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Decision to remove Newry’s iconic Cherry Trees causes widespread anger »

The decision to remove Newry’s iconic cherry trees from along the canal bank has caused widespread anger in the local community. As Newry Times exclusively revealed yesterday, Newry and Mourne…

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Newry City 'Buy Local' Campaign Launch

Local businesses unite to support Newry ‘Buy Local’ Campaign »

Newry’s first ever ‘Buy Local’ campaign was launched last night to a packed Sean Hollywood Arts Centre. The project, designed to encourage local people to spend their money within the…

Mar 29 2013 / 2 Comments / Read More »
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Newry City ‘Buy Local’ campaign officially launched »

Newry City Centre Management in partnership with Newry & Mourne District Council and local Chambers from Newry, Crossmaglen, Warrenpoint and Kilkeel have launched the new ‘Buy Local’ campaign for Newry…

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Kennedy ‘wasting’ public money on signage, claims Fearon »

The 'Welcome to Northern Ireland' road sign has caused anger in various parts of Northern Ireland

Newry/Armagh Sinn Fein MLA Megan Fearon has called on DRD Minister Danny Kennedy to reveal to the public the cost…

May 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Newry Canal set for £10,000 funding »

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The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) Newry & Portadown branch almost £10,000 to…

May 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Letters to the Editor, ‘Schools should be assessed fairly and fully’ »

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Dear Editor, The response from Education Minister, John O’Dowd to my recent letter misses the point and does not address…

May 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

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Orchard captain ponders dashed dreams »

Armagh Captain Caroline O'Hanlon

Captain Caroline O’Hanlon has admitted that actions and not words will define what effect Saturday’s deeply disappointing National League final defeat by Down has on the remainder of Armagh’s season. “Straight after a loss like that, you can wallow in self-pity or talk tough about…

May 15 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Armagh hearts broken by Down »

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ARMAGH 0-11 DOWN 2-6 Richard Bullick at Parnell Park Distraught Armagh were left licking their wounds after a late ambush by Ulster rivals Down saw the Division Three title and sole promotion place cruelly snatched from their grasp in Dublin. Unbeaten for over a year…

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‘Warrenpoint Town FC success is the stuff of dreams’, says McGreevy »

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Warrenpoint Town’s achievement in making it through to the Premier Division of the Irish League has been described as proving that sporting fairy tales do come through. And Councillor Connaire McGreevy said that as well as having a full Newry and Mourne Civic Reception for…

May 13 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Festival Fashion 2013 »

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By Katie Mulligan The biggest festival of the year, Coachella, sported show stopping new fashion trends that would make any festival goer a fashionista. Studded…

May 15 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Final reminder to join Prime Time presenter Miriam O’Callaghan »

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One of Ireland’s most admired and experienced television presenters; Miriam O’Callaghan is set to visit Newry for Southern Area Hospice Service’s annual Ladies Lunch. Miriam…

May 13 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

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Clarke welcomes £5m rural broadband funding

Alliance Party Councillor Patrick Clarke has warmly welcomed the recent announcement by Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill that the next tranche of DARD’s broadband funding will specifically target areas of deprivation in rural areas.…

May 18 2013 / Read More »
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Newry and Mourne businesses tap into digital infrastructure

Local business owners from across the Newry and Mourne area have this week learnt how to tap into Northern Ireland’s digital infrastructure in order to spur their companies to future success. The practical seminar, which was…

May 13 2013 / Read More »
Community The 'Welcome to Northern Ireland' road sign has caused anger in various parts of Northern Ireland

Kennedy ‘wasting’ public money on signage, claims Fearon

Newry/Armagh Sinn Fein MLA Megan Fearon has called on DRD Minister Danny Kennedy to reveal to the public the cost of pursuing what she described as his ‘pet political project’ of erecting ‘Welcome To Northern Ireland’…

May 17 2013 / Read More »
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BBC call on Newry community for emigration documentary

BBC Northern Ireland is calling on all young people in the Newry & Mourne area who are considering leaving Newry for a new life in other parts of the world to get in touch. A new…

Sep 21 2012 / Read More »
What's On book club

Book club keeps on growing at Slieve Gullion

If you are passionate about reading and would enjoy the chance of a coffee and natter about a book with a group of like minded people, then Grounded Slieve Gullion Bookclub is the thing for you.…

May 17 2013 / Read More »
GAA Armagh Captain Caroline O'Hanlon

Orchard captain ponders dashed dreams

Captain Caroline O’Hanlon has admitted that actions and not words will define what effect Saturday’s deeply disappointing National League final defeat by Down has on the remainder of Armagh’s season. “Straight after a loss like that,…

May 15 2013 / Read More »
Carnbane Football The supremely talented Michael in action for Villa Rovers

Sudden death of popular Newry footballer shocks local community

Newry City Councillor Valerie Harte has spoken of her shock and sadness after the death of popular local footballer Michael McCaughey. “I was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mickey McCaughey. I knew Mickey…

Apr 15 2013 / Read More »
Newry City FC The Office bearers of Newry City AFC are pictured here presenting a memento to MLA Dominic Bradley, in recognition of Local MLA’s Karen McKevitt, Danny Kennedy, Mickey Brady and Dominic’s hard work in helping the club get back on it’s feet. Pictured  -  Top: Mickey Keenan (Coach), Raymond Byrne (Assistant manager), Darren Mullen (Manager) & Jervaise McCaul  (Coach). Bottom: Martin McLoughlin (Chairman) and MLA Dominic Bradley.

Delight as Newry City AFC officially launched

Newry City A.F.C was officially launched on Thursday evening in front of a crowd in excess of 150 people in the Mardyke Suite of the Canal Court Hotel. MC for the event Kevin McAllister welcomed everyone to…

Mar 9 2013 / Read More »

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