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Vast numbers of little ghosts and goblins are registered for arts and craft workshops and will be making Halloween decorations. The Halloween spirit is already cranking up in Strabane town centre with local shops and businesses getting into the spirit with window displays, a scarecrow trail and some in-store ‘Shop and Save Spooktacular’ promotions. A number of ghoulish characters are set to be behind the counters so take care as you entre! The event includes Melvin’s mysterious fun day with a monster mash disco, face painting, ghostly games and Halloween arts & crafts. Fancy dress is a must! A Trick ‘N Trail throughout the town, monsters movies, face painting and birds of prey and reptiles from 12pm – 4pm in the town centre. Continued on Page 4 - See also Page 31

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McHugh appeals for safe and responsible use of ﬁreworks Derg Sinn Féin councillor Ruairi McHugh has appealed for the safe and responsible use of ﬁreworks this Halloween. Cllr McHugh said: “By all means enjoy the festivities at Halloween, but be safe and do not let what should be a bit of fun turn into a nightmare, the consequences of which could be scars or disfigurement, which last a life time. Not only are fireworks dangerous, but they are also very expensive to buy. I would encourage children and their families to enjoy fireworks at public fireworks displays conducted by professionals rather than purchase fireworks for home or private use. The annual firework display in Castlederg hosted by Churchtown Community Centre will take place on Thursday 30th October at 9pm at the entry to Hillview Park. I would encourage people to attend this event. The reality is that thousands of fireworks are being sold illegally. In many cases the people selling these fireworks are deliberately targeting young people. In turn a lot of young

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If you dare come and experience the unknown Freaky Friday felling in Abercorn square but be careful as you never know who will be lurking about! Also showcasing on the day is a range of dances from Pop tap academy in the Alley court yard and Grays museum will be opening for tours. Cllr Ruairi McHugh is asking the local public to be aware of the dangers of using ﬁrworks.

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As we approach Halloween, many of us are partial to digging out the old classic Horror DVDs or videos for a good traditional scare-feast. With that in mind, the ‘Herald’ took to the streets to find out what your all time favourite Horror movies are. “For me it would be between the original versions of ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ and ‘Evil Dead’. There are some pretty gruesome scenes in there. Cannibals and moving trees! They’ve been often emulated but never bettered in my opinion. Nowadays it’s all predictable slasher movies.” Aiden Devenney “I can still remember seeing ‘Psycho’ for the ﬁrst time at the pictures. The audience were all screaming during that famous shower scene. I knew something bad was going to happen at some point but I really wasn’t expecting that. All that blood on the tiles and

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November Nights at the Alley Enjoy a wonderful evening at the Alley Theatre with an array of events this November

changes – he becomes cruel and aggressive – and later that year, when winter comes, the Snow Queen appears and whisks Kay away to her palace in the North Pole.

Conal Gallen Return with A Bit on the Side

No one knows what’s happened to Kay but Gerda who is heartbroken at Kay’s disappearance, decides to look for him. She sets out on a long and dangerous journey but eventually reaches the Snow Queen’s palace. Kay seems unrescuable, but Gerda’s tears melt the splinter in his heart and the spell is broken. They travel home and find that it hasn’t changed, but they have – they’ve grown up and it’s summer time once more. Tickets are £7, £5 Family of Four £20

It’s the show that has been selling out theatres all over Ireland! Conal Gallen is bringing his hilarious hit comedy play A Bit On The Side back to The Alley Theatre for 1 night only on Saturday 1st November. Come along and join Bridie, Willie, Dick and Cynthia for one final performance. Make sure to bring your tissues, you will be in tears of laughter from start to finish! Tickets are £20.

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Bare Bodkin Theatre Company presents: The Great Hunger by Patrick Kavanagh Conal Gallen brings his hilarious hit comedy play ‘A Bit on the Side’ to the Alley Theatre for one night only on Saturday 1st November.

Peter Duffy is to star in ‘The Great Hunger’ by Patrick Kavanagh Irish Poet/Novelist at the Alley Theatre on Friday 7th November. This is generally considered to be Patricks Kavanagh’s finest work, it protagonist is bachelor farmer Patrick Maguire who has spent years at his mother’s beck and call. When she finally dies aged 91, he himself is 65 and has missed the boat in terms of finding a wife and having a family of his own, a source of acute sorrow and regret to him. Peter Duffy himself grew up on a small Monaghan farm so has a ready affinity to Kavanagh’s material which informs and shines through his absorbing interpretation of the work. Peter Duffy’s one-man performance of the poem is as epic as the work...softly spoken, with despair and regret pouring out of his being, Duffy hypnotise his audience; constantly drawing us into his tale. He captures all the lyricism of the verse and the emptiness of a man who has stood guard over an empty castle for far too long. Waterford News and Star. Tickets are £7, £5 (con)

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production come to life. Authentic 1940 - 1950 Vintage Well now is your chance as the Alley is openFashion Show in aid of Marie ing its backstage doors on Saturday 8th November. Come to the other side of a perCurie Cancer Care Strabane formance to see all the life behind the scenes. From 12 – 3pm there will be tours every 20 The Living Vintage Company is delighted minutes giving you access to all areas of the to be displaying their private collection of Alley Theatre. authentic clothes & accessories in a vintage fashion show extravaganza as a fundraiser in Come and experience costume, wigs and the- aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care at the Alley atre make up workshops, dance workshops, Theatre on Friday 21st November. painting workshops plus out technical team will be hard at work showing you exactly how Come along and see a magnificent collection our theatre operates. Suitable for all ages this of some of the most stylish haute couture of will be a packed day of events. Come along the forties and fifties in a great evening of fun meet the team and take part in lots of Free and nostalgia. Living Vintage fashion shows hands on theatre themed fun. have been met with huge acclaim all over Northern Ireland and beyond and their fashCapacity for each tour is 10 persons please ion shows are regularly complete sell outs. book in advance to avoid disappointment. Book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets Call the box office on 028 71 384444 to book are £10 a place.

Drama with Bookworms by Puddle Alley Puddle Alley Theatre Company are back on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th November at the Alley Theatre with their hilarious comedy ‘Bookworms’ looking at the trials and tribulations of one family in Post Celtic Tiger Ireland as they hold their local Book Club in their home. Examining the novels leads to examining matters best left undone turned as a sleeping tiger can become vicious. Puddle Alley are well known for the quality of their comedy productions and this promises to continue that success.

Tickets are £10, £8 (con) available from the Ever wondered how a theatre works or wanted Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 71 384444 or to know exactly what is involved to make a online www.alley-theatre.com

The Snow Queen Brought to Life at the Alley Theatre This Christmas at the Alley Theatre we are delighted to be welcoming Quantum Theatre with their enchanting tale ‘The Snow Queen’ on Saturday 22nd November at 1pm and Monday 24th November at 11.30am Quantum Theatre presents their unique take on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale. A young boy, Kay and his friend, Gerda are devoted to each other. Kay’s Grandmother tells them both about the Snow Queen, and a mirror that won’t reflect the good and beautiful in people, but magnifies all the bad and ugly aspects. One summer’s day a splinter from the mirror lodges in Kay’s heart and his personality

Over by Christmas – In the Trenches, December, 1914. Wireless Mystery Theatre presents Christmas in the Trenches, 1914 at the Alley Theatre on Tuesday 25th November at 10am. An entertaining and emotive invocation of the first winter of World War 1, the war they said would be over by Christmas. Using a mixture of period songs, live music and fragments of different narratives and lives, this show presents the whole spectrum of experience and feeling during wartime. At times humorous, touching, and deeply moving, this show captures the triumph of the human –and Christmas- spirit over adversity..Tickets are £4

Take a Journey on the ‘Holy Holy Bus’ Brassneck Theatre Company presents this comedy play by Pierce Elliott‘The Holy, Holy Bus’ at the Alley Theatre on Saturday 29th November. There is a pilgrimage that leaves a West Belfast parish once a year to tour the holy sites of Ireland. The local parishioners call it, ‘The Holy Holy Bus’. We follow the female faithful on personal journeys on this hilariously madcap adventure which will change their lives forever. ‘The Holy, Holy Bus’ will have us laughing, praying and shedding a few tears along the journey as well. N.B This show contains some strong language, suitable for over 16’s. Tickets are £12 For more information on any of these shows and to book tickets contact The Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 71 384444 or online www. alley-theatre.com

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Sat 8th Nov from 12 – 3pm Tours every 20minutes Free Admission but places must be booked

The Snow Queen

Puddle Alley Theatre Company presents:

Sat 22nd Nov at 1pm & Mon 24th Nov at 11.30am Tkts: £7, £5 (con) Family of Four £20

Bookworms

Wireless Theatre Company presents:

Wed 12 & Thurs 13th Nov at 8pm. Tkts: £10, £8 (con)

Christmas in the Trenches Tues 25th Nov at 10am. Tkts: £4

The Artist, The Essential Entrepreneur and Visionary

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Sat 29th Nov at 8pm. Tkts: £12

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The effect of acupuncture during Pregnancy/IVY and labour Many researchers show that acupuncture reduces stress. Since tests have been showing to interfere with getting pregnant, it makes sense that reducing your stress through acupuncture could periodically improve your odds of conceiving. Some women find acupuncture helpful to cope with the stress they feel about trying to conceive. Acupuncture can increase blood flow to the reproductive organs and normalises ovulation and the menstrual cycle and that can benefit fertility. The women who incorporate acupuncture in to their in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment are more likely to become pregnant than those who use IVF alone. Acupuncture also helps male fertility. A few studies have shown that regular treatments significantly improve sperm counts and motility (the strength with which the sperm swim). The World Health Organisation has also found acupuncture to be helpful in other areas of pregnancy and labour such as morning sickness, prevention of miscarriage and correct an abnormal foetal position.

