Building is underway on the site of the new Dundonald International Ice Bowl The Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council was joined by a range of stakeholders to cut the first sod highlighting the significance of this project for the local council area The Ice Bowl will remain open for business throughout the construction phase and was bustling with families enjoying skating and bowling during the half term holidays last week I am very proud of what our Council has set out to achieve This landmark project will have far reaching benefits in terms of employment access to leisure services and providing great value family entertainment I am particularly pleased to see how inclusion and disabled access have also been factored into the plans contributing to regeneration and economic growth at a regional level I would like to thank the UK Government for their financial contribution to help deliver one of our most ambitious plans to date.” Chair of the Council’s Communities and Wellbeing Committee outlined the benefits to the local community; “It is exciting to see machinery onsite as we watch our plans starting to become reality This investment will undoubtedly lead to improvements in the health and wellbeing of local people providing employment and increased opportunities to engage in physical activity with affordable access to a state-of-the-art gym from the outset we are focused on ensuring that there is no disruption for our valued Vitality members and customers I look forward to welcoming everyone to our flagship facility.” Heron Bros Ltd has been appointed as the contractor to deliver the project we have extensive experience in delivering large scale We are delighted to partner with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council to construct their new facility in Dundonald The team are onsite and ready to get going implementing new and innovative ideas to deliver on LCCC’s vision for a better future.” Keep up to date with progress at www.theicebowl.com © Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council American Kyle Phillips is one of the most successful and revered golf course architects of recent years with other Top 100 designs at Kingsbarns and The Grove Rafa Cabrera-Bello won the 2017 Scottish Open here and in 2023 it hosted the Women’s Scottish Open Taking the final place in our Top 100 UK&I Course Rankings in association with Peter Millar Dundonald Links in Ayrshire provides a brilliant experience both on and off the course Header Cell - Column 0 Header Cell - Column 1 Address dundonaldlinks.com reservations@dundonaldlinks.com championship links is actually on historic golfing territory and manages to combine a more traditional setting with a newer look and feel everything here has stepped up a gear or two making this an excellent course either just for a game or for golfing stopover – A challenging and memorable links that has hosted the Scottish Open – A complete golfing destination with an excellent new clubhouse – Part of an extremely strong golf offering on the Ayrshire coast UK & Ireland Top 100 Golf Courses 2025/26 - 100 I was very impressed when I finally got to play it a few years ago Kyle Phillips, designer of The Grove was taken on board to complete what has since matured into a superb and challenging links with a decidedly contemporary feel I feel the strength of the design and golfing examination is in the whole rather than in individual holes There are many memorable holes such as the testing par-3 6th where anything short or left may find the burn and the par-4 13th which hugs the railway line and where there is another ditch waiting short of the two-tiered green Phillips has a reputation for stylish and strategic bunkering and this is a feature from start to finish the direction and strength of the wind will have a substantial influence on your game here With so many feature holes throughout the course picking a stand-out is tricky but the closing hole is a peach There is a burn that sneaks its way in from the left and then clasps the right side of the green The new clubhouse and on-site accommodation have raised the game here to an entirely new level and make this a brilliant place to stay and play Jamie HudsonGolf Monthly Top 100 PanellistThe high standard of maintenance and the excellent facilities Despite some repetitiveness in the course design Dundonald Links remains a solid choice for golfers looking to enjoy a round in a beautiful setting with top-notch amenities Subscribe to the Golf Monthly newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest tour news head-to-heads and buyer’s guides from our team of experienced experts Jason EatonWhat The Top 100 Panel SaidI really liked this course and yes I would play it again if I had the opportunity… but it could be far better but for the reliance on visitors which impacted the condition Western Gailes is an extremely strong links with plenty of interesting design features that is positioned inside the Top 50 It is one of those courses that everyone seems to enjoy and has more than enough character to delight and test the most discerning golfer GAILES LINKS With the members of Glasgow Golf Club seeking a winter It was redesigned in 1912 by Willie Park Junior and is a classic and subtle links that has been used for many important events The newly-opened on site hotel is receiving rave reviews and is the ideal place to stay when visiting this golfing hotspot This modern accommodation with contemporary restaurant is only a 10-minute drive from Prestwick Airport The Coast Restaurant provides a relaxed setting to enjoy a wide range of dishes created with the finest locally sourced ingredients He specialises in course reviews and travel and has played over 1,250 courses in almost 50 countries he played all 21 courses in East Lothian in 13 days One of Rob's primary roles is helping to prepare the Top 100 Courses of the UK&I as well as the Next 100 where he is missing two in Scotland and two in Ireland He has been a member of Tandridge for over 30 years where his handicap hovers around 15 You can contact him at r.smith896@btinternet.com you will then be prompted to enter your display name In the heart of Ayrshire’s golf coast lies Dundonald Links – one of Scotland’s best golf courses Located near some of the world’s most iconic layouts – Turnberry and Western Gailes to name a few – Dundonald is