Ballyhinch Utd Enjoy Away Win In Lisburn
LISBURN RANGERS 0 xa0 BALLYNAHINCH UNITED 1
United returned to league action with a very encouraging away victory against Lisburn Rangers on Saturday past writes Gilbert Cromie.
As the score suggests it was a very tight game however United’s defensive unit of David Boal, Ross Hayes, Scot Brashaw and Adam Herron were on good form keeping a lively Lisburn attack at bay.
United’s forward duo of Ian McMullan and Gareth McMullan were a constant threat to the home team.
United’s best chance of the first half was an Alan Patterson shot which was superbly saved by the Lisburn keeper.
Early in the second half Ian Boal almost scored when his shot from the edge of the penalty are was turned around the post by the Lisburn keeper who had an excellent game.
On the hour mark United were awarded a free kick which was taken by Adam Herron. His shot on goal fizzed across the edge of the six yard box evading both keeper and defenders however the alert Gareth McMullan managed to get to the ball and divert it into the empty net.
The United defence came under a barrage of pressure in the final third of the game as Lisburn pressed for an equaliser. The midfield of Ian Boal, Alan Patterson , Stuart Cree and Alan Dickson had to work tirelessly to keep Lisburn at bay however a combination of good defending and intelligent use of the ball when in possession ensured that United’s keeper Brian McMullan seen the minimum of action.
This week United are at home to Shorts in the league.]]>
EDAC Notes: Jimmy's Ten Just Round The Corner
Stormont Estate, where over 260 primary school boys and girls took part writes Joe Quinn.
Among them were Eimear Connor and Aoife Cochrane who placed 14th and 25th respectively in the Girls race and Matthew and Andrew McGrattanxa0 who were 26th and 95th respectivelyxa0 in the Boys. This is clearly a course that suits Eimear as she showed her best form of the season and should do well in the final round of the McGrady Financial Services Junior Cross Country series on 12th March while Aoife is invariably consistent. It is just a pity more East Down athletes did not take part.
Protection Bond Call By McAleenan For Vacant Properties
That the Government forms a register of all housing developments which are approved by Planning but not suitable for adoption by DRD and that a Protection Bond is held to cover all eventualities.”
Councillor McAleenan said, “When a builder applies to the relevant statutory authorities for a housing development, he/she takes out a bond with the Roads Service.xa0 This bond ensures that the developer brings the infrastructure within the site up to a suitable level – a level which would allow the Roads Service for example to adopt the roads within the development into the public road network, thus taking over their maintenance, upkeep and their complete responsibility.xa0xa0 However many builders have received, and continue to receive, planning permission on the condition that the infrastructure will never be adopted.xa0 Measures shouldxa0be put in place to deal with such situations at the time of the granting of planning permission.
“These developments arexa0causing huge problems across Down District and further afield. If a street light goes out within this type of development – who is contacted?xa0 If a hole forms in the road, who is contacted?xa0 And lastly, if a member of the public were to fall on a broken kerb, who is contacted?
“I understand that individual management companies deal with queries such as these. However many residentsxa0in these developmentsxa0are notxa0equipped with the relevant contact details.xa0 This problem is exacerbated when the issues in one unadopted development start affecting that of a neighbouring development.
“There has to be policies and procedures in place for dealing with such issues, as they have become much more common in recent years.
“It is imperative that a register is complied and updated – a register which is mandatory.xa0 Such a register would contain emergency contact details for the persons responsible for the development in the absence of a statutory agency.xa0 We do not want to be faced with a network of deteriorating roads like there was inxa0days gone by- this simply cannot happen.xa0 It is up to the relevant authorities toxa0work together to ensure that thisxa0situation does notxa0spread andxa0deteriorate further.” she added.]]>
St Patrick Gets On His Bike For The Stroke Association
SPRING is on the way and the Stroke Association Northern Ireland are encouraging people to get on their bikes and hit the road for stroke!
The St.Patrick’s Bike Ride takes place on Sunday 20th March in Downpatrick and cyclists have a choice of completing a leisurely 5 mile route or a more challenging 15 mile distance. The cycle run starts at 10am and will go every 15 minutes after that for an hour.
Starting from Quoile Pondage, both routes offer participants the opportunity to experience St Patrick’s Country at their own pace taking in the breathtaking views and key landmarks such as Slieve Patrick and Castle Ward. The event promises to be a great day out, raising vital funds for The Stroke Association’s vital work in Northern Ireland at the same time.
RGU Notes
junior handballers had mixed fortunes on Sunday 27th in the Ulster Championships. Kevin Polly and Hugh Dornan were beaten by a strong Monaghan pairing in the U-14 doubles. This was their first taste of action at this level and the experience will certainly stand by them in the future. Niall Quinn and Sam Burns had a better day, and they have earned their place in the final against Armagh in two weeks time, after beating Cavan in a tough game.
Castlewellan GAC Notes
Castlewellan GAC Notes
* Under 10 Hurling – Castlewellan fielded teams at Banbridge Leisure Centre, De La Salle Downpatrick and The Eddie Irvine Centre in Bangor. This was the last week of games and the boys competed really well. In Banbridge the team had one win, one draw and one defeat scoring ten goals and competing really well. There was a similar result in Downpatrick with some great scores and play while in Bangor a youngish outfit lost two, drew one and finished in style with a big win scoring six goals against St Enda’s. Well done to all the young hurlers who have trained hard and represented the club in each indoor blitz. Training continues on Thursday night. A big thank you to all parents and club coaches for their support over the last seven weeks.
Enright Welcomes Action In Ardglass On Drugs, Underage Drinking And Anti-social Behavioiur
Green Party Councillor Cadogan Enright has spoken out following the recent Community Safety Partnership meeting in Ardglass during which residents reported being able to buy “whatever you want” in terms of drugs in the village.
He said, ‘I believe there are two serious issues concerning residents the xa0most. The first is the issue of drugs being sold in the town, and at the carpark at the Marina which got a special mention, and secondly,xa0young people being caught up in anti-social drinking. They cause disturbances in the areas where they hang out and this leads to nuisance, vandalism, noise and the debris of bottles and cans.
Newcastle League Results and League
NEWCASTLE LEAGUE
PREMIER 26/02/2011 BALLYVANGE FC 2 4 STRANGFORD I L 26/02/2011 KILLOUGH 2 1 CASTLEWELLAN L Pos Team P W L D F A +/- Pts
