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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Larne Borough Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Larne Borough Council is a Local Council in County Antrim in Northern Ireland.
Its headquarters is in the town of Larne and the population of the area is nearly 31,000.
Coleraine Borough Council is a Local Council partly in County Antrim and partly in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Larne-Borough-Council   (1370 words)

  
 Larne - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Larne (Latharna in Irish which means 'the lands of Lathar' who was an Irish prince) is a town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a population of approximately 20,000 people.
Larne Lough is designated as an Area of Special Scientific Interest, Special Protection Area, and Ramsar Site in order to protect the wetland environment, particularly due to the presence of certain bird species and shellfish.
Larne was one of the earliest Viking settlements in Ireland, who also called it "Ulfreksfjord" (the name of the present-day townland, "Olderfleet", is derived from this Viking name), and Viking burial sites have been discovered in the area.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Larne   (458 words)

  
 Untitled
Larne Borough Council is a proactive Council, which seeks to attract inward investment in a number of ways.
In late 1998 Larne Development Forum, the economic development partnership for the Borough of Larne, conducted a face to face survey among the major employers in the Borough.
It is the strong opinion of both Larne Borough Council and Larne Development Forum that given Larne's ideal location as a leading port with excellent transport infrastructure and indeed the growth potential, the current availability of IDB land is inadequate to meet local needs.
www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm199900/cmselect/cmniaf/198/198ap10.htm   (279 words)

  
  Larne Borough Council - Wiki Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Template:NI district Larne Borough Council is a Local Council in County Antrim in Northern Ireland.
Its headquarters is in the town of Larne and the population of the area is nearly 31,000.
Larne is one of the most modern roll on-roll off ferry ports in the United Kingdom with a busy passenger traffic with Scotland.
www.wiki.ie /wiki/Larne_Borough_Council   (184 words)

  
 Larne Borough Council
The borough of Larne covers an area of 336 square kilometres and has a population of 31,000, nearly 20,000 of which live in the town of Larne.
The borough lies on the east coast of Northern Ireland between the Glens of Antrim and the Antrim plateau.
Larne is an important all-weather port with significant freight and passenger traffic all year round.
www.energyfirst.org /Larne.htm   (107 words)

  
 Drainage Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Drainage Council is an independent advisory body with 18 members who are appointed by the Minister with responsibility for agriculture and rural development to oversee the programme of publicly funded drainage and flood defences in Northern Ireland.
To understand the role of the Drainage Council it is important to recognise the importance of drainage in Northern Ireland.
Council decisions on designation or de-designation of watercourses are open to review by the Lands Tribunal on appeal by any aggrieved party.
www.riversagencyni.gov.uk /about/drainagecouncil.htm   (730 words)

  
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The council considered the offers 'in committee' and on Tuesday, at the request of the Larne Times, issued a short statement, which indicated that," The offer is subject to contract and Council will now be progressing matters".
The council must satisfy a judge that its plan for a purpose-built multi-sport complex elsewhere in the borough meets the conditions of the bequest.
Asked to comment on the Tesco transaction, the Mayor, Councillor John Mathews, said, "The council were very pleased with the offer and we look forward to completion of the arrangement, to the benefit of everyone in the borough".
ballymacarrettgsc.homestead.com /Larne.html   (436 words)

  
 Larne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Larne (Irish: Latharna, 'the lands of (Prince) Lathar') is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a population of 18,228 people in the 2001 Census.
He was born in Larne, the son of Robert Nelson and Frances Quinn, and emigrated to California in 1854 and then to British Columbia in 1858.
Larne is classified as a Large Town by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (ie with population between 18,000 and 75,000 people).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Larne   (507 words)

  
 The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News
Larne (— a Viking chieftain) is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a population of 18,228 people in the 2001 Census.
As with western and southern Ireland Larne, unlike some areas of north–east (Antrim, Down, Louth and North Dublin) and eastern Ireland (South Dublin, Wicklow), was hugely affected by the Irish Famine of the mid 19th century.
He was born in Larne, the son of Robert Nelson and Frances Quinn, and emigrated to California in 1854 and then to British Columbia in 1858.
www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Larne   (590 words)