less than 30 miles from Glasgow Airport and has become a must-play course for anyone planning a break on Scotland’s west coast it was one of the longest courses of its time following two World Wars the course was nearly unrecognizable It underwent an extensive renovation by California-based architect Kyle Phillips two decades ago, quickly becoming one of Britain’s best golf courses with its rippling fairways It is everything you’d expect from a modern links Under new ownership, Darwin Escapes has made heavy investments to evolve Dundonald into a high-end golf resort and the ideal base for a golf break Guests can stay in either the modern hotel or a collection of luxury self-catering lodges situated around a large putting green and all just a stone’s throw from the golf course and clubhouse Head upstairs and you’ll find the Canny Crow restaurant and whisky room which pay tribute to the resort’s heritage while maintaining a contemporary feel Let’s take a deeper dive into one of Britain’s best golf resorts Dundonald Links is characterized by rolling fairways it set is back from the coast but still offers views of the surrounding Firth of Clyde and the Isle of Arran Each hole feels like it’s in its own amphitheater Rarely do you play a hole where you can see players on an opposite fairway Expect some blind tee shots, hidden bunkers, and burns that run across or parallel to the hole, meaning precision off the tee is a prerequisite, as is some course knowledge so ensure you’ve got a planner or a decent GPS golf watch Dundonald has a lovely blend of long and short par 4s which will have you using all of the clubs throughout the bag It’s a true test of a golfer as it demands a complete range of shots Expect a tricky start with two tough par 4s to open proceedings The 460-yard 1st hole is littered with bunkers left and right of the fairway but it dog-legs right and demands a good tee shot The big hitters can certainly take on the corner and gain a few yards but it comes with risk A raised undulating green is protected by bunkers short right while a steep run-off to the left makes for a tricky up and down Dundonald Links is always immaculately presented As you’d expect at a championship golf course you’ll find tee boxes that would be putting surfaces at some courses along with immaculate greens and approach areas and undulating terrain make playing at Dundonald Links a true test of a golfer’s skill and adaptability While challenging enough for experienced golfers the course is often designed to be playable for golfers of various skill levels Dundonald is a course in which every type of handicap golfer can come play and enjoy it to score well you need to adapt to the variety of holes on offer they will challenge different aspects of your golf game Dundonald features strategically placed bunkers that require golfers to think about their shots and club selection Dundonald Links: 9th hole | Par 4 | 410 yards this 410-yard par 4 has danger off the tee and around the green The blind tee shot is made even more intimidating by the two pot bunkers in the middle of the fairway you’re best off favoring the left-hand side of the fairway to give you the most chance of hitting the green with your second shot Hitting the 9th green and posting a good score relies on hitting a short iron otherwise the hole will more than likely play as a three-shotter with trouble short and long of the green Dundonald Links: 11th hole | Par 3 | 120 yards The shortest hole on the golf course is definitely not the easiest Located on the far side of the golf course near the luxury lodges it looks simple on paper but miss the green and you’ll find that’s not the case and nine times out of ten you’ll be rewarded with a birdie putt but anything else will leave you lucky to rescue a bogey Three deep pot bunkers protect the front of the shallow green with a hidden pot bunker collecting anything long Dundonald Links: 13th hole | Par 4 | 410 yards the 13th is a scenic par 4 which runs parallel to the train line with the train line left and thick rough to the right The undulating fairway hides the burn that runs across the front of the green ready to claim any poorly judged or struck shots The steep two-tier green makes finding the right level critical if you want an easier putt Dundonald Links: 18th hole | Par 5 | 560 yards The iconic 18th hole at Dundonald is almost always a three-shot hole… unless you’re Rafa Cabrera Bello The Spaniard’s 3-wood from 275 yards made it to eight feet as he claimed victory in a playoff at the 2017 Scottish Open Keeping the ball down the left off the tee will avoid the fairway bunkers and you should stay on that path with your lay-up to give the best angle into the green and boost your hopes of a birdie putt Those who choose to go for it in two are relying on the perfect club selection and strike with the snaking burn wrapping around the green from front to back ready to gobble up anything loose The clubhouse and facilities at Dundonald Links are of the highest standard and beautifully maintained as you’d expect at a venue of this caliber Expect a warm welcome at the door from the friendly staff and a fantastic place to relax and prepare for the 18 holes that lie ahead or to celebrate/commiserate after your round providing a panoramic view of the golf course It’s everything you’d expect from a modern building designed with Dundonald’s long-term commitment to sustainability and conservation in mind the beautiful whinstone brick and a grass-covered roof contrast beautifully and blend in perfectly with the surroundings you’re greeted with a world-class pro shop capable of making a serious dent in your pocket Walk through and you’ll find the high-performance gym which has been designed to replicate those available to tour players with equipment to help target specific areas of the body for golf Recover from your trip to the gym with a recovery session in the sauna and steam room before making use of the extensive changing facilities to spruce yourself up for your drinks Dundonald boasts some of the finest culinary experiences in Ayrshire at The Canny Crow Hidden behind the bar at the top of the stairs is the renowned Whisky Room – a dream for the connoisseurs out there Dundonald worked with whisky consultant Blair Bowman to curate the whiskies for the room which gives the feel of a private members’ club If you’ve made the effort to get