News
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.
DUP call for action on Millennium Way
THE DUP has called for action to start work on phase two of Millennium Way in Lurgan.
Police figures show rise in drug and sex crimes
SEX and drug crime in Craigavon is on the rise while detection rates plummet, according to the latest statistics from the PSNI.
Disgust as cemetery visitors run ‘gauntlet of dog mess’
PARENTS of young children in prams as well as the elderly had to side step footpaths full of dog mess on their way to a Lurgan cemetery, said a local SDLP councillor.
Sport
Clubs in hope for dry spell
BOTH WARINGSTOWN and Lurgan will be crossing their fingers for dry weather as a weekend of cup action looms.
Early starters escape the torrid conditions
THE weather at Silverwood Golf Club was atrocious last Saturday with continuous rain from the morning and torrential rain all afternoon, needless to say all this week’s winners came from the early starters who had the best of the weather.
No u-turn says Grimley
ARMAGH manager Paul Grimley said he won’t be making a u-turn on his sides tactics following Armagh’s defeat last Sunday at the hands of Cavan in the preliminary round of the Ulster championship.
Batting collapse leads to defeat
DONAGHCLONEY slumped to a disappointing defeat to Woodvale in a re-arranged league match last Friday.
Pat five shots clear
IN difficult conditions Pat Hughes lifted the Greer Cup by five shots after carding a nett 66.
Lifestyle
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.
Don’t miss Ciaran in the Creative Hub
CIARAN Lavery will play a very special home town gig in the Creative Hub, William Street on Friday, May 24.
Community
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.
Holiday blunder at town bank
ONE lady got more than she bargained for when she visited the branch of a local bank to stock up for money for her summer holiday in 1993.
Wallet is washed up on shore of Lough
WHILE yachting on Lough Neagh in 1967 a Lurgan man was concerned about the safety of his wallet.
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Weather for Lurgan
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 6 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 29 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 5 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North


