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Beragh s Sean McMahon closes in on Rock s Aidan Girvan during a league match in 2018
Rock captain Girvan happy with winning start Posted: 7:30 pm June 3, 2021
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By Niall Gartland
THE Rock got off to a winning start last Friday night with a convincing victory away to Strabane, and their experienced captain Aidan Girvan recognises the importance of getting early points on the board.
The 32-year-old says the influx of youthful talent into the squad has been a big motivating factor in his decision to carry on fighting the good fight for his club, and talented young players like Liam Nugent and Shane Murphy played a huge part in their 0-16 to 0-8 victory over the Sigersons.
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Kerryanne Starrs prepares to enjoy her first indoor snack in several months, here served by Olwen Millar at the Riverfront Coffee House. JasMc2
Indoor hospitality reopens to cafe owners’ delight Posted: 10:54 am May 25, 2021
By Conor Coyle
Monday saw one of the most significant days in reopening of businesses following lockdown restrictions, as hospitality venues were able to open their doors to welcome customers inside for the first time since December.
Cafes and bars in Omagh and the surrounding areas were a hive of activity as friends met up for lunch, coffees and pints for the first time this year.
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Anger over agreement to revive Omagh hydro-scheme
ANGLERS in the Omagh area have expressed frustration at a decision by the local council to press ahead with plans to resurrect a controversial £1.4 million hydro-electric scheme on the Camowen River.
The decision was taken at a meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh Council’s Policy and Resources meeting last Thursday night.
The local authority has decided to develop the scheme – which is located close to Omagh Leisure Complex – and seek expressions of interest for the plant to be operated externally from the council.
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The recommendation was passed by a vote of 16-15, but with agreement that anglers be approached on the issue.
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Double cause for celebration for Cassidy Posted: 6:56 pm May 14, 2021
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By Niall Gartland
IT hasn’t been a straightforward year for Tyrone half-back Michael Cassidy, but things are definitely starting to look up – and not just because the season is set to begin in a matter of days.
As a bar manager in Cookstown, his livelihood was hugely impacted as Covid-19 decimated the hospitality industry, and a worsening back injury meant he couldn’t play any part for Tyrone in the tail-end of last season.
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It’s fair to say that the Ardboe man’s luck has changed for the better, however; not only has he recovered from injury, but he’s embarking on a new career as a salesman for multinational German company Wurth Ireland (his first day was on Wednesday).