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TOP: Killeeshil and Clonaneese Historical Society members and helpers BOTTOM: A selection of maps and local history Historical society helps documents unearthed by heal old divides the society AN EVENING of entertainment bringing together two divided com- munities located side by side, but organised by a local historical socie- munities to discover more about which have had very little interac- ty has succeeded in bringing their shared history. tion for centuries, brought together together two communities to enjoy RECONNECTING in the one setting. their shared culture and history. “For the society’s first event it was Killeeshil and Clonaneese a very encouraging sign for its Historical Society hosted a hog- “Historical research is a great way future success and I hope they can roast with music and dancing at of reconnecting communities”, said Parkanaur Castle on Monday last. the society organiser Marie Quinn. keep the momentum going. In spite of the wet weather over “When we started the society we “I have been at few events which two hundred people attended the had no idea it would be so success- have been so well attended by such event. ful in bringing together people of a diverse group of people. I thor- One of the seeds for the society different cultural backgrounds. oughly enjoyed it.” was sown more than forty years ago “As well as a hog-roast catering to SDLP Councillor Anthony by a friendship forged between a more than 200 people, we had tradi- McGonnell, who lives in Killeeshil, Killeeshil and a Clonaneese man. tional Irish and Scottish dancing, a also praised the work of the histori- Brendan Holland and Raymond Percy French recital, and a lecture cal society. by leading local historian Jack Cuddy went to different schools in “It was a marvellous evening in Johnston. Dungannon and might never have terms of the size of the crowd, and met if they had not travelled on the “You could say that history was the high quality of the food and same school-bus. made that evening.” Their friendship and shared loved UUP Councillor Walter Cuddy, entertainment. of history has blossomed in recent whose family hail from Clonaneese, “The society has done more during months with the creation of the congratulated the society for its its short existence in terms of bring- Killeeshil and Clonaneese Historical high level of organisation and stan- ing together different communities Society. dard of entertainment. than many other groups and organi- And it has been instrumental in “It was wonderful to see two com- sations.” GABLES BAR & RESTAURANT Special guests confirmed at Carland Road, Dungannon • Tel: 028 8776 7888 Oasis Slane Castle 2009 Weds & Thurs Evening Specials OASIS today confirmed the line-up of special guests for their sold-out Slane Castle concert on Saturday 20th June, 2009. 14oz T- Bone Steak, Joining Oasis on the day will be The Prodigy, , £12.00 and The Blizzards. Chips & Peas ...... The Prodigy first emerged on the underground dance scene in the early 1990's and have since then achieved immense popularity and worldwide renown. Chicken - Carland Style, Kasabian mix a bit of the Stones, Happy Mondays, and £8.00 Primal Scream with DJ Shadow-influenced electronics. Chips & Peas ...... Glasvegas' debut album was released in September 2008 to huge critical acclaim shortly after initial interest from their (served from 6pm -10pm only) MySpace Demos and Alan McGee's blogs about the band. The self-titled album was co-produced by James Allan & Rich Costey (Franz Ferdinand, Interpol, Muse) and recorded in New York. Formed in 2004, The Blizzards released their SaturdaySaturday 13th 16th September May - MusicACE As HIGH Usual debut album A Public Display Of Affection which spawned the massive hit singles Fantasy and Trouble. The Blizzard's second album Domino Effect was released in September 2008 and has just gone platinum in Ireland. The Blizzards will release Domino Effect in the UK on Island Records in Autumn 2009. Gates open at 3.00pm. For more information please check www.oasisinet.com and www.mcd.ie.

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