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Dr William Roulston will give a talk on “Life and People in Early 18 th century Ulster” at the next meeting of Ballinascreen Historical Society. Credit: Contributed

Talk on ‘Life and People in Early 18th century Ulster’

Ulster Scots Flute and Drum Tuition Classes. Credit NI World

Ulster Scots flute and drum tuition classes

Dean and Ross Dillon celebrate their Ulster championships with their team and relatives. (Pic supplied by Maurice Montgomery).

Champions crowned at Tandragee meet

After topping their qualifying group at the start of July, Rory Curran, Harry Thompson, Mikey Hannath, Tommy Hannath, Poppy Hannath and Sarah-Jayne Dale headed to Slieve Russell Golf Club on Sunday 27th August to represent Portadown Golf Club in the Golf Ireland Ulster Regional GolfSixes final. They are now through to the All Ireland finals.

Young golfers through to All Ireland finals

Alexander (left) pictured following the event in Kilkenny on August 6. (Photo by Speedcubing Ireland).

Alexander breaks Ulster record

Local pharmacists from O’Kane’s pharmacy in Draperstown and representatives from Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland met with Sinn Féin Vice President, Michelle O’Neill MLA, Linda Dillon MLA and Emma Sheerin MLA to discuss the ongoing crisis in community pharmacy. Credit: Community Pharmacy NI

Mid Ulster pharmacists brief MLAs on crisis in community pharmacy

Tom McAllister captained Ulster U19 Vs Irish Qualified. (Contributed).

Plaudits for Ballyclare pupils

Olympic gold medallist, Lady Mary Peters is encouraging people across the province to “get up and go” to the Ulster 5K and 1.5K Children’s Race to be held on Saturday 2 September at the Coleraine campus of Ulster University to raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund. Credit The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

Coleraine to host fundraising races for RAF Benevolent Fund

Agivey Knights of Ulster RBP 843 and Blackhill Golden Star RBP 71 at their annual church service held at St Guaire's Church Aghadowey on Sunday

In pictures: RBP church service

The festival comprises cultural and musical evenings, history and languages workshops, an afternoon of gospel singing and a 'Musical Bus Tour'. Photo submitted by Cairncastle Ulster-Scots Culture Group

Feast of music and culture at festival on the coast

The Lurgan Cúchulainn’s team pictured in London. Picture: Ulster GAA

Lurgan Cúchulainns represent Ulster at All-Britain Competition in London

Déarbháile Savage, a member of Newry All Stars Special Olympics Club, from Mowhan, Co Armagh, is greeted by Matt English, CEO of Special Olympics Ireland, at Dublin Airport on the team's return from the World Special Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

17 photos of Ulster athletes after Special Olympics World Summer Games success

The Corcrain Redmanville bonfire in Portadown pictured ahead of Monday night's celebrations.

Corcrain Redmanville bonfire night dedicated to ‘absent friend’ Sam Dickson

Janet Patrick and Stacey Lyttle celebrating 75 years of the NHS at the Limavady Parkrun. Credit David McGaffin

Athletics: all the latest times, events and PBs from Springwell Running Club

Nominations for this year’s High Street Hero Awards, powered by Retail NI, are now open until Monday July 31 and locals from across the Mid Ulster District Council area are being encouraged to vote for their favourite online to help them win a coveted award. Pictured with Retail NI chief executive Glyn Roberts are Dominic Molloy Chair, with Meta Graham Deputy Chair. Credit: Darren Kidd-Press Eye

Mid Ulster shoppers urged to vote for their High Street Hero

At Dobbins Inn are Laura Cowan, MEA strategic tourism and regeneration manager; the Mayor, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna; David Roberts, director of strategic development at Tourism NI; Kirsty Fallis, Dobbins Inn Hotel and tour guides George McGrand and Adrian Hack. Photo submitted by Mid and East Antrim Council

Hidden gems and stories feature in new coastal tourism initiative

Ballymoughan Purple Guards Flute Band thank public. Credit: National World

Band parade in Magherafelt raises over £2000

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has said he is concerned at the prospect of more frequent occurrences of potentially
dangerous algal blooms in Lough Neagh. Credit: National World

MLA concerned about ‘potentially dangerous’ algal blooms in Lough Neagh

At the launch of Translink Ulster in Bloom 2023 are, from left to right: Yvonne Carlton and David Brown, Brighter Whitehead; the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Ald Gerardine Mulvennal; Lindsay Houston, Mid and East Antrim Council; Marie Mallon OBE, Translink non-executive director; Cllr Billy Webb MBE, vice president of NILGA Vice and Alex Carmichael, Mid and East Antrim Council. Credit: Aaron McCracken

Ulster in Bloom 2023 competition launched

Concerns expressed by Alderman James Tinsley over erection of telecommunications masts. Pic credit: LDR

Safety concerns have been raised over new phone masts

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Are you committed to Ulster Scots heritage and want to work in TV?

