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UFU president visits Waringstown farm
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Lottie hails from a line of centenarians
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Clean up after night of trouble in Lime Grove
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Lottie the fourth of her family to join ‘100 club’
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Re-posted article raises
parents’ abduction fears
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Company raises £3,500
for kids’ charity
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‘The occasional showers did not dampen spirits’
News
Polcie witness appeal
Police are appealing for information following the report of a fight in the plaza area of the town centre on June 16 around 10pm.
In this week’s Mail
In this week’s Mail read about the moving story of eight-year-old Adele Madden who sadly passed away two years ago. Her short life and her love of school is the inspiration behind a new award launched for schools.
Police toilet is vandalised
One of the portable toilets set up for officers policing the M1 motorway has been vandalised near Lurgan, according to an eye witness report.
Woman killed in car crash
A 32 year old woman killed in a car crash on the M1 on Monday night has been named as Susanne Magee from Moira.
Lottie hails from a line of centenarians
Tamnifacarbet woman Lottie Laverty joined an exclusive club this week, but she was not the first of her family to do so.
Wounded dogs spark cruelty probe
North Lurgan residents were horrified after four dogs were found in Garland Avenue badly injured with open wounds, sparking an animal cruelty probe.
Sport
Century maker Callum the star
Callum Gibson starred as Lurgan U-13’s beat Instonians last week to progress to the next round of the Banoge Cup.
On course for September opening
The new all weather hockey pitch under construction at Lurgan College is on course to open in September.
Orla in form to lift the Menary Cup
The ladies at Lurgan Golf Club held their first open of the year on the first Monday of June with the Menary Cup sponsored by Terra Travel taking centre stage.
Racing action this weekend in the Irish Championships
THE action in the Irish Motocross Championships this Saturday, June 15, is at the Downpatrick Motocross Park.
Good news as Glenavon make inroads on losses
Shareholders and season-ticket holders at Glenavon’s AGM on Monday night were told the club’s losses in the last financial year were £29,000, a substantial improvement on £58,000 the previous year, £73,000 the year before and £100,000 of three seasons ago.
Video
BBOB celebrate 25 years video
Lurgan BBOB celebrate their 25th anniversary with a dinner and awards night.
Lifestyle
Lurgan musicians on the bill at Empire
Lurgan musicians Ciaran Lavery and Malojian are on the bill in the Empire on Tuesday, July 9.
Laughs at Glasgowbury
For the third year running the G-Spot comedy stage returns to Glasgowbury Festival from July 18 to 20.
Simultaneous sleeping gives rise to spare time dilemma
On Saturday at around 12.30pm, for the first time I can remember since Ben was born, both our children were sleeping simultaneously at a sociable hour.
Primal Scream still going strong
It’s hard to believe Scottish soundmakers Primal Scream have been around as a band for 31 years, writes Graeme Cousins
Good effort from first-time filmmaker
Last Monday night, I travelled to Belfast’s Empire for a showing of ‘The Last of McGuinness’, a documentary film about Nigel McGuinness, an English pro-wrestler.
Countdown to concert
The Summer Sound Park Fest takes place next Saturday (June 22) at Pollock Park, home of Lurgan Rugby and Cricket Club.
Community
UFU president visits Waringstown farm
A Waringstown farmer was paid a visit by the president of the Ulster Farmers Union and Member of the European Parliament, Diane Dodds recently.
Irvine launches new book
Lurgan man Irvine Grey will be launching his new book in the Jethro Centre on Saturday night at 7.30pm.
Craigavon council unveils new ‘user-friendly’ website redesign
CRAIGAVON Borough Council have unveiled a new-look website which has undergone a redesign in the hope that it will be quicker and easier for residents to use.
Advice to help students during exam season
The exam season is well underway and the Public Health Agency (PHA) has highlighted the importance of parents and guardians supporting their child.
Five-a-side fun and car boot sale
The On the Ball Initiative Uganda will be holding a five-a-side tournament and car boot sale in Taghnevan Community Centre on Saturday, June 29 starting at 10am.
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Weather for Lurgan
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 12 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: South east
