Alan Rodgers

Journalist at We Are Tyrone

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Articles

Plans for new Sainsbury's store in Omagh take a big step forward

4 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

SUPERMARKET giant, Sainsbury’s, are now officially seeking planning approval for the construction of a new store on the Great Northern Retail Park in Omagh. The firm submitted the application this week, and are seeking to convert the former House Proud Furniture and Homebase stores for the sale of convenience and all comparison foods at Units 4 and 5 on the site.
Point apiece for Errigal and Trillick at Dunmoyle

4 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

Errigal Ciaran 0-12 Trillick 1-9TWO of the top forwards in Tyrone football sparked into life in this Division One clash which saw Errigal equalise in added time against a Trillick side which had produced a brilliant second half display. Lee Brennan orchestrated all the best attacking play for the St Macartan’s as they led by five entering the final quarter. But the last word went to Shea McDermott who finished a great week for himself by scoring three points to earn the home team a draw.
O'Rourke offers no excuses for limp Tyrone showing

5 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

A PLACE in the All-Ireland Quarter Finals still remains very much within reach for Tyrone despite the disappointment which surrounded their defeat to Mayo in round two of the Sam Maguire series on Saturday night. Hopes had been high that the Red Hands would record a second success to consolidate the impressive win over Donegal last week. But those ambitions were emphatically dashed as they lost out by 2-17 to 1-13 to Mayo at Omagh.
Key meeting tonight to discuss mushroom plant extension

6 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

“STOP the stink!’ This was the overwhelming message from protestors outside Mid-Ulster Council offices in Dungannon at the weekend. More than 100 representatives from the Cabragh Concerned Residents Association (CCRA) and members of Killeeshil GAA gathered at the local authority’s HQ on Friday in a vocal demonstration against the planned expansion of a controversial mushroom plant in Killeeshil.
Long road ahead but family 'hopeful' about Omagh man's recovery

6 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

POPULAR Omagh man, Chris ‘Sid’ Armstrong, has returned to Belfast to continue his treatment after sustaining a serious brain injury while on a break in Poland last month with his wife. Almost £45,000 has now been raised via an online campaign to meet expected medical and travel expenses. Family members travelled to Poland to be with Sid and his wife Jill following the incident, which happened in the city of Krakow three weeks ago this Wednesday.
Former Omagh military base could be sold within nine months

6 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

A LONG-awaited sale of the historic St Lucia Barracks in Omagh is finally moving forward, with the Infrastructure Minister announcing a six-to-nine month timeline to complete the disposal process. The site, which has stood vacant since the British Army withdrew in 2007, is being positioned as a key asset for the regeneration of Omagh.
Tyrone's All-Ireland hopes receive setback

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

TYRONE’S hopes of building on their All-Ireland momentum received a setback at Omagh where they lost by 2-17 to 1-13 against a resurgent Mayo. Hopes had been high that the Red Hands would record another big victory, especially after their success over Donegal the previous week. But things didn’t work out to plan as they slumped to a disappointing loss. The warning signals were flashing early in this contest as the Connacht side started best.
Minor star McAnespie gaining inspiration from his famous brother

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

AN All-Ireland Quarter Final clash now beckons for the Tyrone Minors after their brilliant win over Cavan at Enniskillen last week earned them the provincial title for the first time since 2022, and takes them another step towards the ultimate goal of Thomas Markham Cup glory. It’s now 15 years since the Red Hands last clinched the All-Ireland title at this level.
Brilliant Tyrone U20s leave Louth trailing in their wake

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

Tyrone 5-16 Louth 0-17A RED Hand team which sizzled when it mattered most produced a power-packed display laced with five brilliant goals that clinched them a second consecutive All-Ireland Under-20 title against Louth on Wednesday night at the Athletic GroundsIt was an occasion to remember for Tyrone as they cruised to a brilliant success and their eighth title at this level. Team captain, Joey Clarke, lifted the aptly named Clarke Cup to climax yet another golden season for the county’s U-20s.
More than 100 attend protest plans for Killeeshil mushroom plant

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

MORE than 100 people have attended a public protest against plans for an extension to a controversial mushroom plant in Killeeshil. The Cabriagh Concerned Residents Association and members of Killeeshil GAA staged the picket outside the premises of Mid-Ulster Council in DungnnonIt comes ahead of the Council’s planning meeting on Monday night when plans for an extension to the plant could be approved.