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“Acupuncture can increase blood flow to the reproductive organs and normalises ovulation and the menstrual cycle and that can benefit fertility.”

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Allstate NI celebrates 10 years in Strabane Allstate NI plays a strategic role in developing, transforming and maintaining the various technology platforms used within America’s largest publically held personal lines, property and casualty insurer: The Allstate Corporation.

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After more than 15 years in business, Allstate NI is Northern Ireland’s largest IT Company with 2,300 plus employees across three different sites in Belfast, Londonderry and Strabane. Allstate Northern Ireland opened its Strabane location in 2004 after piloting a very successful business process outsourcing and call centre operation out of its Belfast office. It was decided that to grow that part of the organization, a new office location would need to be found with access to a larger workforce, rather than competing with the market in Belfast. Strabane was an ideal choice as it is close to the high population bases of Derry, Letterkenny, Omagh and Donegal, and Strabane itself had a good base of unemployed, but very capable, people.

Local Employment Ten years later the Strabane office has gone from strength to strength, employing over 500 people from the local area and becoming one of the largest employers in the North West. To celebrate this significant milestone, employees at the Orchard Road sites enjoyed a week-long event to celebrate the 10 year anniversary. The event was opened by Jerry Correa, Senior Leader, Operations, visiting for the week from Roanoke, Virginia and Peter Barber, Area Leader, Operations. The official cutting of the anniversary cake took place amidst a gallery of photos taken throughout the 10 years, which were on display in the Front Foyer of the Main Building. Strabane Radio were

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McGees – Your Butcher, at your local ASDA Strabane M

beef, matured on the bone to ensure maximum ﬂavour and tenderness.

cGee’s offer quality, variety, convenience and value to their growing number of customers each week.

McGees are renowned for their great value meat pack deals, these continue to be a very popular purchase with large numbers of customers due to the fantastic value and the quality of the product.

Operating within ASDA stores throughout Northern Ireland McGee’s are committed to have a strong local presence, serving over 20,000 customers each week McGees have a wide range of products, varying from the traditional cuts of beef to products with a variety of spices and ﬂavours from around the world.

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The McGee’s mission is to deliver products and customer service of a calibre that is without parallel in the industry. To do this they rely on an enthusiastic, committed, and professional workforce within each store and they strongly believe that the company and the customers beneﬁt to a great extent from the knowledge, expertise and enjoyment the team have in their work. In McGee’s Strabane the Manager Marius, is committed to ensuring that every member of his team, Kevin, Anthony, Conor, Kieran, Caroline, Robert and Mark are completely focused on ensuring that every customer enjoys the McGee’s experience, whether that is the welMcGees’ at ASDA - Pictured on right is the manager of McGee’s Butcher Shop, Asda, Strabane Mr Marius Fritea. come they receive, the information and recipes Behind the counter are staff members, Connor Cairns, Stefano Di Condio and Mark Catterson. they are given, the great offers that are available, or the quality of the product itself, the overall training, as well as Customer Ser- tion as a “World Host Destination.” McGee’s have a strong partnersatisfaction of every customer is paramount. vice coaching to ensure that they The company expectations are high, ship with Hewitt meats, who view are fully equipped to meet the needs they pride themselves on the quality McGees customers as their own cusMcGees invest in the development of their and requirements of every customer. and freshness of their product with all tomers and state that they are both people, many attend Butchery Apprentice- McGee’s are the ﬁrst butchers in of their Beef sourced locally through constantly striving to improve and ship courses, Product Knowledge and cookery Northern Ireland to achieve recogni- Hewitt Meats in Loughgall. give the customers the best quality

2lb Silverside Roast or 2lb Eye Roast (min. weight 908g)

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Winter Activity Programme Starting Monday 3rd November 2014

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Young Strabane woman elected to NIYF Executive Committee A young Strabane woman has been elected on to the new Northern Ireland Youth Forum (NIYF) Executive Committee. A Level student, Kate Fahy, 18, was one of 17 candidates selected from an original group of 46 to work towards implementing the NIYF’s new ‘vision 2020’ strategy which will see the next generation having more influence over the political process. Kate is passionate about the participation of young people in politics but believes that too many of the current generation are politically unaware through no fault of their own. “I aim through my position as Trustee on the NIYF Executive to implement political awareness schemes. I also hope to give the Youth of NI a voice, as too often young people are either ignored or silent. “In the future I hope to pursue a career in Law, with a particular focus on Human Rights issues.” Among the key issues is the ongoing campaign for votes at 16. With the Stormont Assembly due to debate the issue, the NIYF will be intensifying its lobbying of MLAs to support increased suffrage for younger people. NIYF Director Chris Quinn said the election marked a new era for the organisation with a renewed commitment to campaign for the sort of changes that will lead to the creation of a peaceful and more tolerant society. “We had an unprecedented number of young people standing this year - a total of 46. The young people have agreed that one of the priority areas of work over the coming months will be votes at 16. They believe there needs to be change in Northern Ireland to build a stable and lasting peace and young people must be part of the decision-making process.”

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He added that the recent Scottish Referendum election which included 16 and 17-year-olds voting for the first time showed that most young people were politically engaged and understand the issues that affect them. “The introduction of Votes at 16 helped to energise the political debate in Scotland by including a whole new generation of young people who are politically informed and concerned about their future. We believe that extending the voting age in Northern Ireland will encourage our young people to have more of a stake in society.” Over the next year, the NIYF will also work for the introduction of Youth Zones for shared educational campuses; promote the voice of young people who have been involved in the justice system; host a debate on a proposed motion to legalise cannabis; and develop a large scale youth led programme that will effect real and lasting peace. For more information about the Northern Ireland Youth Forum, its aims and objectives and the members of its new Executive Committee go to www.niyf.org

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Some of the equipment used by the team.

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Halloween is not just a time to dress up and hit the town. For some, it’s a chance to binge on some classic horror and for others it may even be a chance to dip their toes into the world of the paranormal. For some however, the world of the paranormal and the unexplained is not just for Halloween. It is, in fact, a passionate interest that they carry with them all year long.

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Cooneen ghost house near Brookeborough, which “Something attached itself to her when we were has the best recorded and most authenticated ghost last there,” recalls Mark. “It stuck to her and came in Ireland. Now that was an experience!” home with her. It actually took her weeks to fully rid herself of it. She will never go back again because she thinks that the spirit there is pure evil. We did an investigation at An Grianan Fort and a The story of the Cooneen ghost goes back to 1913 spirit attached itself to the Medium again. Cathwhen Widow Murphy and her family lived in a erine wanted to help her but you are not allowed mountain cottage near Brookborough, Co Fer- to touch the Mediums when they are in this sitmanagh. Their lives were plagued by a poltergeist uation. There were other Mediums present and that appeared determined to evict them from their they started shouting “get out of her! Get out of house. Many other people witnessed the amazing her!” She was pretty weak after it all ended. I lisevents that occurred. One such visitor was the MP, tened back to the EVP recordings and you can hear Cahir Healy, and another was Father Coyle from voices while all this was happening. Listening back Maguiresbridge. with the Medium she could hear the voices saying my name, ‘Mark’. I couldn’t hear my name but she Rapping was heard night and day. Mysterious could. I played it to a few other people from the shapes appeared and disappeared, music would North West Paranormal Team and they also agreed waft across the room. Father Coyle described that ‘Mark’ is what’s being said on the recordings.” seeing clothes rising and falling on an empty bed, as if someone was underneath breathing. Pots S.P.I.R.I.T still liaises with the North West Paraand pans would suddenly ﬂy across the kitchen. normal Team when they come across something Eventually the family were forced to ﬂee, not interesting and unexplained during their investijust because of the unsettling happenings in their gations. “We go out on our own and share what home, but also because they were ostracised by we’ve found with our contacts in Omagh, who go superstitious neighbours. through all the footage and the EVP recordings

A group has been established in Strabane for those who share such an interest. S.P.I.R.I.T (Strabane Paranormal Investigation Reality Insight Team) investigates paranormal activity around the local area and takes trips to investigate other noted areas where supernatural activity has been reported. The group has also set-up a Facebook page (www. facebook.com/groups/spiritstrabane) and for the season that’s in it, the ‘Herald’ thought it would catch up with two members of the group, Mark Diver and Catherine Doherty, who are also administrators of the Facebook page and find out a little more about the group. The family set off by ship for America but even then, to their horror, the poltergeist continued its “The paranormal is just something that has always terrible deeds in their cabin and even followed interested me,” explains Mark. “I guess the main them to their new home. Eventually, after many reason I get involved is to hopefully one day find years, its manifestations subsided and the family the proof. It’s also great fun being out with the members were able to get on with their lives in group on our excursions. S.P.I.R.I.T is essentially peace. just us going out and trying to find activity around the local area. We went out on excursions with Despite the family emigrating and seemingly the the North West Paranormal Team for about two poltergeist following them it is believed that a years. It consisted mainly of people from Strabane presence still very much exists around the old cotand Omagh. There were Mediums among them tage. During the Paranormal group’s investigation, and one of the first places we visited was Prehen they observed the Medium who had joined them. It House, where we did a number of EVP (Electronic was clear that something happened to her that was Voice Phenomena) recordings. We also went to so frightening that she has refused to return there.

we make and whatever they ﬁnd they put up on our Facebook page, as do we of course,” explains Mark.

