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Bigoted Ulster still says no - Stormont votes against gay marriage as NBA player Jason Collins comes out (IrishCentral)

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:18:44 PDT

Jason Collins, the NBA player who came out as gay on MondayUlster said no to gay marriage this week, and America’s first top-level athlete admitted he’s gayNeither development should surprise us, but it gives an interesting snapshot of two cultures heading in dramatically different directionsUnionism has always been deeply opposed to gays and their lifestyle READ MORE

Ulster says no to gay marriage in split vote along sectarian lines (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:04:58 PDT

By: JAMES O'SHEA

Gay marriage has been defeated in Northern Ireland following a block vote of major Unionist parties against it.

10,000 loyalists march in Belfast parade to mark centenary of the Ulster Volunteer Force (IrishCentral)

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:44:43 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Up to 10,000 loyalists took park in a Belfast parade on Saturday marking the centenary of the formation of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF).

Results of the Ulster Finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2013 - top Northern Ireland eateries revealed (IrishCentral)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:48:18 PDT

James St South, Antrim wins Best Restaurant awardThe ULSTER Regional Final of the Santa Rita/ LIFE Magazine Irish Restaurant Awards 2013 took place in The Merchant Hotel, Belfast, last night and the chosen top restaurants in the region were namedThe Ulster region covers the six counties in Northern Ireland: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Derry, Fermanagh and Tyrone & three counties in the Republic: Cavan, Monaghan & DonegalOver 250 restaurant owners and staff celebrated their hard work and achievements at the Awards, which saw many well-known restaurateurs of Ulster turn out to see if they had won one of the prestigious awardsIn their fifth year now, the Irish Restaurant Awards continue to go from strength to strength READ MORE

Ulster sheep is left traumatised after three weeks under a hedge in snow drifts (IrishCentral)

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:02:07 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

A County Antrim farmer has revealed how a ewe trapped under a massive snow drift for three weeks has been left traumatised by the experience.

Snow continues to Leinster and Ulster - is Ireland dreaming of a white Easter? (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:53:14 PDT

By: PADDY CLANCY

Ireland is set for a white Easter after the coldest March for decades.

Cold snap continues as helicopters used to reach stranded animals in Ulster (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:33:06 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Farmers in Ulster fear their flocks are dead and their livelihoods destroyed after more severe weather and blizzard conditions.

John Wayne’s Ulster roots are celebrated on Orange marching drum (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:59:57 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

John Wayne’s memory and his Irish heritage has been immortalised on a loyalist marching drum in Northern Ireland.

Four to contend for Martin McGuinness' seat on Mid Ulster by election (IrishCentral)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:58:19 PST

By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS

In a bizarre twist, a Westminster seat in Northern Ireland will be competed for by a man once accused of killing the father of another candidate.

Ireland boss Declan Kidney gambles on Ulster rookie Paddy Jackson ahead of O’Gara (IrishCentral)

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:14:36 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Declan Kidney has taken a massive gamble on uncapped Ulster out-half Paddy Jackson for Sunday’s crunch Six Nations clash with Scotland.

Drones could spy on Ulster farms to cut out European Union payment fraud (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:54:16 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Northern Ireland farm authorities may use agricultural drones to spy on money grabbing farmers.

2012 Rose of Tralee Nicola McEvoy to visit Ulster in search of new entrants (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:32:02 PST

By: JANE WALSH

The Roses are gathering in Tralee next August and the 2012 Rose of Tralee, Nicola McEvoy, is heading north to spend a week issuing invitations to the people of Ulster to join in the celebrations in Kerry.

Nutty Krust Floodlit Tournament draw live – the 16 elite under-19 rugby clubs in Ulster (IrishCentral)

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:16:09 PST

The media were there in force, talent spotters looking constantly to unearth and spot the next generation for the provincial youth sides, Daryl Callaghan, Liam Eastwood, Gary Longwell, Ulster Branch President, Willie Gribbon, to name but a fewThe draw was filmed as it happened and you will agree the connotations of the route to the final or those looking to establish themselves as a youth force in Ulster Rugby and therefore beyond, this is one place to showcase the U19 talent across the 16 clubs - Ballymena, Ballynahinch, Banbridge, Clogher Valley, Coleraine, Dungannon, Enniskillen, Instonians, LArne, Lisburn, Lurgan, Malone, Newry, Omagh, Portadown, and Randalstown It was literally a who's who of names that are emerging major talent and the seasoned clubs who have tasted victory and defeat beforeIts all to play at The Nutty Krust 2013 Tourno READ MORE

Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness resigns as MP for Mid-Ulster (IrishCentral)

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:44:05 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has confirmed that he has resigned from his role as MP for Mid-Ulster. McGuinness said the move was “in line with [his] party’s commitment to end double jobbing.”