  
 LTOB Foreword
Borough Council, I am delighted to pass on congratulations to Larne Tech Old Boys Association on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary.
Mr James H. Cathcart, who was appointed to the post of Principal of Larne Technical School in 1947, often spoke of his desire to form a past pupils organization in connection with the school.
There was no organized football in Larne at that time but he had seen the success of the local Church of Ireland team which competed in the NI Churches League.
www.larnetechob.freeserve.co.uk /foreword_page.htm   (540 words)

  
 Your Place And Mine - Antrim - Fallen of Larne
Larne men it seems served in the Great War in every part of the world and some died in it.
I place a poppy cross on their graves or on the memorials and mark on them - "From the people of Larne and District".When i finally complete my records - which i hope to be quite soon i will give copies either in booklet form or computer disc to the new Museum in Larne.
This gesture will benefit many of the Larne Borough populace present and future when exploring and researching their family history.
www.bbc.co.uk /northernireland/yourplaceandmine/antrim/larne_wardead.shtml   (935 words)

  
 BT e-Business Manager
Larne Borough Council is setting the pace when it comes to e-Government amongst local councils in Northern Ireland…thanks to a new ICT deal with BT.
The solution will bring the benefits of broadband to the council headquarters and includes Wi-Fi technology, which means that councillors in Larne will be the first in Northern Ireland to have access to wireless LAN in their council chamber.
Council ‘minutes of meetings’ will no longer be paper—based but managed and distributed electronically using BT’s web based ‘Document Manager’, an effective e-Business solution which allows documents to be accessed and controlled from the council chamber, from home or on the move.
www.btebusinessmanager.com /larne.asp   (246 words)

  
 Welcome to the Ballymena International Tournament
On behalf of Ballymena Borough Council I would like to congratulate all the players who have been selected to represent their countries at International level.
This is the sixth consecutive year that Larne Borough Council have worked with Ballymena Borough Council on this prestigious Under 16 international soccer tournament.
Larne Borough Council will be hosting teams from the Czech Republic, Finland and Scotland who will be residing at hotels throughout the Borough.
www.ballymena-tournament.org /y2005/welcome.html   (695 words)

  
 Your Place And Mine - Antrim - Fallen of Larne
Larne men it seems served in the Great War in every part of the world and some died in it.
I place a poppy cross on their graves or on the memorials and mark on them - "From the people of Larne and District".When i finally complete my records - which i hope to be quite soon i will give copies either in booklet form or computer disc to the new Museum in Larne.
This gesture will benefit many of the Larne Borough populace present and future when exploring and researching their family history.
bbc.co.uk /northernireland/yourplaceandmine/antrim/larne_wardead.shtml   (935 words)

  
 Ulster Young Unionist Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Ulster Unionist representative for Larne Town and Chairman of the Young Unionists is currently the youngest Larne borough councillor and the youngest person to hold the post of Deputy Mayor.
Our borough has been unfairly maligned in the past, but we are trying to move forward into a shared and prosperous future.
Larne still has problems, and in that sense it is no different from many other areas in Northern Ireland, but it is only by including all sections of our community, some of whom may in the past have felt excluded, that we are better able to find local solutions.
www.youngunionists.org.uk /press_article.asp?newsID=162   (254 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK | Northern Ireland | Iraqi team pulls out of games
The young people were expected to stay in Larne during the international competition in June, but they have now pulled out because of the war.
A council statement said it was mindful of the genuine concerns of people, but it should be pointed out that this was nationally supplied signage.
It added that as a council it was not prepared to stand in judgment of these young people for whom the World Special Olympics meant so much.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/2904775.stm   (277 words)

  
 Willowbank Business Park, What's New
Larne Enterprise Development Company (LEDCOM) unveiled plans to build a £1.65m business park at Millbrook on the outskirts of the Co Antrim town.
LEDCOM, the local enterprise agency for Larne borough, already operates an industrial estate in the town comprising 60,000 sq ft of workspace.
And Larne Borough Council/Larne Development Forum and the EU Building Sustainable Prosperity Programme are pumping in £275,000.
www.willowbankbusinesspark.com /whats_new1.html   (275 words)

