arts Academy’s Variety Show Concert, the Alley Theatre Summer Open Day and the return of Strabane Summer Jamm weekend with an enhanced programme promising fun for all the family! There will be plenty of laughter on the cards this summer season as Joseph Rea Promotions presents Handbag Positive, as well as the sequel to the History of the Peace (accordin’ to my Da!) as legendary writer and producer Martin Lynch brings The History of the Peace (accordin’ to my Ma!) and comedy genius Rich Hall. Not forgetting music fans, The Finnegan McSherry Band debut at the Alley in August as well as the lively Whistlin’ Donkeys brought to you by Joe Gallagher Entertainments. Lore and Sean Donnelly also add to the great music line up in the Alley summer programme of events.
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Russell Kane – Right Man, Wrong Age Sunday 19th June at 8pm // Tkts: £16
the launch which will include an informal piping session and a discussion on moving forwards as a group. Saturday11th & Sunday 12th June
Joseph Rea Promotions present:
Handbag Positive Sunday 12th June at 8pm // Tkts: £14, £12 (con)
Country fest, live country and folk music, street entertainment, family fun activities, busking competition, country music trail, special promotions, late night entertainment and much more.
Are you 16 years old, yet feel 21? Are you 40, but tragically faking 25? Or maybe you’re full of three oxen and the sex drive of a bonobo chimp. Don’t worry this is normal. No one is ever the ‘right age’ – it’s the beauty and the curse of being a real person. In his brand new show, Russell Kane unleashes another blisteringly-funny, award-winning stand-up performance about growing up, growing down and why farts will always be funny. Come and join Russell for one night only at the Alley Theatre.
The Finnegan McSherry Band
Summer Events
Thursday 23rd June at 8pm // Tkts: £12, £10 (con)
Encore Performing Arts Academy presents: Having been friends since childhood, John McSherry and Brian Finnegan, two of the most unique voices in Irish music, have decided to join forces to create the Finnegan McSherry Band.
Summer Dance Recital Saturday 4th June at 3pm & 7pm // Tkts: £7, £5 (con)
Since joining they have been responsible with pushing the boundaries of Irish music even furAttracta and Nora were the best of friends when ther with their ground breaking bands ‘Kan’ and they were teenagers. They shared everything from ‘Olllam’. their Bay City Rollers trousers to boyfriends. They drift apart as people do until fate reunites them in Brass Neck Theatre Company present: their middle ages.
Ché’s Night Off
Alley Theatre Summer Open Day Saturday 11th June from 2pm – 5pm // Free admission
Encore PAAs amazing Pop Tap dancers will showcase their Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Ballet, Street and Hip Hop dancing in their annual dance show. These talented students are IDTA All Ireland Champions and Dance World Bronze medallists for tap dancing. Matinee – features mini Pop Tap, Primary Pop Tap and Grade 1 Pop Tap classes. Evening performance – features junior and senior students, Grade 2 up to advanced classes.
Strabane Summer Jamm Weekend Friday 10th – Sunday 12th June Friday 10th June will see the launch of the Tyrone Pipers Club, the first of its kind in Tyrone. The launch is being hosted at the Alley Theatre by Martin Gallen (Banba) and Mark Carmichael (Camhanach) and will welcome both uilleann and highland pipers initially. All musicians welcome to
Ever wondered how a theatre works or wanted to know exactly what is involved to make a production come to life? We are throwing open our doors and inviting you to step behind the scenes, giving you the opportunity to access all areas of the Alley Theatre. Throughout the day there will be paintshops, costume, wigs and make-up workshops plus our technical team will all be hard at work, showing you exactly how our theatre operates behind the scenes.
Strabane Arts Academy presents:
Variety Show Thursday 16th June at 8pm // Tkts: £5, £3 (con)
Friday 24th June at 8pm // Tkts: £12 A plane has been fogbound in the west of Ireland and the world’s most wanted man is onboard. Ché Guevara wants only one thing…..a night off!
Strabane Arts Academy proudly presents a variety concert night showcasing all the Academy’s talent. Performances include soloists in voice, guitar and piano.