The group recently did an investigation at the old Mill in Sion. They picked up some activity there as well, as Catherine explains. “Apparently there’s a man called James who haunts the Mill. One member of our group, who was initially a sceptic, felt a presence in one of the rooms and when he switched on a light there was a ﬁgure moving in front of him. We also asked for a sign if there were any spirits present and we then heard banging.”

The group is keeping their eyes open all the time and always looking for new locations. A few people have even contacted them to check out their houses for activity. They are also planning a trip to Leap Castle in Offaly. A popular legend states that the Castle is haunted by a supernatural entity known as an Elemental. The alleged entity is known as “It”. The group is self-funded and they pay for all their own equipment. Unlike some who are drawn to the paranormal world, S.P.I.R.I.T. has no interest in black magic or conjuring dark forces. “We would never get involved with Ouija boards or anything like that,” stresses Mark. “If anyone gets involved in that stuff they’re out of the team. We’re not about that. We just record sounds, try to capture footage and gather evidence. It’s something we all enjoy and it’s something that fascinates us, so why not pursue what makes you happy?”

The group is getting also into the Halloween spirit by hosting a fundraising outing in aid of the Drumrallagh Housing Association. They plan to take anyone interested out on an excursion along the local Burn and show them how their hi-tech electronic devises work. “With it being Halloween we thought we’d have a few surprises along the way in keeping with the season. It wouldn’t be a surprise if I told you what though,” laughs Mark. “It’ll be fun and safe. We’ve checked that area with our equipment and there is nothing there to be afraid of, so people don’t have to worry. It’ll be a bit of craic with a few seasonal scares that you’d expect for this time of the year and all for a good cause. Everyone is welcome,” he added. So who knows who might appear? Freddy? Jason? Leatherface? If so, who’re you gonna call?

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TotalMusic As we reach the cigarette butt end of 2014 ‘Total Music’ thought it would be worthwhile to see what 2015 has in store gigwise. After looking at a few of the shows announced, something came to mind – 2015 is already looking pretty good for the music fan of, to put it politely, a certain vintage! So with that in mind, here’s a little guide to just a taste of what next year holds for you mum/dad rockers and former New Romantics. Noel Gallagher will return to Belfast with his High Flying Birds for a gig in the Odyssey Arena on March 3.

be playing Nottingham, Glasgow, and Manchester, culminating with a performance at London’s O2 Arena. It looks like Noel will be busy with his High Flying Birds for most of 2015. With 2016 marking the 20th anniversary of Oasis headlining Knebworth, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to assume that Noel has a packed diary for the next few years. Neil Diamond, believe it or not, has never played Belfast!

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After an impressive set of performances around the world throughout 2014 including the lauded Glastonbury and Coachella appearances, Mr Slick himself, Bryan Ferry has announced a tour in May and June 2015, which includes a Belfast date at the Waterfront on May 6. The newly announced dates will feature an incredible set list of both Roxy Music and solo hits, and include That will change in 2015. The songs from Ferry’s forthcoming iconic Grammy Award winning new album ‘Avonmore’ (released Singer/Songwriter and Rock Nov 17th). and Roll Hall of Fame member Spandau Ballet will be bringing his highly anticipated 2015 tour to Europe next summer. Kicking off in Cologne, Germany on June 17 and ending at the O2 Arena in London on July 14, the European leg of the 2015 tour will hit 11 cities throughout Europe, including Diamond’s first ever show in Belfast on June 30 at the Odyssey Arena and his Staying in the evening jacket first show in Paris since 1978. mode, reformed New Romantics The show will feature songs from Spandau Ballet will play Dublin’s his newest studio album ‘Melody 3Arena (formerly the 02, formerly Road’, as well as many classic the Point!) on March 3 followed by a performance at Belfast’s favourites.

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Earlier this month, Gallagher announced the completion and release date of the brand new Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds album, ‘Chasing Yesterday’ on Sour Mash Records. The announcement was made during a live Q and A streamed on Facebook and hosted by BBC 6 Music’s Matt Everitt. ‘Chasing Yesterday’ is released on March 2, 2015 and will be available on CD, Deluxe CD, vinyl and digitally. The album can now be pre-ordered. The first single from the album, ‘In The Heat Of The Moment’ is released on November 17 digitally and on limited edition 7 inch vinyl with a B-side entitled ‘Do The Damage’. Gallagher also announced that his band will embark on a run of arena dates in March to coincide with the album release. Aside from Belfast, the band will also

Those Ghosts set for mini-tour and new EP

Odyssey on March 4. Expect all their hits from the 80s like ‘True’, ‘Gold’, ‘Through The Barricades’ and ‘To Cut A Long Story Short’. Something tells us a ticket for this will be a nice Christmas present for many a mum, wife and, yes, at this point, even granny! If Spandau Ballet is not mum, wifey or granny’s thing, then maybe Lionel Richie is. He’ll be getting his groove on and serving up the piano ballads on March 10 at Belfast’s Odyssey and at Dublin’s 3Arena the very next night. It’s part of the ‘All The Hits, All Night Long’ Tour and it’ll do exactly what it says on the tin. A far cry from the fretless bass slickness of Spandau Ballet or masked Metal beasts Slipknot, who are coming back to Ireland in January 2015 – supported by Korn. The bands will be hitting the 3Arena in Dublin on January 14. Slipknot’s Corey Taylor said, “It has always been very special for us over there. In a lot of ways, it’s where this insanity began. So, for this tour, we decided to try and hit as many places as we could. We’re coming back for the people who started this for us: that would be YOU. Prepare yourselves… Hell is coming.” More veterans of the rock, pop and metal world are sure to announce Irish dates for 2015 in the weeks and months to come. Some of the names we’re expecting to hear from include AC/DC, Fleetwood Mac and, of course, U2. The residents around Croke Park have been alerted!

Strabane rockers Those Ghosts officially release their latest EP ‘Delays’ on November 24 across a number of digital platforms. They have also announced of series of live dates for November and December, where you will be able to get your hands on some limited edition hard-copies of the EP. The band will be appearing at Voodoo in Belfast as part of fellow ‘Strabanimals’ White Male Actors’ E.P launch. They hit Belfast again on November 14 (Venue TBC) and go to Letterkenny on November 21 for a gig in the Green Room. The very next night sees them return home to Strabane for a gig in Dicey Rileys. On December 6 they travel up the road to Omagh (Venue TBC) and then hit Masons in Derry on December 12. Earlier this month, the band’s song ‘We’’ll Take Time’ was Radio Ulster’s Across The Line’s ‘Track of the Day’. The ATL’s blog said: “Yet another act of note from Strabane - where apparently one in three people are in a band. Their sound is huge and ambitious, built to ﬁll mega-domes and soundtrack the closing scenes in epic Hollywood’s blockbusters. And why wouldn’t they aim high?” Why not indeed! Check out the track here: https:// soundcloud.com/those-ghosts/well-take-time. For more details and updates on Those Ghosts’ forthcoming live shows keep an eye on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ThoseGhosts.

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Halloween is a special time of the year for many things but did you know that Johnny Marr was born on October 31?

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What’s more, did you know that the guitar icon will only be turning 51 this month? By the time he was 24 he was already a guitar legend following his five years in The Smiths between 1982 and 1987. Add to this, collaborations with The The, The Pretenders, Kirsty MacColl, Talking Heads, Bryan Ferry, Beth Orton, Electronic, Modest Mouse, The Pet Shop Boys and the Cribs, not to mention his first foray as a lead singer in The Healers and it’s

safe to say that Marr has packed a lot tips its hat warmly to post-punk innointo his half-century plus one. vators Wire, particularly on ‘The Trap’. Marr’s enduring love for the fluid He has just released his second solo guitar rhythms of Nile Rodgers is also album, ‘Playland’, and it is without evident on the inescapably catchy doubt one of the great guitar albums single, ‘Easy Money’. of 2014. It comes just 18 months after he released his solo debut album, Marr has worked with some of the ‘The Messenger’, which did have most interesting, and difficult, artists some great moments like the title of the past 30 years. Finally he is now track, which is a not so distant cousin in full control and has produced an to The Smiths’ ‘What Difference Does album that would make going to see It Make?’ The debut accommodated him perform live on the back of this Marr’s New Wave predilections and album alone most definitely worth it. they are indulged even further on That he does revisit his glorious past ‘Playland’, which is a more fuller is merely a bonus. So, enough silly record than its predecessor, rich talk about reforming former bands with Marr’s unique guitar stylings and Marr has no need to go back to the sound-scapes. It’s big on riffs and old house.

