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Archive for: January, 2012

Bradley welcomes retention of Tax Office jobs in Newry

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh, Dominic Bradley has learned that the tax office staff based in Carnbane in Newry will retain their jobs until a further review in 2015. Welcoming the news Mr Bradley said, “In September last year, I was approached by some staff members employed by HMRC in Newry, concerned that their […]

Opportunities for Cross Border collaboration highlighted at Conference

Gerard Mc Givern, Director at Newry and Mourne District Council, gave a presentation last week to a high profile workshop on “Models for Cross Border Co operation” at the Crowne Plaza in Dundalk. Speaking at an EU sponsored event organised by the International Centre for Local and Regional Development, Gerard outlined how the local authorities […]

In Pictures: Drugs seized at Rostrevor cannabis factory

A 33 year old male and 29 year old female have been charged in relation to a drugs seizure in the Pinewood area of Rostrevor. Police in the area recovered 70 cannabis plants and 35kgs of cannabis resin following the search of a house, four dogs were also seized at this property. Both the man and […]

Local man dies after Newry Canal car crash

A man, believed to be in his 60s, has died today in Newry after a car he was travelling in went off the road and into the Newry Canal along the Fathom Line area. The man is believed to be from the local area.  The accident is reported to have occurred some time today between […]

Roads and paths need urgent repairs in Mullach Alainn – Davy Hyland

Newry Councillor, Davy Hyland, has criticised the state of the road and footpaths in the Mullach Alainn area in Carnagat. Davy explained “I was approached by several residents of this area who voiced concerns over the state of the road and footpaths. This housing development was completed over eight years ago and it’s totally unacceptable […]

Local MP attends launch of Tourism Ireland’s 2012 campaign

Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MP Conor Murphy has attended the launch of Tourism Ireland’s 2012 campaign in London. Mr Murphy was among 200 guests at the event which saw local politicians Martin McGuinness, Peter Robinson and others rubbing shoulders with stars including Eamon Holmes and Christine Bleakley. Legendary musician Van Morrison provided entertainment on the […]

Irwin concerned with Rural Development Programme ‘under spend’

Newry & Armagh DUP Assembly man and Stormont Agriculture committee member William Irwin MLA has spoken of his concern at the mounting under spend which exists under Axis 3.1 and 3.2 of the Rural Development Programme. Mr Irwin believes that given the requirement for applicants to match fund any application to the tune of 50% […]

Down manager accused of distracting Bradley during McKenna Cup semi-final

Down manager James McCartan was accused of trying to distract Derry’s Paddy Bradley just as he was about to take a free during the McKenna Cup semi-final at the Morgan Athletic Grounds. McCartan’s Derry counterpart John Brennan complained afterwards, “James shouted at Paddy Bradley taking a free – Paddy said he put him off. I […]

O’Rourke takes positives from McKenna Cup campaign

Paddy O’Rourke has taken a lot of positives from Armagh’s McKenna Cup campaign. The Orchard County made their exit from the pre-season competition last night, despite finishing with a win over Monaghan, and their manager said afterwards, “We’ve used an awful lot of players and I think everybody in the panel has been given game-time […]

Man arrested for carrying baseball bat

Police in Kilkeel arrested a 31 year old man for possession of an offensive weapon in a public place during the early hours of Sunday 22nd January. He was arrested after being observed on CCTV in possession of a baseball bat. He was released on bail pending further enquiries.







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