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Archive for: June, 2015

O’Dowd visits site of £3m project at St Mark’s High School, Warrenpoint

Education Minister John O’Dowd visited the site of a £3million improvement project at St Mark’s High School, Warrenpoint. The project includes a new three-storey block at the rear of the school as well as internal alterations and refurbishment of existing accommodation. The work will encompass science and general classrooms, a sixth-form study, ICT room, new […]

Midsummer melodies and an afternoon of poetry at Down Arts Centre

Down Arts Centre invites you to start the weekend with Soup and a Song, hosted by Denvir’s Hotel, on Friday 26th June at 1pm, and round it off with Poems on a Sunday Afternoon on Sunday 28th June at 2.30pm. On Friday 26th June, Denvir’s Hotel, Downpatrick will once more be the venue for the […]

Newry police issue caravan security advice

With the summer months upon us local Crime Prevention Officers are advising anyone who owns or uses a caravan to take steps to protect their property and valuables. Lisa Sherman, Crime Prevention Officer, said, “Caravans may be more vulnerable than houses but that doesn’t mean you can’t make your property secure. “Many people will make […]

‘Agri-food industry vital to economic growth’ – Ritchie

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has reiterated the need to promote Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry to stimulate economic growth after questioning the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) in the House of Commons recently. Ritchie said, “I am extremely excited and optimistic about the future of Northern Ireland’s agri-food […]

Exciting new job opportunities with Netwatch, Newry

Global Risk Management Company ‘Netwatch Ireland’ has set up a Communications Hub in Newry which will create 15 immediate jobs, rising to 50 over the next three years. Netwatch specialises in providing business continuity, risk management and security services to clients across the Globe. The new Communications Hub will deploy the most advanced protection technologies […]

Warrenpoint police launch investigation after burglary

Police in Warrenpoint are investigating the report of a burglary at a house in Rossmara Park on Tuesday 2nd June. The occupant of the house returned from a week long holiday on the morning of Tuesday 2nd June to find that her house had been entered in her absence with most of her belongings stolen. […]

Yellow warning for sluggish Reds: Clonduff 1-10 – 0-8 Rostrevor

DOWN ACFL DIVISION ONE – MATCHDAY NINE CLONDUFF 1-10 – 0-08 ROSTREVOR By Kieran McNally Clonduff were always in control, as they took firm control of their division one status with a five-point win over Rostrevor at a wet Pairc Cluain Daimh on Friday night. Geairoid Adams’ Yellas were able to capitalise on an impressive […]

Newry and Warrenpoint Fire Stations now recruiting

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has launched a major recruitment drive for Community (Part-Time) Firefighters in 13 Fire Stations across Northern Ireland, including Newry and Warrenpoint Fire Stations. For the first time ever NIFRS is recruiting for a new Daytime Contract when Firefighters must be available for at least 40 hours per week, […]

Local MP Mickey Brady recognised by leading heart charity

Sinn Fein MP Mickey Brady has been recognised by a leading heart charity for his work combating heart disease. Mickey was jointly given the British Heart Foundation’s Influencing Heart Hero Award along with MLA Paula Bradley for their work in “leading the fight against heart disease.” The Newry and Armagh MP was recognised at the […]

Newry arson attack ‘could have ended in unimaginable tragedy’

Newry police are calling for witnesses to come forward after ‘flammable liquid’ was poured on the front door of a flat in the city. At around 9.15pm last night police received a report that an attempt had been made to set fire to the front door of a flat in Cleary Crescent in Newry. Speaking […]







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