Local loaf gets makeover of the century

Portadown based Irwin’s Bakery has repackaged its ‘hero product’, the Nutty Krust loaf, to mark its 100th year in business. Now in the third generation of the Irwin’s family, the business continues to expand across the UK and Ireland through its range of both traditional and modern baked goods. The Nutty Krust loaf is one […]

Ulster Reach A Century of Heineken Cup Matches

Saturday’s hard fought battle against Clermont-Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin marked Ulster’s 100th game in the Heineken Cup. Former French International and Heineken Cup Ambassador Raphael Ibanez presented Ulster Branch President Laurence Caldwell with a plaque prior to the match to mark the club’s 100th appearance in the tournament. Ulster played their first game […]

BOOK REVIEW: THE CREAM OF THE CROP ~ A Century of Twickenham Legends

A Century of Twickenham Legends celebrates Twickenhams centenary and its best and most well-known Rugby Union players In 1910, Billy Williams former cabbage patch staged its first rugby international in Twickenham and the Headquarters of the 15-a-side game in England was established. To help mark Twickenhams 100th birthday, the World Museum of Rugby set up the Wall […]

Ballyclare RFC Notes: I XV RUN UP HALF CENTURY OF POINTS – 3 Sides In Action & 3 Wins Reorded – Reports, Pictures of I, IV & Over 35s + Reports From All The Teams

Ballyclare R.F.C. had three of their four adult sides in action at the weekend and each one managed to record wins by scoring over fifty points. 1st xv defeating Grosvenor F.P. 57-20 at home ; 3rd XV winning 62-5 away to Lisburn Thirds and the 4thXV crushing Belfast Harlequins Fourths at home 55-0. Ballyclare 57 […]