to Dundonald and want to take advantage of all it has to offer then staying on-site is There are 22 hotel rooms located just a stone’s throw from the clubhouse each incorporating the style of the surrounding landscapes and the perfect place to relax the 18 luxury lodges offer ultimate comfort The lodges have everything you need for a trip with your friends and family and fully equipped with all of the essentials for a home away from home All of the lodges include 65″ televisions with Sky Sports and everything you’ll need to barbecue in the Scottish sun The larger lodges also include a pool table as part of the open-plan living And if you’ve had a bad day around the greens or just want some post-round fun with your mates each lodge faces onto the huge practice green and you have unlimited access throughout your stay located near the old Eglington Castle estate Eglington Park is the perfect place for a stroll with miles of scenic routes the beautiful golden sands of Irvine Beach should be on your list if you can tear yourself away from the lure of the links the beach boasts beautiful grassy sand dunes and picnic sites all with spectacular views of the Isle of Arran The Scottish national football stadium with a capacity of 51,866 Hampden Park plays host to the latter stages of both the Scottish Cup and league cup It’s often used for music concerts and other sporting events such as when it hosted the athletics in the 2014 Commonwealth Games READ NEXT– Terras da Comporta: Dunas Course– Europe’s best new courses BECOME A TODAY’S GOLFER MEMBER: Unlimited access to premium content and exclusive rewards! 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Trained by a range of manufacturers Will has all of the skills required to recommend the perfect equipment for amateur golfers By Will Shreeve-Peacock The clubhouse at Dundonald Links is once again in the running to be named the nation’s finest at the 2025 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards Overlooking Kyle Phillips’ ‘modern classic’ links course the clubhouse’s crowning glory is the Canny Crow restaurant a hugely popular eatery serving locally sourced Scottish favourites The building – constructed with high-quality sustainable materials at the start of this decade – also houses Dundonald Links’ changing facilities a whisky room with expertly curated range of whiskies from around the world hosts regular tasting sessions behind the bar the facility has made the shortlist for the accolade every time it has been nominated winning in 2023 and narrowly missing out last year said: “We set out to build one of the best clubhouses anywhere in the UK and certainly feel that we accomplished that goal “To be shortlisted for Scotland’s best clubhouse three times in a row – starting with the very first year we were eligible to be a nominee – is very pleasing particularly in such a strong category with incredible clubhouses all over the ‘home of golf’.” The clubhouse has served as the beating heart of Dundonald Links for more than four years particularly when the resort hosts prestigious events such as the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open and Final Qualifying for the Open Championship both of which are set to return to the Ayrshire venue this summer Winners for the 2025 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards will be announced on March 20 at a ceremony at Aberdeen’s P&J Live Dundonald Links has tasted success at the awards before winning the ‘Best Premium Hotel – 4 Star Equivalent’ last year to add to the clubhouse and ‘Best Sustainability Project’ accolades in 2023 Following the news of the theft of over £2 million of stock from its Manchester warehouse last weekend Worldwide Golf Brands reports that the business is 'back up and running' with minimal disruption to the vast majority of its customers the business growth agency for UK and Irish golf clubs has launched a new marketing system that has delivered rapid advances in the service they deliver Brocket Hall has announced that world-renowned putting coach Phil Kenyon is to open a new state-of-the-art putting studio at the Hertfordshire-based venue GolfBusinessNews.com (GBN) is for the many thousands of people who work in the golf business all around the world We cover the full range of topics both on and off the course We aim to supply essential information both quickly and accurately in a format which is easy to use We are independent of all special interest groups Click here to sign up for our free twice weekly golf industry news summary View the latest newsletter here 5/7 High StreetDorchester-on-ThamesOxfordshire OX10 7HHUnited Kingdom publisher@golfbusinessnews.com © 1999-2025 e.GolfBusiness.com Limited | All Rights Reserved. | GBN Privacy Policy Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) stock image. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph. Jewellery has been taken from a home in Dundonald following a reported burglary. Police said the incident happened at the house in the Church Road area. The PSNI said the burglary happened sometime between 9:15am on Wednesday 26 of March and 9:30am on Thursday, 27 of March. A spokesperson added: “It has been reported that items including jewellery have been taken from the property. "Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area and especially anyone who may have dash-cam, CCTV or other video footage of the area. “The number to call is 101 quoting reference 732 of 27/03/25.” Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening Please check your inbox to verify your details thanks to the installation of a brand-new footbridge delivered by Story Contracting in collaboration with Ayrshire Roads Alliance The new footbridge provides a safe and accessible crossing for the community and visitors to the iconic 14th-century castle and its surrounding paths The project is a shining example of partnership working to enhance walking and cycling routes in the region Senior Project Manager at Story Contracting commented: “We are delighted to have had the opportunity to deliver this footbridge to the community on behalf of our partnership with Ayrshire Roads Alliance and we hope the new bridge that we have built will encourage more people to explore the area and appreciate its history and natural beauty.” Depute Leader of South Ayrshire Council said: “The new bridge is looking fantastic This is a great example of everyone pulling together towards a common goal and the results are amazing Brian McQuiston is a stalwart member of the local community and this bridge is a fitting compliment to a man who has always brought people together.” Culture and Rural Affairs Portfolio Holder for the Council said: “This is a marvellous bridge and ties together so many local trails and paths I have no doubt the new crossing will increase visitor numbers to the historic castle and its visitor centre particularly Story Contracting for installing the bridge.” Chairperson of Friends of Dundonald Castle (FoDC) added: “This bridge will create a fantastic accessible resource for everyone We couldn’t be more thankful to everyone who has brought this together this is a community driven project with people from different paths crossing to bring this together for the benefit of everyone.” an official opening ceremony was held in December during which the bridge was named “McQuiston Bridge” in honour of Brian McQuiston – a dedicated member of the Dundonald community and Vice Chair of Friends of Dundonald Castle Brian played a pivotal role in the project recognising the need for better connectivity after helping to reinstate the old path around the base of Dundonald Castle The newly built bridge now provides a convenient connection between the popular Smugglers’ Walking Trail and the McQuiston Trail at Dundonald Castle which traces an old walking path around the castle’s base This addition enhances the area’s trail network by offering a flatter and shorter route making it easier for visitors to bypass the challenging hills of the Smugglers’ Trail the walking routes are now more accessible solidifying the area’s reputation as a must-visit destination in Ayrshire Carlisle United hospitality lounge works complete Story Scotland opens a new chapter with launch of energy division © 2025 Story Contracting | Site by Union Room Accepting all cookies will ensure you have the best experience possible when visiting TheOpen.com Some of these cookies are necessary to make our site work while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used There was no doubting the standout performer and the standout moment in Final Qualifying at Dundonald Links as four players experienced the thrill of earning Open debuts Sam Hutsby dominated the 72-man field on a day of fluctuating conditions on the west Ayrshire coast finishing three clear of his nearest rivals on eight-under the most magical individual act belonged to Spain’s Angel Hidalgo who sensationally holed his second shot from 120 yards on the par-4 ninth A birdie at the last would ultimately have put Hidalgo into a play-off but he instead gained qualification in the most extraordinary fashion “I’m still shaking,” Hidalgo told FQ Radio a few minutes after completing his round “Obviously I didn't see the ball go in but to be honest I don't care I just jumped and cried with my caddie and we deserve it It was the first time all day I had a full club and “I didn’t expect (to hole the shot) when I was in the fairway It was weird because I was nervous but at the same time I was really confident It’s not the toughest pin and it’s not the toughest distance for me but you never expect to hole it in that type of moment Hidalgo finished at five-under alongside Irish amateur Liam Nolan before local hero Jack McDonald – one shot worse off at four-under - came through a three-man play-off with Tim Widing and Daniel Young to secure the final place at nearby Troon The drama of the play-off occurred long after Hutsby in the first group out from the 10th tee at 7am had reached the clubhouse in a glorious position following rounds of 67 and 69 “I can’t believe I only made one bogey,” said the Englishman who appeared supremely relaxed on the outside despite feeling under pressure as he closed in on an Open spot The bunkers are so brutal around here and I found quite a few of them today but I managed to recover and the eagle at the par-5 (5th) really got my second round going." Hutsby was a finalist at The Amateur Championship in 2009 the same year he represented Great Britain & Ireland in the Walker Cup he can now celebrate the hugely significant achievement of reaching a major for the first time “I’ve missed out by a shot twice for The Open and the US Open,” he added “It’s always been a childhood dream to play in a major “To be a British player competing in your home Championship I was working in a golf shop two years ago but I’ve put an unbelievable amount of hard work in and this is reward for the sacrifices I’ve made.” a maiden major comes within a year of his Walker Cup appearance who matched Hidalgo’s five-under total with scores of 69 and 70 I feel like I’ve had a very good amateur career but this is a nice one to tick off “It’s hard to process the fact that I’m actually going to The Open To get to play (in an event with) Tiger Woods The fourth and final spot at Dundonald was taken by yet another Walker Cup star whose grandfather Gordon Cosh played The Open at Turnberry in 1977 represented Great Britain & Ireland in the 2015 match against the United States he can now look forward to a dream Open debut at a course he knows well “My papa is an honorary member at Royal Troon he would sign me on there,” said McDonald who birdied the first play-off hole to progress “I remember playing in The Amateur Championship in 2012 at Royal Troon (when he made the semi-finals) and thinking ‘how good would it be to play in an Open there?’ And I just can’t believe that is going to happen now I’ve been walking the dog next to the course along the beach and you can see all the grandstands It’s going to be an amazing week.” LOCAL primary schools’ football has drawn to a close for another campaign The final game in the current season was the final of the Knockout tournament which took place last week at Londonderry Park As the curtain fell on another season I found myself carried back in thought to the distant days of the competition’s introduction The idea was initially put forward at the inaugural meeting of representatives on Thursday April 16 1959 which took place at the old Londonderry Primary on Church Street In that first season there was only time to complete the historic first League competition but the addition of a Cup competition came the following year (1959–1960) The very first Cup final was played on Thursday June 30 1960 when Victoria beat St Comgall’s 4-2 That was the start of a movement which is still flourishing with such vibrant and spirited enthusiasm today and is indeed a progression which has adapted and modified with the demands of passing years This season’s programme of activity produced the latest chapter of the story with a game between Millisle and Dundonald The scores were tied at 2-2 at full-time with the Dundonald school winning 3-2 after a penalty shootout Using this website means you are okay with this You can find out more and learn how to manage cookies by clicking the 'More Info' link 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Ltd (CSE: NICO | OTCQB: NICLF) ("Class 1 Nickel" or the "Company") is pleased to announce an updated mineral resource estimate (the “MRE”) for the Dundonald North Nickel Sulphide Deposit (the “D-N Deposit”) (Table 1 and Table 2) The D-N Deposit is one of 4 nickel sulphide deposits within the sizeable Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Project (the “Project” or “A-D Project”) (Figure 1) covering about 3,093 hectares (30.93 km2) and located about 45 km northeast of the mining centre and City of Timmins the Company has focused on a comprehensive effort to refine the Project’s mineral resource base underscoring Class 1 Nickel’s commitment to build a robust portfolio of nickel sulphide resources in one of Canada’s premier mining districts (Class 1 news release 4 December 2024) Highlights from the Dundonald North Nickel Sulphide Deposit: *Pit optimization was not possible due to a lack of drill hole coverage over the mineralized area; Underground (Out-of-Pit) C$96.00/t NSR cut-off was applied to current mineral resource estimate whereas an underground C$90.00/t NSR was applied in the 2020 mineral resource estimate (Stone et al. commented: “These results from the mineral resource estimate for Dundonald North deposit are extremely positive in confirming the potential of this deposit which along with the Dundonald South Deposit give us two new re-interpreted nickel targets for future drilling there are numerous untested airborne EM-Magnetic anomalies and historical nickel sulphide occurrences within the Alexo-Dundonald Project that provide us with abundant targets for future drilling programs.” The current MRE for the Dundonald North Nickel Sulphide Deposit was completed in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 (“NI-43-101”) and a technical report in support of the MRE will be filed on SEDAR+ within 45 days from the date of this news release Mineral Resource Statement (I) for the Dundonald North Nickel Sulphide Deposit (1) The independent Qualified Person for the MRE Simon Mortimer (FAIG #7795) of Atticus Geoscience Consulting Ltd. The effective date of the MRE is 27 March 2025.(2) Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.(3) The estimate of Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental or other relevant issues.(4) The Inferred Mineral Resource in this estimate has a lower level of confidence than that applied to an Indicated Mineral Resource and must not be converted to a Mineral Reserve The drill hole database was validated prior to resource estimation and QA/QC checks were made using industry-standard control charts for blanks core duplicates and commercial certified reference material inserted into assay batches.(7) The block model was prepared using Micromine 2020 A 12 m x 12 m x 12 m block model was created with sub blocks to 1.0 m x 1.0 m x 1.0 m and rotate 60 degrees Drill composites of 1.0 m intervals were generated within the estimation domains and subsequent grade estimation was carried out for Ni Cu and Co using Inverse of Distance Weighting interpolation method.(8) Grade estimation was validated by comparison of input and output statistics (Nearest Neighbour) and by visual inspection of the assay data and grade shells in cross-sections.(9) As a reference the average estimated density value (specific gravity) within the mineralised domain is 2.85 g/cm3 (t/m3) (10) Estimates have been rounded to 3 significant figures for Indicated resources and 2 significant figures for Inferred sources.(11) The MRE considers a geological dilution of 5% and a mining recovery of 95%.(12) US$ metal prices of $8.00/lb Ni $13.00/lb Co were used in the NSR calculation with respective process recoveries of 85% platinum and palladium are not considered in the current NSR calculation.(13) Pit-constrained Mineral Resource NSR cut-off considers processing applying a factor of 5% for mining dilution that respectively combine for a total of (($45.00 + $5.00) * (1 + 5%)) = C$52.5/tonne processed.(14) Underground Mineral Resource NSR cut-off considers ore mining and G&A costs that respectively combine for a total of ($46.00 + $45.00 + $5.00) = C$96.0/tonne processed.(15) The Underground grade blocks were quantified above the $96.0/t cut-off within the constraining mineralized wireframes only groups of blocks that exhibited continuity and reasonable potential stope geometry were included All orphaned blocks and narrow strings of blocks were excluded The long-hole stoping with backfill mining method was assumed for the Underground MRE calculation.(16) The NSR calculation is as follows: NSR C$/t = ((Ni% x 199.89) + (Cu% x 66.87) +(Co% x 305.71)) x 95%.(17) The NiEq% calculation is as follows: NiEq% = (Ni% x 1) + (Cu% x 0.33) + (Co% x 1.53) Mineral Resource Statement (II) for the Dundonald North Nickel Sulphide Deposit Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Project showing the location of the 4 nickel deposits and the optimized pit shell outlines for Alexo North overlain on the generalized geology of the Project The updated Dundonald North MRE was calculated entirely from historical drilling (22,041.97 m in 64 holes) completed on the D-N Deposit by previous operators Plan view and cross-section views of the current MRE are provided in Figure 2 and an isometric view of categorized mineral resources is shown in Figure 3 Grade-Tonnage curves for mineral resources are provided in Figure 4 (C$/t NSR) and Figure 5 (%Ni) and various views of the Dundonald North Deposit are shown in Figures 6 and 7 Updates to the mineral resources of the Alexo South Dundonald South deposits were announced 24 April 2024 Mineral Resources for the 4 Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Deposits at 1.0% Ni Summary of Mineral Resources