23/01/2020
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Tom Jones Announces Belfast Gig
Tom Jones is set to play a huge outdoor concert in Belfast.
The Welsh superstar will play Live at Botanic Gardens on Sunday 31 May as he celebrates his 80th birthday.
Hailed a 'living legend' by many, the singer recently returned to primetime TV as a coach and mentor on ITV's The Voice on Saturday evenings.
Tickets for the event are due to go on sale at 9am on Thursday 30 January from all usual outlets.
New Community Hub Opens In Downpatrick
A ceremony has been held in Downpatrick to mark the opening of Teconnaught GFC's new community hub.
Located at Rann Road, the facility consists of a social hub/café area, multi-use hall, meeting room, gym/training area and changing/shower amenities.
These new facilities will provide access to a range of services previously unavailable and will enable the local community to deliver and facilitate innovative cross community services such as health workshops, 'day centre' activities for older people, and training for volunteers in relation to topics such as safeguarding and health and safety. The facility will also deliver a range of sports and leisure activities for all ages and abilities, and has already established a new walking club.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Vice Chairperson, Councillor Terry Andrews was joined by Member of the House of Lords, MPs, MLAs, Councillors, Local Action Group members, DAERA Officials and community representatives to officially open the new facility.
Speaking at the event, Councillor Andrews said: "The funding provided by the Rural Development Partnership has provided grant assistance towards this worthwhile project for the Teconnaught community. This facility will help improve many aspects of rural dwellers lives within the area, offering the opportunity to develop projects to address a wide range of social and economic issues. Overall the new facility will be a wonderful addition to local community."
Grant funding from the Rural Basic Services Scheme of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, and administered by Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Partnership's Local Action Group, under the LEADER approach was provided to this project along with a significant contribution from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
Antrim Route To Close For Improvements
A route in the County Antrim village of Broughshane is set to close for resurfacing work next week.
The Department for Infrastructure is leading a £239,000 scheme to improve a 1.9km section of the Rathkeel Road from the 30 mph speed limit at Broughshane to Lisnamurrican Road.
Work will begin on Monday 27 January and run until Friday 21 February.
A full weekday road closure will be in place between 7am and 6pm throughout. During this a diversion will be in operation via Caherty Road, Deerfin Road (and vice-versa).
Drivers should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the area.
(JG/CM)
Tom Jones is set to play a huge outdoor concert in Belfast.
The Welsh superstar will play Live at Botanic Gardens on Sunday 31 May as he celebrates his 80th birthday.
Hailed a 'living legend' by many, the singer recently returned to primetime TV as a coach and mentor on ITV's The Voice on Saturday evenings.
Tickets for the event are due to go on sale at 9am on Thursday 30 January from all usual outlets.
New Community Hub Opens In Downpatrick
A ceremony has been held in Downpatrick to mark the opening of Teconnaught GFC's new community hub.
Located at Rann Road, the facility consists of a social hub/café area, multi-use hall, meeting room, gym/training area and changing/shower amenities.
These new facilities will provide access to a range of services previously unavailable and will enable the local community to deliver and facilitate innovative cross community services such as health workshops, 'day centre' activities for older people, and training for volunteers in relation to topics such as safeguarding and health and safety. The facility will also deliver a range of sports and leisure activities for all ages and abilities, and has already established a new walking club.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Vice Chairperson, Councillor Terry Andrews was joined by Member of the House of Lords, MPs, MLAs, Councillors, Local Action Group members, DAERA Officials and community representatives to officially open the new facility.
Speaking at the event, Councillor Andrews said: "The funding provided by the Rural Development Partnership has provided grant assistance towards this worthwhile project for the Teconnaught community. This facility will help improve many aspects of rural dwellers lives within the area, offering the opportunity to develop projects to address a wide range of social and economic issues. Overall the new facility will be a wonderful addition to local community."
Grant funding from the Rural Basic Services Scheme of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, and administered by Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Partnership's Local Action Group, under the LEADER approach was provided to this project along with a significant contribution from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
Antrim Route To Close For Improvements
A route in the County Antrim village of Broughshane is set to close for resurfacing work next week.
The Department for Infrastructure is leading a £239,000 scheme to improve a 1.9km section of the Rathkeel Road from the 30 mph speed limit at Broughshane to Lisnamurrican Road.
Work will begin on Monday 27 January and run until Friday 21 February.
A full weekday road closure will be in place between 7am and 6pm throughout. During this a diversion will be in operation via Caherty Road, Deerfin Road (and vice-versa).
Drivers should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the area.
(JG/CM)
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