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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
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Orange Order criticises 'inaccurate and sensationalist' media coverage
The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland (GOLI) has criticised a number of media organisations in Northern Ireland over what it said was "inaccurate, sensationalist and divisive commentary". The GOLI said the BBC's recent coverage about a cross-community sports camp in County Down which was cancelled as residents and an Orange Lodge raised concerns over the "perceived move of the GAA into the local community" , was relentless and unbalanced. In a statement , the GOLI also said the BBC continued to "marginalise Orangeism", criticising its coverage of the Twelfth celebrations. A spokesperson for the BBC said its coverage reflected "their scale and significance for those taking part". "We provided extensive, cross-platform coverage of the Orange Order's 12 July events," they added. "Our multiple news reports were informative and impartial. "And they were complemented by The Twelfth programme on BBCNI television and BBC iPlayer." The Grand Orange Lodge statement also criticised the Belfast Telegraph, Sunday Life and Irish News. It called the Sunday Life's story about the Goldsprings LOL worshipful master "victimisation". "Will the Belfast Telegraph door step the organisers of the Joe Cahill children's GAA Gaelic competition to be held as part of Féile an Phobail?" The GOLI said it had become accustomed to "commentators who are paid to produce content for the Irish News amongst others, spewing bile and intolerance towards anything associated with our culture, our community, and our traditions". The Belfast Telegraph and Irish News have been approached for comment. Plan to rearrange cricket camp after opposition to GAA involvement Deputy first minister 'deeply saddened' after summer camp cancelled The Twelfth celebrations generations in the making 'He gets up in the morning and he drums all day' Thousands attend Twelfth of July parades In pictures: The Twelfth of July celebrations
BBC News
2 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Orange Order criticises "inaccurate and sensationalist" reporting
The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland (GOLI) has criticised a number of media organisations in Northern Ireland over what it said was "inaccurate, sensationalist and divisive commentary".The GOLI said the BBC's recent coverage about a cross-community sports camp in County Down which was cancelled as residents and an Orange Lodge raised concerns over the "perceived move of the GAA into the local community" , was relentless and a statement , the GOLI also said the BBC continued to "marginalise Orangeism", criticising its coverage of the Twelfth celebrations.A spokesperson for the BBC said its coverage reflected "their scale and significance for those taking part". "We provided extensive, cross-platform coverage of the Orange Order's 12 July events," they added."Our multiple news reports were informative and impartial."And they were complemented by The Twelfth programme on BBCNI television and BBC iPlayer." The Grand Orange Lodge statement also criticised the Belfast Telegraph, Sunday Life and Irish called the Sunday Life's story are the Goldsprings LOL worshipful master "victimisation"."Will the Belfast Telegraph door step the organisers of the Joe Cahill children's GAA Gaelic competition to be held as part of Féile an Phobail?"The GOLI said it had become accustomed to "commentators who are paid to produce content for the Irish News amongst others, spewing bile and intolerance towards anything associated with our culture, our community, and our traditions".The Belfast Telegraph and Irish News have been approached for comment.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Rathfriland: Three arrested after woman said she was held against her will
Three people have been arrested after a woman said she was held against her will and assaulted in County Down. Police received a report just after 21:10 BST on Sunday that a woman was found with facial injuries by a member of the public in the Newry Street area of Rathfriland. The woman, aged in her 30s, told police that three people had held her against her will in a property in the Dromore Street area and had been repeatedly assaulted throughout the attended the property in the Dromore Street area and found a man, aged in his 30s, who had also sustained serious facial injuries. The injured man and woman were taken to hospital for Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said they have arrested a 25-year-old woman on suspicion of a number of offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, false imprisonment and robbery. A man, aged 29, was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, false imprisonment and non-fatal strangulation.A second man, aged 23, has also been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, false imprisonment, and remain in custody at this are appealing to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious behaviour in the Dromore Street area on Sunday to contact them.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Toppling Scheffler becomes the next objective for McIlroy'
