Lurgan Mail - Lifestyle Feed

Buskers near and far invited to fest

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:16:46 GMT

BANBRIDGE BuskFest is once again sending the call out to buskers from near and far to take part in the 10th annual busking festival which this year takes place on Saturday, June 22 in Banbridge Town Centre.

New Star Trek film full of surprises

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:40:02 GMT

‘STAR Trek Into Darkness’ (or STID) takes place in the alternate universe established in 2009’s ‘Star Trek’.

Macklemore a unique artist

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:38:24 GMT

‘THE Heist’ is the hit debut album by rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis, ‘The Heist’ has achieved major success worldwide reaching number one on the album charts in countries such as Germany and America.

D’ya hear yer man

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:37:26 GMT

Coping with the blues

Don’t miss Ciaran in the Creative Hub

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:32:56 GMT

CIARAN Lavery will play a very special home town gig in the Creative Hub, William Street on Friday, May 24.

Last Rush set off on UK tour

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:31:26 GMT

LOCAL indie band Last Rush have embarked on their first UK tour. The self-financed tour started in Glasgow on Tuesday night and when the ‘MAIL’ caught up with the band they were due to play Manchester, Liverpool and finish with two dates in London.

D’ya hear yer man

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:42:38 GMT

Old traditions die hard

Taking it to the next level

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:36:02 GMT

‘TAPE Deck Heart’ is acoustic singer Frank Turner’s fifth studio album,with his previous album ‘England Keep My Bones’ being successful enough to include him as part of the Olympic opening ceremony line-up which included some of music’s biggest names.

Open auditions for Craigavon Has Got Talent competition

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:25:51 GMT

The audition process for this year’s Craigavon Has Got Talent competition takes place this weekend at St Anthony’s Centre, Craigavon.

David’s intimate gig at town cafe

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:22:14 GMT

LURGAN singer songwriter, David Patterson is to perform some of his latest work at a special intimate concert at a local cafe.

Tribute acts and local band at summer gig

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:18:07 GMT

LOCAL band Audio Cavalry have been added to the Summersound Parkfest line-up at Lurgan Rugby and Cricket Club.

Craigavon app first of its kind in Nl

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:14:30 GMT

A NEW free app – and the first of its kind in Northern Ireland - which aims to help local people to stay up to date with local information, was launched at the Civic Centre recently.

Fancy dress disco fun

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:06:12 GMT

DOLLINGSTOWN Orange Lodge will be holding a fancy dress golden oldies disco on Friday, May 10 in the local Orange Hall.

Clann Eireann youth centre praised in report

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:01:48 GMT

THE work being carried out by staff and volunteers at Clann Eireann Youth Centre has been praised in an inspection report published by the Education and Training Inspectorate.

Junior High pupil shows talent on the ski slopes

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:30:44 GMT

LURGAN Junior High School pupil Jack Brown (pictured) is proving to be quite a talented skier.

Mythical creatures descend on Rushmere

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:08:57 GMT

SHOPPERS at Rushmere Shopping Centre were in for a visual treat last week, when a mysterious six-foot creature descended upon the retail park.

Procession of floats for a carnival in city

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:49:03 GMT

A NOISY, vibrant procession of carnival floats displaying a mixture of global cultural themes will ignite Lisburn’s streets in bursts of energy and glittering colour on Saturday, May 11.

Workshop raises £300 for charity

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:32:47 GMT

AROUND 60 people attended a talk on the benefits of healthy eating in Moira recently, and in doing so helped raise £300 in aid of the Northern Ireland Chest heart and Stroke charity.

Life coach on hand to offer advice at Palomo Bistro

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:11:23 GMT

A LIFE coach will be on hand to offer women advice at a special event held in Palomo Bistro tomorrow (Friday) between 5.30pm-7.30pm.

Miss NI Moira heat selects two finalists

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:43:29 GMT

PRETTY Mary’s Bar in Moira was the venue for the local heat of the Miss Northern Ireland 2013 contest.