Dromore

Lady Mary Peters officially opens the new Melanie Bond boutique in Dromore. Pic credit: MM Photography, Dromore

Lady Mary Peters officially opens Melanie Bond's new boutique in Dromore

Joining the judging panel for the 2023 Health and Fitness Awards are Billy Murray and Bubba Ali, pictured with host of the ceremony, Ibe Sesay, event director Sarah Weir and judge Ian Young. Pic credit: Kelvin Boyes

Local health and fitness businesses amongst finalists of Health & Fitness Awards

L-R Bill Porter, Gerry Mellotte, Lord Mayor Margaret Tinsley, Marc Coppez and John McCullough. Pic credit: Kelvin Boyes

Council welcomes World Sheepdog Trials to Northern Ireland for the first time

Pictured on a recce of Gill Hall Estate, the venue for the 2023 World Sheep Dog Trials are from left Gerry Mellotte and Heather Pennington of ABP; John McCullough Chairman of the World Sheepdog Trial Committee; with Lisa Burrows and Keith Williamson of ABP Linden Foods. Pic credit: Cliff Donaldson

ABP gets ready to welcome visitors to the World Sheepdog Trials in Dromore

Alliance Party Lagan River DEA Councillor Jessica Johnston and Banbridge Councillor, Joy Ferguson, calling for prioritisation of the A1 improvements following the Department for Infrastructure's announcement that the road scheme was on hold. Pic credit: Joy Ferguson

Mother whose son was killed pleads for the road improvement scheme to go ahead

Melanie Bond will be officially opening her new boutique in Dromore on September 9. Pic credit: Melanie Bond

Melanie Bond is celebrating the official opening of her new boutique in Dromore

The Royal Black Institution will hold major demonstrations at six locations on August 26 to mark the finale of the parading season, the Last Saturday. picture: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye.

Royal Black Institution members to step out for Last Saturday parades

The team from Spar Lambeg. Pic credit: Henderson Group

Lisburn area retailers bag up rubbish to keep communities clean

Irish singer Derek Ryan is bringing his upcoming tour to Dunganoon’s Hill of The O’Neill on July 29 alongside special guests Philomena Begley and The Bellas. Picture: Visit Mid Ulster.

Music events that promise toe-tapping fun in Tyrone this July

Patrick Grant with wife Lauren and daughter Iris with Friends of the Cancer Centre’s Community Fundraising Officer, Sarah Wilson (left). Pic Credit: Friends of the Cancer Centre

Dromore man gets ready to take on 3,000km cycle and three peak challenge

Gareth and Christina Murray on their farm Murray’s near Aghalee are one of the 21 farms participating in Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend June 16-18. They are pictured with William Irvine from the Ulster Farmers’ Union who runs the Open Farm Weekend initiative and David Lawrence from one of the sponsors, Moy Park. Check the openfarmweekend.com website for accurate farm opening times.

Get a glimpse of farming and rural life during Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend

The entire team at Via Wings, Dromore, are really excited about the opening of their new wellness centre. C2322524

Via Wings wellness centre now open in Dromore

Bobby Gillespie VSO Caseworker, Anne Marie and Rab from Harbour House, Coilin Ward, David Blair, Vice-Chair of Dromore RBL, Colin's wife Emma Ward, Chairperson of Dromore RBL, Lynn Palmer, Poppy Appeal Area Manager and Gillian from Cancer Focus

Colin embarks on his coast to coast charity constitutional

This beautiful country residence is on the market now

A wonderful country residence set in mature parkland is a dream home

Pictured are Bernard Noble, Kathryn McLaughlin, Nicole O'Connor and Emma McClenaghan (Genysys Engine Ltd).

Event with Dromore firm explores AI in education

Lisburn local and prize winner Nicole Cargill, Head of Department at the University of Ulster, Dr Mary Boyd and Dromore local and prize winner Louise Magowan

Local students shine at the Ulster University Business School Excellence Awards

Paul Patterson, Store Manager and Community Representative, Ashlee Gribbin from Eurospar Moundview in Dromore are pictured with the newly installed Automated External Defibrillator at the Hillsborough Road store.

New defibrillator installed at Dromore store

Members of Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund and Dromore and District Male Voice Choir at a presentation of a cheque for £1505.92 to Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund as a result of the offering at a praise service with joint choirs of Ballymoney and District, Queens Island Victoria, and Dromore and District Male Voice Choirs.
From left: May Morris, James Smyth, David Thompson, Trevor Kinkaid, Noel Meeke, Susan Kee, Trevor Martin, Gertrude Jameson, Rev Jim McCaughey and Muriel McCracken.