If Rory McIlroy is still seeking his "next Everest", he need look no further than new Open champion Scottie in a season when the Northern Irishman completed the career Grand Slam by winning the Masters, after claiming a second Players title and landing the Pebble Beach signature title, he trails the player now clutching the Claret Jug by a substantial is the world's second best player and, in that regard, the rankings do not lie. Following Scheffler's dominant victory at Royal Portrush, his points average in the standings has risen to who shared seventh place at the Open, is 8.96 points behind. That is the difference between second in the standings and Max Greyserman, who is currently Scheffler from his perch is a mountainous challenge and it has become the next objective for 36-year-old from Holywood, County Down, struggled for motivation in the immediate aftermath of his epic Augusta adventure. Winning the Masters and completing the career grand slam had become his be all and end the Green Jacket on his back, it took the prospect of an Open in his native Northern Ireland to bring back a sense of as he said, his Portrush experience gave him pretty much all he wanted, bar the Claret Jug."That's just because one person was just a little bit better than the rest of us," he stated. In truth, no-one other than Scheffler was ever going to get a sniff of holding golf's most historic trophy after the eventual champion carded his second-round the world rankings reflect, the tall American is head and shoulders above the rest at delivering when the biggest titles are on the line. This was his second major of the year, following his convincing triumph in May's US PGA at Quail the post-championship chat is littered with understandable comparisons between Scheffler's current success and the way the great Tiger Woods dominated the game, McIlroy remains the most likely to challenge the world number one's June 2011 and August 2014 McIlroy was similarly dominant, winning the US Open, US PGA and The Scheffler, it was a quick surge to four majors, the first two won with eight shots to then came an 11-year barren spell for McIlroy that no-one back then could have anticipated. But he remained in the very upper echelons of the game throughout that period of frustrating near has now played in 67 majors and finished in the top 10 33 is an extraordinarily long run of remarkable consistency that no other active player can an all-time great, as one of only six winners of all four majors, McIlroy could be satisfied with his much more is there in the tank to keep pushing to be the best in the world? McIlroy has been doing it for a very long time, but there seems little diminishing of is determined to contribute to another away win in the Ryder Cup in September and would love an Olympic medal in is also the challenge of trying to emerge from Scheffler's long shadow."All you can do is admire what he does and how he does it," McIlroy said."What he does is one thing, but how he does it is another. He just goes about his business, doesn't do anything overly flamboyant, but he's the best at executing in the game right now."It's been absolutely amazing over these past two to three years. All you can do is tip your cap and watch in admiration."Another Open has passed without an English winner, none since Nick Faldo in 1992. But Matt Fitzpatrick's return to form was an encouraging reminder of the 2022 US Open champion's world-class a share of fourth, Fitzpatrick beat Bob MacIntyre by a shot. The Scot tied for seventh, again demonstrating his major credentials following a runner-up finish at June's US Hatton faded on the final day to finish alongside Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and John Parry at seven under and inside the top 20. They also know the man they have to beat if they are to enjoy future major now McIlroy is the player most likely to challenge Scheffler."All I can do is focus on myself and try to play the best golf that I can," he said."I know that, when I do that, I'll have my weeks where I'll contend and hopefully win."
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ulster Fleadh: Warrenpoint on song with traditional music and dance
Forty thousand singers, dancers, musicians and supporters are expected in Warrenpoint this week for the 2025 Ulster is the first time the town in County Down has hosted the celebration of traditional Irish music, dance and language in 16 by the local branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, the cultural festival runs from 20 to 27 July and features competitions and sessions across a number of the All-Ireland Fleadh taking place in Belfast next year, organisers are hopeful their "semi-final" event can showcase the region as a potential host for a future All-Ireland Fleadh. An estimated 600,000 people attend the All-Ireland Fleadh each Quinn, the chairperson of this year's Ulster event, says more than 3,000 people will take part in the main competitions at St Mark's High School next then, it is hoped bars, cafes, halls, squares and parks in Warrenpoint and nearby Rostrevor will be alive with traditional music."There were 30 to 35,000 people at last year's event in Dromore in County Tyrone," he said."The projection for this year is 40,000. That's because Dromore is a small town and doesn't have the same number of facilities we have here in Warrenpoint. "So the town is going to be very busy with live music, dancing and singing all the way through the week." The festival began on Sunday night with a céilí (traditional dance) in Rostrevor Square that served the dual purpose of bringing the curtain down on the village's annual Fiddler's Green the week ahead, Mr Quinn says that planned and impromptu sessions will take place in a variety of venues."We have sessions planned for each of the pubs and clubs and people to lead those sessions but we know that as soon as the pubs open and people wander in for a coffee that someone will have a guitar with them, or a tin whistle or a set of pipes and they'll keep playing until they're thrown out – probably the following Sunday."As well as making full use of the town's Edwardian bandstand, a gig rig and artisan market will be erected in the town park. The full Fleadh dream With the full Fleadh coming to Belfast next year, Mr Quinn says the dream remains to bring the event to the shores of Carlingford Lough."It's always in the back of your mind - that would be the dream," he said. "But a lot of work goes into this. We've a small committee and they have been superb. "This is about trying to get a name for this place and getting people into this part of the world."
