McEvoy could well be pushed onto Emmett Bradley around the middle - allowing the in-form Danny Heavron more freedom to roam - with Dan Higgins an aerial match for Glass in the same sector. Up top, Shane Heavron has been shooting the lights out. To put the final nail in the coffin of my ambition to learn to play the bagpipes, it soon became clear that my mum made a much better cup of tea anyway.

The above club deeply regrets the passing of their member Tom and wish to express their deepest sympathies to his wife Myrtle, daughters and the entire family circle including fellow club member and son-in-law Tom Moore. BURTON – September 19, 2023 (suddenly ) at his home, 3 Thornhill Park, Magherafelt, in his 91 st year, Thomas Edward BEM, ex R oyal Ulster Constabulary , GC , dearly beloved husband of My rtle, much loved and devoted father of Sharon and Lisa , dear father-in-law of Tom and Billy and a lovi ng nanda of Mich e lle , William and Sarah . Funeral service was held in St Swithin ’ s Par ish Church on Friday 22 S eptember followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Do nations in memory, if desired, for St Swithin ’ s Parish Church Building Fund , payable to Garvin ’ s Funeral Service ( Donations A/c . ) , 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Will always be loved and remembered by his wife, daughters and the entire family circle. “ A day of duty done, a day of rest begun ” The Officers, Brethren and members of the above lodge and band deeply regret the passing of their esteemed member Bro Sidney and also former band member; and wish to express their deepest sympathies to his family and the entire family circle. The Officers, Brethren and members of the above lodge and band deeply regret the passing of Jennifer, wife of our highly esteemed member David and also loyal band member. We wish to convey our deepest sympathies to him, his family and the entire family circle. CLARKE (nee McClure) – Called home October 20, 2023, Elsie Marion, (peacefully) at Magherafelt Manor Care Home, in her 91st year, dearly beloved wife of the late Jim, 126 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, precious and much loved mother of David, Dorothy, Alison and Colin, dear mother-in-law of Natalya, Michael and Linda, darling grandmother of Emily and her husband Stephen, Nicola, Rachel and her husband Jamie and Stas and dearest sister of Robert, Edmund and the late James and Richard. Funeral service was held in Woodschapel Parish Church on Sunday 22 October followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Research UK payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c.), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Always loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “Peace is yours, memories are ours.”I often wonder if the farmer who was my pipe band tutor and Vince McCusker hadn’t been so brilliant on their chosen instrument, would I have persevered a bit longer. I figured, if I had, I might also have developed a couple of successful dance moves of my own. David McIntyre, former head teacher at Magherafelt High School passed away this week bringing much sadness to his family, friends and those who knew him. At this sad time, we wish to convey our sincere sympathies to the McIntyre family and assure them of our thoughts and prayers." The Officers and Brethern of the above Lodge, deeply regret the passing of Eileen, wife of our much esteemed long serving member Bro Roy Stewart and also mother of Bro Nigel Stewart, Secretary.

Having edged past neighbours Slaughtneil in a war of attrition two weeks ago, their season starts now. Tributes have been paid to a beloved father, husband and fondly remembered former principal at a Co Derry High School. KENNEDY (nee Selfridge ) – October 23 2023 (peaceful ly ) at Antrim Area Hosp ital, Jennifer, 15 Park er A venu e , Castledawson, dea rly beloved wife of David, much lov ed and de voted mother of David and Elizabeth (Libby) , lovin g granny of Gracie, Sam and Jimmy , dear mother-in-law of Glenda and John, dear est sister of Alan, Eunice, Mill y, Linda , Ann, Harriet and the late Mavis, F reddie , Etta and Iris and also a dear sister-in-law . Funeral was held on Wednesday 25 October in Christ Church , Castledawson followed b y burial in Castledawson Presbyterian Churchyard. Do nations in memory, if desired, for Christ Church Castledawson Mustard Seed Project payable to Garvin ’ s Funeral Service (Donations A/c). Will always be loved and remember ed by her family and the entire family circle . “ Safe in the arms of Jesus ”A statement from Magherafelt High School said: "It is with deep sadness that the school community learned of the death of former Principal, Mr David McIntyre. Affectionately known as Davy, he will be fondly remembered by staff and former pupils for his caring, relaxed and approachable nature. This ability to smoothly go from one chord to another, unreachable by me, was what really impressed me about another mate of mine, Vince McCusker. Vince was a future song-writing partner in the band we called Fruupp – he wrote the music and I wrote the lyrics. Vince was also a very fine guitarist. His fingers could instinctively find their positions and he could also smoke a cigarette, drink a cup of tea, unwrap and eat a Kit Kat and continue to talk to me as he did so. Conor Glass offers a calm assuredness that can draw the sting from any storm, while the tactical cuteness of O’Rourke and the experience of emerging from the trenches unscathed makes them formidable opposition for anyone.