Thomas Maher

Omagh

Digital Journalist at We Are Tyrone

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Articles

Bikers flock to Omagh for special event in memory of fundraiser

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

HUNDREDS of bikers from across Ireland are set to descend on Omagh next month for the 11th annual Basil McKane Rideout. The event is a powerful tribute to a much-loved local motorbike enthusiast and a key fundraiser for lifesaving charity work. Taking place on Sunday, May 4, the event has become a firm fixture in the biking calendar, traditionally held the weekend before the North West 200 road race.
Son of Tyrone rugby legend named creative director of Dior

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

THE son of Tyrone rugby legend Willie Anderson has been named the new creative director of world-famous fashion house Dior. Fashion designer Jonathan Anderson, who recently left his job as director of Loewe has been given the top job at the French fashion house Dior. He had spent the last 11 years as the creative director of the Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe before stepping down in March.
Dad is perfect match for kidney transplant

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

THE Connolly family from Drumquin has received the wonderful news they had been hoping for: Nine-year-old Cora’s father, Ryan, is a match and will be able to donate a life-saving kidney to his daughter. While an exact date for the transplant has yet to be scheduled, the operation is expected to take place this summer in Belfast, with Ryan and Cora receiving treatment in separate hospitals.
Rising stars to get their chance in the spotlight at Strabane gig

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

ANOTHER stellar night is in store from the ‘Strabane Unplugged’ committee as they prepare to host the latest night of their long-running concert series. The popular concert series has, over the years, showcased large and small Irish acts, bringing them to the local stage. The latest crop of musicians is set to play later this month at the Alley Theatre, with the committee promising a new bunch of first-time performers.
Castlederg man completes half marathon shortly after car crash

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

A CASTLEDERG man has collected more than £2,000 for cancer charity Marie Curie by completing the Omagh Half Marathon in memory of his late uncle, Ernest Walls. Jonathan Doherty took on the 13.1-mile challenge on Sunday with just three weeks of training – a remarkable achievement following a car crash he was involved in earlier this year.
Omagh's 'Iron Woman' prepares for her latest challenge

2 weeks ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

When Leona Carson quit smoking in 2012, she had no idea that a decade later, she would be conquering ultra-marathons, scaling mountains and raising thousands for charity. The Omagh mother-of-four took on her first race, the Greencastle 5, in 2013, and from that moment, she was hooked. Since then, Leona has completed countless half marathons, 21 full marathons, four ultra-marathons exceeding 100 miles, and climbed several peaks over 5,000 metres – including Mount Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp.
Parking charges increase in Omagh agreed despite UUP objection

3 weeks ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has pushed through a controversial decision to increase parking charges at three council-owned car parks across the district despite objections from the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). The change in pricing will affect three council-owned car parks, two in Enniskillen and one in Omagh.
Family helps local community in memory of beloved Trillick man

3 weeks ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

A TRILLICK family has turned their grief into action by raising funds for two emergency defibrillators in memory of Vincent Keenan, who passed away suddenly from a heart attack in 2022. Vincent suffered the fatal attack at home on July 11, 2022. The nearest defibrillator was in Trillick town – too far away to reach in time. Recognising the urgent need for closer access to lifesaving equipment, his family decided to take action.
Tyrone farmer died after being attacked by bull, inquest finds

3 weeks ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

AN inquest into the death of retired Dromore farmer Harold Gilmore today found his death was caused by trampling most likely caused by a bull. Mr Gilmore, 81, died on July 20 last year in a field close to his home, which he owned but was rented out, on the Fintona Road, Dromore. It was stated at the inquest he had died between the hours of 5.30pm and 9.30pm on July 20. Mr Gilmore’s body was found by a friend, David McKinley, in the field at 9.50pm.
Timmy Mallet makes his way through Tyrone

3 weeks ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

TV personality Timmy Mallet stopped off in Omagh this morning as he continued his cycling tour through Ireland on his way to the Wild Atlantic Way. The children’s presenter has been travelling around the North this week, just as he did last year following his circumnavigation of Britain and Ireland.