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The Myths and the Truth! 1. I will get sea sick! While it is true that bad weather can strike at any time, modern-day technologies and stabilisers are making this les and les likely. If prone to this take precautions (pressure bands, drugs or natural remedies) or pick itinerary that hugs the coast or choose a ship that‘s designed for ocean travel, not cruising and also try to get allocated a midship cabin. 2. I’ll be surrounded by pensioners... The average of a cruise in Europe is 54 but on a worldwide basis only 45 years. It is true that older or retired people (i.e those who have the time) tend to be on passengers on longer sailing but on shorter durations you’ll ﬁnd cruisers from 20 years upwards.

3. I won’t spend enough time in port, or get a sense of the places I’m visiting...

5. I’ll get bored! This is very unlikely as the buzzword in cruising in ‘enrichment; with diversions at every turn. There Most ships offer excursion option in each port are opportunities to learn anything from fencing, to cater for different tastes and physical abilities. improve your photography skills, learn Spanish, Cruise-and-stay packages and extended stays in immerse yourself in yoga or join the cast of the port are also becoming increasingly popular. Archers in a drama class! 4. Dinners will be formal and I’ll have to sit with the same people all the time… Most of the larger lines offer more flexible and informal dining option than they used to with open-seating policies in their main restaurants. Most cruise lines rule out shorts, flip-flots or t-shirts for dinner but that is also true of many restaurants ashore. On majority of cruises black tie is now optional.

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After the Scottish Referendum the drive to reduce the voting age gathers pace

Will 16 year olds be going to the polls? The issue of 16 and 17 year olds having the right to vote is working its way up the political agenda in Northern Ireland after the Scottish referendum. The 3.6 million votes cast in Scotland last month included more than 100,000 by 16 and 17-year-olds. The decision to allow them to have a say on independence has led to debate over whether the voting age should be lowered to 16 for other

polls. At Stormont, four out of the five executive parties want to make 16 the voting age. The Alliance Party, SDLP, Ulster Unionist Party and Sinn Féin would back the move. The ‘Herald’ spoke to local community activist Corey French, who is a former Member of Youth Parliament for West Tyrone and has been politically active since he was a student at Holy Cross College. He is firmly of the belief that the voting age, currently at 18, should be lowered to sixteen. “When young people turn 16 they’re allowed to get a job, allowed to move away from home, allowed a national insurance number, allowed to join the army but they’re not allowed a vote,” he said.

Maturity? “There are two arguments regarding the voting age. A number of Unionists that I have debated with are of the belief that 16 year olds would not be mature enough to use their vote properly. When I was West Tyrone MYP we argued that even

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if they don’t use their vote at least give them the right to go to the polling station. You can’t force anyone to vote, you can only encourage people. If (16/17 year olds) wanted to vote they would and not giving them that opportunity sends out all the wrong signals.” The broad stereotype of teenagers

having no connection with local politics is not one that Mr French necessarily agrees with and he is of the belief that teenagers could surprise the cynics. “Young people are smart. A lot of people my age would have a great interest and knowledge of politics in Northern Ireland. If we give

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16/17 year olds the right to vote it could encourage them to get more involved in the decision making process. For example, if there was another Council or Assembly election coming up and young people did have the right to vote, you might be surprised to see how many would turn up at the polling stations,” he explained. In recent years several countries have given the vote to 16-yearolds and up. These include Austria, Argentina and Brazil. Sixteen is also the voting age in elections in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Deciding the voting age in Northern Ireland still rests with Westminster, not Stormont. Prime Minister David Cameron said the Conservatives would keep it at 18. But if a Labour government is elected next year, Ed Miliband has promised to give 16 and 17-year-olds the vote. The Liberal Democrats also support the idea. “I’ve never been as glad to see that most of the Northern Ireland Assembly support the idea. Sinn Fein, SDLP, the Alliance Party and the Green Party support it, however it doesn’t have the full support of some of the Unionists just yet. The discussion is taking place, so hopefully the right decision will be made,” Mr French concluded.

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‘I’m a slim new mum!’ Charlotte Easton, 22, lost over 4 stones with Slimming World - then she fell pregnant! Determined to get her pre-baby body back, she re-joined Slimming World and now she’s more than 5st 10lbs lighter and a happy, hands-on mum. Here’s her amazing story..... “When my partner Matthew pulled me into the pub “for a quick game of snooker” on my 21st, I should have known something was afoot. I was about to protest that it wasn’t my idea of celebrating, until all of a sudden I was surrounded by grinning friends and family. “As I mingled with my surprise party guests, feeling confident and attractive in my size-10 dress, I couldn’t help but think about the other big surprise life had thrown at me the year before, when I discovered I was expecting a very unplanned baby. The timing was terrible – I’d just lost more than 4st at Slimming World, Matthew and I had moved into our first home and I had a university place lined up to study midwifery. And I’d been taking the pill. “For most of my pregnancy, I felt pretty miserable. I left my Slimming World group because I couldn’t bear to see the numbers going up again on my weight record sheet, and went back to eating the takeaways and fast food that had made me gain weight in the first place. “Just before Heidi was born, though, I started to think that having a baby now wouldn’t be so bad. After all, we had jobs and a roof over our heads. And you so often hear about people who wait until their “ideal” time to have a baby, only to discover it’s not possible. I stopped punishing myself with food, returned to group when Heidi was three

weeks old, and by the time of my 21st birthday seven months later, I was just a few pounds away from my target of 10st 10lbs. I can’t imagine life without Heidi now – I adore being a mum – and because I’m still young and am fitter again, I can run around after her as much as she likes. “When I returned to group, everyone I know was really encouraging, except for one person who thought I was wasting my time. “You won’t lose weight now you’re a mum,” she predicted. “You’ll be too tired to care.” Well, I’ve definitely proved her wrong! The target members at group are such an inspiration. And my Consultant, is wonderful – if I have a bad week, she sweeps me back up onto my feet and reminds me of how far I’ve already come. “My mum’s joined Slimming World, too - she’s my partner in crime! I motivate her and she definitely motivates me. She looks fabulous 4 stones lighter. Family and friends can’t believe the difference in me and the first thing they ask is... ‘How have you done that?’, and of course I owe my glamorous new look to Slimming World. “I used to play netball but had to stop because of my weight. Now I’m back playing competitively for two different teams. I really love it! I’m so much fitter and I’ve also started running and playing badminton with my mum. “My ambition now is to stay healthy and to be the best parent I can to Heidi. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a mum, a gran or even a great-gran – you can celebrate your dream weight loss at any age and stage of life.” Sinead Twells,Slimming World Consultant in the local SionMills group, says, ‘Doesn’t Charlotte look great! Losing weight with Slimming World meant she was able to wear her dream dress on her wedding day and most importantly be able to run around after little Heidi without any difficulty.She has done really well and has really inspired lots

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of members with her amazing story.Our generous eating plan makes slimming easier than you ever thought possible! Instead of telling you what you can and can’t eat, Food Optimising puts you in control. You don’t even need to worry about weighing all your food, counting points or monitoring every mouthful – it’s so liberating! It’s simply losing weight with NO hunger EVER!’ Sinead also says,’Success isn’t achieved by setting impossible standards or through humiliation, it’s achieved through caring, compassion and respect for you. You decide what size you want to be and we’ll help you get there, where you want to be. At Slimming World we work together to help you look and feel great – body, mind and soul.’

Taste the difference… • Never go hungry again! Our Free Food list includes masses of food that you can eat in unlimited amounts. • Eat as much as you want, when you want! • No food is banned! Enjoy your favourite treats every day and still lose weight. • We’ll support you every step of the way – in group and online where our Consultants and your fellow members want you to succeed just as much as you do! • You set your own target. You choose the weight you want to be and together we’ll achieve it. Christmas is now just weeks away.How would you like to drop a Stone or 2 in that time and ring in 2015 feeling top of the world?? Now is a great time to start or return to your Slimming World journey. Check out Slimming World’s Free 7-day menu online,you will be amazed by the amount of food you can eat.At the minute there are some fantastic offers on to save money when joining. To ﬁnd out more about Slimming World and discover details

Charlotte Easton after losing an astonishing 5 stone and 10lbs in total stone through doing Slimmingworld.

of your local friendly groups visit www.slimmingworld.com . A warm welcome awaits you.

Healthy tr-EATING this Halloween! Local weight-loss experts from Slimming World says eating healthily needn’t be scary, and that spooky treats aren’t off the menu for our slimmers. Sinead,Kellie, Sharron and Louise,who run our local Slimming World groups in Strabane,SionMills and Artigarvan says anyone watching their weight can have a guilt-free Halloween by trying out our tasty Halloween recipes, and that slimmers wanting to steer clear of Halloween ‘tricks’ can still enjoy their favourite ‘treats’ and lose weight. “If local families want to whip up something warm and comforting this Halloween, they won’t feel deprived with our tasty pumpkin recipes. If they fancy trying something a little sweeter, our toffee apple ice cream recipe is so simple to make, and will go down a treat with the kids! “Lots of people hollow out their pumpkins to make lanterns and chuck the flesh in the bin – but they’re throwing away a delicious, nutritious and filling superfood. Whatever your cooking ability, anyone who has pumpkin flesh going spare can whip up a quick and spook-ily filling pumpkin, bacon and sage tagliatelle dish, or try the hearty pumpkin soup – a meal that is just perfect on a chilly day. The toffee apple ice cream is a favourite with our kids; it tastes so good you’d never know it was a light dessert. All three Halloween-inspired recipes are surprisingly delicious, super satisfying, and great for boosting weight loss if you’re trying to slim.” The recipes included in the Halloween menu are based on Slimming World’s famous Food Optimising eating plan which allows slimmers to satisfy their appetite on filling, lower calorie foods like pasta, rice, potatoes, fruit and vegetables, lean meat, poultry and fish. At Slimming World these foods are called Free Foods because members can enjoy them freely to satisfy their appetite without weighing, counting and measuring.