Laurence and Laura O’Kane from O’Kane’s Pharmacy in Draperstown.

Pharmacists call on MLAs to address funding crisis in community pharmacy

BANN'S BULLER...After hanging up her boots, Shannon is excited for her new coaching role at Rifle Park. Pic: Front Row Union.

New rugby chapter for star Shannon

Smiles all around as pupils learn more about Ulster-Scots heritage.

Serving up a flavour of Ballyclare May Fair 2023 in 22 photos

Carrickfergus Defenders Flute Band taking part in the Twelfth parade in Larne in 2019.

Carrickfergus band to mark 50th anniversary with parade of loyal orders

Curtis Stigers, Mary Coughlan and Brian Kennedy on stage at Larne Market Yard on Saturday evening. Photos by MCAULEY_MULTIMEDIA

16 festival photos as stars shine at Larne Market Yard and Curran Park parties

Ald Stephen Ross with the Chief Executive of the Ulster-Scots Agency, Ian Crozier, at the launch of this year's May Fair.

May Fair returns to Ballyclare

2nd XV players of the season Matthew Irvine and Ewan Jones with Jake.

Plaudits for Ballyclare players

Friends Goodwill Music Festival takes place on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21.

Friends Goodwill Festival returns to Larne this weekend

Thumbs up for the Armagh team ahead of Sunday's final from twins Jake, left, and Jayden Mulholland. PT19-205. Pictures by Tony Hendron

15 fantastic photos of Armagh GAA players being mobbed on Portadown school visit

Ticket frenzy as Armagh take on Derry in the GAA Ulster Final on May 14.

Ticket frenzy for Amagh v Derry match

Standard bearers with the Clyde Valley Flute Band during the Twelfth parade in Larne in 2019. Picture: Phillip Byrne.

Band parades in Larne and Cloughmills to attract hundreds on Saturday

Winner of the Innovator of the Year Award, Trevor McCann (centre) from The Corner House Bar, Lurgan is pictured with the President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Paul Lenehan and a representative from Diageo. Picture: Paul Sherwood

Success for ABC businessess at Ulster final of Irish Restaurant Awards 2023

Darren Workman receiving his award from Steve Morrow, Sales Director Staffline sponsor of Young Entrepreneur of the Year along with host Sarah Travers. Pic: Kelvin Boyes/ PressEye

Local businesses in final of UK FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards

Young Stock Show Champion – Yearling Colt – Hallmark Maverick from William Hall, Finvoy, pictured with Judge John Henderson and Pauline Glass (Steele Farm Supplies – Sponsor).

In pictures: Ulster's top Clydesdale males

Young Irish dancers displaying their steps at the Halfway House Hotel.

17 photos of Ulster-Scots soiree at Ballygally venue

Laura Jackson (centre), Partner at BDO Northern Ireland, sponsors of the tournament with pupils from Competition Plate winning schools, Antrim Primary School and Gorran Primary School, Aghadowey. Image credit: The Front Row Union Sports.

Hockey success for Gorran PS

Maria Hayes (INCA President), Rachel Kenna (Chief Nursing Officer, Ireland) and Andrea Moore (Staff Nurse)

Cardiac Team wins prestigious INCA Award for Excellence

Ulster regional finals winner

GALLERY: Great success for Northern Ireland firms at Irish Restaurant Awards

Magherafelt is one of Mid Ulster's nine towns and villages that are to be entered into the annual 'best kept' and Ulster in Bloom competitions this year Picture: Google

Concern that grass-cutting change will affect Mid Ulster in 'best kept' contests

Rugby is becoming an increasingly popular sport for women and girls.

How attitudes towards girls’ rugby impact opportunities for female players

Organisers say the NW200 will go ahead

Delight for organisers of NW200 as they confirm event will go ahead