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Monthly Archives: July 2011

Sinn Féin cllr criticises Omagh woman’s arrest
July 29, 2011 at 3:56 pm
A Sinn Féin councillor has slammed the PSNI arrest and detention of a young woman in Mullaghmore housing estate, Killyclogher on Wednesday morning. The 23-year-old woman was one of a number of people arrested this week in a high-profile police op ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/29/omagh-sinn-fein-cllr-criticises-womans-arrest/
Tyrone’s toxic properties on NAMA list
July 29, 2011 at 12:05 pm
A TOTAL of seven properties in Tyrone have been named on the Republic’s ‘bad bank’ Nama list. The National Asset Management Agency issued it’s annual report on Thursday, a report which included a list of properties across the North whose p ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/29/tyrones-toxic-properties-on-nama-list/
‘Ros’ could ruin Dublin dream date
July 28, 2011 at 11:25 am
2011 ALL-IRELAND QUALIFIER ROUND FOUR: TYRONE V ROSCOMMON BASKING in the afterglow of a well-earned six point derby triumph over Armagh is a luxury that Tyrone can ill-afford with Championship matches coming thick and fast at this juncture in the ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/ros-could-ruin-dublin-dream-date/
Jordan set for 60th milestone on Saturday
July 28, 2011 at 11:22 am
2011 ALL-IRELAND QUALIFIER ROUND FOUR: TYRONE V ROSCOMMON FEW if any players in the history of the GAA in Tyrone can match the magnificent record of consistency which has marked the career of Philip Jordan. Now the Moy man is relishing anot ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/jordan-set-for-60th-milestone-on-saturday/
O’Donnell in positive mood
July 28, 2011 at 11:19 am
2011 ALL-IRELAND QUALIFIER ROUND FOUR: TYRONE V ROSCOMMON ROSCOMMON manager Fergal O'Donnell is in positive mood as he looks forward to the All-Ireland fourth-round qualifier match against Tyrone this Saturday at Croke Park, though he is fully ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/o%e2%80%99donnell-in-positive-mood/
Man United masterclass sinks Tyrone
July 28, 2011 at 11:16 am
MILK CUP 2011 - PREMIER TYRONE 0 MAN UTD 7 PREMIERSHIP class unfortunately for Tyrone was all too evident at the sun-drenched Coleraine Showgrounds on Tuesday evening as the next generation of Manchester United superstars registered a dazz ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/man-united-masterclass-sinks-tyrone/
McGahan double seals Premier win
July 28, 2011 at 10:55 am
MILK CUP 2011 - PREMIER TYRONE 3 FERMANAGH 1 POACHER supreme James McGahan grabbed an impressive double as a stuttering Tyrone Premier outfit saw off the Fermanagh challenge in the second part of the double header between the neighbouring ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/mcgahan-double-seals-premier-win/
Sixteen sides in knockout action this weekend
July 28, 2011 at 10:51 am
NIE ENERGY TYRONE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW WHILE Micky Harte’s men will continue to hog the limelight this weekend, the newly sponsored NIE Energy Tyrone Club Championships must endure a rather low-key launch in the coming days, but that ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/sixteen-sides-in-knockout-action-this-weekend/
Rodgers and Knights on form
July 28, 2011 at 10:46 am
TYRONE ACL DIVISION THREE ERRIGAL CIARAN III 0-08 BERAGH 0-11 MARTIN Rodgers landed several superb scores as Beragh took home the points following this trip to sunny Dunmoyle on Sunday. Hosts Errigal kicked nine wides in each half, the so ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/rodgers-and-knights-on-form/
Five arrested in Kerr probe released without charge
July 28, 2011 at 10:36 am
FIVE men arrested on Tuesday by police investigating the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr have been released without charge. The five, aged from 22 to 46, were arrested under the Terrorism Act, including a 22-year-old Coalisland man. The police oper ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/five-arrested-in-kerr-probe-released-without-charge/
Police swoop on boy racers
July 28, 2011 at 10:26 am
SO-CALLED ‘boy racers’ were targeted in a major police crackdown recently as they congregated for a planned ‘cruise’ event in Omagh. Police said more than 100 vehicle defects were detected after a multi-agency operation intercepted the mod ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/police-swoop-on-boy-racers/
Omagh bomb memorial ‘has never worked’
July 28, 2011 at 10:24 am
QUESTIONS have once again been asked over the functionality of the Omagh bomb memorial ‘Garden of Light’ installation. The memorial project which had an original budget of £240,000, has cost more than £417,000 to date, with local elected ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/omagh-bomb-memorial-%e2%80%98has-never-worked%e2%80%99/
Man arrested in GAA assault probe
July 28, 2011 at 10:17 am
THE PSNI has praised the GAA authorities in Tyrone for their co-operation as part of the investigation into the assaults following the recent County Senior Ladies final. It comes after a 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting refe ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/man-arrested-in-gaa-assault-probe/