There’s a cow to be calved, a dance to organise, a motorbike to repair and a bit of love in the air. Join Ché and the locals for a wild night’s craic with fiddles, fugitives and a drop of the black stuff. There will be excerpts from some of the best Starring Broadway and West End star Ryan Molly known musicals including David Oliver’s ‘Gutz (Jersey Boys). the Musical’ and as usual the Arts Academy house band will be there to support our students. Living Vintage Fashion Show Saturday 25th June at 7.30pm // Tkts: £10 Cat MacGinty and Gerry Strawbridge will compère on the night. This will be a superb night of entertainment showcasing the abundance of talent that Living Vintage make a welcome return to the Alley Theatre bringing their unique show of authentic exists in Strabane and the surrounding area. clothes and accessories from the 1940s – 50s from their private collection.
Original Sinners
Saturday 18th June, 2nd July & 6th August at 8pm// Alley Bar // Tkts: £5
This amazing show is set in an atmosphere of fun and nostalgia, suitable for all ages. This unique show could be a trip down memory lane for some There is a huge array of talent in the North West or a peek into grandma’s wardrobe for others. and with a vibrant music scene it would be a sin not to have a night dedicated to original music. Tickets for all events are now available at the Box Office and online. The full summer programme This will be a packed day of activities and events There is no doubt that it will be a great night, full is now available for download at http://www. for all ages indoor and outdoor. Come along of entertainment and so an opportunity to discover alley-theatre.com/brochure/ and further updates and meet the team and take part in lots of FREE new music so please come along and enjoy the gig are available via fb.com/thealleytheatre and @ hosted by Ciaran Gallen. TheAlleyTheatre on Twitter. hands-on theatre-themed fun.
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SUMMER at the
THE ALLEY Russell Kane – Right Man, Wrong Age
Encore Performing Arts Academy presents:
Summer Dance Recital
Sun 19th June at 8pm
Sat 4th June at 3pm & 7pm
// Tkts: £16
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The Finnegan McSherry Band
Strabane Summer Jamm Weekend
Thurs 23rd June at 8pm // Tkts: £12, £10 (con)
Fri 10th – Sun 12th June
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Alley Theatre Summer Open Day
Ché’s Night Off Fri 24th June at 8pm // Tkts: £12
Sat 11th June from 2pm – 5pm // Free admission
Joseph Rea Promotions present:
Handbag Positive
Living Vintage Fashion Show Sat 25th June at 7.30pm // Tkts: £10
Sun 12th June at 8pm // Tkts: £14, £12 (con)
Upcoming events:
Strabane Arts Academy presents:
Variety Show Thurs 16th June at 8pm // Tkts: £5, £3 (con)
The Whistlin’ Donkeys Fri 22nd July at 8pm // Tkts: £15
Ultimate Dance Kraze Fri 29th & Sat 30th July at 8pm // Tkts: £10
Original Sinners Sat 18th June, 2nd July & 6th August at 8pm
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Gearing Up For A Return Proper order is about to be restored on Sunday nights, well sort of. After all the drama in the background, the new look Top Gear returns to our screens on May 29. Following the much publicised departure of previous hosts Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond, the new show will feature Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc. They’ll be joined by Motorsport guru and Formula 1 commentator Eddie Jordan, world record-breaking German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, renowned motoring journalist and YouTube petrolhead Chris Harris, and car reviewer and TV presenter Rory Reid. They have racked up over 7,500 miles between them, filming in nine countries over a period of eight months. The BBC is reported to have spent vast
Nomad jumping through the Moroccan desert, a Dodge Viper racing in Nevada USA and Chris Evans and Matt Le Blanc in some Reliant Rialtos in a rainy Blackpool. The Stig will also return and he’ll be back in action on the Top Gear track, plus a whole lot more. A lot of hype has surrounded the return of Top Gear, and how the audience will react to the new look and new presenters remains anybody’s guess. Speaking to Radio Times, Chris Evans has already joked that he is preparing for the worst. “I think we can all agree that A whole new Top Gear team is on your screen from May 29th. some people in my business would sums on the new show, includ- in Surrey. One estimate puts the currently prefer me/my career/prefing a refurbishment of the show’s upgrade at a cost of £250,000. Teas- erably both to be shot on sight rather race track at Dunsfold Aerodrome ers of what’s ahead include an Ariel than taken in for further questioning.
