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countydownspectator. co. uk > bangor-barracudas-u14-girls-side-crowned-champions

Young Bangor water polo side crowned champions

3+ hour, 58+ min ago  (368+ words) BANGOR Barracudas" U-14 girls lifted the Tommy Kirk Memorial Trophy in Belfast, going undefeated throughout the tournament. Bangor progressed through the group stage with impressive victories over Clonard and Cathal Brugha, before overcoming Newry in the semi-final and a talented Diamonds…...

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Borough not doing enough to provide motorcycling parking says campaigners

4+ hour, 36+ min ago  (533+ words) A BANGOR motorcyclist has hit out over the lack of dedicated motorcycle parking as new legislation seeks to ban motorcyclists from parking on pavements. Motorcycle Action Group representative Martyn Boyd said the legislation, due to come into effect this autumn,…...

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countydownspectator. co. uk > bangor-man-and-dog-join-earthquake-rescue-mission-in-venezuela

Bangor man and dog join earthquake rescue mission in Venezuela

3+ hour, 55+ min ago  (643+ words) A BANGOR man who has arrived in Venezuela with his search dog, says he still has hope for earthquake survivors. Ryan Gray, founder of K9 Search and Rescue NI, arrived on Tuesday to aid the relief operation in the earthquake- hit…...

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countydownspectator. co. uk > new-history-trail-to-explore-bangors-ancient-christian-heritage

New history trail to explore Bangor's ancient Christian heritage

1+ week, 45+ min ago  (377+ words) BANGOR's rich early Christian heritage could soon be brought to life through a new interactive trail linking some of the city's most historic sites. Plans are progressing to create a heritage route connecting Bangor Abbey, North Down Museum, Bangor Castle…...

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countydownspectator. co. uk > bryansburn-rangers-pursue-ground-upgrades-in-ni-conference-league-bid

Bryansburn Rangers pursue ground upgrades in NI Conference League bid

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (675+ words) A VISION to transform Bryansburn Rangers" home ground has moved a step closer as the Bangor club bids to secure its place in Northern Ireland"s new football pyramid. The community club is pursuing major redevelopment plans for its Ballywooley…...

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countydownspectator. co. uk > bangor-golfer-hits-first-hole-in-one-after-almost-nine-decades

Bangor golfer hits first hole-in-one after almost nine decades

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (279+ words) A REMARKABLE sporting moment unfolded at Craigmillar Park Golf Club in Scotland when 89-year-old Bangor golfer Raymond Pitt finally achieved every golfer's dream with his first-ever hole-in-one. Visiting family in Edinburgh, Raymond joined his nephew, Edwin Backler, and great-nephews Tom…...

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countydownspectator. co. uk > bangor-cricket-club-make-light-work-of-reduced-overs-game

Bangor Cricket Club make light work of reduced overs game

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (724+ words) INCLEMENT weather led to a delayed start and resulted in a reduced game of 28 overs when Bangor Cricket Club's first team welcomed Derriaghy to Upritchard Park on Saturday. Derriaghy won the toss and elected to bat on a wicket that…...

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countydownspectator. co. uk > relief-for-bangor-twins-archie-and-alfie-after-specialist-school-places-found

Relief for Bangor twins Archie and Alfie after specialist school places found

3+ week, 46+ min ago  (532+ words) A BANGOR family have spoken of their "relief " after four year-old twins with special educational needs were offered places together at a specialist school, ending weeks of uncertainty about their education. Archie and Alfie Mc Donagh had faced the prospect…...

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countydownspectator. co. uk > councils-says-bangor-seafront-car-park-is-the-only-option

Council says Bangor seafront car park is the only option

4+ week, 2+ hour ago  (576+ words) OFFICIALS from Ards and North Down Council have ruled out a number of alternative locations for a controversial car park planned for the "14m Marine Gardens in Bangor. Residents and environmentalists opposed to plans for an 81-space paid car park on…...

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countydownspectator. co. uk > mystery-mural-to-replace-dufferin-avenues-gary-lightbody-piece

Mystery mural to replace Dufferin Avenue's Gary Lightbody piece

4+ week, 3+ hour ago  (598+ words) WHERE has Gary Lightbody gone? And what will replace his mural? These are the questions being asked by the people of Bangor after the much-loved mural of the Snow Patrol frontman was re-sprayed in preparation of a new image. Johnny…...