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1. Pro-British Group in Northern Ireland Pledges to Give up Arms September 08, 2009 Northern Ireland's last pro-British paramilitary group says it will get rid of its weapons within six months.The Ulster Defense Association announced the move to an international decommissioning body in what British and Irish authorities are calling a milestone in Northern Ireland's peace process. The association, blamed for the deaths of 259 people, said in a statement the struggle has ended, and the need for armed resistance is gone. Disarming Protestant groups has long been a goal of the peace process. The Irish Republican Army, the Catholic separatist group, formally abandoned violence ... (read more)

2. Trevor Leckey is a man with little fear of challenge August 27, 2009 Trevor Leckey is a man with little fear of challenge. A very successful British quad champion & Irish Quad champion prior to his racing accident, Trevor is still very much at the heart of motorcycle road racing and motorpsort racing in Ireland. His Company, Stoneyford Concrete are the principal sponsor of the Ulster Grand Prix in 2009 and supported the Armoy Race which was the first new race in 50 years in Ireland. This website and Blog relating to Trevor Lecky and his story of bravery and courage since his accident left him fighting for his life. Trevor has been battling his way back int... (read more) Author: Trevor Leckey

3. Overview of the city of Belfast and its Attractions April 16, 2009 Belfast is one of the most tourist destination situated in Northern Ireland. This city has loads of exciting places to visit and experience the scenic beauty of nature. Tourists also get to see splendor historic architectural monuments and mesmerizing Victorian pubs. In city's south you can find highly popular Queen's university and the Ulster museum, also scenic Botanic gardens. Belfast is the second largest city of Ireland, but a compact one with every area of interest situated at walking distance from city center that is near to Donegall Square. This area is prime area having many Bel... (read more) Author: Alan Coyne

4. Homes in Ulster County, NY March 16, 2009 Ulster County is one of the places in the United States where people want to settle. The beauty, the charm and the excitement of the place is unparalleled and the place is often termed as the land in the sky and the lovely land. The long river shore, almost forty miles long constitutes one of the major attractions. The riverside is rich in activities like, swimming, boating, and scenic cruises. There are hilly areas and grasslands that make it a place that is rich in diversity. This is one of the places in this world, which is the right choice for people with all types of tastes. The place ... (read more) Author: Paul Wyre

5. Still strong at both ends June 09, 2008 One of the recent features of the housing market which those investing in property can hardly have failed to notice has been the geographical variation in prices. While the UK as a whole has seen prices increasing, the highest prices have come in London and the south-east on one hand, plus Scotland and Northern Ireland on the other. Ulster, as it happens, has now started to see prices fall substantially, which may be attributed in no small part to the downturn in the economy and housing market of the Republic, meaning the price of second homes in the north is no longer subject to the boom gen... (read more) Author: Jim Barnaby

6. Outgoing Irish PM Praises US for its Role in Ulster Peace April 30, 2008 Ireland's Prime Minister, Bertie Ahern, addressed a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, saying peace in Northern Ireland will never be reversed and praising the United States for its role. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill. Mr. Ahern's address came just one week before he steps down amid pressure from a long-running corruption probe involving his financial dealings. But he used his speech to American lawmakers to underscore the success of the Northern Ireland peace process, which ended decades of armed conflict between Catholics and Protestants that left some 3,500 peo... (read more)

7. Waterfront Yard Care for Healthy Lakes April 25, 2008 If there's one thing Ulster County has, it's a lot of lakefront living. With 36 large bodies of water, protection of the aquatic environment should be of top priority to those living in Ulster County or anywhere else with a similar landscape. So what can owners of waterfront property, especially those on septic systems, do to maximize the health of their favorite lake? A lot! If your home has a septic system,be aware that a lakefront septic system will need more careful maintenance than a septic system in a land locked area. The high amount of ground water gives septic waste a direct route t... (read more) Author: Lou Lynch

8. Irish Wade Pottery October 19, 2007 Irish Wade pottery began back in 1946 with Wade Ulster, then in January of 1950 it was integrated as a subsidiary of George Wade & Son Ltd to help them in their production of die pressed insulators. For three years the intertwined potteries continued to help rebuild Britain after the damage caused by the Second World War. By 1953 the potteries were no longer needed to produce such high amounts of industrial ceramics so they both began to look around for other areas of production to keep them in business, and it is here at this time that we find the first piece’s of Irish Wade pottery pie... (read more) Author: Ruth Talbot

9. Can Meeke Join Rally Ireland? September 03, 2007 Kris Meeke in the Pirelli backed Subaru WRC dominated the opening leg of the Armagh-based Philip White Tyres Ulster Rally. The event is a counting round of the Global Group Irish Tarmac Championship and the Tesco 99 Octane British Rally Championships. Meeke, 27, had the edge and instantaneously took a lead of almost six seconds with British Championship rival, Guy Wilks in a Mitsubishi a fine third. Meeke was fastest on stages two and three but Tim McNulty punched in the best time for stage four, the spectator stage near Armagh city. Meeke controlled the proceedings from the front and too... (read more) Author: Anthony Fontanelle

