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\"I'm a regular at the karaoke nights in the Strand Bar in Derry and thought I'd give it a go, but I never thought for one minute I'd get through,\" he said. \"My favourite karaoke song is Meat Loaf's Bat Out Of Hell, but I'm not very good at it, so I think I'll avoid that one.\" \"I'm asked all the time about trying out for the X Factor, but I've heard from other people who did that it's all about the story and not the talent,\" he said.

[Brian Robb]'s talents were recognized during island tryouts when he was one of five Cowichan players chosen for the B.C. tournament in Kamloops.

The Cowichan Valley Lacrosse Association's Lacrosse Day in the Valley begins at 8 a.m. with a novice game and doesn't finish until a Junior B game between Cowichan Valley and Campbell River that runs from 7 to 10 p.m. In between, there'll be non-stop action. The games start at 9 a.m., 10:30, 11:30, 1:30 p.m., 3, 4 and 5:30. \"For anyone wanting to find out more about the sport or our association, please drop in,'' invites CVLA president Lissa Laing Punnett. \"We will be there to answer your questions.'' - Duncan's Ryne Bodger will be attending the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota in the fall. He'll also be playing hockey for the school's Div. 3 team.

After the success of last year's all-Ireland champion -- Belfast man Brian Robb -- organisers are betting on the city to produce a few more gems. \"The competition is open to both amateurs and professionals,\" said Mark. \"Belfast is a good, trendy city so we're looking for someone who is trendy and confident also, someone who could do their own song or a new style on an old song. \"We're looking for someone that wants an opportunity, who maybe hasn't had the opportunity before.\" He said the competition is open to all ages and all music genres, so anyone over 18 can apply. The Belfast heats will take place in Benedicts in Bradbury Place beginning tonight, from 10pm, for the next 10 Thursdays.

After the success of last year's all-Ireland champion -- Belfast man Brian Robb -- organisers are betting on the city to produce a few more gems. \"The competition is open to both amateurs and professionals,\" said Mark. \"Belfast is a good, trendy city so we're looking for someone who is trendy and confident also, someone who could do their own song or a new style on an old song. CAPTION: Brian Robb gets ready for this year's Karaoke World Championship heats, taking place at Benedicts in Belfast

As the All-Ireland male champion, along with female champion Andrea Byrne from Waterford, [Brian Robb] will no doubt be truly on song for his native land.

\"The passenger had a pistol in his hand and was waving it around. And we just thought `oh yeah, it will be a BB gun or a water pistol or whatever',\" Mr [Brian Robb] said. \"And then he shot once at the car and hit the back of the car and I thought `oh god, that's not cool'. As we were pulling into the left lane to get away from him, he emptied the rest of his gun. And all I know is that it felt like I had been hit with a hammer in my head.\" \"I didn't even know what happened,\" Mr Robb said.

AFS West Coast wants to turn the region into a global village and has appealed to the community for support.

About 500 young people from 32 countries are hosted in New Zealand each year as part of AFS programmes. The visitors, who are aged between 16 and 18, pay to come and study for up to a year. AFS hosts are volunteers, unlike those who provide homestays for fee- paying students. Wellington High School dean of international students Julia Beresford said about two weeks ago AFS asked it and other schools to either destroy or return an information pamphlet about hosting an AFS student. Schools were told part of the material could bring the organisation into disrepute. There was speculation among staff about the reasons for the withdrawal, she said. However, AFS was regarded as a competent and well-run organisation.

'CALAMITY JANE' Tickets are now on sale for Rathangan Variety Group's production of 'Calamity Jane' on 17th, 18th and 19th February at 8pm nightly. Tickets: Adults EUR 10, Children EUR 8. For bookings or enquires please ring 087-0909541 or call to Rathangan Hall between 2pm and 6pm on Sundays. A great night's entertainment is guaranteed. Book early to avoid disappointment. Follow Rathangan Variety Group on their Facebook Page for ongoing updates. SPLIT THE POT St. Anne's Ladies GAA Club have launched their Club Fundraiser \"Split The Pot\". One Winner Every Week. EUR 2 per Entry. To be in the Pot you can Enter the Draw at any of the following Businesses: Sinnott's Pub, Duncormick, Temple Bar, Rathangan, Wheelhouse Bar, Baldwinstown, Breen's Bar The Dirr, Geelan's Shop, Waddingtown, K & K Day To Day Shop, Duncormick, F & M Whelan, Rathangan & Credit Union, Balwinstown. First draw is on Thursday 11th February in Breen's Bar, The [Dirr] at 9.30pm. 'CALAMITY JANE' Tickets are now on sale for Rathangan Variety Group's production of 'Calamity Jane' on 17th, 18th and 19th February at 8pm nightly. Tickets: Adults EUR 10, Children EUR 8. For bookings or enquires please ring 087-0909541 or call to Rathangan Hall between 2pm and 6pm on Sundays. A great night's entertainment is guaranteed. Book early to avoid disappointment. Follow Rathangan Variety Group on their Facebook Page for ongoing updates.