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Archive for: February, 2012

Murphy: ‘Crossmaglen monument a tourist attraction’

Sinn Féin MLA for South Armagh, Conor Murphy has responded to a recent Newry Times article where Newry and Armagh DUP assembly member William Iwrin raised concerns about an application for a monument in Crossmaglen Square. The application for SOAR funding was recently submitted by Crossmaglen Memorial and Heritage Committee. Speaking to Newry Times, Mr […]

‘Let Down by the system: Newry woman speaks out’ Part Two

We discussed many issues but one thing the Ciara was very determined to try and do was to dispel the many misconceptions about eating disorders, especially Anorexia. Ciara explained, “It is often a taboo subject, but people also tend to think that it’s a diet that’s gone too far or that it is attention seeking, […]

Players of the Carnbane, with Marc Greer

Name: Marc Greer. Age: 25. Occupation: Baker/Personal trainer. Club: Finn Harps. Previous Club(s): Newry Celtic. Honours: Won everything at underage level, Carnbane division one winners medal x2, Fr Davis cup x2, Gilmore cup and I have represented NI in 5-aside football – UK champions! I have many more! Position: Full back. Favourite player: Pele. Favourite drink: Magners, plenty of ice. What team do you […]

Jury considers Leitrim Lodge crash verdict

A jury investigating a helicopter crash near Leitrim Lodge, has retired to consider it’s verdict. The crash killed three people, Charles Stisted, Ian Wooldridge, and pilot Anthony Smith in October 2010, when their helicopter crashed into Shanlieve Mountain. The jury heard from senior coroner John Leckey who described the pilot as a “safe pair of […]

Police issue warning over quad and scrambler misuse

Police in South Down are reminding the public that they will take action to curb the nuisance and dangers associated with the use of off-road scramblers and quads on public footpaths and roads in the Ballinran Road area. The use of such motorised vehicles as a leisure activity can be both exciting and fun however, as […]

Community leader in Kilkeel nominated for prestigious awards

A local leader has been nominated for one of the most prestigious awards available to heads of the third sector in Northern Ireland. Seamus Mullan has been nominated for the CO3 Third Sector Chairperson of the Year award. The CO3 Leadership Awards, the most high-profile awards for leaders in the voluntary and community sector in […]

Buttercrane’s M&S ‘Collect by Car’ service in operation once again

The Marks and Spencer store in Buttercrane Centre has relaunched its ‘Collect by Car’ service. The service allows shoppers to leave their bags in store while they continue to shop around the Buttercrane Centre. J P McShane, M&S Newry Store Manager explained, “The free service means that Marks and Spencer’s staff can now look after […]

Turkish court hears of horrific stabbings of local women

Two local women murdered in Turkey last August had been stabbed over 50 times, a court has heard in the last week. Marion Graham (54) and Cathy Dinsmore (53) were both killed by Recep Cetin, who was at the time seeing Ms Graham’s daughter Shannon. The Judge, Mr Feyzullah Varol, read out evidence at Kusadasi […]

Let down by the system, Newry woman speaks out: Part One

This week is eating disorder awareness week and each week in Northern Ireland between 50 and 120 people develop Anorexia Nervosa and around 170 people develop Bulimia Nervosa. In terms of overall prevalence here, evidence indicates that approximately 340-1,700 people suffer from anorexia and 17,000 suffer from Bulimia (Figures  true for 2002). In 2008 figures indicated […]

Heroic woman risks life rescuing two from blaze

Two people escaped injury last night following a fire at the Simon Community building on Bridge Street, Newry. Fire crews were called to the scene at around 2am this morning. The two people were rescued by a female staff member, who also managed to extinguish the fire before crews from The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service arrived. […]







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