News Letter

27/07/2024

Bangor teenager Grace Davison, 16, calls Olympic Games debut 'really special'

Bangor teenager Grace Davison – the youngest member of the Team Ireland panel at just 16 years old – reflected on her Olympics Games debut as “really exciting”.

27/07/2024

Last week on this page was a report on the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

27/07/2024

WATCH: Davey Todd, Mike Browne and Jamie Coward in Supersport podium reception at Armoy Road Races

The Supersport podium reception at Armoy on Saturday as Davey Todd took the first of his three wins from runner-up Mike Browne and Jamie Coward.

27/07/2024

Rowers Philip Doyle and Hannah Scott off to perfect starts in Olympic Games

Northern Ireland’s Philip Doyle and Hannah Scott recorded winning starts in Paris on day one of the Olympic Games.

27/07/2024

WATCH: Northern Ireland Open leader Joakim Lagergren hoping for more Galgorm glory after stunning third round

Galgorm Castle is a venue that has been kind to Joakim Lagergren in the past and the Swedish ace hopes Sunday will bring further glory after Saturday’s stunning third round put him in pole position for yet more Northern Ireland Open success.

27/07/2024

Results round-up from Bayview Hotel Armoy Road Races after record-breaking day

Results from the Bayview Hotel Armoy Road Races after Davey Todd sets first 109mph lap record on way to ‘Race of Legends glory and dominant hat-trick.

27/07/2024

Tributes have been paid to BBC broadcaster John Bennett who died aged 82 surrounded by his family on Friday evening.

27/07/2024

This August, enjoy a bumper 116-page edition of Athletics Weekly, bringing you a look ahead to all the athletics action from Paris 2024.
Featuring a complete timetable along with predictions by event, on how the biggest names in the sport will perform.
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27/07/2024

Mark Tumilty call for 'more confident' Team Ireland as Olympic Games opener ends in defeat to Belgium

Team Ireland hockey coach Mark Tumilty delivered a message to his players “we need to be more confident” following defeat by 2-0 to Belgium in the opening Olympics Games clash.

27/07/2024

Davey Todd makes history at Armoy with first 109mph lap on way to dominant feature race victory

Unstoppable Davey Todd obliterated the outright lap record with the first 109mph lap at Armoy to win the showpiece Bayview Hotel ‘Race of Legends’ on Saturday for a hat-trick.

27/07/2024

Athletics Weekly Olympics issue available to buy now

Here’s everything you need to know about Athletics Weekly and its Olympics issue, which is available to buy now

27/07/2024

Irish League winner on course for European transfer

Larne striker Lee Bonis is understood to be close to completing his sensational six-figure transfer to Holland’s ADO Den Haag.

27/07/2024

The wishes of the family of the late John Hume were “not respected” by the creators of a new museum in Londonderry according to the SDLP – as the DUP says the project “appears to be partisan”.

27/07/2024

'I’ve gone through some serious break-ups and the media have had a massive impact on me. I want people to know that I am very misunderstood.'

Katie Price – where to begin? Her life has been full of turmoil, from sexual assault and toxic relationships, to body dysmorphia, carjacking, breakdown, rehab, PTSD, ADHD, bankruptcy, bailiffs and eviction.

27/07/2024

Armoy double for Davey Todd after Superbike and Supersport success

Dominant Davey Todd rattled off a quickfire Supersport and Superbike double at the Bayview Hotel Armoy Road Races on Saturday and established a new outright lap record.

27/07/2024

Magheralin's Olympics gold hope Daniel Wiffen: 'If I was able to win a medal in Paris I would give 50 per cent of it to Nathan'

Magheralin swimmer Daniel Wiffen will stand on the start block in Paris buoyed rather than weighed down by the medal expectation he brings to the Olympic Games as a record-breaking double world champion.

27/07/2024

A trainee police officer cleared of ra**ng a woman at a drug-taking party has lost a High Court challenge to being refused vetting clearance.

27/07/2024

Cara is one of five folk singers who has been paired with five Radio 2 listeners to write a song about their relationship with the sea

Since time immemorial songwriters have found inspiration from the vast expanse of the sea, it’s unfathomable depths inspiring songs drenched with spiritual healing.

27/07/2024

Cordners in Newtownards and Ballymoney ready to fit the best footwear to send your child back to school

27/07/2024

Before online maps we'd gingerly approach strangers to ask them for directions, then end up getting lost all over again!

Should I ever be phone-less in Germany and need to get to the townhall, as you do, I will be able to approach a stranger and say, ‘Entschuldigung, wie komme ich zum Rathaus?’

27/07/2024

Love Your Local: Northern Ireland drinks geek reveals his experiences that are raising spirits

Holywood’s Phil Ervine, co-founder of The Spirit Circle, reveals his passion for Irish liquor, Belfast and his proudest achievements since creating the city’s most unique drinks experience in 2022

27/07/2024

A letter from Gordon McNeill:

27/07/2024

The Chancellor should focus on how current tax revenue is being spent “placating the woke agenda” – rather than hike tax rates and put more pressure on taxpayers, according to the DUP.

27/07/2024

Portadown Orange leaders are urging the Speaker at Westminster to intervene in the long-running Drumcree parade dispute.

27/07/2024

Northern Ireland firm secures a spot on Stonewall’s top 100 employees list

Danske Bank is the highest ranked company headquartered in Northern Ireland

27/07/2024

Former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has claimed that the Labour chief of staff Sue Gray had once suggested to Boris Johnson that she be made Permanent Secretary at the Northern Ireland Office.

27/07/2024

Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson has launched his legal challenge over a block on council proposals to fly the union flag at all war memorials in Ards and North Down 365 days a year.

27/07/2024

Visitors to get a new taste of Titanic Belfast with after hours experiences

Titanic Belfast is giving guests the opportunity to visit After Hours with the launch of two unique experiences on Thursday and Friday evenings throughout August

27/07/2024

Your News Letter on Saturday July 27 2024

27/07/2024

Our wine expert Raymond Gleug enjoyed a crisp Sauvignon Blanc this week. Read what he says about it.

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