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Archive for: February, 2012

Man dies following Kilkeel caravan incident

A man has died in hospital after he was found trapped underneath a caravan in Kilkeel. The man, said to be in his 50s, was found under the caravan at around 10:15pm last night on the Leestone Road in Kilkeel. He later died in Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry & Mourne District Council and The […]

Man injured following Camlough Road traffic collision

Newry Times reported last night that a traffic collision occurred on the Camlough Road area of Newry, near the Egyptian Arch. Police in the area received a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision at around 8.17pm. The collision involved a motorcycle and Vauxhall Corsa car. A 45 year old man was taken to […]

Brady voices opposition to Welfare Reform

Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has reiterated Sinn Féin’s opposition to the Welfare Reform agenda being pursued by the the British Government. Mr Brady, who sits on the Assembly Social Development Committee,  has called for a focused scrutiny of any proposed legislation on Welfare Reform with a particular emphasis on protections for the most vulnerable. Speaking today […]

Meigh Bowling club news

This week all roads lead to Meigh for bowlers as the Annual Pairs Tournament gets underway.  This year there are four nights in succession and easy to remember; Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th from 7.00 pm with the finals on Tuesday 28th February.   At the time of writing entries were coming […]

Hyland: ‘British Army planted tracking device on republican’s car’

Independent republican councillor for Newry and Mourne, Davy Hyland, has voiced his anger and concern over the continued operations of the British army in the six-counties. He was speaking after it was recently alleged that the British army’s Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) were responsible for planting a tracking device on a republican’s car. Speaking to […]

Inland Waterways Association of Ireland launches new facebook page

The Newry & Portadown branch of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) has launched its new Facebook page IWAI newry and portadown. The branch holds monthly meetings for its members as well as workparties every 3 weeks and numerous other events and outings throughout the year. Many of these activities are open to Friends […]

Killowen Fundraising Group to hold fundraising event for Muscular Dystrophy

The Killowen Fundraising Group are to host a 10km race/walk and a 5km forest family walk in April to raise money in aid of muscular dystrophy. The annual event, which is in it’s third year, is to be held on Monday 9th April at 12pm. Entry fees include £5 for adults and free for children. […]

Greencastle area residents hold group AGM

The Greencastle Area Residents Group held its annual general meeting on Friday 10 February in Grange Primary School. At the meeting Diarmuid Cahill, Denise Cunningham, Hugo Thompson and Susanna Harper were returned as chairperson, secretary, vice chairperson and treasurer respectively. All were returned unopposed. Additional committee members elected were Joan Thompson, Rory Thompson, Joanne White, […]

Car damaged on Kilkeel Road by stone-throwing youths

Police in Newry are appealing for information following an incident on Kilkeel Road. Around 8.24pm on Thursday 16th February, a white Ford Fiesta was driving along when a number of youths wearing scarves over their faces threw stones. The car was struck and damage caused to the passenger side. Police are appealing to anyone who […]

Funny Tricks magic show set for Sean Hollywood Arts Centre

Heard the one about the accountant who went into showbiz – combining mind-boggling magic and top-class comedy? The good news is that this remarkable entertainer is coming to Newry for one night only. Ian Keable brings Funny Tricks to the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre. Ian has been voted the British Magical Champion of Comedy and […]







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