It’s clear, even to a deaf, dumb and blind person, that in their considered opinion, I thoroughly deserve to be six feet under and the sooner the better. As a consequence of the mud-slinging, I have taken to daily, contemplative soaks in the bathtub of ‘worst-case scenario’. I am a realist hoping for the best, while preparing for potential imminent career death,” he admitted. However, he added that if he does fall flat with the new show he “could apply for a correspondence course in becoming an international hitman”. Time will tell, so perhaps Evans should keep up the target practice, just in case.
Sky Blues - from the Royal family to footy! Craig Cash and Sue Johnston from ‘The plays Mandy, the club’s resident vamp. Comedians Joe Royle Family’ have been reunited in a Wilkinson and David Earl wrote the show, and also appear as Pete’s bearded nemeses, wind-up merchants Bruce and Lee. new comedy for Sky1. Many will be hoping the show will have the warmth and ‘Rovers’ follows the supporters of football team Redbridge Rovers as they struggle in the lower leagues. Cash, who also directs and produces, plays diehard fan, Pete Mot, while Johnston plays eccentric club bar manager and local matriarch,Doreen. The show also features Steve Speirs (‘Stella’, ‘Extras’) as Pete’s mate Tel, and Seb Cardinal (‘Psychobitches’, ‘Cardinal Burns’) as Tel’s love interest, Mel. Diane Morgan (Philomena Cunk from Charlie Brooker’s ‘Weekly Wipe’)
humour that so coloured the likes of ‘The Royle Family’ and pub-based comedy ‘Early Doors’, which also featured Cash. Speaking of the show, Cash said: “It’s very funny. It’s got two romances and two bromances. It’s just a story of a disparate bunch of crackers individuals who’ve not got much in common other than Redbridge Rovers, but they all get along very nicely. It’s warm and full of laughs. What more do you want from half an hour?” Check out ‘Rovers’ on Tuesdays at 10pm on Sky1.
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Flavour of the month... Our June ‘Flavour of the Month’ is Strabane singer-songwriter and composer of the hit home grown musical ‘Gutz’, David Oliver. Where did the name ‘David Oliver’ come from?
When I was 16 I entered a songwriting competition. But being a 16 year old lad I was too embarrassed and shy to put my name to it, so I went with my middle name...David Oliver. I also signed up with IMRO at this time and used this, so basically that was supposed to be the alias but eventually became the more public name.
Five dream dinner guests (living or dead)?
Tom Crean, Hugh Glass, Hans Zimmer, Ronan Mc Kee and ‘Horse’ Mc Beth.
As a musician, where do the melodies come from?
Proudest moment?
Any other jobs you’ve done prior to being a musician?
Greatest musical influences and why?
Haven’t a clue...but being near the ocean seems to help!
I’ve worked on Building sites, Phil lynch’s shop, Safeways Supermarket and I’ve also been teaching.
All time favourite actor and why?
It constantly changes with me; I used to love Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas – the old school guys – but at the minute it’s Kevin Spacey, who is absolutely brilliant in “House of Cards”.
Who or what makes you laugh? A Favourite holiday destination? Wee bits of everything everyday. Hard to pass Donegal on a dry day!
A favourite film and why?
“Last of the Mohicans” – for the amazing soundtrack, scenery and story.
Favourite food?
Anything goes with me...I’m pretty easy to please.
An ideal night out? Family and friends and a live band, when everyone’s up for the craic!
Becoming a father (twice) and getting married.
Nothing specific, really. I’m open to all styles and genres and often find myself listening to anything; this keeps things interesting.
Something you love about Strabane?
My family and the amazing people.
Something you’d love to see happen in Strabane in the future?
An ideal night in?
More jobs, investment and nightlife - just anything that gives the town a boost.
Most embarrassing moment?
Any clues as to what’s next for you musically?
Fire, hot whiskey (on a winter’s night) and having the craic with the wanes.
Ha! I’m hardly going to tell you that one now!!!
No idea...I’ll have to see what comes in from the Atlantic!!
