Recently added articles from Larne Times (Larne, Northern Ireland):
Larne folk are in the holiday mood.
Jul 30, 2008 ... HOLIDAY-makers in Larne Borough are most keen on visits to Turkey, Greece and Florida this year, according to the town's only remaining travel agency. Although most people are now familiar with the term credit crunch and its effects, the holidaying habits of people in Larne do ...
DSD masterplan is to explore redevelopment of a once thriving part of Larne whichg is now 'in decline'.
Jul 30, 2008 ... DUNLUCE Street and its environs is where the feel of Larne town's heyday is strongest, according to the Department of Social Development (DSD). The pedestrianised thoroughfare has seen many changes over the years. Used by many people as a shortcut to and from the Riverdale area ...
Country marketeers set out their stalls for Larne.
Jul 30, 2008 ... A DETERMINED effort is being made to establish a country market in Larne. The first in what is hoped will be a series of sales of home produce, arts and crafts takes place in the town hall this Saturday (August 2) between 11.30am and 1.30pm. If all goes according to plan ...
Glenarm bonfire 'drive-by' condemned.
Jul 30, 2008 ... A PETROL bomb was thrown from a car in an attempt to prematurely ignite an Eleventh Night bonfire in Glenarm, the Times has learned. Graffiti, which has since been removed by the council, also appeared in the village last week. Alderman Jack McKee (TUV) condemned the incidents, ...
Council group in Kansas lobby for Sister Cities boost.(Conference notes)
Jul 30, 2008 ... DELEGATES representing Larne council flew out to Kansas last week in a bid to secure for the borough a share of an estimated [pounds sterling]3 million economic windfall when Northern Ireland hosts the annual Sister Cities International conference next year. Director of ...
Keep yobs out of Larne war memorial park.
Jul 30, 2008 ... ANTI-social behaviour at Larne's war memorial park must be stamped out, a local councillor has urged. Ald Jack McKee asked police to act on complaints about younger people and adults causing a nuisance. He also said respect should be shown for the park, which is ...
Planners approve 244 new homes.
Jul 30, 2008 ... PLANNERS are set to grant permission for 244 new homes in Larne West. They will tell Larne Borough Council next week that they intend to approve Ulster developer Seymour Sweeney's application to build 103 apartments, 38 maisonettes, 99 townhouses and four semi-detached houses ...
Tech Old Boys' lease is queried at council.
Jul 30, 2008 ... LARNE Tech Old Boys' lease for use of facilities at Antiville will continue at the current rate for the time being, according to Larne Council's chief executive Geraldine McGahey. The council briefly discussed the club's lease at the pavilion and playing fields during the July ...
Big night to aid Jude's journey of hope.
Jul 30, 2008 ... FUNDRAISING for little Jude Glenn's journey of hope continues tomorrow (Friday) with a fantastic night's entertainment in The Kiln with music, fun and fabulous prizes. Jude's aunt Lisa Blair, who organised in the fundraising night, hopes that as many people as possible make a ...
Police appeal after crash claims life of motorcyclist.
Jul 30, 2008 ... POLICE have appealed for information following the death of a 28-year-old motorcyclist at Ballymullock Road outside Larne on Monday evening. The crash victim was Stephen McCrea from the Ballyclare area. The collision, which occurred at approximately 7.10pm, involved a ...
Underage drinkers blamed for Ballygally beach vandalism.
Jul 30, 2008 ... BALLYGALLY residents were left reeling at the weekend after an 'orgy of drunkenness' on the beach kept many awake until the early hours of Sunday morning. Council-owned flower planters lining the railings along the seafront were vandalised and the beach was strewn with litter, ...
New members welcome at Larne Man Utd Supporters Club.
Jul 30, 2008 ... THE Manchester United Supporters Club will hold their next meeting on Monday, 4th August at 8pm in the St. John's Masonic Club. The Club will welcome any new members wishing to join the Club and anyone ...
Kelly looking forward to new challenge at Larne Tech Old Boys.
Jul 30, 2008 ... LARNE TECH's youngest ever manager Ciaran Kelly is certainly looking forward to the new season. As CK himself admits "it's a challenge but I'm really looking forward to it. Ever since I've got the job, my phone hasn't stopped, I've been on with players trying to get them down, ...
CORRIGAN TO CAPTAIN LARNE.
Jul 30, 2008 ... Noel Corrigan will captain Larne as they kick off the new intermediate league on Tuesday night away to Ballymoney, manager Graham McConnell asking the Inver Park club's followers to be patient as his team embarks on a whole new experience. "Noel had signed a two year contract ...
Fun Day at Brookvale Park.
Jul 30, 2008 ... Wellington Rec is hosting its annual Fun Day at Brookvale park, Millbrook on Saturday 2nd August starting a 12 noon. Two matches will be taking place Wellington Rec taking on Larne FC and also Wellington Rec playing Larne ...
Excellent win over Cooke Collegians for Seconds.
Jul 30, 2008 ... Larne II v Cliftonville II Over the weekend Larne Seconds travelled to Mallusk where they lost by 50 runs to Cliftonville on Saturday 26th July, and then on Sunday made the trip to Shaws Bridge where they defeated Cooke by 32 runs. With the holidays and a series of ...
SHOCK DEFEAT BY MILLPARK.
Jul 30, 2008 ... Larne 1st XI, who are sponsored by the Curran Court Hotel, suffered a disappointing defeat on Saturday when they went down by 25 runs at home to struggling Millpark. Larne skipper Johnny Baxter won the toss and asked Millpark to bat on a good pitch but which had a bit of early ...
Vital win for Curran Seniors.
Jul 30, 2008 ... On Saturday 26th July the Curran Senior team entertained Musgrave at Curran Park. This game was a relegation dog-fight, both teams needed points to try and hold onto their division one status. The weather was good unlike much of the bowling; whether it was just down to nerves or the poor ...
LARNE BOWLERS HITTING FORM.
Jul 30, 2008 ... On Saturday past the Larne 'A' team sponsored by P&O and the Silver Lounge Cafe set of on their shortest trip of the season to take on Mossley. After disposing of Belmont last week the team were in buoyant mood and this week travelled in expectation of another healthy share of the points ....
Fourths lose to Armagh.
Jul 30, 2008 ... Larne Cricket Club's Fourth eleven, sponsored by the Curran Court Hotel, played host to Armagh Fourths in an NCU Division 3 Section 3 league match at a warm and sunny Sandy Bay last Sunday. Fourths captain John Hood won the toss he had no hesitation batting on what was a good wicket. ...