Dromore men are in fine voice for praise service which raises £1500 for charity

This idyllic rural property is on the market now

An exceptional family home in a beautiful rural location

Katrina Doran, judge of the NI Beauty Excellence Awards; Aimee Rourke from Daily Mirror and Belfast Live; Sarah Weir, Director of Weir Events and Laura Shiels from West Coast
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Local beauty businesses listed amongst awards finalists

Leading paving and building product manufacturer AG has officially opened a new factory in Fivemiletown, following a major £3m investment.

Paving and building manufacturer AG unveils brand new £3m factory

Lagan Valley MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has welcomed the decision by the Education Authority that they will redevelop the former Dromore Central Primary School into a Special Needs School

New life for former Dromore Central Primary

Alliance Lagan River councillor, Jessica Johnston calls for the return of a market in Dromore

Traders Market would breathe new life into Dromore, says election candidate

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, Councillor Paul Greenfield is joined by Roger Wilson, CEO Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and Sorcha Mullholland, Education Authority Locality Manager for South West to inspect the new facilities at Ferris Park, Dromore.

State-of-the-art pitch and tennis courts replacement now complete at Ferris Park

Carnbrooke Foods, a farm-based retailer with extensive food halls in Lisburn and Dromore, has been shortlisted for a UK Butcher’s Shop of the Year Award. Pic by Google

Local butchers in line for major UK recognition for outstanding quality

Dromore and District Male Voice Choir is looking for new members to continue the choral tradition

Dromore and District Male Voice Choir will raise the roof for charity

Local historian Tom Gribben will give a local history talk in Dromore Library

Two fascinating insights into local history at Lisburn and Dromore libraries

Join Melanie Bond for her pop-up shop event at Barrel and Bean in Dromore on Saturday March 4

Two Dromore businesses join forces for a special pop-up event this weekend

Take a look inside this country home

An elegant country home full of charm and appeal

Alan and Kelly Corbett before and after losing 40lbs

Kelly and Alan Corbett from Dromore hit 40 last year and lost over 40lbs each

Pictured are apprentices Nathan Reid (Farrans) and Aimee Harte (McAdam) with Clement Athanasiou, Director of Apprenticeships, Careers and Vocational Education at the Department for the Economy, Sarah Gates, Project Manager, Civica, and Lucy Marshall (right), Community Manager, Workplus

Dromore apprentice Nathan Reid helps to launch this year's 'Head Start' campaign

Take a look inside this beautiful country property

This stunning detached home in Dromore offers the perfect country idyll

A donation of traybakes and oat milk has been made to health care workers in the Southern Health Trust by Portadown Wellness Centre

Stressed health workers offered discount scheme

Elizabeth Jess recently celebrated her 104th birthday. She is pictured with her great great granddaughter Isla who is 17 months old

Happy 104th birthday to local lady Elizabeth Jess

The 2023 World Sheepdog Trials are to be held in Dromore from September 13-16.

ABC Council set to contribute up to £55,000 towards 2023 World Sheepdog Trials

Crash on the Gilford Road near Lurgan, Co Armagh.

Woman taken to hospital after crash

Michael and Marian Corry with customer Tommy Hunter and Colette and Aidan Corry, opening the new look store.

Dromore store bringing jobs to the community with brand new look

Elsie Fairley who recently passed away

Sadness as Dromore woman Elsie Fairley passes away

The A1 had been closed in both directions at the Rathfriland Road junction, Dromore.

Update following closure of stretch of A1 in both directions

Wille Robson, Chain Bridge Honey farm

Dromore beekeepers are buzzing about their November meeting

Pictured from left to right is Gwen Bartley from Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Policing Community Safety Partnership; DUP Councillor Paul Rankin; Deputy Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, DUP Councillor Tim McClelland; Inspector Quinn; Lord Mayor DUP Councillor Paul Greenfield; Brendan McKernan, Area President for St Vincent De Paul; Stephen Smith from Magill Cycles, Dromore; Nicholas Woods, Banbridge Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant and John McKeown, Dromore president for St Vincent De Paul.

Young people from Dromore learn new skills and refurbish old bikes for charity

Dr Kirkpatrick with Six Formers at Wallace High

Dr and Mrs Kirkpatrick's Dromore Presbytery tour in pictures