
Mayor for Newry & Mourne Charlie Casey has today reacted to last night’s fire at the Bank of Ireland’s Newry branch. Newry Times reported last night that a fire had broke out at the historic building on Trevor Hill. Speaking to Newry Times about the fire, Mayor Charlie Casey said, “Firstly I must be thankful […]
Feb 19 2012 | Posted in
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The Southern Area Hospice and the Q Radio Network have in the last week agreed a new partnership which allows the Hospice to speak about fundraising initiatives and the service it provides to the listeners of the Q100.5 and Q106FM radio stations. Fundraising Events Officer for the Southern Area Hospice, Rachel Quinn, spoke about the […]
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After months of intense planning the Provisional IRA decided to carry out one of its most daring bombing ventures on English soil. The date 12th October 1984 was to become indelibly etched on the minds of every member of the English public. The government of the day, led by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and her […]
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Independent republican councillor Davy Hyland has said he is disappointed that sponsorship for the Greencastle-Greenore ferry has failed to materialise due to what he described as a ‘lack of support from certain councillors’ in Newry & Mourne District Council. Speaking to Newry Times, Hyland said, “This was a great opportunity that would have been beneficial […]
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Name: Paul Rocks Age: 24 Education/experience (i.e. do you have a degree /trade/skills or career background): BSc Hons Architectural Technology & Management What part of Newry are you from: Dromintee, South Armagh When did you leave Newry: 6th March 2011 Why did you leave Newry (no jobs, wanted to travel, bored etc.): I always wanted […]
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Firefighters have tonight battled a blaze at the Bank of Ireland’s Trevor Hill branch in Newry. At least three fire engines attended the scene as crews from The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service worked to bring the fire under control. Newry Times understands that the fire started in the basement or ground floor of the property […]
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Crossmaglen staged a brilliant comeback in the All Ireland club semi-final today, beating Dr Crokes 3-08 to 2-08 in Portlaoise. Kerry side Dr Crokes dominated the opening 20 minutes and an unfortunate own goal from Rangers’ Brendan McKeown helped them go 1-05 to 0-01 ahead. Crossmaglen fought back and dominated the rest of the half, […]

The Newry branch of the Gaelic League have in the last week agreed a memorandum of understanding with the main funders of the Gaeláras Mhic Ardghail project on Chapel Street, which include Ciste Infheistíochta Gaeilge, Comhaltas Uladh and the Newry & Mourne District Council. Speaking about the project, Deputy Director for the Council Colin Moffett […]
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Southern Area Hospice Services are set to host a community event at the Meadow & Armagh Road Community Centre on Thursday 23rd February from 10.30am until 2.30pm. The free event called ‘You Matter and We Care’, has been organised to help those suffering from or who know someone who is suffering from cancer, multiple sclerosis, […]
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Newry Drama Festival marked it’s 60th year last week with a reception at Stormont, organised by local MLA Karen McKevitt. The organisation also spoke about the upcoming Diamond Jubilee Festival in March. Chairman for Newry Drama Festival Gerry McNulty said, “A Diamond Jubilee celebration for a voluntary organisation is a solemn, yet wonderful, occasion as […]