The costliest of failures
Seven people died in a fire in Lammy, Omagh, in November last year, five children and their parents. The fire was in all probability started by the father of the family after a row with his partner, after she packed her bags and threatened to leave him. The full horror of what the victims went through is not known, what is known, is that this...>>> more
Victims of the past are still suffering...
In the report 'Victims of the Past' Des Bradley and Lord Eames concluded that most of those murdered throughout the past 35 years have little chance of gaining that justice they deserve.
Mr Bradley, did not elaborate on the Omagh bomb or on recent crimes but continued, that evidence in some cases had corroded, and in some cases of being time...>>> more
CCE concert was a 'hidden treasure'
I had the privilege of being at an outstanding concert at Dun Uladh last Saturday night which was presented by the Omagh branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann.
Most of the performers were young people who have received their tuition from the Omagh branch of Comhaltas and I was astounded at the range of talent and at the very high standard which had...>>> more
Taking the 'crunch' out of oil prices
There is a new cereal on the market and it called 'Credit Crunch'. We are offered it everyday, without choice and we have to take it.
The cost of living has rocketed, fuelled mainly by the hike in the price of oil. The experts say that, even if the price of oil falls back, it will never go below $100 again.
We are facing much higher fuel bills and...>>> more
Charity celebrates pram partnership
We, the Meningitis Trust are celebrating being chosen by baby travel expert, Silver Cross, as their charity partner of the year.
From June, Silver Cross are donating £5 from every one of their 'Fizz' strollers sold in England, Scotland and Wales to us, to raise vital funds for our work.
Our life-saving signs and symptoms cards are also...>>> more
Excess drinking – adults need to lead by...
Despite further confirmation this week of the toll alcohol abuse is taking on our youth, it is likely bingeing and excess drinking will continue to be glorified by many adults in our society.
Excessive drinking is recognised by medical experts as one of North's biggest health problems. The startling figures revealed that binge drinking amongst...>>> more
Users of Anchorage Centre are lost without it
On no account must the disastrous closure of the Anchorage Centre in Old Market Place be consigned to the history books. Funding for the immediate reinstatement of this most valuable community premises for those with serious alcohol and drug addictions must be found at all costs and from whatever source. That is the message hopefully that the...>>> more
Modern languages could be new Latin
In response to T S Birrell's letter, UH
19/06/08, entitled "Education Minister should restore Latin to the school curriculum", I'd like welcome this, but welcome with caution.
Some years ago, Latin was a prerequisite to many other fields, most notably the sciences.
However, as a scientist myself, I often read the claims of many, with skepticism,...>>> more
Pheasant meat is equally unethical
Healthy eating is a hot topic at the moment. In the wake of their exposé of the cruelty of factory-farmed chicken, Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall have trumpeted pheasant meat as an ethical and natural alternative.
However, they could not be more wrong. Annually, some 42 million pheasants and partridges are purpose-bred to...>>> more
Thanks to superb St Conor's staff
As another school year comes to an end, it is timely that we, as the parents of the seventh and youngest child to have completed primary education at St Conor's Primary School, Omagh, record a note of appreciation to the teaching and support staff of St Conor's who have shown such courtesy, commitment and professionalism towards our children, and...>>> more
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