Articles by Michael Devlin
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Ulster GAA is now accepting applications for 2026 Young Leaders Programme. This prestigious six-month programme is open to young people aged 16–24 years old and focuses on developing leadership skills of future volunteer leaders in the GAA.
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Social stories are an important tool for young children and adults and children with additional needs, helping them understand new environments, routines and expectations in a calm and accessible way. They can reduce anxiety, build confidence and support positive experiences in busy or unfamiliar settings.
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Armagh V Tyrone Sunday 12th April, 4.15pm BOX-IT Athletic Grounds This is a ‘Sold-Out’ fixture. Spectators are to go to the designated area indicated on their ticket. There will be no transfer between each area allowed. Reserved seating and designated terracing will apply. Please download your tickets and add to your mobile wallet where possible well in advance. Turnstiles open at 2.30pm Entry to the Main Stand is via turnstiles 13-22 only and is fully reserved.
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More than 100 young volunteers from across Ulster have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to grassroots sport, celebrating a new generation of community volunteers dedicated to strengthening local clubs. The awards ceremony, held at The MAC Belfast, honoured young people aged between 14 and 24 who have committed significant time to volunteering within their communities.
Michael Devlin: Scottish football must start putting the person before the player
About the author Michael Devlin is a former Scottish international who played for clubs such as Hamilton Academical, Aberdeen and Livingston. Devlin took an active role as Chair of PFA Scotland throughout his playing career and has now taken a full-time position as Project Lead since retiring from football in 2025. By Michael Devlin I’m not sure I was ready to retire as a player, but I was certainly prepared for it.
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Gaels from across the province were honoured at the 2025 O’Neill’s Ulster GAA President’s Awards, held last weekend at the Slieve Russell Hotel in County Cavan. More than 200 guests attended the ceremony, hosted by radio broadcaster Damien Donohoe, which celebrated a successful year for Ulster teams in 2025 while recognising the outstanding contribution of individuals across the province.
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Ulster GAA expresses its condolences to the family of Eugene ‘Nudie’ Hughes, Castleblayney Faughs and Monaghan, following his sad passing. Nudie enjoyed a distinguished career in Monaghan colours, winning three Ulster Senior Football Championship titles and a National League medal with the Farney County. He made history in 1979 as Monaghan’s first-ever All-Star and went on to earn further awards in 1985 and 1988.
Preview:Livingston vs Hibernian - prediction, team news
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Livingston and Hibernian, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Livingston and Hibernian, two teams at opposite ends of the Scottish Premiership standings, will clash on Saturday afternoon. The hosts are at the foot of the table with just six points from 10 games, while the visitors are fourth in the standings with 14 points from their 10 fixtures.
Preview:Livingston vs Motherwell - prediction, team news
[monks data] Scottish Premiership | Gameweek 9 Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Livingston and Motherwell, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Two of the bottom sides in the Scottish Premiership will clash on Saturday afternoon when Livingston host Motherwell at Almondvale Stadium. The hosts are bottom of the standings with six points from nine matches, while the visitors are 10th in the table with eight points from eight games.
Preview: Livingston vs Hearts - prediction, team news
[monks data] Scottish Premiership | Gameweek 4 Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Livingston and Hearts, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Livingston will aim to hand Hearts their first league defeat of the 2025-26 Scottish Premiership season when they meet on Saturday afternoon. The hosts have won one, drawn one and lost one of their first three league games, while the visitors have won two and drawn one of their three outings.
Preview: Livingston vs Hibernian - prediction, team news
[monks data] Scottish League Cup | 2nd Round Sports Mole previews Sunday's Scottish League Cup clash between Livingston and Hibernian, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Livingston will resume their Scottish League Cup campaign when they host Hibernian at the Almondvale Stadium on Sunday afternoon for their second round clash.
Preview: Livingston vs Falkirk - prediction, team news
[monks data] Scottish Premiership | Gameweek 2 Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Livingston and Falkirk, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Livingston and Falkirk will clash on Saturday afternoon at Almondvale Stadium, both looking to improve upon their opening day draws in the Scottish Premiership.
Preview: Livingston vs Kelty Hearts - prediction, team news
[monks data] Scottish League Cup | Group stage Tony Macaroni Arena Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish League Cup clash between Livingston and Kelty Hearts, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. In each side’s fourth and final Scottish League Cup game of the group stage, Livingston will welcome third-tier side Kelty Hearts to Almondvale Stadium on Saturday.
A new era of criminal justice? The UK’s prison capacity crisis and its impact on future sentencing
The strain on the UK’s prison system continues to escalate, prompting further nationwide discussions among policymakers, legal professionals and advocacy groups. With limited capacity and overstretched resources, the situation requires more than short-term solutions; it needs a thorough reassessment of sentencing frameworks and justice policies to address underlying issues. The UK’s prisons are at breaking point.
