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Ballymartin GAC Club Notes – 19th March 2012

Congratulations to the Ballymartin Ladies team for their superb performance off the pitch for their Big Breakfast on St. Patrick’s Day morning. This was a great event and really showed the club in its true light – with everyone working together and supporting each other. This was a fantastic effort and proved to be a […]

Irwin condemns hoax bomb

Newry and Armagh DUP Assemblyman Cllr. William Irwin MLA has condemned those responsible for leaving a hoax bomb close to the Navan Fort visitors centre on the outskirts of Armagh City. The device on the Killylea Road was declared an elaborate hoax following investigation by army technical officers yesterday. Speaking to Newry Times, Irwin said, […]

Danny Kennedy expresses concern over future of Historical Enquiries Team

Newry and Armagh MLA Danny Kennedy has this week expressed his concern on the future of the Historical Enquiries Team. Bessbrook born Kennedy also said that he will be seeking a meeting with Matt Baggott on the issue. Mr Kennedy said, “The chief constable has recently outlined a substantial hole in the policing budget equating […]

Warrenpoint one step closer to new marina

Newry Times has learned that an application submitted by Newry and Mourne District Council and Warrenpoint Harbour Authority for the proposed Warrenpoint Marina Project, has been selected to progress to the next stage of assessment for funding. The joint application – which was submitted by the Council and the Harbour Authority – is for the […]

Sport Relief Mile set for Newry this Sunday

One amazing year of sport. One great way to take part. Newry Sports Partnership and Newry & Mourne District Council invite you to take part in the Sport Relief Mile at St Colman’s Sports Complex on Sunday 25th March. Whether you do 1, 3 or 6 miles – as a family team, with your mates […]

Newry Chamber hosts lunch with Minister Arlene Foster

Over 100 business delegates and guests attended a Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade hosted a ‘Let’s Talk’ Business lunch with a Minister Arlene Foster, Department of Enterprise, Trade & Investment on the 14th March in the Canal Court Hotel. The event included an interview with Minister Foster facilitated by UTV’s Marc Mallet. During the […]

Thief arrested in Ravens Glen area

Police in Newry have arrested a 34 year old male after receiving a report of suspicious activity in the Ravens Glen area. At 9.35pm on Thursday, 15th March, police received a report of a male in dark clothing peering into house windows. Officers attended the scene and a 34 year old man was arrested for […]

Torch bearers and relay route for Olympic torch visit announced

The routes for the Olympic torch’s visits to Newry have been announced this week. The torch will come through the city twice on the 5th and 6th of June this year before making its way to London for the opening ceremony. Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure Carál Ní Chuilín spoke of the significance in […]

Newry City FC thank IFA following appeal success

Newry City FC have thanked the Irish Football Association following their decision to reinstate the club into the Irish Cup. Newry Times reported last night that City were to face Linfield in the semi-finals of the cup following a sensational u-turn from the Football Association, who initially rejected Newry’s appeal on the eligibility of Ballymena […]

Newry City FC reinstated to Irish Cup following successful appeal to IFA

The Irish Football Association have today accepted Newry City FC’s appeal over the eligibility of Ballymena United’s Alan Davidson in a recent JJB Sports Irish Cup Quarter-Final. Newry appealed over the registration of Davidson, who registered for Ballymena United on the 28th February, after the 31st January deadline. Newry lost 2-1 in the game, with […]







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