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Original Talent Captured On ‘Life In A Northern Town’ The wealth of musical talent in the Strabane area has been well documented within this very page for many years. Therefore, ‘Total Music’ is more than delighted to learn that a brand new CD compilation is currently being put together as a permanent document and celebration of that rich vein of local musical creativity. Due for release this month, ‘Life In A Northern Town’ was devised by local man Martin Gallen and has the support of Strabane Chamber of Commerce and Derry City and Strabane District Council. “The compilation title is pretty straight forward and does what it says on the tin,” explained Marty to TM last week. “It’ll have about 15 acts from the local area, including a few from Derry. The Council have got behind the project, too. They are going to encourage bars around the town to book acts that will appear on the CD to perform on their premises during the Summer Jamm festival on June 11. The Irish TV channel is also very interested in getting involved that day.”
Collective Approach Martin firmly believes that the CD will see the local artists and music fans pull together, and in doing so take the project further than it would with just a few people working on it. “A lot of different people
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selves. With so few live outlets accommodating original material, the compilation will promote a local creativity that perhaps lacks the visibility that it rightly deserves. “When you scratch the surface of what’s out there you soon realise that there are so many people creating something. That’s their true talent and it needs to be seen and heard. The main objective of this CD is to show that there’s a lot more to Strabane than Original Material what tends to be on the news. We have the The CD will consist completely of original musical creativity to match anywhere and material written by the local artists them- hopefully ‘Life In A Northern Town’ will be a
in the town know a lot of different people. Getting them all together on one CD and working together in promoting it will see the CD have a far bigger reach. It’s a collective approach to promoting the musical talent in the town, and all the artists are going to be listed with contact details. It will be a CD that says “this is us and this is what we can do!””
There’s nothing like an anniversary tour to make a music fan feel his/ her age. This year, spare a thought for all the old punk rockers. For many of them it seems like no time ago that they were wearing badges of their favourite bands, all pinned with pride to their Harrington and Bomber jackets. However, with bands like The Stranglers, The Buzzcocks and The Undertones currently on 40th anniversary tours, those punk rockers find themselves reeling in the years in a manner their younger saliva-spewing spirits never envisaged. Time waits for no man or woman, and this year in particular being 40 years since punk exploded onto the television screens via The Sex Pistols’ notorious appearance on the Today show with Bill Grundy – among other means, mediums and methods – will be a reminder of that fact. As it happens, this month marks the 40th anniversary of one of
before a small audience that were completely absorbed in the raw ragged energy on stage. It all stood in sharp contrast to the 1970s that lingered outside the door and the 1970s that populated the hit parade at the time. The small gathering was liberated from those restraints that evening by the Pistols. Among them were a young Steven Morrissey, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Pete Shelley, Howard Devoto, Mark E. Smith and Mick Hucknall. From that group alone we would eventually get The Smiths, Joy Division, New Order, The Buzzcocks, The Fall, Magazine and Simply Red. Granada reporter Tony Wilson was also in attendance, and that night was the spark that instigated his setting up of Factory Records and, eventually, the Hacienda, which was at the very heart of dance and club culture in the late 1980s. It was undoubtedly an iconic show. Naturally, if all who now claim to have attended actually did, Wembley
The Sex Pistols burst onto the scene in 1976 upstairs in the Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester.
the most famous gigs of the 1970s, which is a bold statement considering there were barely 50 people in attendance.
The Sex Pistols Ten years and 18 days after Bob Dylan’s famous “Judas!” show at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester, The Sex Pistols played upstairs in the Lesser Free Trade Hall on June 4, 1976. They played
positive reflection of that,” explained Martin. Confirmed artists set to feature on ‘Life In A Northern Town’ include Marc Rigney, Camhanach, Paul Tully, Those Ghosts, Hcbaby (aka Danny Houston), Gerard i2 (aka Gerard McDaid), Lauren Bird (aka Lauren McGeough), The Docs, Brian Hassan, Harks (aka Glen Harkin), Ruari McCafferty and Matthew Ward. More acts are to be confirmed soon. It is also hoped that this is just the first volume and that volume two with a group of different local artists will appear in the future. would struggle to hold the audience! That concert in June ’76 has been documented in films such as the Ian Curtis biopic “Control” and “24 Hour Party People”, and will probably feature in the forthcoming Morrissey biopic, “Steven”. It has also been celebrated in print, in books such as David Nolan’s “I Swear I Was There: The Gig That Changed the World” and Jon Savage’s “England’s Dreaming”. Can small gigs still have an impact on a group of individuals in the same manner 40 years on? Most certainly! The records deals may not be dangling like they were for bands during the peak of Punk and New-Wave, but never confuse the inevitably terminal condition of the record business for a lack of spirit in contemporary music; it’s out there kicking its audience in the guts and inspiring them to go and make their own indelible imprint. All too often we hear the same old “where are the new bands?” rhetoric. We’ll hear it again during these 40th anniversary landmarks. The landscape has changed but there is always a noise being made, never doubt that. Whether you look for it or not is up to you. Henry Rollins was once asked if Punk was dead. “Pal,” he replied, “if you have to ask, it’s dead to you!”
