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Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 7th February 2026. Lurgan College recently played a Methodist College, Belfast “Senior” Select xv in a closely contested game the Lurgan College team won by 26-24. Kody Watson, Ben Maxwell, Tyler Devlin and Seth Martin scored the Lurgan College tries with Ben capping a fine personal performance by […]

Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 31st January 2026. On Monday 26th January, Banbridge Academy 3rdxv hosted Royal Belfast Academical Institution 4thxv in their Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ 3rdxv Trophy Round of Sixteen game. The Royal Belfast Academical Institution 4thxv won this game by 45-5 and will now play Royal Belfast Academical Institution 5thxv […]

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, many people are looking for thoughtful gifts that feel both indulgent and practical. Bedsure, the viral, number one bestseller on Amazon, has a beautiful collection of blankets that make a perfect fit for Valentine’s Day gift guides focused on comfort, warmth, and at-home romance. The Bedsure GentleSoft™ Blanket is […]

Looking for a great gift for Valentine’s Day gift ideas, Watermelon Wave is the ideal gift for the athlete in your life! Sick of overloading on salt and not feeling any real benefit? Daily Hydration is a daily electrolyte formulated with a potassium-heavy blend to promote true cellular hydration. Made with coconut water powder, B […]

BLOG: WHAT IS THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION? via LINWOODS HEALTH FOODS We often think of mental health as something that happens purely in the brain. But new research reveals that our gut health plays a powerful role in shaping how we think, feel, and function. This intricate communication network that we call the microbiota–gut–brain axis, links […]

Rosebank Distillery joins a reception with His Majesty and First Minister of Scotland The King yesterday (19 January 2026), accompanied by the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney MSP, hosted a reception to mark the Scottish Investment Forum. Pictured left to right: Leonard Russell, HM The King, The First Minister, John Swinney MSP and Kate […]

Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 24th January 2026. On Monday 19th January, the previously delayed Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ 2ndxv Plate 1/4 Final game featuring Coleraine Grammar School 2ndxv and Sullivan Upper School 2ndxv was played at the Castlerock Road venue in Coleraine.The Sullivan Upper School 2ndxv team won this game by 19-12.Following […]

Indulgent Valentine’s gifts for whisky lovers Whisky makes for a truly luxurious Valentine’s Day gift. We have picked four top Scotch whiskies to give – or to pour – to make for an evening of warmth and romance. There are also options to buy a voucher to tour two of these exceptional distilleries. Tamdhu Tamdhu […]

Possibly the perfect Valentine’s present. A card game that’s made for exactly this moment: Smarter The Ultimate Card Game – fast, funny, and fiercely competitive in the best way. Consider it a romantic way to discover who’s always right – and who just thinks they are. It’s not enough to be good at trivia. Or […]

Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 17th January 2026. On Monday 12th January, Larne Grammar School played the Ulster Clubs’ U18 team at the Meadowbank Arena in Magherafelt. The Larne Grammar School team emerged as 21-19 winners at the end of this close encounter. Conor Frazer, Malone RFC, Ayrton Pienaar, Virginia RFC and Alex […]