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Routine scan sees mum
Gail give birth on same day
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Rugby player
Ollie makes the grade at Twickenham
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DUP call for action on Millennium Way
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DUP pushing for resurfacing in Glenfield Road
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Mum threatens to withdraw teenage son from school
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Call for action to repair potholes
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Bleary YFC go karting at Gosford Park
News
What the young people really think of Lurgan
WITH just 8% of young people in Lurgan regarding the town centre as a shared space, segregation has been revealed as a primary concern. An report commissioned by the Southern Education and Library Board as part of the wider Lurgan Town Project revealed the opinions of many of the 14-21 year olds interviewed . Organised by the Institute of Conflict Research, the Mail has published just some of the views of those involved.
Magheralin Newforge House in running for top restaurant accolade
NEWFORGE House in Magheralin is in the running for a top restaurant award.
St Michael’s principal hits back at inspectorate
THE principal of St Michael’s has hit back after his school was placed into formal intervention following a damning inspection report.
Rugby player Ollie makes the grade at Twickenham
WARINGSTOWN man Ollie McCollum is getting used to playing at Twickenham - the hallowed home ground of English rugby.
Council agree to support Donacloney bid for extra class
CRAIGAVON councillors have put their weight behind a motion to lobby the Education Minister to reverse his decision in relation to increasing the capacity of Donacloney Primary School.
In this week’s Mail
IN this week’s Mail our front story is about a row at Carrick Primary School over Irish football coaching sessions which has resulted in a number of parents complaining to local unionist councillors.
Sport
Lurgan duo in Ulster squad
LURGAN schoolgirl sensation Niamh Henderson has been named in the Ulster squad for this weekend’s ladies gaelic inter-pro tournament at Kinnegad.
First ladies cricket games begin
THIS weekend will see the launch of the first ever Women’s Cricket League in the Northern Cricket Union area with Lurgan competing against teams from Civil Service North of Ireland, North Down and Waringstown.
On the brink
DOLLINGSTOWN Football Club are on the brink of their greatest ever achievement after setting up their promotion hopes with a first leg win over Newington.
Lifestyle
New play by Stage Aid
GILFORD playwright Armand Gaillard is back with his latest self-penned comedy - The Departure Lounge.
Buskers near and far invited to fest
BANBRIDGE BuskFest is once again sending the call out to buskers from near and far to take part in the 10th annual busking festival which this year takes place on Saturday, June 22 in Banbridge Town Centre.
Macklemore a unique artist
‘THE Heist’ is the hit debut album by rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis, ‘The Heist’ has achieved major success worldwide reaching number one on the album charts in countries such as Germany and America.
New Star Trek film full of surprises
‘STAR Trek Into Darkness’ (or STID) takes place in the alternate universe established in 2009’s ‘Star Trek’.
Last Rush set off on UK tour
LOCAL indie band Last Rush have embarked on their first UK tour. The self-financed tour started in Glasgow on Tuesday night and when the ‘MAIL’ caught up with the band they were due to play Manchester, Liverpool and finish with two dates in London.
Community
Worked as mechanic in town businesses
MR Richard Carter Bell, known to everyone as Carter, died suddenly on the evening of April 24 this year after a period of failing health. He was 75.
Routine scan sees mum Gail give birth on same day
HAVING attended Craigavon Hospital for a routine scan, Lurgan woman Gail Higgins ended up giving birth to her first child the same day.
Marie loved life and lived for family
FUN loving and friendly, Marie Bland from Lurgan loved life and lived for her family.
Brownlow disco proves to be a flop
A new disco for teenagers in Brownlow in 1980 proved to be a flop.
Detective is commended for his bravery
A former pupil of Lurgan College was commended for his bravery in 1980.
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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