Archive for 2011

History beckons for Sigerson juveniles

October 20, 2011 11:54 am0 comments
History beckons for Sigerson juveniles

STRABANE SIGERSONS coaches Kieran O’Kane and Paddy Glackin have taken their under-16 squad back to basics ahead of Sunday’s Tyrone Grade One Juvenile Championship Final clash with Coalisland at Healy Pak in Omagh (Throw-in 2pm)

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Derg Juveniles do the double

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Derg Juveniles do the double

NAOMH Eoghan juveniles claimed the second part of a historic double for the club on Saturday when they lifted the championship to add to the league title. Conditions were very heavy on the day and it was a credit to both teams for the entertaining game that was played.

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St Eugene’s earn a second chance

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THE St Eugene’s and Roes must try again after this well contested U-16 league decider ended all-square at Eskra on Saturday. Newtownstewart were bidding for the double having recently annexed championship honours but they needed a late Tiarnan McNamee leveller to earn a second bite at that particular cherry.

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‘Rocket’ is the toast of the Derg

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‘Rocket’ is the toast of the Derg

RYAN ‘Rocket’ Campbell was the toast of Dergview Football Club on Wednesday evening when the star striker netted an 89th minute goal to book the Championship club a place in the last eight of the Irn Bru Cup at the expense of Premiership big guns Donegal Celtic.

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Glebe edged out in seven goal thriller

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Glebe edged out in seven goal thriller

GLEBE United bowed out of the Irish Junior Cup after being involved in a seven-goal thriller at Bellspark Road on Saturday. United were slowly out of the blocks and were 2-0 down after half a hour before Eugene Brolly swept the ball home on the half-volley to ignite the home side’s challenge.

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Athletic lose home record

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Athletic lose home record

LISNASKEA Rovers made the trip from Fermanagh to Melvin Park on Saturday and returned with three points and the distinction of being the first team to inflict a home defeat on Athletic since the club joined the Fermanagh and Western League 15 months ago.

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Cummings try seals hard fought win for Strabane

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Cummings try seals hard fought win  for Strabane

AN Aaron Cummings try late in the second half ensured Strabane continued their impressive start to the season at the Meadows on Saturday. The bustling number eight barged over following a pick-up at the base of the scrum, after a period of sustained pressure from the hosts, with Tim Armstrong tagging on the extras to make the points safe for the hosts.

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Fury over children’s terrorist costumes

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Fury over children’s terrorist costumes

‘TERRORIST’ children’s costumes on sale in Strabane have been described as “racist” and “insulting”.

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Youths praised after handing over 500 tyres

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Youths praised after handing over 500 tyres

YOUTHS in the Head of the Town have been praised after turning 500 bonfire tyres over to Strabane District Council

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Debt Action helps clear over £5million of credit

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Debt Action helps clear over £5million of credit

STRABANE’S Debt Action NI office has dealt with over £5million worth of local debt in 18 months, it has been revealed.

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