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Train hard and smart
“I SPOKE this week to James Howard, a renowned American trainer, regarding various methods.
Boyle the best of Richhill riders
ORCHARD Cycling Club’s annual Groucho’s Grand Prix attracted an entry list of over 70 riders to Richhill on Saturday.
Family fun at Loughgall festival
LOUGHGALL Country Park will stage one of the most popular events in the North Armagh Motorcycle and Car Club calendar tomorrow (Saturday) with the annual Festival of Motorsport.
ANGLING...with Brian Russell
“WITH the increased temperatures, the black gnat has started on the River Bann.
Turkington in top spot at Kirkistown
JAMES Turkington added another win to his Ford Fiesta Championship challenge during Saturday’s thrilling Kirkistown meeting.
Success on and off the roads at Tandragee 100
TANDRAGEE 100 clerk of the course, RJ Woolsey, arranged a meeting this week with Armagh City and District Council officials to discuss future conditions for the annual road race.
Double defeat
TENNIS PORTADOWN Tennis Club players suffered double disappointment during the latest Belfast and District League fixtures.
Time to tackle charity course
ATHLETICS ATHLETES and those more suited to the pace of a fun run can now sign up for this year’s Craigavon Lakes event on Wednesday, June 6.
McMurran hooks double silverware
“STUART McMurran enjoyed a second successive victory last weekend as Ulster Rivers’ champion following a competitive outing on County Cavan’s Annalee River.
Greene out to grab the glory
“LURGAN’S Ryan Greene will be hoping to extend his unbeaten record when the 24th edition of Prizefighter comes to Belfast’s King’s Hall on Saturday.
Ladies moving on up
PORTADOWN ladies’ firsts’ passage back into senior hockey may have been sealed courtesy of the quickfire drama provided by penalty strokes but it was a final step over three years in the planning, writes Patrick Van Dort.
Dramatic win on the opening day
PORTADOWN opened the NIBA Division One season in style on Saturday by recording a rare win away to Banbridge.
Top-class entry list as riders gear up for Tandragee 100
ANYONE within earshot of the Tandragee 100 paddock this weekend may pick up a mix of accents ranging from Australia to Ahorey.
Appeal of North Armagh jewel in more than just race results
THE Tandragee 100 appeal now extends beyond two days of racing and features a string of related events designed to provide fans with a special experience.
ANGLING...with Brian Russell
“TONY Hogg from East Antrim has been named the 2012 ‘Ulster Boat Champion’ thanks to a tough day of fishing on Lough Melvin.
Plenty of pre-season positives from Lurgan win
BOWLS PORTADOWN produced an encouraging performance on Saturday to finish with the pre-season plaudits over Lurgan.
Bennett on board
TENNIS PORTADOWN Tennis Club officials have appointed Daniel Bennett as the latest head coach - with training sessions scheduled to start next week at Edenvilla Park.
Ladies back in senior hockey
TOP-FLIGHT hockey will return to Portadown next season thanks to Tuesday’s thrilling play-off success by the ladies’ firsts over Belfast Harlequins.
ANGLING...with Brian Russell
“AS I write this week’s column we are finally starting to get some rain – something that should give every one of the country’s anglers cause for cheer.
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Weather for Portadown
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 8 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 12 C to 21 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: South east