10. Paramilitary Group in Northern Ireland Renounces Violence May 03, 2007 A Protestant paramilitary group in Northern Ireland says it is renouncing violence. The Ulster Volunteer Force, UVF, said Thursday it will assume what it calls a "non-military, civilianized role" as of midnight local time (2300 UTC).  The announcement came five days before the restoration in Northern Ireland of a power-sharing government including the Protestant Democratic Unionists and the Catholic Sinn Fein. Authorities suspect the UVF of several hundred killings since the late 1960s.  It declared a ceasefire with the Irish Republican Army almost 14 years ago, but allegedly commit... (read more)

11. Lexus IS 250: AXA’s Best Executive Car March 25, 2007 The Lexus IS 250 was named the Best Executive Car at the AXA Northern Ireland Car of the Year awards. The awards, which are sponsored by AXA Insurance, were presented by members of the Ulster Motoring Writers Association (UMWA) at a prestigious ceremony held in Belfast on 15th March 2007. During the awards ceremony, the Chairman of the Ulster Motoring Writers’ Association, Jim McCauley, said: “When Lexus decided to challenge the dominant German brands in the executive sector, they knew from the onset that they could introduce levels of refinement and quality never before experienced in... (read more) Author: Lauren Woods

12. Staging Your Home in Poor Weather March 20, 2007 As we are moving into the months of nicer weather the process of staging any home for sale in The Ulster County area becomes a much easier task. Winter months require a different approach to home staging and careful attention to safety concerns. However, winter staging can be a real opportunity to make your home into a winter palace. Plus, if you home looks that good during winter buyers should be able to imagine how good it will look in summer. The most important aspect of preparing your home for viewing during the winter, especially if you live in an area with any snowfall is safety. N... (read more) Author: Lou Lynch

13. Why Ulster County? February 26, 2007 That time of year is coming when people begin to seriously think about relocation. The spring is a great time to make that move that you have been planning. Of course by now its likely that you have chosen your new home location, however, if you are still open to options, why not consider Ulster County? Ulster County is one of the most beautiful areas in the state of New York and is an areas possessed of a rich and vibrant history that stretches back to the birth of this country. Ulster Country is a haven for those interested in the history of New York. New Paltz is one of the oldest commun... (read more) Author: Lou Lynch

14. Good To Know Things About Irish Properties October 25, 2006 It is of public interest that The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in association with the Ulster Bank Residential Property Division has recently released a report stating the success of the Northern Ireland residential property sector. This report also presents to the public the numerous problems that the success of the Irish properties has brought to light. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and the Ulster Bank Residential Property Division stated that almost all the surveyors working in the residential property sector thought the prices for property have gone higher this ... (read more) Author: Dalvin Rumsey

15. Debenhams To Host New Nail Bars August 31, 2006 An Ulster company is teaming up with department store group Debenhams in a 1 million plus deal that will bring around 20 new jobs to North Belfast, according to reports. New York City Nails (NYCN), which already has salons on Belfast's Lisburn Road and at Belfast International Airport, is planning to set up new nail bars in 50 Debenhams stores across the UK. A new shared service office, to be set up in the North City Business Centre, will handle back office functions supporting operations of the bars and will create 19 high value jobs contributing some 470,000 in salaries to the eco... (read more) Author: ALison White

16. Ireland: Four Ancient Provinces, Five Ancient Kingdoms June 19, 2006 Under Celtic laws written in the 7th century AD, Ireland was divided into tuatha. Tuath is an old Irish word which is typically translated as people, tribe or nation. A tuath was a large group of people, usually six to nine thousand, who shared a kinship or common ancestry. During Ireland’s late Gaelic period, the system of tuatha was abandoned, and the island of Ireland was divided into five kingdoms; Meath, Ulster, Connacht, Leinster and Munster. In fact the Irish word for province literally means one fifth. Meath was the smallest of the five kingdoms of Ireland, but Tara Hill... (read more) Author: John Hamilton

17. N. Ireland Protestant Splinter Group to Stand Down October 31, 2005 A Protestant paramilitary group in Northern Ireland says it has ordered its armed units to "stand down," effective Monday, in line with the Irish Republican Army's announcement last month that it would disarm. The Loyalist Volunteer Force, which supports British rule in Northern Ireland, broke away from the larger Ulster Volunteer Force in 1996 in a dispute over the Irish peace process. The LVF announced Sunday it had settled its feud with the larger group, a feud which claimed four lives in recent months. The Irish Republican Army renounced violence in July, and destroyed its arms in Septembe... (read more)

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