for the 4 Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Deposits Plan view (left) and cross-sectional views looking east (right) through the Dundonald North Deposit showing the categorized Inferred (green) mineral resources Isometric view (looking northeast) of the Dundonald North Nickel Sulphide Deposit showing Inferred (green) resources Grade-tonnage curve for the Underground (Out-of-Pit) resources (C$96/t NSR cut-off) in the Dundonald North Nickel Deposit Grade-tonnage curve for the Underground (Out-of-Pit) resources (%Ni cut-offs) in the Dundonald North Nickel Deposit Selected drill core assay results (>3.0 m length/>1.0% Ni) from historical diamond drilling at Dundonald North (medium- and high-grade nickel domains) Generalized geological plan map of the Dundonald North Deposit and the location of the historical drill hole collars The updated and interpreted 3D geological model (looking north) showing the Inferred mineral resources that define the Dundonald North Deposit which is open along strike and at depth As stated in the Company’s recent news release of 4 December 2024 the primary objectives of the Company are to expand known mineralization and resources at its 4 existing magmatic nickel sulphide deposits within the Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Project the Company will be launching an exploration program to examine the numerous underexplored areas of the Project including the numerous nickel sulphide occurrences that exist outside of the known deposit areas Much of this exploration will be guided by recently completed airborne geophysics and historical drilling with new ground geophysics and remote sensing surveys being planned In addition to the high-grade nickel sulphide (>1.0% Ni) potential we see at Alexo-Dundonald immense potential exists to target and develop large tonnage low-grade komatiite-hosted deposits such as those being developed in the Timmins area by Canada Nickel Company (Crawford Project) (CarLang A Deposit) and Aston Minerals Limited (Boomerang Project) The Company is currently planning a targeted diamond drilling program to outline this deposit type within the Alexo-Dundonald Project This two-pronged approach – develop “traditional” high-grade nickel sulphide resources and in parallel large-tonnage low grade nickel deposits – brings together the best of both nickel deposit types which are actively and aggressively being explored for and developed within the Timmins Mining Camp The historical analytical methods used in the years 1955-1993 and 2001 from the Falconbridge Ltd the core samples from the 2004-2005 First Nickel Inc were transported to Laboratoire Expert in Rouyn-Noranda along with certified standards and blanks included by the Company for quality assurance and control were prepared and analyzed at Laboratoire Expert The samples were prepared using industry-standard procedures and analyzed for gold The analytical methods employed consisted of Atomic Absorption Spectrometry for multi-element analysis (including Ni Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (over-range) for the same elements (Ni and fire assay collection with ICP-OES finish for palladium The A-D Project is located about 45 km northeast of the City of Timmins covers an area of approximately 3,093 hectares (30.93 km2) and was originally acquired by the Company in September 2018 The A-D Project includes four foundation nickel deposits (Alexo North and South and Dundonald North and South) of which the Alexo North and Alexo South (aka Kelex) were small-scale past producers of relatively high-grade nickel (i.e. The 4 deposits are located on a near-continuous folded komatiite-ultramafic rock sequence that extends for at least 14 km within the Property and which has never been systematically explored The 4 mineral resources are open at depth and along strike and could increase in size with additional drilling (Class 1 news releases 18 April 2024 for the Dundonald North Mineral Resource Estimate reported herein Principal Geoscientist at Atticus Geoscience Consulting Ltd All other technical information and data in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr Principal Geoscientist at Caracle Creek Chile SpA and a Qualified Person under the definitions established by NI 43-101 Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO | OTCQB: NICLF) is a Mineral Resources Company focused on the exploration and development of its 100% owned komatiite-hosted nickel sulphide projects: the Alexo-Dundonald Project Ontario (4 nickel sulphide deposits) and the Somanike Project Quebec (includes the historical Marbridge Ni-Cu Mine) Both projects comprise extensive property packages covering past-producing nickel mines offering near-term production opportunity and excellent exploration upside Class 1 Nickel’s current focus is to continue brownfield and greenfield exploration on its large property packages to aggregate additional nickel resources and in parallel look to advance the A-D Project back into production The A-D Project sits on a 14+ km strike-length folded komatiite unit containing several nickel-copper-cobalt and PGE mineral resources plus numerous underexplored sulphide occurrences Decades of successful capital expenditure and investment into the Project has resulted in the discovery and delineation of four main nickel Mineral Resources that occur along the folded komatiite unit The A-D Project was previously mined via a direct-shipping model and the Company will soon commence a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) study to determine the best path forward the Company also holds a 100% interest in its River Valley PGE Project located about 65 km northeast of the City of Sudbury the world’s largest and longest operating nickel-copper-cobalt-PGE mining camp (Company news release dated 13 December 2023) Mr. David Fitch, President & CEOT: +61.400.631.608E: info@class1nickel.com Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof including that all necessary governmental and regulatory approvals will be received as and when expected Although the Company believes that 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https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/090758c8-e1cd-4c70-97f2-da5d3d740316 File photo of the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance (Photo by Luke Jervis / Belfast Telegraph) The emergency services