On the road outside Artigarvan Primary School in Co Tyrone, two police officers have their speed guns poised and ready. Inside, the “Kids’ Court” is waiting. In the classroom, a single, empty chair faces a row of 11-year-old pupils at a long table, stern-faced as judges, ready to hold speeding drivers to account. The Police … Read more
It’s understood Richard Wallace was working on a roof at the farm in Cookstown when tragedy struck Richard Wallace lost his life in the farm tragedy This is the young man who died in a farm tragedy this week. Emergency services were called to reports of a sudden death on a farm in the Drumenny … Read more
A joint funeral will take place this weekend for James Grimes, 85, and his son Emmett, 54, whose bodies were found at their home in Co Tyrone earlier this week. James and Emmett Grimes both passed away on Tuesday(Image: Safely Home Facebook page) A joint funeral is set to take place this weekend for a … Read more
Tributes paid as Tyrone road crash victim named as Donegal footballer and chef The Journal Sadness in Donegal as local chef dies in A5 collision Donegal Daily Man killed in Omagh crash named as Donegal chef Highland Radio ‘He will be greatly missed but never forgotten’: Tributes to ‘skilful footballer’ who died in A5 crash Belfast Telegraph Man, 36, … Read more
A former Cycling Ireland events officer has been given an 18-month suspended sentence for producing fake quotations that were later submitted in an attempt to secure a sports grant. Garry Nugent (51), of Drumrrer Lane, Coaslisland, Co Tyrone, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two charges of attempting to deceive the Department of … Read more
The Irish Times, in association with Fáilte Ireland, is on the hunt for favourite food destinations around Ireland, North and South: places that combine memorable eating experiences with great local produce and beautiful surrounds. We would like to hear from readers about the places they enjoy visiting where they can be guaranteed a couple of … Read more
Looking back at the all-conquering Tyrone side of the 00s, it’s fair to say that there were no shortage of big personalities among Mickey Harte’s panel. There were some immense leaders in the group, with the likes of Peter Canavan, Chris Lawn, and Cormac McAnallen among some of the finest leaders in the GAA at … Read more
Paddy Durcan returns to inspire Mayo to a victory that keeps their dreams alive
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said a “threatening” email which caused six schools in Northern Ireland to close on Monday was a hoax. The PSNI said emails were sent to a total of nine schools – three in Strabane, Co Tyrone, three in Ballycastle, Co Antrim and three in Enniskillen in the … Read more