
Una Culkin
Journalist at National World Publishing
Journalist at Northern Ireland World
Journalist since the days of just notebooks and pens, mum of two, Portrush-proud, partial to jazzhands and musical theatre. Views are own.
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3 weeks ago |
northernirelandworld.com | Una Culkin
It's the comedy with two left feet - Stepping Out is set to tap its way into the New Gate Arts and Culture Centre in Derry/Londonderry this month. Stepping Out is a warm and very funny play about the lives, laughs, and loves of a group of women (and one man) attending a weekly tap-dance class in a dingy church hall. Presented by LMS with a wealth of talent from all over the north west, the play will be staged in the New Gate on June 25, 26 and 27.
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3 weeks ago |
northernirelandworld.com | Una Culkin
Ahead of their Doherty Cup final, a north coast primary school has been picking up some tips from the first team boss of Coleraine FC. Ruaidhri Higgins spoke to the P5, P6 and P7 pupils of Coleraine’s Millburn PS in a morning assembly — alongside parents and guardians — before sharing his journey through professional football, offering insight into both the triumphs and challenges of his career as a player, coach and manager.
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3 weeks ago |
northernirelandworld.com | Una Culkin
Causeway Coast and Glens Council is expected to appoint its first openly gay Deputy Mayor at its Annual General Meeting on June 2. Alliance Causeway Councillor Richard Stewart, who will be the new Deputy Mayor, said: “To be entrusted with this position is a privilege I do not take lightly. Representing such a diverse, vibrant, and resilient borough is a huge honour. “It’s not lost on me that I will be the first openly gay person to hold this post in our Council’s history.
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3 weeks ago |
northernirelandworld.com | Una Culkin
Police are appealing for information following a report of arson and criminal damage in Ballymoney. A report of arson and criminal damage at the Greengage Close area of Ballymoney was made on Sunday, June 1. Sergeant Moody said: “Shortly before 2:25am, it was reported that a black Volkswagen Golf parked at a property in the area was set alight. "It was also reported that graffiti was sprayed on the side of the property during the incident.
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4 weeks ago |
northernirelandworld.com | Una Culkin
Ballymoney Soroptimists enjoyed a 'soap opera' with a difference recently. At their May meeting, guest speaker Dr Steven Johnston of Two Goats Soap, gave a very interesting and illustrated talk about the development of his business over the last ten years. A great interest in and passion for rearing Nubian goats, became a very successful business in his kitchen outside Ballymena. Today his products can be found at country markets right across the Province and on the internet.
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