- Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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(Strabane Chronicle)
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Lisnafin device declared a hoax
by Mickey Ferry
A suspicious object discovered in the Lisnafin Park area shortly before 1pm on Tuesday was declared a hoax later that evening.
After being alerted by a member of the public, Police cordoned off the area around the object, which was close to a group flats, while a small number of people were asked to leave their homes as a precaution.
Many residents opted to remain in their homes but residents returning to the area were refused entry to their homes while tests were being carried out on the suspicious object.
One...>>> more
Council defiant after massive waste fine
By Ronan McSherry
After been convicted of breaking waste laws, Strabane District Council has pointed the finger of accusation at the planning service and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA).
In a statement to the Strabane Chronicle the Council said it regretted that it has been fined a total of £20,500 plus £37 costs for eleven breaches of waste management legislation.
However it claims that it had been 'trying to secure planning permission for the site in question for four years' before going on express...>>> more
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Progress on and off the field
By Alan Rodgers
EXCITING times on the field are being matched by ambitious progress off it within Tyrone GAA circles at present.
With thoughts turning towards a first ever meeting with 2009 surprise packets Antrim in the Ulster Senior Championship Final on Sunday July 19th, the county is also taking significant steps to enhance match-day facilities around Healy Park in Omagh.
The Tyrone County Board recently confirmed that it has purchased a number of playing pitches at Strathroy, just yards from their main stadium on the Gortin...>>> more
St Eugene's march into last eight
Newtownstewart......2-9
Owen Roes................0-5
By Chris Dunnion
Newtownstewart St Eugene's advanced to the next round of the WJ Dolan Junior Championship on Sunday evening with a comprehensive victory over Owen Roes at Sigerson Park, Strabane.
The game was part of a double header which drew a big crowd for the occasion in what was a glorious evening for football.
The encounter as a whole was a very one sided affair and if truth be told, was almost over as a contest at the midway point.
The game began brightly with...>>> more
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A feast of festival fun
The 21st Earagail Arts Festival takes place this month from July 4–19. As usual there's a number of great acts appearing at The Balor as part of the festival programme across a range of genres from theatre to music, comedy to visual arts.
First up are two of Irish musics most enduring and endearing musicians, Mary McPartlan and Thom Moore (Wed July 8th).
Mary McPartlans gloriously earthy voice has featured on two recent albums - The Holland Handkerchief and Petticoat Loose – earning the Number 1 Folk Album award from prestigious...>>> more
A blank canvas for local artists
FIVE local artists have been given a blank canvas on which to exhibit their work. Friday night saw the launch of the North West Artist Gallery, situated within department store Linton and Robinson.
The gallery, which is suppported by the Alley Theatre and funded by Arts and Business NI, was officially opened to a large audience of dedicated art lovers, and has been hailed as a success by organisers.
It features the work of five local artists, ranging from funky contemporary portraits, delightful sculptures and more traditional landscape and...>>> more
Cat takes what she needs
By Conor Sharkey
IT has become something of cliche to say that Strabane is hotbed of musical talent. But it truly is and the latest addition to the ever growing CD collection from local artists is again testament to it.
Catriona 'Cat' McGinty hit the headlines in 2003 when she was picked to accompany Lifford's Mickey-Joe Harte on his journey to Latvia and the Eurovision Song Contest. Since then Cat has been writing and performing across Ireland, mainly alongside her now husband David McGarrigle. His 2007 album Gonna Make My Move...>>> more
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