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Belfast Telegraph
22-05-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
North coast B&B adds mural of Rory McIlroy overlooking famous golf course
Self-taught artist Ian Lowry added the finishing touches to the painting of the Masters champion on Wednesday. The Bangor creative got to work on the colourful depiction last Tuesday after being contacted by Number 5 in Portstewart which overlooks the famous Royal Portrush Golf Club. It comes as anticipation builds for the 153rd Open which will tee off on July 17 with McIlroy himself expected to take part. Mr Lowry has left space to add the winner of the upcoming tournament. 'I have done artwork for her whole back garden. There is a giant wall that goes right the way around,' he said. 'I have done bits and pieces in the past. I actually did one last year for the North West 200, because the house is actually overlooking the track. 'What I have recently painted is a golf theme one, it is for the Open coming up. 'So, Rory will be up there, along with six other golfers. I am going to keep an empty space for whoever wins the Open in July. 'It is maybe about three or four foot high, and the wall runs all the way down the drive. 'The background is a golf course, along with sky and clouds. Then there are the golfers on each section of the wall,' Mr Lowry, who began creating murals eight years ago, hand paints all his work and is reluctant to use sprays. More used to brightening up children's bedrooms, he didn't hesitate to accept his latest commission. 'Usually it is indoor, so it is very rare I would get to do something outdoors,' Mr Lowry said. 'Nine times out of 10 I am painting baby things and cartoon characters. But every once and a while, you get to do something quite good, in portraits.' But Ian's previous projects have included art installments for local businesses seeking to feature famous faces such as music legends Jimi Hendrix and Ozzy Osbourne, along with an NI boxing hero. 'I got one last week of Carl Frampton, that was at Integrated College Glengormley. That was actually the school he went to,' Mr Lowry said. 'That piece was in association with the Integrated Education Fund. "Tim McGarry from Give My Head Peace was down to see it was well, because he is involved with the fund.' The portrait of McIlroy, who laid claim to the iconic green jacket in April, also features other famous golfing faces such as Tiger Woods.
Belfast Telegraph
20-05-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
Co Antrim school's new facilities opened after donation from family of well-known author: ‘You have to stand up for what you believe'
They were provided at Integrated College Glengormley with assistance from Niall Leonard, and officially opened by comedian Tim McGarry. Mr Leonard penned the Crusher trilogy of crime novels, and his other credits include Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed, as well as TV dramas Silent Witness, Hornblower and Monarch of the Glen. The donation means pupils will benefit from the new Leonard Sports Pitches, as well as the Rose Maguire 6th Form Suite. There will also be an annual 'Contribution to the ICG Way' award. He said his family's long-standing support for integrated education was the inspiration. He added: 'That's what Ma and Da Leonard tried to teach us — you have to stand up for what you believe and you have to act on your beliefs. 'That's what the Spirit of ICG is about and why we want to acknowledge those pupils who best embody and demonstrate those values of openness, curiosity, willingness to learn, not fearing what's new or different, rejecting prejudice and building community.' The award will be given annually to a pupil for their dedication to integration. The 6th form suite, named after Mr Leonard's mum, is comprised of a study area, computer room and garden. IC Glengormley principal Rickey Massey said: 'The family have been supporters of this college for many years and their kind donations have made a huge difference to the students.' Watch: Lady Mary Peters visits NI school 50 years on Paul Caskey, chief executive of the Integrated Education Fund, added: 'The Leonard family have been friends of IEF for a very long time and we want to thank them for their unwavering support and commitment to integrated education. 'Their support for Integrated College Glengormley is an inspiring way to honour the memory of their parents by investing in the future of the students going to school here.'
Belfast Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Author Leonard helps fund new facilities at integrated college in memory of his mum and dad
They were provided at Integrated College Glengormley with assistance from Niall Leonard, and officially opened by comedian Tim McGarry. Mr Leonard penned the Crusher trilogy of crime novels, and his other credits include Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed, as well as TV dramas Silent Witness, Hornblower and Monarch of the Glen. The donation means pupils will benefit from the new Leonard Sports Pitches, as well as the Rose Maguire 6th Form Suite. There will also be an annual 'Contribution to the ICG Way' award. He said his family's long-standing support for integrated education was the inspiration. He added: 'That's what Ma and Da Leonard tried to teach us — you have to stand up for what you believe and you have to act on your beliefs. 'That's what the Spirit of ICG is about and why we want to acknowledge those pupils who best embody and demonstrate those values of openness, curiosity, willingness to learn, not fearing what's new or different, rejecting prejudice and building community.' The award will be given annually to a pupil for their dedication to integration. The 6th form suite, named after Mr Leonard's mum, is comprised of a study area, computer room and garden. IC Glengormley principal Rickey Massey said: 'The family have been supporters of this college for many years and their kind donations have made a huge difference to the students.' Paul Caskey, chief executive of the Integrated Education Fund, added: 'The Leonard family have been friends of IEF for a very long time and we want to thank them for their unwavering support and commitment to integrated education. 'Their support for Integrated College Glengormley is an inspiring way to honour the memory of their parents by investing in the future of the students going to school here.'
