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Archive for: February, 2012

Rowing Ireland in town for Olympic time trials

Newry and Mourne District Council have spoke of their delight to be once again hosting Rowing Ireland this weekend Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th. Rowing Ireland’s high performance programme will be hosting trials this weekend at Newry Sports Centre and the St Christopher’s Park end of the Albert Basin. Speaking about the event, Mayor Charlie […]

Irwin welcomes drive to cut irresponsible promotions

Newry & Armagh DUP Councillor William Irwin has welcomed the drive by the Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland  to cut irresponsible drink promotions. The issue has been thrust back into the headlines following the tragic drowning of a young Belfast man who fell in to the Lagan after consuming vodka shots which were part of […]

Newry Council: ‘Be green this Valentines Day’

Newry & Mourne Council is urging people to consider the environment when buying gifts for Valentines Day this year. The Council has offered advice on how to stay green by recycling cards, composting flowers and buying Fairtrade gifts. Mayor Charlie Casey said, “Small steps such as recycling your cards and composting your flowers can make […]

Heating oil theft in Rostrevor

Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following the theft of home heating oil from two houses in the Gannaway area. Some time between Tuesday 7th February and Friday 10th February oil was taken from tanks at two houses. Police are reminding householders to take precautions to help prevent becoming a victim of this type […]

Police call on traffic collision witnesses to come forward

Police in Warrenpoint are keen to speak to the driver of a lorry involved in a road traffic collision on Friday 3rd February. The collision occurred around 10pm on the Derryleckagh Road. The lorry, possibly a milk lorry, was in collision with a red Peugeot 206. The lorry continued on its journey and the Peugeot […]

Smithwick Tribunal: ‘Up to 70 people may have been involved in RUC murders’

The Smithwick Tribunal has revealed that up to 70 people may have been involved in the murders of two high ranking RUC officers in 1989. The Smithwick Tribunal heard from retired British Army Brigadier Ian Liles, who worked as an intelligence officer in the border area at the time of the ambush. Speaking about the […]

Newry Crown Court told Polish victim ‘jumped on like a trampoline’

A 23 year old Newry woman accused of helping convicted killer Adrian Cunningham to murder a 40 year old Polish man has told Newry Crown Court that she was being framed for the murder by her ex-friend. Describing him as a ‘monster’, Lindsay White told the court that she tried to stop Cunningham from jumping […]

Chief medical officer urges more checks of water supply at hospitals such as Daisy Hill

The Chief Medical Officer has written a letter to all of Northern Ireland’s health trusts asking them to check for Pseudomonas bacteria in their water supply following the discovery of the deadly infection at several of the countries neo-natal units. The letter asks that areas such as intensive care units are paid particular attention to. […]

Players of the Carnbane, with Michael Lynch

Name: Michael Lynch. Age: 22. Occupation: Student. Club: Newry Juventus. Previous Club(s): None. Honours: Newry Juventus player of the year 2010/11. Position: Centre Half. Favourite player: Bobo Balde. Favourite drink: Guinness. What team do you support? Celtic. What are your interests outside of football? Socializing and Music. How long have you been with your current club? […]

Man charged with litany of driving offences

Police in Newry have charged a 35 year old man with driving whilst disqualified, dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving with no insurance. The charges relate to incidents at Carnbane Road and Hilltown on Thursday 9th February. He will appear before Armagh Magistrates’ Court this morning, Friday 10th February. As is normal procedure the […]







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