Traditional Halloween goodies can be enjoyed by Slimming World members too. “So often we think that losing weight means going hungry and giving up all of our favourite foods – after all, that’s what so many diets tell us to do!” they say. “But it is possible to enjoy treats like a toffee apple or Halloween tipple without guilt, and enjoy the holiday without missing out. Members who join Slimming World to lose weight discover that we’re not about dieting and deprivation. What we help each other to do is make healthy changes to the way we shop, cook and eat and learn to make healthy choices. “To ﬁnd out more about how to lose weight without hunger or calorie counting simply come along to your nearest Slimming World group. We’re not frightening at all -- we have lots of fun and a great laugh and loads of people make great friends for life. Everyone’s welcome. For more Slimming World information including more delicious recipes visit www.slimmingworld. com. Check out our Halloween menu:

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Serves 4 • Ready in 40 minutes low calorie cooking spray. 1 onion, peeled and diced. 400g pumpkin ﬂesh, chopped. 1 small potato, peeled and quartered. 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed. salt and freshly ground black pepper. 900ml vegetable stock a few thyme sprigs, to serve Spray a large pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a low heat, add the onion and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the pumpkin and potato and cook for 2 minutes over a medium heat. Add the garlic and season to taste. Pour in the stock and simmer for 25 minutes. Using a hand-blender or food processor, blend until smooth and serve sprinkled with thyme sprigs.

Preheat your oven to 200c/fan 180/gas 6. Put the pumpkin pieces on a baking tray. Season, spray with low-calorie cooking spray and roast for 10-12 minutes, or until soft and browned at the edges. Meanwhile, cook the tagliatelle according to packet instructions, then drain well. Place a large frying pan sprayed with low-calorie cooking spray over a high heat. Add the bacon and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the pumpkin, chilli and most of the sage, and stir-fry for a further 3-4 minutes. Add the tagliatelle to the pumpkin mixture, season and toss well. Divide between 4 bowls, garnish with the reserved sage and add a twist of black pepper. Serve with the mixed salad.

Pumpkin, bacon and sage tagliatelle Serves 4 • Ready in about 25 minutes 1.5kg pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and cut into small pieces. Salt and freshly ground black pepper. Low-calorie cooking spray. 450g dried tagliatelle. 300g back bacon rashers, all visible fat removed, cut into small pieces. 1 red chilli, deseeded and ﬁnely chopped. 8 fresh sage leaves, ﬁnely chopped, reserving some to garnish. Mixed lettuce leaves dressed with the juice of 1 lemon, to serve

4 dessert apples, unpeeled 8 tbsp sweetener 50g Carnation caramel 500g pot 0% fat greek yogurt Coarsely grate three of the apples into a large mixing bowl. Add the sweetener, caramel and yogurt then stir well. Spoon the mixture into a shallow, freezer-proof container. Cover and freeze for 8-10 minutes, beating the mixture smooth with a fork every half hour until ﬁrm. Before serving, remove from the freezer and refrigerate for 12-15 minutes or until soft enough to scoop. Core and thinly slice the remaining apple. Scoop the ice cream into dessert bowls and serve with the apple slices. Enjoy!

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Catching up with the Strabane Ex-Pats EEvery month, the Herald speaks to a local son or daughter, who has left their hometown and moved away across the world. As they establish a life beyond where they grew up we wonder how they are ﬁnding life away from their hometown, what memories and hopes they have for home and if they could ever see a time when they may return. This month, it’s the turn of Joe McShane. When did you leave Strabane and to where? I left Strabane in February 2011. I landed in Melbourne and spent my first four months living on the great Ocean Road.

and when the final whistle blew my father and I walked down the town to see the celebrations. I’d never seen the town like that before.

What’s it like for a Strabane man/woman where you are now? Obviously it was a big change but it’s a very easy place to get used to, but here in Sydney I’ve made some fantastic friends and still have groups of mates from home, so I’ve really got the best of both worlds.

Sydney is a great city, but I do miss the fact that you can walk anywhere in the town and just stop and have a chat. It’s all go here and makes life a little impersonal....oh and I really miss taco sauce!

Where in Strabane did you grow up? I grew up in Ballycolman just across from Davy’s shop. A great memory of Strabane Probably when Ireland beat Italy in the World Cup. I was pretty young

Something you miss about Strabane?

What important factors do you think anyone thinking of moving abroad should consider. First of all you should really consider if moving is for you! It’s a lot of money to come all this way and realise that it’s not what you expected. Secondly don’t expect the streets to be paved with gold, get your head down and work hard!

Do you hope to come home and live in Strabane again? I can’t say that I want to, to be honest. I’ve got a life and career here that I couldn’t have in Ireland, but the option is always there and home is always going to be home. Something you’d love to see happen in Strabane in the future. Obviously I’d love to see the town recover from this slump that it’s in, with more jobs for the people and an all round better standard of living. One of the best things about Strabane I’d have to say that the music seen in strabane is second to none. It’s not a large town and it’s overflowing with talent, from rap to electro and good old rock n’ roll..... and I love Wednesday nights with the Guvnors in Diceys!

Strabane man Joe McShane who now lives in Sydney Australia.

Being reunited with loved ones aside, what’s the first thing you’ll look forward to when you return to Strabane? Great people, great music and great times.

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And Finally... The third and final season of HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ returns to Sky Atlantic in November. For those not yet tuned into Aaron Sorkin’s (‘The West Wing’ ‘A Few Good Men’, ‘The Social Network’) most recent creation, ‘The Newsroom’ is set behind the scenes at the fictional Atlantis Cable News (ACN) and centres around anchor Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels), his new executive producer MacKenzie McHale (Emily Mortimer), newsroom staff Jim Harper (John Gallagher, Jr.), Maggie Jordan (Alison Pill), Sloan Sabbith (Olivia Munn), Neal Sampat (Dev Patel), Don Keefer (Thomas Sadoski) and the head of Atlantis Cable News (ACN), Charlie Skinner (Sam Waterston). Throughout the first series, each episode was built around a major news event from the recent past, such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill or the killing of Osama Bin Laden. These events featured as a background for the interpersonal drama, as well as providing a sense of familiarity, as the audience is likely to know the context and so not require too much explanation of events. The second series featured a story arc in which the News Night team reported, and were forced to retract, a false news story about the United States Marine Corps using sarin gas during the war in Afghanistan in 2009. This final series will focus on

gramme is inspired by Greek mythology (mainly the theory of Atlantis) and created by Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy with Howard Overman. It focuses on Jason, the hero, who pilots a one man submarine to investigate a deep sea disturbance. He is then pulled inside of it. He wakes up on the shores of a kingdom ruled by a traditionalist King Minos and his power hungry, manipulative wife, Queen Pasiphae. They call the kingdom Atlantis; a world where gods smite, legendary creatures guard The cast of HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ return in November dangerous curses and life is not fair, for a new season on Sky Atlantic. but it is still possible for heroes and one of the most intensely covered The News. It featured the show’s justice to prevail. news stories in the United States since now famous opening scene where the September 11 terrorist attacks: Will breaks from auto-piloted panel Jason is given shelter by a couple the Boston Marathon bombings. guest procedure to let a smart-phone- of unlucky and largely unemployed happy room of undergrads know in locals; Pythagoras - a young intelRegular followers of the show are great detail why the USA is no longer lectual who enjoys beautiful trianfamiliar with the message ‘The the greatest country in the world. For gles, and the rotund, ex-prize fighter Newsroom’ tries to deliver – that some critics ‘The Newsroom’ failed Hercules - a hopeless romantic who nightly cable news-networks, while to live up to this initial promise, forc- spends most of his time in taverns. responsible for delivering accurate, ing HBO to pull the plug after this The three of them encounter monas-unbiased-as-possible informa- final Season. Whether you agree with sters, gods and demigods, as they tion to viewers, often times face the critics or not, ‘The Newsroom’ live the Classical myths and battle “corporate and commercial obsta- still remains compelling viewing that to do good and protect the innocent. cles” which compromise journal- still outstrips most television drama Along the way they pick up some istic ethics. As with Sorkin’s other on this side of the pond. allies including Medusa, a palace works, it does this with lots of people maid, Ariadne, daughter of the King in suits, walking corridors, talking and heir to the throne, and a mysterion their phones and making dry, ous Oracle who seems unsurprised at swift one-liners amid the drama. Jason’s arrival. The Oracle predicts a world changing destiny in store for The initial preview trailer for the first Jason, Hercules and Pythagoras are Jason if he stays on the right path. series of ‘The Newsroom’ had many set to return as the second series salivating over the prospect of anchor of ‘Atlantis’ is scheduled to start Series two will pick up just where the Will McAvoy (Daniels) single-hand- on BBC One on November 15. first series left off, with a dramatic edly taking his colleagues to task on The British fantasy-adventure pro- shift of power in the kingdom. Sarah

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Shame v Guilt So often we use the words guilt and shame interchangeably however they are very different and can affect us in ways that may be news to many. This article by Counsellor Glenda Bekar (www. glendabekar.com) gives an excellent account of some of the differences and may help you to differentiate between the two. It can be easy to confuse a feeling of shame with guilt and vice versa because they both make us feel bad. However, where one makes us feel bad about our behavior (i.e. guilt), the other one makes us feel bad about ourselves (i.e. shame). Both shame and guilt have adaptive qualities, but like any unpleasant emotion, shame and guilt can cause tremendous internal suffering if they dominate our inner experience.

