Recently added articles from Tyrone Times (Dungannon, Northern Ireland):
Warning issued over indecent approach to young girls.
Jul 29, 2008 ... DUNGANNON Police are warning parents and children to be vigilant after a man driving a car made indecent suggestions to two young girls on Tuesday evening. Chief Inspector Stephen Moneypenny said the girls were walking in the Milestone area when they were approached by the ...
Bloody Sunday on Dungannon streets.
Jul 29, 2008 ... A 22 YEAR OLD man remains in a critical but stable condition in Craigavon Area Hospital after a vicious assault in Dungannon at the weekend. The victim, a Portuguese Algerian male, was stabbed in the neck and stomach in the Scotch Street area of the town in the early hours of ...
Country Fest comes to town.
Jul 29, 2008 ... THOUSANDS of music lovers are expected to throng to Dungannon Park this weekend for Ireland's biggest ever country music festival. Country Fest will see over 50 international, national and local acts perform on three stages and will run each day from 1pm-11pm. The two ...
Coroner praises work of South Tyrone farming community.
Jul 29, 2008 ... THE Coroner sitting at the inquest into the death of a 66 year old Pomeroy farmer has praised the agricultural community for its tireless work. Coroner Mr Brian Sherrard, delivering his findings on the death of James (Jim) Quinn told the Dungannon Court: "We owe a debt of ...
Courts not doing enough to deter violence in Dungannon: claim.
Jul 29, 2008 ... THE father of a Dungannon man, left with a broken jaw after being attacked by a group of Lithuanians, has criticised the courts for not doing enough to prevent 'mayhem' breaking out on the streets of the town. Karl Colbert accused the justice system of leniency after a ...
Free hospital bus serice under threat.
Jul 29, 2008 ... THE free bus service which ferries members of the public from Dungannon to visit their loved ones at Craigavon Hospital, could be under threat. A local politician says he has learned that the service - which runs from South Tyrone Hospital in Dungannon twice daily - is currently ...
Castle Hill plans go on view.
Jul 29, 2008 ... DUNGANNON and South Tyrone Borough Council is re-developing the site at Castle Hill and Ranfurly House to provide an accessible and sustainable parkland and facility for community, cultural, arts and educational uses. The Council is seeking ideas and feedback for the proposals ...
Residents demand clean up on Ballygawley Road.
Jul 29, 2008 ... AN EYESORE on the Ballygawley Road has the potential to cause injury, according to residents who have demanded action to tidy up the problem. Liz Loughran, former chairperson of the Ballygawley Road Residents' Association, told the TIMES: "It is an absolute eyesore and people ...
Ardboe star heading to Oz.
Jul 29, 2008 ... Tyrone minor star Kyle Coney is set to become the latest young player to be signed up by an Aussie Rules club. It is believed that the Ardboe clubman signed a two year contract recently with Sydney Swans, the club of Kerry star Tagh Kennelly. Only last weekend Coney ...
Tyrone heading back to Croker.
Jul 29, 2008 ... Tyrone will be hoping it's a case of third time lucky when they take on Mayo this Saturday at Croke Park (4.00pm throw in) with a place in the All Ireland quarter finals up for grabs. In their two previous meetings with the men from Connaught the Red Hands have come out on the ...
Tyrone edge past Westmeath.
Jul 29, 2008 ... Tyrone are one of only a dozen sides left standing in the chase for the coveted Sam Maguire Cup thanks to this hard earned four point victory at a sun drenched Healy Park on Saturday afternoon. Unlike in the previous round against Louth this was a severe test for Mickey Harte's ...
Coalisland teacher to research glaciers in Iceland.
Jul 22, 2008 ... A SCHOOL teacher from Coalisland will join a group of leading scientists on a once in a lifetime trip to Iceland to study the effects of climate change by studying glaciers. Dr Fionnuala Quinn, originally from Newtownkelly, has been awarded one of 24 places on a week-long ...
Council workers prepared to talk - but more strikes possible.
Jul 22, 2008 ... FURTHER strike action by council employees is a strong possibility over the next few months, according to a Dungannon trade union representative. Oliver Morgan is NIPSA Branch Secretary for the Dungannon, Cookstown and Magherafelt branch of the union, which represents a number ...
Lorry driver in court over [pounds sterling]1m drugs seizure.
Jul 22, 2008 ... A DUNGANNON lorry driver has appeared in court in connection with the seizure of [pounds sterling]1 million worth of drugs. Kevin Keightley, 45, from Dunavon Heights, was arrested after driving off the Larne to Cairnryan ferry on Friday. Keightley is accused of ...
Car crash carnage.
Jul 22, 2008 ... A MOYGASHEL man has died as the result of an horrific road crash close to the village of Newmills. The 20 year-old victim, named locally as Jermaine Hill, was travelling in a Renault Laguna which struck a tree on the Farlough Road at around 4.15am yesterday, Monday. ...
Woman's miraculous escape from burning building.
Jul 22, 2008 ... A MOYGASHEL woman has made a miraculous escape after she was forced to jump from her first-floor flat after an arson attack. Her dramatic brush with death came on Saturday night when a fire was started in a wheelie bin at the bottom of a staircase at Moygashel Court flats. ...
Dungannon feels economic pain.
Jul 22, 2008 ... DUNGANNON businesses are facing 'immense pressure' due to the rise in fuel costs and the global credit crunch. The Federation of Small Businesses has warned that a further hike in electricity bills, expected in October, will have "a highly detrimental impact on our local ...
Health experts to join families at heroin information event.
Jul 22, 2008 ... HEALTH professionals and families whose loved ones have been affected by the devastating drug heroin, will be on the panel at a special information evening organised by Dungannon based alcohol and drugs awareness centre, Breakthru. Breakthru, which provides a range of ...
[pounds sterling]20m to upgrade Altmore reservoir.
Jul 22, 2008 ... CONOR Murphy, Minister for Regional Development, along with department officials and representatives of the Water Service, attended a meeting in Galbally community centre with Sinn Fein Councillors Michelle O'Neill MLA and Michael Gillespie. The meeting was to discuss the ...
Crowds gather on anniversary of hunger striker.
Jul 22, 2008 ... CHAIRPERSON of the Stormont Culture, Arts and Leisure Committee, Barry McElduff MLA, addressed the large crowds who turned out to mark the 27th anniversary of Tyrone hunger striker, Martin Hurson, in Carrickmore last weekend. The event kicked off with the annual Martin Hurson ...