
Premier division Windmill Stars inflicted Bessbrook United’s first defeat of the season in a one sided second half at Orior Park. Scoring opportunities were few and far between in the first half. Niall Devlin came close to breaking the deadlock for Windmill but for a timely interception from Mark Patton. Declan Carville also forced a […]
Jan 22 2012 | Posted in
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On 27th August 1979 the Provisional IRA carried out two attacks, both North and South of the border, which would be etched into the history books as the day that left 18 British Army personnel dead and the Queen’s cousin assassinated. Lord Mountbatten had an exceptional CV and enviable military record. He was the grandson of […]
Jan 22 2012 | Posted in
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During the 2011/2012 winter anti-drink drive operation, preliminary figures indicate that police detected and arrested 408 motorists for drink driving (up from 364 during 2010/2011 operation). The figure includes motorists who were unfit to drive, or who were unable or refused to give a sample. Announcing the figures, Assistant Chief Constable Alistair Finlay said: “It’s […]
Jan 22 2012 | Posted in
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The IWAI has been lobbying for the remit of Waterways Ireland to be extended to include the Newry to Portadown canal. By the end of the summer all four local councils who own the canal had given their formal backing to this aspiration and were very encouraging in their support for the branch’s campaign. Waterways […]
Jan 22 2012 | Posted in
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During the weekend of 7th and 8th January The Yoga Studio hosted Stretch For Samaritans at the Buttercrane Shopping Centre. The weeknd raised £650.00 and awareness of the important work of the Samaritans and of the value of yoga for coping with stress. During the weekend the public was invited to to participate in a […]
Jan 22 2012 | Posted in
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The Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council hosted members of the teaching staff of St. Mary’s High School, Newry, to a Civic Reception in the Council Chamber to mark the 50th Anniversary of the School. Speaking at the Reception Mayor Casey said, “Over the past 50 years St. Mary’s High School has went on […]
Jan 21 2012 | Posted in
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Kieran Cunningham as Dave Allen Kieran Cunningham, in conjunction with Newry and Mourne District Council, are proud to present “DAVE” A Journey through life …. and death, the story of Dave Allen the late great Irish comedian, in The Sean Hollywood Arts Centre Thursday 9th and Friday 10th February 2012. “Dave” A Journey through life […]
Jan 21 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein Welfare spokesperson Mickey Brady MLA has described a public meeting held in Ti Chulainn on Thursday 19th January as ‘informative and thought provoking’. The meeting, which was open to all members of the public, focused on the upcoming changes to welfare rights and the whole benefits system and was hosted by local republican […]
Jan 21 2012 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following two burglaries at a shopping arcade in Monaghan Street. Sometime between 6.10pm on Wednesday 11th January and 7.30am on 12th January, entry was gained to the arcade from the roof. Entry was gained to a butcher’s shop and dry cleaner’s premises and a sum of cash taken. […]
Jan 21 2012 | Posted in
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Detectives in Newry investigating a report of a suspicious approach in the Parkhead Crescent area on Friday 13th January, have determined that nothing untoward occurred. After conducting enquiries in the local area and speaking to the children involved police can confirm that this was not a suspicious approach. Police would like to thank the community […]
Jan 20 2012 | Posted in
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