Sense of worth Shame is a feeling that is connected to our sense of worth where guilt is connected to our values

and behavior. When we feel shame, we want to hide. Our attention is focused internally, our thoughts are self-critical and self-blaming, we feel attacked and/or vulnerable, and we feel propelled to defend ourselves. As a result, shame has a direct negative impact on our self-esteem and selfworth. It also interferes with our sense of connection with others. When we feel guilt, on the other hand, we are motivated to make amends or apologize. We feel bad about what we did (or did not do), but we do not feel bad about who we are as a person. Guilt shifts our focus externally (i.e. toward the person or persons we have hurt), motivates us to acknowledge the harm we have caused and to repair this harm. Guilt is connected to our values and morals, and holds us account-

able to these values and morals. We feel relief from guilt when amends has been made. Another way of viewing the experience of shame versus guilt is that shame is about self-critical blaming (which is destructive) and guilt is about taking responsibility. It is a fine distinction between shame and guilt, and it is easy to see why shame and guilt can be experienced simultane-

ously, which can also make it difficult for us to know what we are feeling. This is especially so if we experience excessive shame because excessive shame can make us prone to experience excessive guilt.

tinction, understand the reason or reasons why one is feeling shame and/ or guilt, and begin the process of using these emotions to clarify one’s boundaries, values and beliefs. Becoming aware of our feelings of shame and/or guilt, and working with these feelings instead of trying to avoid them can keep them from becoming destructive.

The action tendency of shame and guilt are different, and when experienced simultaneously can become confusing. However, it is possible to Until the next time become aware of the dis- Tom Herron

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Pictured at the launch of the ‘A Train Through Time’ exhibition at Strabane Library, two local footballing legends, Aidan ‘Cookie’ Dunne and Jim ‘Jimbo’ Crossan catch up.

Strabane District Caring Services unveiled their ‘A Train Through Time’ model and exhibition in Strabane Library on Thursday at the beginning of this month. A large crowd was in attendance to marvel at the impressively meticulous and detailed exhibition, which is currently on display in the library foyer.

Pictured at the launch of the ‘A Train Through Time’ exhibition at Strabane Library are: Dan Kelly, Chairman of Strabane District Council, Jim ‘Jimbo’ Crossan, Robert Coyle, Dickie McGinley, Grainne Begley and Brendan Dunn.

Train enthusiasts from the local Model Railway Club, in conjunction with Strabane District Caring Services, spent months recreating the old Strabane/Donegal Railway Junction. Their work took in every historical detail, right down to the very vehicles that would have come through the local lines over ﬁve decades ago.

It took literally months to re-create the old Strabane/Donegal Railway Junction which can now be viewed on the Railway Road.

showcase the work in Strabane. As a result, it was kindly put on display at Lifford’s Old Courthouse. However, a few months down the line and the exhibition is ﬁnally there for all to see in the heart of Strabane on the Railway Road.

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football legend Jim ‘Jimbo’ Crossan made a great speech, regaling the audience with his own memories of working on the railway. He then went on to unveil the exhibition alongside Dickie McGinley, a long-time worker at the former Strabane Railway Station.

Upon completion the project hit a snag, given that Former railway workers and members of Stra- The ‘A Train Through Time’ project is funded by its size at seven feet in length and almost four feet bane’s Historical Society were also in attendance the Big Lottery ‘Culture for All’ and is a legacy of in width made it difﬁcult to ﬁnd a suitable area to at the unveiling. Former railway worker and local the ‘City of Culture’ 2013 programme.

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It’s all happening in November at the Balor Damien Dempsey and Carrie Rodriguez headline next months music programme at The Balor while there’s also an appearance from Tyrones finest The Logues. There’s Strabane interest in the Theatre events too with Puddle Alley’s Bookworms. There’s also high jinks of a Cirque de Soleil nature with Damn The Circus and you know Christmas is coming fast when the Butt Drama Circle’s Christmas Panto comes around. This years production is the much love Wizard Of Oz.

Sat Nov 8th

The Songs Of Leonard Cohen Keith James interprets the Leonard Cohen songbook. Leonard Cohen is one of the most fascinating and enigmatic singer/songwriters to emerge from the ‘60’s and has retained and grown his audience across five decades of music making. Arguably second only to Bob Dylan in terms of influence he commands the attention of musicians and critics alike more firmly than any other musical figure still working from that era. In this special evening Keith James, a deft interpreter of the Cohen song-book, strips the songs back to their most basic elements, revealing the humour, frailty and sensuality that lies beneath. Hear classics like Chelsea Hotel, Famous Blue Raincoat, Hallelujah and many more in this special intimate evening tailored especially for Cohen fans.

Sun Nov 9th

Damien Dempsey – Solo Damo’s back – it’s all good! Damien Dempsey is part of a rich bloodline of Irish singers from Luke Kelly to Ronnie Drew, Christy Moore to Andy Irvine. Their kin outside Ireland are Springsteen and Guthrie, Dylan and Marley. He’s a folk singer, an urban poet, a champion of the ordinary man. To date he’s produced six top ten studio albums with a Greatest hits – It’s All Good - released last February. He’s won several prestigious Irish Meteor Awards including Best Irish Male and Best Traditional Folk Award had has been lauded by the likes of Rolling Stone, The Gueardian and Billboard. However on stage is where Damien really shines. His live performances are legendary. His fanatical audience identify with a singer who has emerged from the working-class streets of Dublin’s Northside with his powerful self-belief intact and a storyteller’s eye for detail in the writing and delivery of his songs. His concerts can be almost spiritual occasions – with fans singing along to every word. Damien is a regular visitor to The Balor and we’re thrilled and honoured by his continuing friendship. His concerts are regularly one the highlights of our musical year. We’d urge you to come to see just what all the fuss is about.

Friday November 14th

The Logues Castlederg folk rock band The Logues come to the The Balor promising their own brand of whiskey soaked folk. Formed in 2006 from the embers of a drunken St. Patrick’s Day jam session, The Logues are purveyors of ‘psycho ceilidh’, a rock-based Irish/Americana folk sound - “the most progressive folk band in Ireland,” according to Ireland’s biggest booking agency AMA. The Tyrone ﬁve-piece hit The Balor as part of an Irish theatre tour in late 2014 - a year that will have seen them perform to 5,000 people in Dubai on St. Patrick’s Day and thousands more in Holland in late October. Whether it’s original songs from the band’s top ﬁve selling debut album (UK Folk Download chart) or their unique covers of artists from Springsteen to Avicci, expect a highly energetic, party atmosphere with some great tunes.

Saturday November 15th @ 8.30pm

Students from the Balor Guitar School and their After landing her house right on top of the Wicked Witch of the East and falling foul of The Wicked tutor Seamus Curran will also perform on the day. Carrie Rodriguez Witch of the West, she must make her way to the Emerald City to see The Wizard of Oz – and hope A critically acclaimed chart topping singer, songThursday November 13th @ 8.00pm that he’ll grant her wish and send her home. writer & musician Ballybofey & Stranorlar Womens Carrie Rodriguez musical journey began literally Group Variety Concert There to help her on her way are Glinda the Good almost from birth thanks to her father – seasoned Witch and the Munchkins of Munchkinland while songwriting veteran David Rodriguez. Family friends also include Lyle Lovett, who invited Rodri- An evening of local entertainment in support of on her journey she’ll meet new companions – Scareguez to sit in with his band when she was at college, local charity. We’re delighted to once again host crow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. She’ll need the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Womens Group vari- all their help and more to outwit the Wicked Witch helping her develop as a performer. Her professional career was launched in 2001 after ety concert. This event has become an annual affair of the West and her evil henchmen. a show at South By Southwest she was introduced showcasing many talented artists from the area. to Chip Taylor (famed songwriter of ‘Wild Thing’) As always, proceeds from the night will be donated Packed full of music and laughter, this community with whom she went on to record four full albums to local charity. This years recipient is the Mammy I production features a huge cast of well known local Want To Walk fund. performers including Ken Lillis as the Dame Auntie and an EP. Em, Cathal Patton as the Guardian of Oz, Angela Her evolution from teenage violin student to touring Mulreany as The Wicked Witch of the West, Brenda the world with the likes of Taylor, Lucinda Williams Lucas and Jacinta Cannon as her idiotic henchmen, and Alejandro Escoved has resulted in a prodigious Saturday November 22nd to Friday December 5th The Butt Drama Circle Christmas Panto Brenda Corley as Glinda the Good Witch, and introoutput of recordings - eight albums in as many years ducing Roma Foy and Danielle McElroy as Dorothy. - her latest being this year’s release of “Live at the The Wizard Of Oz Will Dorothy find her way home? Cactus” Her last studio album Give Me All You Got, released Join Dorothy on her quest to return home from the Will her new companions find their hearts desire? in February 2013, was immediately acclaimed as her mysterious land of Oz. Why does Toto talk anyway? Find out these answers Dorothy and her lovable talking dog Toto have been finest work to date with Uncut calling it “a triumph”. and much more in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ swept over the rainbow to the strange world of Oz. Unsurprisingly it flew to the top of the US Americana chart. The authentic, intimate, Carrie Rodriguez experience is still best found back where she started – live and on the road. Joining her on stage at The Balor on pedal steel, electric and acoustic guitar and vocals will be Luke Jacobs.