Clogher Valley Agricultural Show
July 28, 2011 at 10:14 am
Thousands of sun-drenched farming enthusiasts attended the 93rd annual Clogher Valley Agricultural Show yesterday (Wednesday) and were treated to a fabulous demonstration of the top local livestock, vintage machinery and the opportunity to meet u ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/clogher-valley-agricultural-show/
Aghaloo parishioners highlight concerns over lack of priest cover
July 28, 2011 at 10:11 am
PARISHIONERS in the parish of Aghaloo and Carnteel area will be awaiting forthcoming clerical changes with specific interest as concerns about cover for the parish intensified this week. It is anticipated that a number of changes will be made to a ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/aghaloo-parishioners-highlight-concerns-over-lack-of-priest-cover/
Fintona group to help build bridge over crocodile infested river
July 28, 2011 at 10:09 am
ONE small community in the south east of Kenya will soon be thanking the people of Fintona for literally transforming their daily lives. Trips to school, the hospital or the nearest big town always carry a big risk for those living in the Gala ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/fintona-group-to-help-build-bridge-over-crocodile-infested-river/
PSNI pledge to step up patrols to thwart car thieves
July 28, 2011 at 10:04 am
POLICE have pledged to step patrols of public car parks in Omagh after the theft of a car and the attempted theft of two others from the town centre last week. A blue Toyota Yaris was reported stolen from Johnston Park on Saturday morning (July 23 ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/psni-pledge-to-step-up-patrols-to-thwart-car-thieves/
Cuts could affect most vulnerable – Omagh chemist
July 28, 2011 at 10:02 am
AN Omagh chemist has described funding cuts to community pharmacists by the Department of Health as “a prescription for disaster.” Community Pharmacy NI (CPNI) has launched a public campaign in an attempt to stop the implementation of substant ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/cuts-could-affect-most-vulnerable-omagh-chemist/
Troubadour Andy Irvine to appear at An Creagán
July 28, 2011 at 9:49 am
Legendary Irish singer/songwriter Andy Irvine is coming to perform at An Creagán for the first time on Friday, August 5. With his impressive repertoire of Irish traditional songs and dexterous Balkan dance tunes, he creates an exciting new fusion of ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/troubadour-andy-irvine-to-appear-at-an-creagan/
Official launch of new local band Milk Reception in Daly’s
July 28, 2011 at 9:45 am
THE official launch of new up-and-coming local band ‘Milk Reception’ will take place this Saturday (July 30) at Daly’s in Omagh. Milk Reception came together last summer when different members of local bands The Gatsbees and NCP decided to joi ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/official-launch-of-new-local-band-milk-reception-in-daly%e2%80%99s/
Arts Centre’s ‘biggest and best’ Autumn/Winter programme is launched
July 28, 2011 at 9:44 am
Tommy Fleming, Jimeoin, Rodney Crowell, Cooking with Elvis, Cara Dillon, A Night with George and Tom Sweeney’s Children’s Christmas Cracker - these are just some of the amazing performances you can see at Strule Arts Centre this forthcoming seaso ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/28/arts-centre%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98biggest-and-best%e2%80%99-autumnwinter-programme-is-launched/
Arrests in Ronan Kerr investigation
July 26, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Police have arrested five men during a major search operation that is being carried out in connection with the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr. The 25-year-old policeman from Beragh was killed at the beginning of April after a booby trap car bomb e ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/26/arrests-in-ronan-kerr-investigation/
Car and house damaged in oil theft
July 25, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Police have revealed that a parked car was vandalised in Millbrook Gardens, Castlederg last Tuesday (July 19). The attack was carried out sometime between 3am in the morning and 2pm in the afternoon. The bonnet of the car was damaged and leads ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/car-and-house-damaged-in-oil-theft-2/
Car and house damaged in oil theft
July 25, 2011 at 3:46 pm
Police have revealed that a parked car was vandalised in Millbrook Gardens, Castlederg last Tuesday (July 19). The attack was carried out sometime between 3am in the morning and 2pm in the afternoon. The bonnet of the car was damaged and leads ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/car-and-house-damaged-in-oil-theft/
Dubs beckon again
July 25, 2011 at 12:06 pm
A HUGE All-Ireland quarter final re-match against Dublin during the coming weeks is now the massive prize on offer for Tyrone as they prepare to complete their qualifier journey this coming weekend. Victory over Armagh by 2-13 to 0-13 at Healy ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/dubs-beckon-again/
