News
College rejects board’s vision for post-primary future
LURGAN College have rejected the SELB’s recommendation in relation to the way forward for post-primary education in Lurgan.
Thousands wait at A&E for treatment
A TOP health trust official has apologised after thousands were left waiting more than four hours at Craigavon Hospital’s Accident and Emergency department last month.
Former Sinn Fein councillor concerned at party direction
A FORMER Sinn Fein councillor has said the party needs to get back to its roots.
Jay at heart of club’s 22-game winning streak
THE story of a perfect football season by Celtic Club (Lurgan No 1) has one special nine-year-old boy at the heart of the 22-game winning streak.
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.
Sport
Mixed fortunes for teams
THERE was quite a lot of team golf in the past number of weeks at Lurgan and the club had mixed fortunes in this area.
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.
Lifestyle
A simple tale - but lose the R&B!
BAZ Luhrmann’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ is the fifth film adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel.
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’.
Community
Dramatic rescue of a dog on park lake
THERE was a rescue drama at the lake in Lurgan Park in March 1986.
Magheralin school boost
ST Patrick’s Primary School in Magheralin is to benefit from a £110,000 investment.
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.
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Weather for Lurgan
Sunday 26 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 10 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: South
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Light showers
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Wind Speed: 17 mph
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