
One hundred and sixty eight homes in the Newry and Mourne area are set to have new boilers fitted as part of a £2 million pilot replacement scheme. The scheme, launched in June last year, is funded by the Northern Ireland Executive and is aimed at older people who do not qualify for other energy […]
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Newry republican group Eirigi have described the reality of an MLA 11% pay increase as ‘sickening’. Eirigi’s Newry spokesman Stephen Murney was speaking to Newry Times after an independent panel decided last week that assembly members pay should rise by almost £5,000 from April 2013. The 11% increase to £48,000 will be financed by a […]
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Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Conor Murphy has said that no amount of massaging of figures will disguise the real numbers of unemployed. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “The facts are that the number of employee jobs available fell by over 3000 since December 2011, claimants increased by 200 and the percentage of long-term unemployed increased. While […]
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Slieve Gullion councillor Anthony Flynn has reacted angrily to reports from a constituent who contacted him following BT’s decision to disconnect their 90 year old mother’s phone service. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Flynn said, “The behaviour of BT in this case has been absolutely disgraceful. This Mullaghban resident contacted me following BT’s decision, without […]
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Down boss James McCartan has this week praised his Down side following their fantastic victory over All Ireland Champions Dublin on Sunday. McCartan spoke of the determination to fight for every ball in every minute of the game, “The guys played for the whole 70 minutes. In the past, we’ve played in parts of games […]
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On Saturday last we made the now familiar journey to Croke Park with high expectations alas it was not to be and we had to be satisfied with a draw. Still half a loaf is better than no bread. On reflection this is a game we should have won as over the hour we had […]

Band Concert A Tremendous Success. St. Peter’s GAA Band hosted their 40th Anniversary Concert in Warrenpoint Town Hall on Friday 16 March 2012. There was a large attendance at the concert including former band members and family and friends of band members. Throughout the evening the audience was enthralled with an eclectic mix of very […]

Youth Club: This Friday night Primary, 7-8.30pm and Secondary, 8.30-10pm. Supervision rota for Primary: Roisin Rooney, Patricia Rooney, Martina Sloan, Alice McPolin, Jonathan McVeigh, Damian Cunningham, Liam Doran and Raphael Haughian. Secondary rota: Roisin Rooney, Joe Fegan, Raphael Haughian and Noel Haughian. U-8 and U-10 football practice this Saturday at 1-2pm and 2-3pm respectively in […]

Great St Patricks Day in Killeavy Well done to all Killeavy Gaels involved on a marvellous St Patricks Day. The day started with a brilliant breakfast served up by the senior team. Four hundred people fuelled up for the day ahead there. Next came mass, and then the parade, which was again brilliantly represented with […]

There is U’8 and U’10 boys training this Saturday in the Park at 3pm. Under 14 and 16 girls’ training at the pitch on Wednesday evening, from 6.00pm to 7.00pm Girls above primary school age. Minor Training at the pitch on Saturday at 5.00pm Underage Camogie Training for under 12’s and 14’s over primary age […]