Tyrone survive the heat in Healy Park
July 25, 2011 at 12:03 pm
ALL-IRELAND SFC QUALIFIER ROUND THREE TYRONE 2-13 ARMAGH 0-13 A RIP-ROARING derby clash, punctuated with moments of dazzling attacking play, produced the right result for the home support among the sun-splashed crowd at Healy Park on Satur ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/tyrone-survive-the-heat-in-healy-park/
Eire Ogs bounce back
July 25, 2011 at 11:57 am
TYRONE ACL DIVISION THREE CLOGHER 2-15 CARRICKMORE III 1-12 CLOGHER came from behind to deny a spirited Carrickmore Thirds team at sun-splashed St Patrick's Park yesterday. The visitors struck for a second minute goal from Conor McElhat ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/eire-ogs-bounce-back/
Dergview beat Glenavon
July 25, 2011 at 11:51 am
PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY GLENAVON 1 DERGVIEW 2 NATHAN Cashel, one of nine second-half substitutes introduced by manager Harry McConkey swooped with a late winner to hand Dergview an eye-catching 2-1 victory over Premiership big-hitters Glenavon ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/dergview-beat-glenavon/
McGahan hat-trick gives Red Hands perfect send off
July 25, 2011 at 10:43 am
MILK CUP 2011 WARM-UP TYRONE PREMIER 3 LINFIELD U19s 2 A WELL-drilled Tyrone Premier side, under the watchful eye of Tommy Canning, twice came from behind to win their final warm up match against a very strong Linfield side at Coagh Sports ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/mcgahan-hat-trick-gives-red-hands-perfect-send-off/
Missing teenager turns up ‘safe and well’ after crash
July 25, 2011 at 9:55 am
THERE was huge relief for the family and friends of a teenage girl from the Omagh area who went missing after she was in a car which plunged down a 20ft ravine in the Gortin Glens and crashed into a tree. The crash occurred in the early hours ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/missing-teenager-turns-up-%e2%80%98safe-and-well%e2%80%99-after-crash/
locals help put out blaze in village
July 25, 2011 at 9:52 am
LOCAL people in Sixmilecross rushed to extinguish a blaze in a house that had been deliberately set alight in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police are keeping an open mind about incident and have stated that a motive for the arson attack ha ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/locals-help-put-out-blaze-in-village/
19-year-old charged in relation to arson attack on Strabane bookies
July 25, 2011 at 9:48 am
A 19-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with arson in connection with an attack on a bookmakers in Strabane. Wheelie bins were pushed up against the Ladbrokes shop on Butcher Street and set alight shortly after 2.30am on Friday. Appliances from ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/19-year-old-charged-in-relation-to-arson-attack-on-strabane-bookies/
New £5.6m fire station planned for Omagh
July 25, 2011 at 9:46 am
THE Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) is seeking the views of the public over its plans to build a new state of the art £5.6m fire station in Omagh. The new integrated community fire station and district headquarters for Omagh, is ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/new-5-6m-fire-station-planned-for-omagh/
Coalisland man charged with murdering second cousin
July 25, 2011 at 9:39 am
A COALISLAND man has appeared in the dock at Dungannon Magistrates Court charged with murdering his second cousin. Twenty-one year old Anthony Joseph Quinn from Maplebrook Hill stands accused of murdering Declan Quinn in a hit-and-run incident ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/coalisland-man-charged-with-murdering-second-cousin/
Ronan Kerr hate comment accused is son of ex-IRA chief
July 25, 2011 at 9:36 am
A MAN who allegedly gloated on Facebook about the murder of Omagh police officer Ronan Kerr has appeared in court. Before Dungannon Magistrates Court on Friday was Kevin Patrick Meehan, who is charged with distributing written material intended to ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/ronan-kerr-hate-comment-accused-is-son-of-ex-ira-chief/
Couple to take legal action after ‘sham marriage’ debacle
July 25, 2011 at 9:34 am
A STRABANE couple are to take legal action against the police after they were wrongly arrested on their wedding day as part of a sham marriage investigation. Police have apologised to Neil McElwee and his bride Yanan Sun following the fiasco a ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/couple-to-take-legal-action-after-%e2%80%98sham-marriage%e2%80%99-debacle/
Child protection audit begins in Derry Diocese
July 25, 2011 at 9:30 am
AN audit into child protection measures in the diocese of Derry is underway the Tyrone Herald can confirm. The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church are continuing to assess the procedures and child protection policies of ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/child-protection-audit-begins-in-derry-diocese/
McGeough entitled to be treated as everyone else – solicitor
July 25, 2011 at 9:29 am