“I Was an Astronaut” really makes the grade Whether in a solo capacity or under the We Are Aerials moniker, Derry singer-songwriter Conor McAteer has proven to be one of the most outstanding and creative artists in the North for almost a decade. He has returned once again with a solo album, “I Was an Astronaut”, and it truly is a thing of devastating beauty. Nothing is ever off limits for McAteer as a songwriter, and here we find songs of heartache, loss
and violence sitting next to songs of longing, lust and even infant “snotters”. Nautical references pop up throughout and a strong, confident and alluring folk element sails (pardon the pun) along beautifully. With subtle touches of strings and piano used but never over-cooked, McAteer knew what kind of record he wanted to make and that’s clear from start to finish. Even accomplished musicians such as Peter Doherty on double bass and Mark Donnelly on drums are used sparingly but purposefully on gorgeous tracks like ‘Atlas’ and ‘Still’. On top of all the lyrical content and fine production is McAteer’s
voice: a voice that is spread like honey on top of everything beneath it. In recent interviews he has stated that he prefers the studio to live performance these days. He has also hinted that this will be his final record for the foreseeable. Artists tend not to have a say on what the future holds given that the very creative component within them is like an involuntary muscle. However, if “I Was an Astronaut” is to be McAteer’s swansong it is a powerful final act; if it’s not, we’ll be watching this space for returning spacemen. Derry singer songwiter Conor McAteer.
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‘Gutz’ a huge success for local musician! ‘Gutz’, the home-grown musical written and produced by Strabane musician David Oliver enjoyed a fantastic two-night run at Derry’s Millennium Forum on May 13 and 14. Photos courtesy of Geraldine McCay.
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Winners of the St Mary’s P.S. Cross Country Invitational Event The winners of St Mary’s P.S. Cross Country Invitational event held last month in the grounds of Holy Cross College. This event was organised by Joe McMahon and it’s participants were children from Primary 4 to Primary 7 from across the Strabane District as well as a number of schools from Omagh.
Russell Kane for one night only at the Alley Theatre Russell Kane is back on tour this Summer and coming to the Alley Theatre on Sunday 19th June with his highly anticipated brand new show ‘Right Man, Wrong Age’. Russell will be unleashing yet another blisteringly-funny, stand-up performance about growing up, growing down, and why farts will always be funny. Are you 16-years-old, yet feel 21? Are you 40, but tragically faking 25? Or maybe you’re full-on 80 years, with the heart of three oxen and the sex drive of a bonobo chimp. Don’t worry: this is normal. No one is ever the ‘right’ age - it’s is the beauty and the curse of being a real person. Multi-award winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter Russell Kane is best known as the host of three series of BBC3‘s Live At The Electric, regular appearances on BBC1’s Live At The Apollo, BBC3’s Unzipped, ITV2’s Celebrity Juice and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Now! Russell was nominated four times for prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Awards before winning Best Show in 2010. He then went onto make history as the first comedian to
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FANTASTIC EARLY SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT AT THE BALOR
Unmissable huge Premiere of ‘State of the Nation’ Quality is the watchword at The Balor this June. There’s the premiere of brand new political satire The State Of The Nation featuring Conal Gallen as Charles Haughey.