Electric Ireland Ulster MFC Final: Tyrone finish strongly
May 27th, 2025 Electric Ireland Ulster Minor Football Championship Final Tyrone 2-11 Cavan 1-8 from GAA.ie Tyrone grabbed two second half goals to get the better of Cavan and claim a first Ulster MFC title since 2022 at Brewster Park, Enniskillen. Cathal Farley and Joel Kerr both hit the net as they came from behind to see off a Breffni side that had recovered from a slow start to lead at the interval.
Preview: Livingston vs. Ross County - prediction, team news
[monks data] Scottish Premiership Playoffs | Play-offs - Final | 1st Leg Tony Macaroni Arena Sports Mole previews Thursday's Scottish Premiership Playoffs clash between Livingston and Ross County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Livingston will host Ross County at the Tony Macaroni Arena on Thursday evening for the first of their two-legged meeting in the Scottish Premiership playoff final.
[monks data] Scottish Premiership Playoffs | Play-offs - Semi-finals | 2nd Leg Tony Macaroni Arena Sports Mole previews Friday's Scottish Premiership Playoffs clash between Livingston and Partick Thistle, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Livingston will host Partick Thistle at the Tony Macaroni Arena on Friday evening for the second leg of their Scottish Premiership promotion/relegation playoff semi-final tie.
Lessons youth sector can learn from NCS - CYP Now
The National Citizen Service (NCS) was launched in 2010 to help bridge social divides and build a more cohesive society by empowering young people at a “rite of passage” moment in their lives aged 16-17. As the last chief executive of the NCS Trust, I am extremely proud of the incredible impact that NCS has had. I am sad and disappointed that NCS is closing but confident that our knowledge, learnings, and impact will live on.
Brain health - time matters: multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) and related conditions. 2024 report - Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
Keywords Multiple sclerosis Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease Brain health Health policy Abbreviations ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) AI (artificial intelligence) AQP-4 (aquaporin-4) AUD (Australian dollars) BICAMS (Brief International Cognitive Assessment for MS) CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) CNS (central nervous system) CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) DMT (disease-modifying therapy)...
Round-up: Dalata Hotel Group Ulster U20 Championship action
April 3rd, 2025 Dalata Hotel Group Ulster U20 Football Championship Donegal 3-16 Tyrone 0-17 Down 5-19 Antrim 0-21 Derry 3-21 Monaghan 1-10 Cavan 3-16 Armagh 1-19 From GAA.ie Donegal powered through to the Ulster U20 Football Championship semi-finals with a stylish 3-16 to 0-17 over All-Ireland champions Tyrone at Ballybofey. The result means Tyrone will have to negotiate a quarter-final in order to continue the defence of their title.
Round-up: Dalata Hotel Group Ulster U20 Championship action
March 27th, 2025 Tyrone 6-26 Fermanagh 0-6 Donegal 3-23 Antrim 0-2 Monaghan 1-10 Cavan 0-13 Derry 2-24 Armagh 0-13 From GAA.ie Donegal and All-Ireland champions Tyrone both picked up a second win in the Ulster U20 Football Championship to lead the way in Group A. Tyrone went on a scoring spree at Dungannon to rout Fermanagh by 6-26 to 0-6. Ruairi McCullagh, Conan Devlin, and Liam Og Mossey all hit the net in the first half to send the home side in with a 3-11 to 0-4 interval lead.
Ulster GAA provides health checks for referees
February 14th, 2025 Ulster GAA recently teamed up with health partner, the Ulster Independent Clinic, at the Tyrone GAA Centre in Garvaghey, to provide our Provincial Referees Panel with comprehensive health checks for the season ahead.
GAA statement on Casement Park
September 14th, 2024 Confirmation that Belfast will not be hosting the UEFA EURO 2028 Championships is a missed opportunity and it is one that our entire society will look back on with considerable regret. Ulster GAA has taken every possible step to keep the project on track for the UEFA Euro 2028 Football Championships. This included investing over £4m in critical aspects of pre-enabling works in anticipation of the procurement of the new main contractor.
Sport NI boosts local sport with £8m National Lottery investment
July 23rd, 2024 Sport NI is investing more money into sport than ever before through its £8m Sports Systems Investment programme. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players, Ulster GAA is one of 34 sports governing bodies supported by the scheme. The Sports Systems Investment programme is supporting sports to grow and thrive; to retain and increase their memberships and to build the right environment and pathways for athletes to succeed at the highest levels of their sports.
Ulster GAA update on Casement Park
February 15th, 2024 Ulster GAA has announced that it will commence necessary maintenance and pre-enabling works for the development of the new Casement Park. This will come as very welcome news for all GAA members in Antrim, Ulster and Ireland.
