Local council worries that rural areas will not benefit from Broadband improvement plans
The Fermanagh and Omagh council are worried that a project planning to improve broadband in Northern Ireland will not benefit rural areas. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI), the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) have collaboratively invested £23.7m into …
Restaurant Review – Fx Buckley Steakhouse
Crow Street, TempleBar, Dublin Two mains and two drinks – 70 Euro When walking round the bustling streets of the Templebar FX Buckley’s Steakhouse can be easily missed. This treasure of an eatery is tucked down a cobbled street that lies just off Dame Street. The only way to know …
Frampton beats Avalos in five rounds.
Belfast born Carl Frampton defended his IBF super bantamweight title against American rival Chris Avalos in an impressive fifth round stoppage on the 28th April. The fight was held in Belfast’s odyssey arena which was packed to the rafters with people supporting their champion. They were not afraid to roar …
Irish Open 2015: Tournament eclipses all others for Simon Thornton
Newcastle based professional golfer Simon Thornton has confirmed he could be playing in this year’s Irish Open. The Royal County Down (RCD) in Newcastle will host the prestigious event in May. Simon hopes to obtain one of the eight wildcards that would see him playing against Rory McIlroy et …
The Beauty of Bakewell
The Derbyshire market town of Bakewell is the perfect retreat for those wishing to escape their busy everyday lives. Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, the characterful town features cobbled streets, old fashioned tea rooms and great pubs. The River Wye runs through the town and the relaxing …
The Addams Family, Annesly Hall, Newcastle, review
This production is big on laughs but lacking in depth, and that’s just fine, says Richard O’Connor. The Newcastle Glees production of The Addams Family opened last night to a sold-out Annesley Hall. This Broadway comedy-hit is a deviation from the Glees usual fair of “golden-age” musicals. Casting was outstanding …
HOFFMAN’S PERFORMANCE A SALVATION FOR ANTON CORBIJN’S A MOST WANTED MAN AS HE LEAVES HIS ENDURING ON-SCREEN LEGACY.
Hoffman’s performance a salvation for Anton Corbijn’s A Most Wanted Man as he leaves his enduring on-screen legacy. Muslim refugees seeking asylum is nothing out of the ordinary. It’s becoming an everyday occurrence, thanks to the increasing national security threat. But when a part-Russian, part-Chechen, Muslim refugee arrives in Hamburg …
Confessional ‘Carrie and Lowell’ Sufjan Stevens’ most affecting album yet
Sufjan Stevens – Carrie and Lowell Sufjan Stevens’ career seemed to reach its apex with the critically acclaimed Illinois (2005), a 74-minute concept album based on the American state from which it gets its name. Featuring orchestral arrangements, an array of instrumentation, and lengthy, comical song titles, the overblown but …
Tyrone shock Roscommon to take place in All-Ireland Under-21 final
Tyrone 0-17 Roscommon 0-12 Tyrone will face Tipperary in the All-Ireland Under-21 football final after a convincing semi-final win on Saturday over Connacht champions Roscommon in Markievicz Park, Sligo. The Ulster Champions (pictured celebrating their victory over Donegal in the Ulster Final) defeated Roscommon by 0-17 to 0-12, reaching their …
Are we really saving money in our local councils?
The 1st April 2015 saw a major reform of the local government in Northern Ireland. The Local Government Reform brought together the existing, 26 councils of Northern Ireland, merging them together to form 11 new super councils. This move was designed to render the local government more economic and efficient. …