Merry Christmas From Ulster Club Donegal Town Rugby Christmas Jumper Party (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:46:58 PST

A superb evening of Festive fun at Donegal Town rugby clubOn a cold winter night the club hosted their ever successful Christmas party with a Christmas jumper theme to add that extra touch of fun Local photographer Christina J Irwin was on hand to snap an album of pictures of the male and female rugby players enjoying a splendid, warm and friendly Christmas With mulled wine and all sorts of beverages and a roasting fire topped off by the clubs own Santa sled in the corner lots of light will fill the club this Christmas READ MORE

Ballymena RFC Retain The Ulster Rugby Provincial Cup Title v Rainey Old Boys (IrishCentral)

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:46:49 PST

For the second year running Ballymena RFC I XV won the Ulster Rugby provincial cup with a 25-6 score line against derby rivals Rainey Old Boys RFC I XV Ravenhill was the location in Ulster and the scene was one of near perfect rugby conditions An icy evening with a little rain made for a great playing surface and both teams responded to the occasion with superb rugby Ballymena dominated the set pieces yielding territory and possession throughout the game although Rainey in their first ever cup final appearance after a superb undefeated run against formidable sides felt that they had not played to their true potential READ MORE

Ulster Rugby v Leinster Rugby - OK SO THIS WILL BE THE GREATEST FIGHT I THE HISTORY OF ULSTER & IRISH RUGBY (IrishCentral)

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 10:16:32 PST

Everyone in Ireland is talking about Ulster Rugby, everyone in the rugby world is talking about Ulster Rugby With a devastating and massively powerful display against Northampton Saints in the Heineken Cup on Saturday past, a side who are renowned for their physical play and scrum dominance Ulster Rugby took them apart in what one Northampton commentator called an embarrassing night for English rugby! To put it in the most direct terms - this is without a shadow of a doubt the greatest Ulster Rugby team in the history of the province! Now, lets reflect on the fact that Leinster another of the 4 Irish provinces are the current Heineken cup holders, a competition that sees all the best teams in Europe compete, then the mind simply boggles on the connotations of say an All Ireland European Cup Final (same as last year) between Ulster & Leinster, but this time, not in Twickenham the famous English stadium but in Ireland's International stadium The Aviva, in Dublin!This is the stuff of legends, it would simply be the biggest period of Irish Rugby dominance in the history of European RugbyThe club scene in Ireland is a buzz of rugby fanaticism READ MORE

Ulster rugby in shock as young Irish star drowns in slurry tank tragedy (IrishCentral)

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 07:44:09 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

A tragic farm accident outside Belfast has claimed the lives of a father and his two sons, one of whom played rugby for Ulster and was regarded as one of Ireland’s rising stars.

Ulster Bank fuels Ireland's anger at the country's banks (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 05:30:32 PDT

Software update by Ulster Bank's parent caused the trouble,but Ulster Bank's response has been awful{Photo from HighStreetAshbourneie}Just when it seemed the reputation of Ireland's banks couldn't sink any lower up steps Ulster Bank to remind everyone of just how much we hate, yes "hate", the banksThe country is bankrupt thanks to the banks READ MORE

A Census of Ireland for Genealogists (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:05:09 PST

A Special Census of Northern Ireland for GenealogistsHere is an example of a 'survey' with great family value It is a source for land records with historical notations on Counties Armagh, Tyrone, Donegal, Cavan, and Fermanagh, plus notes on Londonderry (Derry) It includes names of Catholics and Protestants Rare 17th Century 'Census' In 1618 Pynnar was given orders to survey the lands that had changed hands in the plantation of Ulster READ MORE