Managing risks when patient care is shared with colleagues
Dr Michael Devlin examines who is responsible for patient care when treatment is started in hospital Both hospitals and GP practices have been under extra pressures during the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath. At the same time, there has been progress in developing the Enhanced Community Care Programme and an increasing focus on integrated services.
Envisioning the Future of Well-Being Efforts for Health Care Workers-Successes and Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract Importance The National Academy of Medicine’s National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being provides recommendations for supporting the mental health and well-being of health care workers.
Happy Birthday NHS
As the NHS turns 75, Dr Michael Devlin, Medical Defence Union (MDU) head of professional standards and liaison looks back at some key legal milestones and examines the challenges that lie ahead On 5th July this year, it will be 75 years since the NHS came into being. During that time the NHS has been at the forefront of medical advances, performing many world firsts.
Men's Volleyball Defeats Hiram in Road Non-Conference Match
HIRAM, Ohio – The Baldwin Wallace University men's volleyball team took on Hiram College for a non-conference match inside Price Gymnasium. The Yellow Jackets (5-0) the Terriers (1-4) BW was led by sophomore right side hitter Michael Devlin (Zelienople, Pa./Seneca Valley) as he tallied a match-high 10 kills. Junior outside hitter Michael Beard (Hilliard/Darby) finished with eight kills, six digs, five service aces, and a block.
Updating your knowledge on patients’ fitness to drive
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Developing the right mindset to manage complaints
Dr Michael Devlin, Head of Professional Standards and Liaison, Medical Defence Union, provides advice on how to respond to complaints during the Covid-19 pandemic. With the second anniversary of the pandemic now looming, the effort of battling Covid-19 continues to exert a relentless toll on hospital staff and their patients. The impact of the pandemic on waiting times has been particularly significant, according to the latest Health in Ireland Key Trends report from the Department of Health.
A guide to preventing and responding to violent incidents
Dr Michael Devlin, Medical Defence Union, Head of Professional Standards and Liaison, provides advice on how to deal with aggressive patients Staff shortages, overcrowding and exceptional patient demand are some of the factors that have contributed to a pressure cooker atmosphere in many healthcare settings, which is taking its toll on staff and patients alike. Sadly, one consequence of this is a growing number of violent incidents and assaults on healthcare staff.
Speaking out for patient safety
Medico-Legal Opinion Dr Michael Devlin, Head of Professional Standards and Liaison at the Medical Defence Union, explains what doctors need to know about raising a concern. While the prospect of raising concerns about issues affecting patient safety can feel intimidating, doing so promptly and in the right way can prevent patients coming to harm and allow colleagues in difficulty to be offered the help and support they need.
Warning for pupils over violent nature of Squid Game
Posted: 3:57 pm October 27, 2021 A LOCAL school has warned parents and children about the “inappropriately violent nature” of new TV programme, Squid Game after national reports were made of pupils behaving aggressively. A South Korean Netflix thriller, Squid Game tells the story of debt-ridden and desperate people who compete for a cash prize in a series of deadly children’s games.
Late lotto winner's generosity praised by community
LOTTO winner, Margaret Loughrey’s generosity has been praised, following her death on Thursday. Ms Loughrey shot to fame in December 2013 after she scooped £27million on the Euromillions. At the time, the win was the biggest ever jackpot won in Northern Ireland. On Thursday though, the PSNI said they had received a report of the sudden death of a woman at the Ballycolman Lane area of Strabane. The death was later confirmed as Ms Loughrey.
New images show great potential of public realm
Posted: 10:21 am September 5, 2021 NEW images have been released showing the massive potential of Strabane’s forthcoming public realm works. As depicted in these artist’s impressions, the £7million project, which has been in the pipeline for almost a decade, would result in an entire reconfiguration of Strabane town centre. As well as the resurfacing of footways, enhancements will include street tree planting, new street lighting and furniture.
'The scariest experience of my life’
A YOUNG mother-to-be has described her battle with Covid-19 as “the scariest experience” of her life. Aoife McGrath (25) from Sion Mills, presented to Altnagelvin Hospital back a number of weeks ago when her condition deteriorated drastically, after contracting the virus. Describing how she could barely take more than a few steps without becoming breathless, Aoife eventually developed pneumonia in both lungs and was put into a high dependency unit.
Mountain of elder
I am always struck, when walking Bessy Bell, is that no two danders there are the same. It’s a seasonal thing, I suppose, and the fact that life blooms at different times of the year, or conversely, when it enters torpor, as the case may be. On Thursday evening, with the rains clearing and the view all around vibrant and vital under steel-grey skies, the mountain was surprisingly silent.