IMF whistleblower Davison Budhoo won 3rd The music provided by Emma Smith, Seamus prize in the 2015 RTE Radio One PJ O Connor Fogarty, Joseph Doyle and Mossy Nolan folawards and was broadcast on RTE last July. lows her like a dark swirling storm delivering a remarkable performance capable of going Following the show there broadcaster and toe to toe with Nick Cave at his most fire and journalist Frank Galligan will host a round brimstone. table discussion: Ireland in 2016 vs The ProcSuperstar Lisa Hannigan headlines a great lamation: How do we measure up? Guest Sun June 19th music lineup which also sees Cavan folk sen- speakers will include Brendan Ogle (Rightsation Lisa O Neill and amazing US seven 2Water) and journalist John Drennan. Lisa Hannigan piece ragtime jazz band The California Feetwarmers. Running Order: The Balor is delighted to welcome back one 7pm – The Fund of Ireland’s biggest, best and brightest stars 8pm – The State Of The Nation Sat June 4th 9pm - Discussion Here at the Balor we’ve a enjoyed a long and happy relationship with the supremely talThe State Of The Nation Saturday 11th June ented Lisa Hannigan. She first played here Written by Conor Malone in July 2008 prior to the release of her debut Directed by Charlie Bonner Lisa O’Neill solo album Sea Sew. Four towering figures from Irish political his- Cavan folk sensation Lisa O Neill celebrates tory meet to play poker in the afterlife. 100 the release of her third album ‘Potholes In The And what an album it was – it went double platinum, was nominated for the Choice Music years on from 1916 just what do Thomas Sky’. Davis, Jim Larkin, Michael Collins and Char- The Voice is everything for a folk singer and Prize in Ireland and the Mercury Prize in the lie Haughey make of the current State Of Lisa O’Neill has a remarkable voice - a Cavan UK and saw Lisa play bewitching guest spots on the likes of Later...with Jools Holland,The The Nation? The premiere of this brand new twang, a growl, a song-call. Late Late Show, The Tonight Show with Hay political satire is produced as part of Donegal County Council 1916 commemorations. Potholes In The Sky follows a witty and Leno and The Colbert Report. Lisa’s follow up charming debut - This Is An Album - and an – Passenger – went straight in at Number 1 altogether more serious follow-up - Same on it’s first week of release and earned Lisa The Fund Cloth or Not - that marked her a serious artist, another Choice Music Prize Nomination. Written by Conor Malone a contender, a voice, a forked tongue. And With a long awaited 3rd studio album set for Directed by Monica Doherty now Potholes in the Sky, the artistic leap that release in 2016 we’re delighted to welcome one of our favourite artists back to The Balor The premiere of The State Of The Nation will had to be taken, full of wonderful and unique for what is sure to be one of the years musical be preceded by a staged reading of The songs that could only come from the pen of highlights. Fund. This play which tells the real life story of O’Neill.
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Sion Swifts Football Club Heading Here
Sion Swifts U19 Development squad. Swifts played their second match in the NIWFA U19 Development League against table-toppers in Melvin last month against Cliftonville Corinthians recording an impressive 4-1 victory.
Swifts kids at St George’s Stadium, England.
NIBFA National League - Swifts 2004’s recorded a well deserved draw 3-3 with Ballinamallard at Irish League ground, Ferney Park.
Swifts U11 Girls and their coach Gigs Connolly celebrate winning the Bangor Girl’s Tournament.
What a week for Adhamh Patton who represented N Ireland at an U11 tournament in Holland and then he got accepted into the Liverpool Academy after a trial in Belfast. Well done Adhamh!
Sion Swifts U13’s who recorded a great 3-2 win against St Pats in the Brendan Keogh U13 Youth League.
Swifts kids and coaches at England’s training facility.
Danny Gallagher received the “Community Coach of the Year” award for his services in providing “Football for All” at a gala ceremony at the Everglades. Thank you to Liam, Conor, Dearbhail, Jason, Courtney and Conor Canning.
Swifts Conor meets the Mayoress Elisha Mc Callion.
Swifts U11 and U13 girls who won their respective competitions at the Stoke City Tournament.
Swifts kids talking to “Bobby” in Stoke City!
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Sion Swifts Football Club Heading Here
Many thanks to Damien Mc Colgan (proprietor of Subway Strabane) for the generous sponsorship Subway for Many thanks to Raymond at Mc Goldrick Sports for his kind spon- Congratulations to Swifts 2007 players who performed well at the the 2016 season. Pictured is Damien, staff members and some girls from different age groups in our girls section. sorship of our senior ladies team. Raymond presenting a cheque Derry & District Games Development at Magee recently in both their games. to Senior manager Tony Mc Ginley and senior players.