  
 Larne Local Strategy Partnership - LSP for the Borough of Larne
This project will involve disadvantaged communities in the Larne Borough in direct action to improve the environment within their own locality.
This project is a three stage community capacity building programme to be delivered within the Larne Borough area and has been designed to meet the needs of the community/voluntary sector in Larne Borough.
Larne CAB will use the funding to commission a feasibility study assessing their current location and exploring options for income generation and long-term sustainability.
www.larnelsp.org /successful_applicants.html   (1318 words)

  
 Uk Larne at Local.co.uk
Welcome to the Larne Borough Council, County Antrim, Northern Ireland...
Larne Town The name of the town is believed to have derived from...
Larne player Scott Cowie sends in a pass during Larne?s 2-0 defeat by Coleraine...
www.local.co.uk /Larne/Uk   (228 words)

  
 Another council questions gay ceremonies | Headlines | News | Gay.com UK & Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
In Northern Ireland, Larne Borough Council has indicated it will complain to the government about the introduction of the Civil Partnership Act and demand “clarification” of the legal situation surrounding the new laws.
Larne mayor, Alderman John Mathews told the local press that his views were not homophobic, although he questioned why same-sex couples should have legal recognition.
While the majority of councils said they would offer ceremonies, others have used the loophole to publicly state their opposition to the new laws; in the London borough of Bromley, senior council figures claim the new laws are “immoral” and should be blocked.
uk.gay.com /headlines/9061   (353 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Northern Ireland | Council sick leave costing £14m
However, Larne Mayor Danny O'Connor said the figures were distorted as a number of staff were on long term sick.
Not only did Larne council have the worst record, it also experienced the largest rise in days lost, an increase from 15 days per full-time worker to 20.
Overall, the absenteeism rate in councils is improving - and taken together it is the lowest for about five years.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/northern_ireland/6508445.stm   (413 words)

  
 News - Larne Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments Larne, Larne Times, Morton Newspapers, Larne ...
LARNE police are encouraging people to enjoy the summer months "responsibly" and with "consideration for others".
Larne Community Safety Unit's Antisocial Behaviour Officer, Constable John Gillen, said, "Larne Police want to see everyone enjoy the summer months, but it is essential that this is done responsibly and with consideration for others.
Larne Community Safety Sergeant, Gary McMaster, added, "Police at Larne and the Youth Diversion Officer are currently trying to tackle youths causing annoyance and antisocial behaviour on a number of levels.
www.larnetoday.co.uk /ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=2606&ArticleID=1644647   (616 words)

  
 Larne Borough Council
Larne Borough Council benefits directly from the local Economic Development Measure of the Northern Ireland Programme for Building Sustainable Prosperity (2001-06).
In 2000, Larne Borough Council submitted an Action Plan to the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment (DETI) outlining the areas and issues it wished to address under this measure.
Larne Borough Council is encouraging trade links between businesses in County Antrim and businesses in the Carolinas, USA.
www.larne.gov.uk /programmes.html   (240 words)

  
 Eat Safe - Latest News
Larne Borough Council has presented its first Eat Safe Award to the Ballycarryout, in Ballycarry Village.
Only food premises which have exceeded the legislative requirements relating to food hygiene and meet the stringent conditions of the award scheme are eligible for receiving the award.
Presenting the award Sharon Bateson, Senior Environmental Health Officer from Larne Borough Council said, "The council is committed to improving food hygiene within local food business and believe that those businesses maintaining high standards should be recognised.
www.eatsafe.gov.uk /latest_news/index.php/32   (215 words)

  
 Larne Borough Council - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Larne Borough Council is a Local Council in County Antrim in Northern Ireland.
The current Mayor is Councillor Danny O'Connor (SDLP), who is the first Nationalist to ever serve as mayor of Larne.
The next election is due to take place in the autumn of 2008 when Larne will be included in a much larger Local Government District as part of a rationalisation of Local Government in Northern Ireland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Larne_Borough_Council   (250 words)

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