‘Despicable act’ as poppy wreaths stolen from cenotaph
Posted: 4:37 pm August 23, 2021 THE local branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) has condemned the removal of poppy wreaths from the cenotaph in Strabane. Taking place at some stage during last weekend, the theft has been described as a “despicable act,” and the incident has been reported to police. The burning of poppy wreaths at a recent bonfire in Derry’s Bogside on Sunday evening was also condemned, however it has since been claimed that wreaths were removed before the fire was lit.
Asda apologises to customers over quality of food
The rotten fruit which Stephen Birkett complained about. Posted: 10:22 am August 21, 2021 ASDA has issued an apology to customers, after reports were made about the poor quality of its fruit and vegetables. Following a number of representations to this newspaper, the Chronicle contacted Asda to ask if the deterioration in quality was a knock-on effect from Brexit or the Northern Ireland Protocol, however the multi-national chain declined to say.
Warning over scam in lotto winner’s name
Posted: 10:05 am August 14, 2021 A WARNING has been issued over lotto scams after a Glebe native who scooped the Euromillions jackpot in 2019 was erroneously cited in a new multi-million pound give-away. Frances Connolly and her partner Patrick pocketed almost £115million in January that year and since then, have generously given large sums of money away to family, friends and charities.
'Pandemic offered opportunity to expand'
ONE of Strabane and Northern Ireland’s most prominent businessmen has said the coronavirus pandemic conferred an opportunity for his company to expand. Eamon McCay, managing director at Frylite was speaking in the wake of recent revelations that the Strabane-based firm took a £6 million hit to its revenues in a year under lockdown, according to the latest set of company results.
‘Weed reduction small step in right direction’
Heavy growth of weeds at Abercorn Square. DR52 Posted: 1:24 pm August 6, 2021 AS workers began a much-needed weed-out of Strabane town centre this week, a West Tyrone MLA says this move represents only a small step in the right direction. The SDLP’s Daniel McCrossan welcomed the council-led clean-up following an exposé in last week’s Strabane Chronicle about the state of the town’s many over-grown footpaths and uneven surfaces in pedestrian areas.
Councillor urges vaccine uptake after positive test
SDLP councillor Steven Edwards has credited a single dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine with helping his immune system battle a recent dose of the coronavirus. The Derg representative, whose Covid symptoms began on Monday of last week (July 5), tested positive for the virus the following day. Thankfully, however, Cllr Edwards experienced only moderate symptoms – fever, headache, hallucinations and a persistent cough – and Covid-19 did not develop into a severe illness.
Works to finally take place at crash hotspot
The Prospect Bar in the Glebe will be vested to make way for a new road junction. DR26 Posted: 10:38 am July 12, 2021 LOCAL politicians have welcomed departmental confirmation that significant works will at last take place to alleviate traffic chaos at a local junction. The junction of Bellspark Road, Prospect Road and Orchard Road is regarded as one of the locality’s accident blackspots, after the area witnessed a slew of collisions in recent years.
New sign marking 50 years of Ballycolman Estate
Posted: 10:30 am June 5, 2021 A NEW billboard has been erected in the Ballycolman to mark the estate’s ‘50 years a-growing.’ Conceived of by the local Jim McGinn Sinn Féin Cumann, the new, large scale sign was first discussed when cumann members were cleaning graffiti from the estate’s walls.
Melvin passed for premier intermediate football
Finishing touches are being done onthe new stand at Melvin. DR54 Posted: 11:13 am May 30, 2021 THE Irish Football Association has passed Melvin Park Arena as suitable to host premier intermediate football. Announced by main proponents at Melvin, Strabane Athletic Football Club, the development has been summed up as ”fantastic news” for all associated with local sport.
Young people take part in Ballycolman clean-up
Posted: 3:23 pm May 25, 2021 YOUNG people from Strabane have been praised for their efforts in helping to clean up access to pensioners’ homes in Ballycolman Estate. Members of the Community Rescue Service (CRS) Cadets and Melmount Youth Forum came together recently to clear away debris including moss and vegetation which had been clogging alleyways at the rear of homes. “This is what it is all about,” remarked Andy Gallagher from Melmount Community Forum.
‘A genuine man for a new political era’
NEW DUP leader, Edwin Poots is a “genuine man” who won’t mind getting “bogged in” when there is work to be done. That is the view of West Tyrone MLA, Tom Buchanan who said the party is looking forward to a new era of leadership. Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots became the Democratic Unionist Party’s new leader on Friday, succeeding Arlene Foster who will step down at the end of the month.
Delight as McGilloway book up for major prize
Brian McGilloway. Posted: 4:23 pm May 14, 2021 A RECENT offering from Strabane author, Brian McGilloway has been longlisted for a major literary prize. ‘The Last Crossing’ which was published last year during the first lockdown is now in the running for the renowned Theakston’s Crime Novel of the Year.
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