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Dromore Twelfth

Orangemen pass Dromore Cathedral

The annual Twelfth of July celebrations began with Orangemen gathering at Dromore Orange Hall from just after 8.00am. Unfurling banners and donning their collarettes, lodges made their way through Market Square on their way to board buses on the Banbridge Road, and on to the main demonstration at Waringstown.

Bowler hats and flowers

 

Skeogh Flute Band accompany marchers past

Dromore Town Hall

On the way to buses, the band traditionally entertains residents at Skeagh House to a musical selection whilst lodge members look on.

Skeogh Flute Band entertain residents

District lodges take it in turns to lead the 12th of July parade and this year it was the turn of Ballymacormick Purple Star LOL 793 with Worshipful Master, Peter Branker.

The parade makes its way through Market Square

The full set of images may be viewed by following the link:

Dromore Twelfth.

Angling First

PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott took time out from his busy schedule to drop in to a cross community angling event featuring children from St Colman's and Central PS, Dromore.

A keen angler himself, Mr Baggott couldn't resist the temptation to do a spot of fishing himself.

The Chief Constable's enthusiasm for fishing was evident

Matt Baggott gives Tara Gracey some advice on casting

Mark McGivern (Director of Development) discusses the work of Angling First with Chief Constable of PSNI, Matt Baggot while children from St Colman's and Central PS, Dromore, take part in a cross community fishing event.

Angling First is a registered charity which promotes positive work and behaviour amongst young people. The full set of image may be viewed here: Angling First.

Dromore Fire and Rescue Service

Councillors from Banbridge District Council paid a visit to Dromore Fire Station. They met local firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, discussed the work of the brigade and watched one of the weekly practice drills.

Sub Officer George Gracey MBE with Cllr Elizabeth Ingram (Chairman, Banbridge District Council) in the cab of a fire engine at Dromore Fire Station.

Firefighters Charles Black and Linda McDowell in breathing gear during a practice operation for Banbridge Councillors who visited Dromore Fire Station.

Crew Commander Stephen Sands issues instructions to his men at Dromore Fire Station

The full set of images may be viewed here: Dromore Fire and Rescue Service

Rally Experience

Once again Dromore in Action are organising an Auto-test Rally during the town's Civic Week in May. The auto-test will take place at Quillyburn Industrial estate on Friday, 7 May.

· Your Chance to ride in a Rally Car for just £5
· Superb Family night fun
· Fire Safety/Ambulance Rescue Demonstration
· Supporting the "Keep the Race in its place" Campaign

Check out www.dromoreinaction.org

More images at: Dromore Auto Test.

Ulster Fly Fishing Championships

The river Lagan at Dromore was the venue for the 2010 Ulster Rivers Fly Fishing Championships. Fishermen from all over Ulster were hosted by Dromore Angling Club for the first time in seven years.

Dromore Community Centre was the meeting point

Wilson Clinghan (Banbridge Angling Club) on the Lurgan Road stretch of the Lagan
during the Ulster Rivers Fly Fishing Championship at Dromore.

Gary Houston from Waringstown tries his luck at Caughey's Road
during the Ulster Rivers Fly Fishing Championships at Dromore.

The winner was Andrew Sloan from Dromore

The full set of images may be viewed here: Ulster Fly Championship.

'Evo' gets the message across

The Police Service for Northern Ireland has introduced a new road safety agent – a 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution which had originally been destined for ‘retirement’ from the force. Road Policing Branch, in conjunction with the Police and Community Partnership and around 22 local companies which provided sponsorship, has given the car a complete external and internal re-fit. The car will be used around the country to help the PSNI promote road safety and encourage drivers who may be thinking of modifying their vehicles to seek professional advice.

“Evo” was an instant hit with visitors to the pit area of the Circuit of Ireland Rally and the Dromore in Action Committee is hoping to have her available for the town’s ‘Soap Box Derby’ in Mount Street during Civic Week at the beginning of May.

You can view the complete set of images here: PSNI Evolution