Mid Ulster: We are in the middle of nowhere... and yet the centre of everywhere
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Maybe I have also been inspired by the impending opening of the new Seamus Centre in Bellaghy - you see - I do mention the good things that are happening.
And if you turn to pages 32-33, you will get a first look at the exciting new ‘Home Place’ of our legendary poet.
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We are in the middle of nowhere
And yet the centre of everywhere
For the folks in the big smoke
We are just culchies with yokes
But from the shores of the Lough
To the foot of the Sperrins
You will find the Mid Ulster Mail
And a community spirit that will always prevail.