Jason Lamont, Cookstown is one of hundreds of athletes putting themselves through their final paces in preparation for the Dwarf World Games, taking place in Belfast from Monday 27th July – Monday 2nd August 2009. Jason, 19 years old, is a member of the DAA NI (Dwarf Athletic Association of Northern Ireland), which after organising…
Day: July 19, 2009
Flu symptoms likely to be mild, say NI doctors
Family doctors in Northern Ireland today (Friday 17 July) moved to allay fears over the swine flu virus. Larne GP Brian Dunn, Chairman of the BMA’s GP committee said, “It is understandable that people will be worried when they hear about the potential number of fatalities that may arise due to the pandemic. It should…
GAA Hurling Relegation pairings confirmed
The GAA has confirmed that in accordance with rule the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship relegation play offs will take place on the weekend of Saturday July 25. Wexford will play Clare and Antrim face Offaly before the two losing teams play off to determine who will be relegated. Match arrangements will be finalised by…