Recently added articles from Coleraine Times (Coleraine, Northern Ireland):
Honorary degree for Harry Gregg.
Jul 01, 2008 ... ONE of Northern Ireland's greatest ever goalkeepers and the hero of the Munich air disaster, Harry Gregg, today (Tuesday) received an honorary degree from the University of Ulster. Harry ...
Twelfth Festival: A local celebration of culture and heritage.
Jul 02, 2008 ... COLERAINE will host a celebration of culture and heritage during Twelfth Week. The event, organised by Coleraine Twelfth Fesival, will run from Saturday, July 5 to Friday, July 11. Then, on Saturday, July 12, Coleraine will welcome thousands of visitors for the annual ...
Outdoor activities fun with the National Trust!
Jul 02, 2008 ... A FANTASTIC week of fun outdoor activities is planned at the National Trust's fabulous North Coast properties from Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1 . Come along and join the fun in a series of environmental 'boredom busting' activities for children aged 9 to 11. ...
Make your home safe for everyone.
Jul 02, 2008 ... COLERAINE Borough Council's Environmental Health Department is offering free home safety advice and equipment to houses in the Borough with children under the age of five or older people over 65. In an effort to reduce the risks of home accidents, Environmental Health will give ...
Did you meet your sweetheart at the Arcadia?
Jul 02, 2008 ... DID you meet your sweetheart at the Arcadia in Portrush? If so, award-winning DoubleBand Films - a Belfast -based independent TV production company - want to hear from you. DoubleBand Films, the leading documentary makers behind 'Super 8 Stories' and 'Making the ...
Spanboard factory cuts back production.
Jul 02, 2008 ... SPANBOARD management has confimed that it is reducing its production to five days a week because of the recent downturn in the building industry. The Castleroe plant, on the outskirts of Coleraine, is also blaming the move on reduced orders for construction products. ...
Bring back townland names in the borough.
Jul 02, 2008 ... TOWNLAND names could soon be included on existing street and road signs around Coleraine. In a motion from Cllr John Dallat, which drew cross party support from the members of Coleraine Borough Council, it has been suggested that townland names should be included on the signs ....
New cinema initiative launched to make Coleraine safer.
Jul 02, 2008 ... A NEW safety initiative has been launched in Coleraine using the medium of four short cinema advertisements. Four partners in the Causeway area have come together to use a novel approach to reach children and teenagers in their area. By designing four advertisements ...
Bushmills exhibition remembers wars.
Jul 02, 2008 ... DUNLUCE Parish Centre on the Priestland Road in Bushmills will be the venue for an exhibition of memorabilia looking back at both world wars. The exhibition will display photographs, personal stories and medals of individual service people as well as memorabilia from both world ...
A baby's life is saved in Malawi.
Jul 02, 2008 ... DONATIONS from the people of the Coleraine area have helped save the life on a young child in Malawi. Last week, Anne Dallat and her friend Orla Beattie from Ballykelly arrived in the African country. Their first stop was the Mlambe Hospital, where Anne has been ...
DRD consultation on future of Coleraine Harbour.
Jul 02, 2008 ... COLERAINE Borough Council has received notification of consultation to be carried out by the Department for Regional Development on the future of Coleraine Harbour. The Department for Regional Development has been carrying out a review of the public trust ports in Northern ...
'How I'm turning my life around'.
Jul 02, 2008 ... THESE are the shocking pictures that a Coleraine woman hopes will change the lives of others suffering from domestic violence. Nicola Henry suffered a horrendous catalogue of abuse, both verbal and physical, at the hands of her cruel husband, Alister Henry. The ...
Coleraine Borough Council announces appointment of new Chief Executive at Cloonavin - Roger Wilson.
Jul 02, 2008 ... COLERAINE Borough Council has appointed a new Chief Executive. Roger Wilson, married to Tracy with two children Erin and Keelin, is currently Strategic Director of Corporate Services in Armagh City and District Council and has been for the previous four years. With ...
Police launch largest ever operation to tackle underage drinking in Coleraine area.
Jul 02, 2008 ... THE PSNI is launching 'Operation Snapper' this Friday, the largest initiative undertaken by the police to tackle underage drinking in public areas. The operation will take place during the school summer holiday period, beginning in July and ending in September. A dedicated team ...
Coleraine designer's bear represents Ireland in Olympics Challenge.
Jul 02, 2008 ... A TEDDY bear made in Coleraine is representing Ireland in the Taiwan Teddy Bear Olympic Challenge. Coleraine woman Carol Conley has been designing and making collector bears since 2003, under the name Emerald Bears. Carol's 22 inch luxury faux fur bear, named 'Oran', ...
CRICKET: Cricketfest's a big hit.
Jul 02, 2008 ... WET weather did not deter Coleraine's young cricketers on Friday evening as upwards of eighty players took part in the first ever Cricketfest at the Sandel Lodge club. The Kwik cricketers participated in competitions which tested their catching, throwing, batting and bowling ...
FOOTBALL: Striker Hunt.
Jul 02, 2008 ... COLERAINE boss Davy Platt admits that won't be pushing any panic buttons as he seeks a top class striker for next season. Davy has already snapped up 22-year-old Richard Gibson from Glenavon but is actively seeking more competition for first teamers Jody Tolan and Davy Patton. ...
ROWING: Beijing Bound.
Jul 02, 2008 ... COLERAINE will have three representatives at Beijing. Alan Campbell and Richard Chambers have been confirmed for the GB rowing team in the Beijing Olympics. The announcement was made on Thursday and both the Coleraine men have been included in the final squad lists. ...
Leisure Centre re-opens after health scare.
Jul 03, 2008 ... COLERAINE Leisure Centre and Waterworld have re-opened. Coleraine Borough Council have confirmed that usual opening hours will resume from today (Thursday) Council apologise for any inconvenience caused, and reassure those wishing to use the leisure facilities that ...
Paul to judge at World Cheese Awards.
Jul 03, 2008 ... A Coleraine businessman will be one of the international judges for this year's World Cheese Awards in Dublin. Paul McCafferty, owner of the award-winning Belfry Deli and Restaurant at Church Lane, has been invited onto the panel of world experts. For the first time ...