The Swifts U11 squad that is currently playing in the Brendan Keogh Youth League.
Swifts Under 16s got off to a good start in this years Brendan Keogh Youth League with a 4-2 win over Dergview.
Swifts U11 girls who played a great game against a talented Mountjoy Juniors in the Brendan Keogh Youth League. Great game by both sides with Swifts scoring 7 super goals. GoalscorGreat game from Swifts U13 girls as they notched up their first victory with a win over Beragh in Well done to the Swifts U15 girls on winning the ers - Zahara Leckey (2), Claragh Quigg (2), Maidson. McMenamin Kirk (1), Ciara Kennedy (1), Ciara McAleer (1) the Brendan Keogh Youth League - All 4 goals coming from Teegan Lynch. Bangor Ladies Tournament.
Sion Swifts under 16 team who play in the BKYL shortly after defeating Eniskillen Athletic 2-1 at the Lakeland Forum.
Danske Bank Women’s Premiership - Good win for Tony and Sion Swifts Ladies with a deserved 1-0 victory against Mid-Ulster. Swifts goal scored by Zara O’Hagan.Well done everyone.
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Cash Returns - the award winning ‘Best Tribute Band in Ireland’ - set for the Millennium Forum In a very short space of time Cash Returns has become the country’s leading Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute act.
everyone who has come to our shows to support us, without which we would not be on the road. I’d also like to thank Bob Mullan Motors for all his support for what we do.”
Led by JP Mac and his sister Caroline, they are presently one of the busiest bands out on the road, with tour dates up and down the country and a practical residency at the Crumlin Road Gaol. Their success out on the road was cemented at the recent Hot Country TV Awards, where they won the Best Tribute Band in Ireland Award.
The Cash Returns show is set to take to the Millennium Forum in Derry on June 17, and JP Mac can’t wait to hit the stage. “It’ll be our first time to play the Millennium Forum so we’re very excited about that. We’ve also developed the show and made a few tweeks and changes over recent times, so we look forward to delivering what we believe to be a great night’s entertainment for Johnny Cash fans,” he said.
“It was a nice thing to pick up because it was the first award of its kind,” explained ‘the man in black’ himself, JP Mac. “What a reception we received. But a huge thank you must go to
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JP Mac and his sister Caroline accepting their award for Best Tribute Band in Irelandat the Hot Country TV Awards. Photo by Amanda Haugh
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Acclaimed new book detailing the life of Strabane football enigma, Adrian Doherty by Oliver Kay
‘Bob Dylan in a no. 7 shirt.’ A
book detailing the life of Strabane man Adrian Doherty has been lauded across the board since its release late last month. “Forever Young: The Story of Adrian Doherty, Football’s Lost Genius” by Chief Football Correspondent for The Times, Oliver Kay, details Doherty’s early life in Strabane, to his elevation towards the cusp of first team football at Manchester United at the age of 16, to the injury that derailed his career, to his life beyond Old Trafford and his untimely passing just a day before he turned 27 in June 2000. While not without addressing the surroundings of the tragic accident that led to his death in the Hague, Holland, the book has been praised as a celebration of a unique talent both in a footballing sense and in a creative sense, with the focus on the latter standing in sharp contrast to the stereotypical connotations one would have of a professional footballer. Doherty immersed himself into a culture that most sportsmen and women from an early age divorce themselves from: writing music, poetry, prose and consuming as much literature as he could get his hands on. Doherty often preferred to busk anonymously on the streets of Manchester rather than take up his complimentary ticket to Old Trafford.
his physical bravery. He was a small guy, not the most powerfully built. He looked like he would get kicked around a lot and he did but he kept coming for more and more, demanding the ball, taking people on, getting kicked again, picking himself up, taking them on again and setting up a goal. Certainly for a large period of those first 18 months at Old Trafford everybody was talking about him as someone who would make it and would be a star in the The new book by Oliver Kay, United first team sooner Chief football correspondent rather than later.’
Adrian Doherty wearing his Man Utd blazer.