including the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance are at the scene of an incident in Dundonald this morning. It’s understood a number of ambulances have attended the scene in the Ballybeen area. Images from social media also showed the Air Ambulance helicopter having landed at playing fields close to Dungoyne Park. Watch: Never before seen relics revealed in Strand Arts Centre renovations Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. The High Court has paved the way for Lidl to open the in-store pub in County Down near Belfast I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A legal win has cleared the way for discount supermarket Lidl to open its first pub inside one of its stores after the High Court rejected a challenge to the proposal An appeal against the retailer's temporary permit to operate a bar within its Dundonald, County Down store was launched by the owner of several off-licences in Northern Ireland claiming Lidl had not demonstrated that there were insufficiently licensed establishments close to the location Lidl obtained planning approval in 2020 to build a tap room on their Dundonald site The suggested plan called for investing £410,000 in a new in-store pub and an off-sales section as well as coming to an agreement with the owners of a nearby bar to give up that licence No new alcohol-selling licenses can be issued in Northern Ireland until an existing one is surrendered After being turned down for an off-licence at the shop several years earlier Lidl has stated that should the fresh application be accepted Philip Russell Ltd argued that Lidl had failed to show there were "inadequate licenced premises" near the site as required under the Licencing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 It was also alleged to be an impermissible attempt to circumvent the legislation by effectively making another application for an off-licence Mr Justice Colton determined that Lidl had established the necessary inadequacy He pointed out that if the application is successful, there will be only one licensed premises in a vicinity where two pubs previously operated. The planned new location would be in the middle of a neighbourhood with well-established retail and transportation options as well as a growing adult population. "It may well be that it will not meet the full demand for licenced premises within the vicinity given its size and lack of food provision," the judge said. "That however does not mean that (Lidl) fails to establish inadequacy." Dismissing the appeal, Mr Justice Colton held that Lidl had made a bona fide application to operate the premises as a public on/off-licence. "It will invest a significant sum of money, at least £410,000 into fitting out the public house," he said. "I accept that it has concluded that the public house will be profitable, knowing that if it closed through lack of profitability an evitable consequence would be that the off-licence permission would lapse following any such decision. "I am satisfied that it meets the statutory requirements and there is no good reason for refusing the application." 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"Councillor Sharon Skillen said: "Not sure of the age of the young people but please do have a chat with your children incase they are involved "A contractor working for the Department for Infrastructure was working at the traffic signals at the Upper Newtownards Rd / Dunlady Rd / Robbs Rd junction on Tuesday 21 January 2025 at around 8.30pm when a group formed and started to shout abuse The workmen stopped their activity and took a short break to see if the group would disperse Unfortunately when they returned to work more people had arrived with face coverings and began throwing stones / bottles at them associated with roadworks and discarded them across the other carriageway and into hedgerows "A passing police patrol observed what was happening and stopped to try to disperse the crowd but to no avail "The workers were left with no alternative but to pack up and leave site "The contractor had been engaged by the Department to recut vehicle detection loops associated with the traffic signals at the junction They were working ‘out of hours’ to minimise traffic disruption As they were unable to repair the detection loops the efficiency of the signals is likely to be impaired but will now have to be made during daylight / daytime hours to ensure the safety of the workers Clearly this will entail greater disruption to residents and the travelling public alike "I would be grateful if you would disseminate this information within the area and bring what influence you can to bear in the hope that this may prevent a reoccurrence of this regrettable incident "Any assistance would be greatly appreciated." Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Tee times and groupings for the second round of the Women's Scottish Open The world’s best female golfers received a classic Scottish links welcome for the first round of the Women’s Scottish Open with wind and rain battering Dundonald Links for most of the day Play was suspended for two hours due to bad weather on Thursday, with course officials citing unplayable conditions. A stark contrast to the sun that shone for Wednesday’s Pro-Am event, and the warm weather in Paris last week for the Women’s Olympic golf tournament England’s Lily May Humphreys got off to an incredible start sitting one shot behind Australia’s Minjee Lee on 4-under after just 12 holes Georgia Hall sits just two more shots back on 2-under play was suspended at 9pm BST and round one resumed on Friday morning Here’s the table without the extra time links: Sarah Pyett is the Deputy Digital Editor of todays-golfer.com and specializes in ladies’ equipment reviews and golf balls. After a career in a golf professional shop and earning a qualification in golf club management Sarah joined Bauer in 2014 as a Web Producer for Today’s Golfer She has since worked across multiple brands in a mixture of digital marketing and paid media roles before returning to focus on golf full-time as Deputy Digital Editor in 2024. She has been playing golf for over 25 years and has been a part of multiple club and county teams She is currently a member of England Golf’s iGolf Club allowing her to experience many different courses whilst maintaining her 5 handicap By Sarah Pyett Lidl is set to open