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Countrysports Festival on way
THE Northern Ireland Countryside Festival is back again in Moira Demesne over the weekend of May 25-26 and it’s bigger and better this year with a focus on the family entertainment, countryside activities and the heritage and culture of Northern Ireland.
Jenny Monroe speaks to David Murphy, music consultant
David Murphy, 30, is a consultant in his family business AA Music, one of Northern Ireland’s longest established piano dealers and music shops based on the Leckey Road in Ballinderry.
Jenny Monroe speaks to Chris Connolly of Murdock’s Builder’s Merchants
CHRIS Connolly, 33, is a sales rep for Murdock’s Builder’s Merchants which has a branch on the Ballinderry Road, Lisburn.
Roadside Motors go for gold with the Lion Award
LISBURN Peugeot dealership, Roadside Motors, has been named one of the best in the UK, after being presented with a prestigious Guild of Gold Lion Award, in recognition of its performance in 2012.
Comic capers and bare faced cheek with ‘The Full Monty’
FROM the company that brought you the highly acclaimed Broadway Fever, Jet Set Go, Sleep No More and the sell out success Blood Brothers, Showcase Productions NI present The Full Monty Musical for three performances only at the Island Arts Centre from May 2-4.
Entertainment
Winning shot for our Cliff
ULSTER Star freelance photographer Cliff Donaldson has snapped up yet another award for his skilful ability in capturing the moments that matter.
‘Gig in the Garden’
THE National Trust has announced the return of Gig in the Garden, a locally acclaimed one-day boutique festival in the beautiful setting of Terrace Hill Garden, overlooking the River Lagan on the outskirts of Belfast.
Strictly ballroom magic at the Waterfront Hall
STRICTLY Come Dancing stars, Pasha & Katya, bring their own show, From Hollywood to the Ballroom, to Belfast Waterfront on Tuesday May 28.
Lisburn musician tunes up for debut LP launch
THE celebrate the launch of his long awaited debut LP, “Béton”, Peter McCauley, AKA Rams’ Pocket Radio, is set to headline a very special album release show at The Stiff Kitten in Belfast on June 7, playing an extended live show alongside a range of musical collaborators.
Virginia returns to the Island Arts Centre
VIRGINIA Ironside makes a welcome return to the Island Arts Centre on Thursday May 23 at 8pm with her hilarious show Growing Old Disgracefully.
Showbiz
Bieber faces pet monkey deadline
Justin Bieber has just hours to reclaim his pet monkey from the animal shelter where it has been since it was seized by German customs, officials say, but he will have to pay thousands for the two-month stay even if he doesn't take the animal back.
Womack set for Albert Square return
Samantha Womack is to return to EastEnders two years after featuring in a controversial storyline that left her so stressed she needed to take a break.
Making Your Mind Up Gets Top Vote
Bucks Fizz hit Making Your Mind Up has been named the nation's favourite UK Eurovision song more than three decades after its triumph.
Denmark tipped to win Eurovision
Favourites Denmark could prove a disaster for bookies if they land their predicted win at the Eurovision Song Contest tomorrow night.
Idol finale has record low ratings
Ratings for the American Idol finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.
Home and Garden
Date set for major garden festival
GARDEN Show Ireland has announced that the new backdrop for the 2013 Airtricity Garden Festival, which will take place from May 17-19, will be the magnificent Hillsborough Castle itself. “The Show’s ambition has always been to become even more integrated with its venue in the glorious surroundings of the castle gardens at Hillsborough and with the growth of the Show, we are delighted finally to be able to realise this dream,” said Show Director, Claire Faulkner.
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Weather for Lisburn
Monday 20 May 2013
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