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Archive for: February, 2012

Three arrested in Newry on suspicion of theft

Police in Newry have arrested three males on suspicion of theft and possession of articles for use in fraud. Police received a report of three males acting suspiciously in gaming premises at Basin Walk around 5.45pm on Thursday 9th February. Officers attended and seized a battery powered device, battery pack and sum of cash. Documents were also […]

Cavan Crystal Bowling weekend a huge success

The Annual Bowlers Weekend finally came around and while the numbers were down a bit on last year the buzz and enjoyment certainly wasn’t by any means. Whether you’re a competitive bowler or not, this mini-break is something to relish because it brings out the best in the customer and the provider, which in this […]

Launch of Miss Northern Ireland 2012

The search for Miss Northern Ireland 2012 launched last week (Wed 01 Feb) with a glamorous brunch at the Europa Hotel where insurance company Open+Direct was named as the proud title sponsor for this year’s event.  Contestant organiser Alison Campbell and the current title holder Finola Guinnane – who reached top 20 at Miss World 2011 […]

Funding to be made available for water wells

Sinn Fein Councillors Colman Burns and Anthony Flynn have welcomed the news that financial assistance for private bore wells will now be available to householders in areas where no water main is near their home. Councillors Burns and Flynn facilitated a meeting in Silverbridge Resource Centre in January 2011 which provided the public with the […]

Police reissue appeal for witnesses to Hilltown Road collision

Police in Newry are reissuing their appeal for information following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Hilltown Road on Monday 30th January. The collision, involving a white Rover 220 and silver Alfa Romeo, occurred around 6.30am, around 150m from the Leode Road junction on the Hilltown side. A 23 year old male was taken to hospital […]

The Genuine Articles set for homecoming gig

The stage is set for The Genuine Articles this weekend as the band prepares for a memorable homecoming. It is perhaps fitting as well that the band are to perform at the venue where it all began. The Genuine Articles made a huge impact on the local music scene in 2008 when they won the […]

Witnesses sought after knife attack on teenager

Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault in the Daisy Hill area. Around 9pm on Thursday 2nd February, an 18 year old male was walking with a dog towards Carnagat Road when he was approached by two males. The males demanded that the dog be given to them and, when the teenager refused, […]

Oil theft from Killean Chapel described as a ‘very low act’

Sinn Féin councillor Packie McDonald has condemned thieves who stole in the region of 2000 litres of oil from the oil tank at Killean Chapel recently. Councillor McDonald said that there were no depths to which these thieves would not sink. Speaking to Newry Times he said, “This is a very low act to steal […]

Newry’s Lost Generation, with John Paul Conway

Name: John Paul Conway. Age: 28. Education/experience: Bachelor of Education (Primary School Teacher). What part of Newry & Mourne are you originally from? Newry. When did you leave Newry? May 2008. Why did you leave Newry? I always wanted to live in Australia. Nicer climate and better lifestyle. Who did you go with? I came […]

Newry City into Mid-Ulster Cup final

A strong Newry squad eased past Loughgall to take their place in this season’s Mid Ulster Cup Final. With five experienced players on the bench the Newry team knew they had to perform and they did from the first whistle to the last. Indeed, such was the Newry dominance that it was their strong running […]







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