Enigma
Bob Dylan In the book, Ryan Giggs, who many insist Doherty was on a par with - if not at one point even better than - recalls a ‘quiet lad’ with interests beyond football that were not even on his own radar at the time. ‘He was unorthodox in the way he dressed and the way he acted. He wasn’t like the rest of us. He played the guitar, he loved his music and he was obsessed with Bob Dylan. As a 16-year-old, I didn’t have a clue who Bob Dylan was,’ he explains.
colourful life. It is that colourfulness that makes ‘Forever Young’ different from the average sporting biography. Former Northern Ireland international and ex-Derry City player/manager, Felix Healy said of the book that ‘parts
While Doherty may not have looked or indeed acted like a footballer, it became a different story when he took to the pitch. In the book, Gary Neville recalls the first time he saw Doherty play back in 1990. ‘That night I watched him for the first time and he was frightening. He stood out in that team like you wouldn’t believe. I was looking at the standard of player at the club and thinking that’s the standard I’ve got to get to...as a 14 year old looking at Doherty and Ryan Wilson (Giggs) and the level they were at, you were just really scared at how good they of Adrian’s journey almost read like were.’ something from Jack Keroauc’s ‘On the Family, friends, former team-mates and Road’.’ fellow creatives contributed to the book However, of his footballing prowess and described the varying aspects that Doherty was spoken of in awed tones made up Adrian Doherty in his short but from those he grew up with, right
Strabane’s Adrian Doherty on bottom right pictured in the same Man Utd youth side as Ryan Giggs, who is on back row second from left.
through to those in the higher echelons of Old Trafford. Speaking to Newstalk, the book’s author Oliver Kay addressed Doherty’s physicality, which belied his ability in the most amazing fashion. ‘All the kids that he played with at school
and at youth level in Derry and Strabane and at Northern Ireland schoolboy level, they all talk about his incredible skill and speed. For all the ethereal aspects of his personality, everybody who saw him at Old Trafford would comment on
for the Times.
Gary Pallister, who had just joined United for a record fee at the time of £2.3 million, echoes those sentiments in the book. He recalls being at the Cliff training ground and thinking, ‘this kid is really talented; this kid can do things that your mere mortals can’t.’ A former team-mate and house-mate, Wayne Bullimore, says, ‘On the pitch, he wanted the ball, he wanted to express himself and he knew what he was about. He was brave too, as tough as old boots. Off the pitch he was completely different. The word that comes to mind is “enigma”. He would love this but, to me, he was just like Bob Dylan. It was like having Bob Dylan in a no. 7 shirt.’ Something that is prevalent throughout the book is the free-spirited nature of Adrian Doherty, and in some ways the book was an opportunity to present the truth in the face of rumour and unfounded hearsay following his unfortunate cruciate knee ligament injury in 1991, departure from Manchester United in 1993, eventual drift from football and the tragic accident in the Hague in 2000. As Doherty’s brother, Gareth, points out in the book, ‘what a lot of people don’t realise is that the years from twenty to twenty-six, after he left football, were the happiest of Adrian’s life.’
Huge prospect Adrian Doherty in action for Manchester United. Adrian and Ryan Giggs were considered the best talents in the Utd academy at the time.
Fame
The book makes it clear that Adrian Doherty was as far from a tortured ‘could’ve been’ ex-footballer as is possible. It was, as Oliver Kay explains, a stage in his life that he simply moved on from. ‘When he was playing in wine bars, acoustic clubs and poetry nights he never ever talked to people about his time at United. Seemingly that wasn’t out of bitterness because nobody had ever encountered any of that from him; he just seemed to be somebody who had moved on and it didn’t matter to him as much as it would’ve done to, probably, most of us if we were in the same position...he was never interested in the fame, the trappings of fame or the money. He really disliked money and what it did to people, so the idea of him being jealous of what David Beckham had, or jealous of the success that Ryan Giggs had, well he just simply wasn’t.’ “Forever Young: The Story of Adrian Doherty, Football’s Lost Genius” is the story of a life whistling to its own tune. There were to be many more tunes that sadly we’ll never hear. But, finally, the true story of Adrian Doherty has been told, and in all its beauty and sadness it’s a story that needed telling.
Young Adrian Doherty with Derry City football legend Liam Coyle.
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