
Mayor of Newry & Mourne Charlie Casey hosted an extremely successful breakfast seminar focusing on the employment of former political prisoners in the Canal Court Hotel on Wednesday 14th December. The event was organised by the Office of the First and deputy First Minister (OFMdFM) through Newry & Mourne District Council, supported by the local Coiste […]
Dec 18 2011 | Posted in
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A drop-in centre in Meigh has been a huge success according to Sinn Fein. For the past 3 months Sinn Féin has been hosting a Welfare Advice Clinic every Saturday in Meigh Community Centre. The initiative began following requests from constituents who needed advice but had difficulty accessing the Newry or Crossmaglen Sinn Féin offices […]
Dec 18 2011 | Posted in
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This is the story of Raymond ‘Ray’ Pentony (16th September 1924 – 4th November 2011), originally of Saint Clare’s Avenue, Newry and lately of Reservoir Melbourne, Australia. Below are the edited extracts from his memorial service held in Reservoir close to Melbourne, New South Wales. Ray was one of seven children to James and Lily […]
Dec 18 2011 | Posted in
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Newry City 6-1 Sport and Leisure Swifts – JJB Sports Irish Cup It was men against boys at the Newry Showgrounds this weekend as Newry saw off their Belfast based opponents in superb style in the 4th Round of the JJB Sports Irish Cup. Newry have now progressed in to the 5th Round and will […]
Dec 17 2011 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Pat McGinn has revealed that the Roads Service has given a commitment to address the frequent flooding that is causing a serious hazard at the junction of Kidds Road onto the Armagh Road. Speaking about the commitment, Mr McGinn said, “At a recent meeting with Roads Service Officers I discussed this issue […]
Dec 17 2011 | Posted in
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Police in Kilkeel are appealing for information following a burglary at a pet shop in a Garden Centre on Newcastle Road. The incident occurred sometime between 5pm on Thursday 8th December and 8.45am on Friday 9th December. A total of 49 dog leads, two bags of 15kg Pedigree Chum dry dog food and an Econoline […]
Dec 17 2011 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein councillor Roy McCartney has been in contact with the Roads Service amid concerns raised about the possibility of an accident at a junction in Poyntzpass. McCartney, in a recent statement regarding the danger spot, stated that, “I have been in contact with Roads Service to take a serious look at the concerns raised. […]
Dec 17 2011 | Posted in
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Camlough Community Association has extended a warm invitation to anyone wishing to participate in the third annual Christmas morning mountain climb, which once again will leave Doyle’s Corner in the village at 10am. The trek up Sliabh gCuircín, which at a height of 423 metres is the second highest point in County Armagh, should take […]

It was a special day for 24 year old Newry welterweight Paddy Murphy on Thursday 15th December after he won his first professional title. It took just four rounds for Paddy to get the better of his more experienced opponent Brett John Smith as he went on to win the vacant Australia – Queensland State […]
Dec 17 2011 | Posted in
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Name: Mark McCormack. Age: 25. Education: I’ve my time served as an electrician and served my apprenticeship with a local company (O’Hanlon & Farrell). What part of Newry are you from: Warrenpoint Road. When did you leave Newry: 15th June 2011. Why did you leave Newry: I actually left Newry two years ago to go […]
Dec 17 2011 | Posted in
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