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Saturday November 1st

Damn The Circus A threadbare Cirque de Soleil with heart and ingenious acrobatic performance. Damn everything but the circus. She is a cruel and a demanding mistress. In her crown of sequins and sawdust, youth will perish and talent will bleed, and yet we love her so. Kenneth Fall, Tina Machina and Ursula Burns are Ireland’s international award winning, uniquely absurd, Tumble Circus. Ursula Burns, the most dangerous harpist in the world supplies the live soundtrack. Kenneth Fall and Tina Machina deliver exhilarating and death defying circus. ‘It’s threadbare Cirque de Soleil with heart and without oily slickness, and all the better for it’ ABC ‘If you don’t leave loving this show, you might not have a heart. Extraordinary’ Metro Herald ‘Ingenious acrobatic performance’ Sunday Times

Saturday November 15th @ 12noon

Balor Youth Theatre Showcase The participants in The Balor Youth Theatre showcase their talent presenting four plays in this special performance to mark the end of the autumn term. The 5-7 year olds will entertain with their show ‘A Penguin Such As Me’. The 8-9year olds present ‘The Pied Piper of Hamlin’. ‘Bugsy Capone’ is the title of the 10-12 year olds offering and the showcase will end with a festive feel courtesy of the 13 – 14 year olds ‘Silent Night’.

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Pat Prepares For 35th Dublin Marathon, Aged 77 Castlederg ‘Marathon Man’ Pat O’Loughlin is about to embark on his 35th Dublin City Marathon at the age of 77. The veteran sportsman will be running once again to raise funds for MS research and is the only runner from Northern Ireland, and one of 26 runners world-wide, to have completed all 34 Dublin marathons. The ‘Herald’ caught up once again with the retired Jeweller last week to discuss his forthcoming 26.2 mile epic run, which will take place on October 27. A recent bout of sickness has not deterred Pat from his aim to make it 35 marathons in a row. “I’m not just one100 percent at the moment. I picked up a bug of some kind and spent some time in hospital in Enniskillen. I was well looked after there and they checked me out and everything is OK. It’s not flu and I’m not coughing or sneezing and my joints are grand. Either way, all going well I’ll be fine for October 27. Maybe it was something I ate,” he laughed. Pat will once again be joined by his long-term running partner, Jenny Mc Menamin, who, as Pat explained, has always been a great support in training and in taking on the marathon itself. Completing the team effort, and joining his dad on the Dublin Marathon for the second time, will be Pat’s son, Ciaran. “Jenny has always been a great support in getting me ready for the marathons. Ciaran joined us for the first time last year and he really enjoyed it. He’s actually hoping to

speed things up a bit this year. Obviously he’s a lot fitter than myself and plays football regularly for the local St Pat’s team.,” Pat told us.

Charity Work While Pat has been running the Dublin marathon for various charities since it began back in the late 70s, he has been running to raise funds for MS research since 2000. His friend, John Doherty, has a son with MS. Back in 2000 John was running a dance to raise some funds for research. When Pat realised that the date of the dance clashed with his annual Dublin Marathon run he decided to get a sponsor sheet and add to the funds raised at the dance. “The public response was amazing both locally and further afield in places like Belfast. And this year, as always, the people around Castlederg have been more than generous. It’s quite overwhelming. There’s a lot of good people here across the community and MS is an issue close to many a heart as there are about 30 people around this area affected with it. Even the Fermanagh branch of the MS Society have been in contact to offer their thanks for the work we’ve done,” Pat revealed. Since he started running the marathon in aid of MS research 14 years ago Pat has raised over £50,000. He’s now hoping to shake off his current bug and get ready to add to

The Castlederg ‘Marathon Man’ Pay O’Loughlin is about the tajke part in his 35th Dublin City Marathon at 77 years of age. Pat is pictured here with his son Ciaran and running partner Jenny McMenamin after completing the Dublin City Marathon last year.

that tally. “You couldn’t believe how good people are. It’s not me who raises the money, it’s the people who come to me and offer donations. You couldn’t beat the local people here in Castlederg for charity. I just hope to be fit and ready for

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Following the USA’s exploits in Brazil this summer at the World Cup and given the gradual rise of their MLS league, the ‘Herald’ asked Strabane man, Paul Gallagher, currently living and coaching soccer in North Carolina, how a nation famously indifferent to ‘the beautiful game’ has now seemingly embraced it.

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66% of people are overweight, the average person drinks 600 sodas a year and three towns have Santa Claus in their name. Yes I am talking about the self-proclaimed ‘Greatest Country in the world’, the United States of America. Saying things are a little different here is a bit of an understatement. For those of you who have been able to visit the US, I am sure you have seen the oversized drinks, the giant cheese filled burgers and the overwhelming amount of terrible adverts on TV! But for all the flaws, America really is a great country. Opportunities are abundant here and people are more than willing to help you with just about anything. Case in point. After graduating this past May, I got married in June, and moved in with my beautiful new wife, here in South Carolina. After a few weeks of celebrating and taking trips to the beach, I began the dreaded job search. Like anywhere in the world right now, it takes a little time to find a job and I was holding out for the right one. With that being said, I knew I had to get a job sooner rather than later because the bills don’t pay themselves and I found myself filling out job applications day after day to no avail. Sitting here today I am pleased to say that it paid off and I have found a career that’s a great fit for me, but to be honest, for a few months there I was nervous about what the future held. I say all of this because during that time I experienced the true meaning of ‘Southern hospitality’. Here in the South of the US, people are a little nicer, a little rounder and tend to carry guns. An article found that this area has the most states that would be wiped out by a zombie apocalypse, but still the people here are great! No more so than a friend of my wife’s who will

go unnamed for conﬁdentiality reasons. He knew I was still looking for work at the time and knew I had a soccer background, so he asked if Ashton and I would be interesting in coaching a youth soccer team during the Fall (Autumn in the States) season. We knew the extra cash would help out a lot and ﬁgured it would be fun. Three months in it has been that and a lot more. Youth soccer here like everything else is just different than it is in Ireland. Kids at our club pay on average 300400 pounds a season! The money goes to coaching fees, facilities, equipment, kits, referees, etc. etc. A whole lot different from paying a couple of pound to play every Saturday back home. But with that comes a whole different set-up and mentality.

3 Games in a weekend! Youth teams here will have two-three training sessions a week and Saturday or Sunday could consist of a double-header (two games in one day!) On top of that teams will participate in two-three tournaments a season which involves traveling to one of the bigger cities in the area on a Friday, playing two games on a Saturday, and then getting up early on a Sunday to play in the third game of the weekend. At least when I was growing up, youth soccer was not that intense. Kids here still have school, they still play numerous sports, and I’m sure they still have social lives. Playing youth soccer here takes up a lot of time and

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Strabane’s Paul Gallagher (right) is currently coaching soccer in North Carolina, USA.

for the parents it takes up a lot of money! Kids have to be dedicated, have to recover quickly and have to be ready for nearly 300 minutes of soccer in one weekend. That is a lot for even the greatest of athletes never mind a 12 year old kid. With all that being said I think it is at least part of what has led to the increased success and popularity of

soccer here and it will only continue to lead to future success. Like I mentioned earlier in this article, America has a lot of ﬂaws that are clearly evident, but I think their continued growth of grass roots soccer is something that they are getting right. A World Cup in 20 or 30 years might even prove that!

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Macmillan Cup 2014 Surpasses £2000 Target! A hugely successful Macmillan Cup seven-a-side football tournament took place at Melvin at the end of last month. The organisers were hoping to improve upon the impressive £1700 that was raised at the inaugural Macmillan Cup tournament last year and they did just that, raising over £2000 for Strabane’s Macmillan Nurses. Beautiful weather and a large attendance added to the fun and good spirited atmosphere of the day as 16 teams battled it out, with last year’s winners, Charlie’s Bar, hoping to retain the trophy. However, it wasn’t to be for ‘Slippy’ and the lads this year as they bowed out in the quarter finals. The finalists this year were Mopack and the Pool Bar and nothing could separate the two teams during normal time. The winners were to be decided via a penalty shoot-out. It was a nail-biting finale with the shoot-out going to sudden death. In the end, it was heartbreak for the Pool Bar as Skipper ‘Gigs’ Connolly’s spot-kick, like Lionel Messi’s that very same weekend, sailed over the crossbar ensuring that the Macmillan Cup will be residing in the Ballycolman Industrial Estate this year at the home of Mopack. Players and those in attendance gathered in Dicey Riley’s afterwards for refreshments and the fundraising continued that night with an Eighties Disco in the upstairs bar, concluding a very memorable day for all involved. Speaking to ‘Chronicle’, Darren Wallace wanted to thank everyone who helped in the running of the day.

