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News Letter
3 Jan, 2019
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Tributes paid to well-known bandsman
Tributes have been paid to former Monkstown YCV Flute Band member, Bill Neill.
Latest News
Drugs haul seized after PSNI stop disqualified driver

A large haul of drugs has been seized by police after they stopped a disqualified driver.
New year marked by dissident republican threat of terror attacks

A sinister new year threat against “forces of the British presence” in Northern Ireland has been issued by a group claiming to speak on behalf of the Continuity IRA (CIRA).
Ugly undertone to Roscommon evictions gives unionists insight into what they might expect in a ‘new Ireland’

Thanks to Brexit, many commentators apparently believe that Irish unity is inevitable or even imminent.

Robin Swann: With Stormont still out of action, people’s faith in politicians is stretched to the limit

As we enter 2019, we enter a year full of uncertainty and challenge.
Sport Update
Junior Cup: Dromore edge out Ballynahinch II in Kingspan Stadium thriller

DROMORE 22 BALLYNAHINCH II 19
Irish football stars Keith Gillespie and David Armstrong confirmed for Road Racers versus Short Circuit Racers charity match

Northern Ireland legend Keith Gillespie and former Irish Cup winner David Armstrong will participate in this month’s Road Racers versus Short Circuit Racers charity football match, which has been named in memory of William Dunlop.
Rory McIlroy: ‘Ultimate goal’ is in the US

Rory McIlroy has described the European Tour as “a stepping stone” and has reiterated his intention to concentrate on the PGA Tour in 2019.
And finally...
Historic house gains international fame in movies and TV shows

One of Northern Ireland's oldest stately homes is enjoying a new international life as an increasingly popular filming location.
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