a pub in its Dundonald store after winning a legal battle Supermarket chain Lidl has won a High Court battle over plans to open its first-ever pub in Northern Ireland A judge dismissed an appeal against the German retailer being granted a provisional licence for operating a bar within its store in Dundonald Margaret Canning's selection of business stories sent every Tuesday ISPS HANDA, one of the most prolific supporters of golf in the world, has announced its sponsorship of the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open at Dundonald Links in Ayrshire founded in 2006 by the Japanese philanthropist Dr is a long-term partner of professional and amateur golf events as well as a wide array of other sporting events ISPS HANDA utilises these events to promote the ethos that sport has the power to unite and inspire communities around the world as well as shining a light on Dr Handa’s personal passion -supporting blind golfers “We are delighted to add the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open to our portfolio of golf events and LET to deliver this important tournament in Scotland “We believe that sport has the power to inspire and unite people and communities across social This tournament will also provide us with an important platform to highlight the inspiring ambitions of blind golfers.” this event has been a significant stop on both the LPGA and Ladies European Tours It consistently boasts one of the strongest fields outside of the majors with this year’s lineup including 17 major winners who hold a combined 24 major titles this year’s field features 35 players set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics next week who has won both silver and bronze medals in the last two Olympics; British stars Georgia Hall and Charley Hull; and World No.2 Lilia Vu and No.9 Rose Zhang representing the United States in their first Olympics; and Sweden’s Maja stark and Linn Grant also making their Olympic debut for Sweden The Scottish Government and VisitScotland have been long-standing supporters of women’s golf with a strong commitment to The Women’s Scottish Open both in strength of field and in terms of best operational practices with their support becoming the first GEO Certified® Tournament on the Ladies European Tour recognising the tournament’s leadership as a more sustainable golf event Chief Tour Business and Operations Officer for the LPGA added: “This is a very important event for our players as they prepare for the final Major of the season and we are delighted to welcome ISPS HANDA as our valued title sponsor adding to the strong backing already in place from the Scottish Government Sport Minister Maree Todd said: “The Women’s Scottish Open continues to be built on strong partnerships and I’m pleased to welcome ISPS HANDA as the title sponsor for the 2024 Women’s Scottish Open at Dundonald Links Their ethos that sport has the power to unite and inspire communities aligns with Scotland’s own vision of equality, opportunity and community Todd continued: “As part of Scotland summer of world-class golf events the Women’s Scottish Open is the perfect stage to showcase the best of women’s golf as they prepare for the final major of the season in St Andrews.” ISPS’s most recent golf event was the DP World Tour’s prestigious 2024 ISPS HANDA Championship This year’s event will be held at Dundonald Links for the third consecutive year following its return in 2022 after a £25 million makeover by owners Darwin Escapes to transform the club into one of the UK’s finest golf resorts For more information on the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open and all the latest news, please visit the tournament website at www.womensscottish.com The 500-year-old gold ring was discovered at Dundonald Castle in 2019. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) reported the discovery to Treasure Trove and it has since been allocated to the National Museums Scotland. Georgia Vullinghs, curator of renaissance and early modern history at National Museums Scotland, said they were “delighted” to have the ring allocated to the national collection. The museum already has an assemblage of artefacts from the Dundonald Castle site which the ring will be added to. “It is a beautiful example of Renaissance stone-set jewellery from Scotland and enhances our current collection,” she said. This isn’t the first time pieces of history have been discovered at Dundonald Castle which dates back at least 3,500 years. Previous seasons of excavations at the site have revealed finds including ceramics, shale objects and engraved slates, amongst others. A spokesperson for Dundonald Castle said the site has seen roundhouses, hillforts and three castles built on its summit. “Archaeological investigations are still ongoing at the site and will hopefully help us learn more about its fascinating history,” they said. 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However, the Department of Justice said some areas remained in use until March 2025. Following recent break-ins at the building, the department confirmed files have been moved to a storage location within the prison estate. In response to an Assembly question asked by TUV MLA Timothy Gaston, the department said no files at Dundonald House were compromised however they have been relocated as a precaution. Mr Gaston had asked Justice Minister Naomi Long in the written question for her assessment on whether the building was a "suitable location" to store sensitive information owned by her department. The response details that between June 2023 and March 2025, the Northern Ireland Prison Service used some areas of the building to hold personnel and other files. "These areas had appropriate and specific security measures in place to ensure that information was held safely and securely," the response sets out. "The prison service also had a reasonable expectation that all government buildings, particularly those on the Stormont estate, are protected and secure from this type of activity." The response continued: "Whilst no files held in Dundonald House were compromised, following the recent incidents of unauthorised access to Dundonald House a further risk assessment was undertaken and the decision taken to relocate all prison service files to a storage location within the prison estate." 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