DUNGANNON solicitor Peter Corrigan has said that former IRA man Gerry McGeough, who is serving a 20-year sentence for the attempted murder of councillor Sammy Brush 30 years ago, is entitled to be treated as everyone else. The local solicitor, ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/25/mcgeough-entitled-to-be-treated-as-everyone-else-solicitor/
6,2OO fail to attend medical checks
July 21, 2011 at 11:09 am
LOCAL doctors have expressed their shock at the fact that 6,281 people who received outpatient appointments at the Tyrone County Hospital (TCH) so far this year failed to turn up for them. They have also warned that the high rate of missed app ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/21/62oo-fail-to-attend-medical-checks/
Jail sentence for Omagh man who hid tablets
July 21, 2011 at 11:06 am
AN Omagh man who hid tablets in his behind has been jailed for two months for possession of a class C controlled drug. The town’s Magistrates Court heard that the offence against Malvern Dobbin (43) of Deverney Park, came to light following a se ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/21/jail-sentence-for-omagh-man-who-hid-tablets/
Pensioners living ‘in terror’ of local yobs
July 21, 2011 at 11:05 am
A GROUP of residents, mostly pensioners, from Knockmoyle Grove in Omagh have hit out at the police and local community representatives for failing to take action against local yobs they say are making their lives “a living hell.” The residents ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/21/pensioners-living-%e2%80%98in-terror%e2%80%99-of-local-yobs/
Getting ready to rock by the river
July 21, 2011 at 11:04 am
Thousands of festival goers are expected to converge on Plumbridge over the next week or so for this year’s Rockin’ by the River Festival. All those attending have been promised an exciting event packed with activities which will run from July 23 ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/21/getting-ready-to-rock-by-the-river/
Omagh firm’s Jedi Jim t-shirt features on The Apprentice
July 21, 2011 at 11:04 am
A LOCAL fashion design company secured a major coup over the weekend, after one of their unique t-shirt designs featured on the ‘The Apprentice The Final.’ Squareball’s ‘Jedi Jim’ design, playing on nickname earned by the show’s ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/21/omagh-firm%e2%80%99s-jedi-jim-t-shirt-features-on-the-apprentice/
Catch ‘Peach’ at Main Street
July 21, 2011 at 11:01 am
This Saturday night sees Peach make a long awaited return to the stage at Main Street. Following two highly successful shows at the top Omagh venue last summer, the boys are back bigger and better than ever! ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/21/2225/
Finale concert at music workshops
July 21, 2011 at 11:00 am
MUSICIANS of all ages and abilities are urged to attend the Killesher Music Festival on Saturday, July 30 in the Tully Mill Complex. The event is being organised by Killesher Community Development Association (KCDA) as part of the Three Communities ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/21/finale-concert-at-music-workshops/
Omagh woman sent to jail to ‘protect the public’
July 21, 2011 at 10:44 am
AN OMAGH woman jailed for nine months at the town’s Magistrates Court for a number of public order and other offences has been warned that the public must be protected from her. Louise Duddy (24) of Riverview Park was told by the District Judge ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/21/omagh-woman-sent-to-jail-to-%e2%80%98protect-the-public%e2%80%99/
Poor mobile phone coverage frustrates Beragh residents
July 21, 2011 at 10:42 am
THE problems caused by the poor mobile phone coverage in Beragh has been highlighted by a delay in getting emergency help for an elderly person at the village’s Cornerstone Centre. Some of those attending a meeting of senior citizens had to ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/21/poor-mobile-phone-coverage-frustrates-beragh-residents/
Healy home comforts not a major factor-Penrose
July 21, 2011 at 10:33 am
TYRONE V ARMAGH ALL-IRELAND QUALIFIER ROUND 3 PREVIEW HOME advantage will have little bearing on Saturday night’s derby clash because of the frequency with which Tyrone and Armagh lock horns, Martin Penrose believes. Traditionally the h ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/21/healy-home-comforts-not-a-major-factor-penrose/
Kernan relishes upcoming battle in do or die tussle this Saturday night
July 21, 2011 at 10:30 am
TYRONE V ARMAGH ALL-IRELAND QUALIFIER ROUND 3 PREVIEW FOR over a century meetings featuring Tyrone against Armagh have been exclusively centred on the familiar journey to provincial or national success. But all that is about to change when the ...
www.ulsterherald.com/2011/07/21/kernan-relishes-upcoming-battle-in-do-or-die-tussle-this-saturday-night/
Derby date can open door into final dozen
July 21, 2011 at 10:25 am
TYRONE V ARMAGH ALL-IRELAND QUALIFIER ROUND 3 PREVIEW THEY might have witnessed Michael Murphy raise aloft the trophy they had come to regard as their own property, but both Tyrone and Armagh have long since drawn a line under their ill-fated ...
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