“There are a lot of people to thank starting with Christopher Hendry, who has been invaluable in the running of the cup over the last two years. I want to thank Paul ‘Gags’ Gallagher and Springhill Park Community Development Association for sponsoring the pitches on the day. I would also like to thank Ivan Barr and Strabane Community Rescue Service and St John’s Ambulance for their attendance on the day, Mickey Ferry for taking photos and running the best disco the town has ever seen that night, KP Doherty and ‘Turkey’ McFeeters for help on the day and Josephine McGinn and Lisa Mc Gavigan for selling tickets. Thanks also to Tommy Forbes from Strabane Radio, Active Packaging, Raymond McGoldrick, Toots Takes All and Dicey Riley’s for sponsoring the prizes. A big ‘thank you’ also goes to Sharon Hegarty for feeding the mob in Dicey’s. I want to thank every team sponsor - your teams did you proud and ﬁnally to every player that took part on the day. Without you there would be no tournament and I’m so grateful to each and every one of you. We have raised over £2000 for Macmillan, which is an excellent result for a fantastic cause. Once again thank you all for your support,” Macmillan Cup 2014 Winners - Mopack concluded Darren.

Runners-up - The Pool Bar.

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Macmillan Cup 2014 Surpasses ÂŁ2000 Target! CHEQUE HANDOVER! Darren Wallace; one of the chief organisers of the recent Macmillan Cup tournament held in Melvin; hands over a cheque for 2155.63 to Josephine McGinn and Paul Sweeney; Macmillan area Fundrasing Manager. All funds will go towards supporting Macmillan Nurses in the Strabane area. Darren would like to thank all the sponsors; teams and all who donated for this very special cause; and all whose background work made helped to make the day a major success. The cheque was handed over in Dicey Rileys; where a buffet and a fundraising 80s Disco was held on the evening of the tournament.

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Strabane Golf Round-Up

The winner of the recent Medicare Open was Don Callan & the runner up was Hugh Byrne.

Other winners in the Medicare Open were Francie Devine and Nigel Houston & Eddie Finlay.

Young Jack Madden who won this years Frylite Scratch cup.

The winners of the Killyhelvin hotel Mr and Mrs mixed foursomes were Caroline and Frankie Connolly.

The runners up in the Killyhelvin Hotel Mr & Mrs mixed foursomes were Rachael and Sammy Devenney.

Prizewinners on Captain’s Outing Day.

Prize winners in the Recent Strabane AFC Golf competition kindly sponsored by I-Connect Richmond Centre Derry.

Pat Kirk Open Prizewinners.

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Polish Anglers N.I. enjoying the competition day at Lower Lough Erne at the beginning of the month.

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Polish Anglers N.I had a fantastic and highly rewarding competition day out on Lower Lough Erne on 05/10/14. The event was organised in collaboration with The Bridge Guns & Tackle, Strabane/Lifford Anglers and co-funded by Strabane District Council (Good Relations Grant). The competition itself featured 12 anglers and some magnificent fish were landed and returned. Some leviathans of the deep were hooked however they managed to avoid the net and slide back into the inky depths of the lough where they remain as anglers memories. A magnificent total of 38 Pike were landed for what proved to be both a memorable and astounding days angling. Paul Forbes skippered his boat to a grand total of 27 Pike for the day. The fishing was frantic and the angry pike just kept on biting. The majority of the fish fell to ‘sliders’ fished high in the water with the occasional pike coming to the edge of the boat before deciding to launch aggressively at the lures. A great day was complemented by the presence of a pair of Golden Eagles who put on a mesmerising display in the afternoon and early evening light. Once again Mr Harry Whoriskey confirmed his standing among the angling elite by boating the biggest and strongest specimen on the boat, claiming third place in the competition overall. Though it was Andrew Loop who claimed first place with 506.5 Points in total. Well done Andrew! Thats some going! A wonderful day was had by all those who took part. What a day!! The Bridge Guns and tackle has everything to complement the perfect day fishing and has a huge selection of pike gear to help you land the toothy critter of your dreams..... Final standings: 1 ) Andrew Loop - 506.5 pts 2 ) Julian Dabioch - 406 points 3 ) Harry Whorriskey - 297 points 4 ) Declan McGillan - 274 points 5 ) Paul Forbes - 253 points 6 ) Piotr Wojciechowski - 238 points 7 ) Arthur Dudek - 236.5 pts 8) Slawek Hare - 193.5 pts 9) Jarek Rojkowicz - 113 points 10 ) Stephen Noble - 89 points 11) Sean Harte - 65 12 ) Arthur Hornet - 54.5

Julian Dabioch with a Pike caught at the Polish Anglers NI Competition.

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Birchwood Fishery in Drumquin continues to provide the good when it comes to weekend trout fishing. Another good weekends fishing came to a end on the 12th of October with a total of 738 Rainbow/Steelhead, Brown & Blue trout caught. Top rod for the weekend was J Hepburn with 38 fish although many other were not far behind. Heaviest fish of the weekend went to Jimmy O’Connors with a 10.8lb Steelhead. A Devlin got a tagged fish and netted £35 in the process! Well done to all! Flies that worked the best on the weekend were lime green, red and black shipmans buzzers, red zonker and yellow dancer. Birchwood will celebrate its 1 year anniversary on Sunday 19th October with a competition featuring many of the areas top anglers. The competition is now fully booked but we will have results and photos in next months Herald! We at The Bridge Guns & Tackle, Butcher Street would like to congratulate Birchwood on what has been a fantastic first year of business and look forward to many more!

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The latest Bridge Guns & Tackle sea ﬁshing trip occurred on Sunday 28thth September and once again proved to be a good day out. Setting out from Downings to blue skies and pleasant temperatures, conditions were good and the group landed Cod, Whiting, Ling, Gurnard & Spurdog to name but a few species. Well done to all involved! The Bridge Guns & Tackle Sea trips have proved to be highly fruitful and enjoyable day out so call into the shop or follow us on Facebook for information on upcoming trips!

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Halloween is right around the corner and that means its fireworks season! The Bridge Guns & Tackle, Butcher Street, are once again stocking a large range of fireworks to suit every display, from mighty rockets to light up the sky, to colourful ground works for the little ones. We have something for every budget, so call in store to see what’s on offer! We’d like to remind everyone to exercise proper care when using fireworks, and that fire-

On the Shoot The season is well under way at Strabane Sporting Club with many pheasants seen on the ground. We will keep you up to date on how the season is progressing in further columns. Don’t forget to renew your membership, its not too late! We hope the weather gets colder than the unseasonably hot September and happy hunting to all!

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Sion Swifts F.C. Picture Round-up

Swifts Little Dribblers aged 4 and 5 years old at football at the Bog Hall, Sion mills on Wednesdays and Saturdays. U7 team at the IFA Games Development in Castlederg.

Sion Swifts “She Kicks” Football for Girls ages 12-15 years old.

Swifts U9 team that played in the D&D Games recently.

Swifts U9’s at the FA Games Development in Omagh.

The Sion Swifts U14 team who were beaten 5-4 on penalties against Enniskillen Athletic in the Brendan Keogh Youth League U14 Cup Final.

In a very entertaining match Sion Swifts under 15 team who went down 5-4 to a good Portadown FC Academy team in the NIBFA National League at Melvin Sion Swifts and Sion Swifts Ladies have just completed the Respect Project and on Saturday. Swifts would like to thank Crazy Cabs for their kind sponsorship Clubs were presented with a Good Relations Charter and Plaque along with Club training tops at a celebration of success event held in the Fir Trees. of the team kit. Sion Swifts ‘Little Dribblers’

Kendra McMullan (right) receiving ‘highest goalscorer on behalf of Layren Brennan. Kendra was also nominated for Player of the year at the NIWFA Championship.

Sion Swifts Ladies team who defeated NIWFA Premier League side Shankill Utd Predators by 4-0 (agg 6-1) to reach the highs of promotion to the Northern Ireland Women’s Premier League next season. Swifts in 2010 in Division 4 when the girls were all just aged 14 and 15 years old and here they are in highest tier of Women’s football in the Province in 2015. There are very few teams anywhere, male or female, that gain promotion 5 years in a row and the Club has certainly made history in the NIWFA to achieve this.

Sion Swifts U12 team who now play in the Northern Ireland Boys FA league against teams from across the Province. The team played a good Ballymoney side at home last Saturday.

Sport NI - Northern Ireland Community Coach of the Year., Danny Gallagher with Paul from Sport NI, he will now go forward to the UK National Finals which Sion Swifts U16 (1999) squad who defeated Coleraine Academy by 3-0 in the NIBFA National League will be held in Glasgow on 19th November. last Saturday. The team are proudly wearing their new kit kindly sponsored by Jet Taxis, Strabane.

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