
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has today responded to Secretary of State Owen Patterson’s refusal to hold a border poll. Speaking to the House of Commons on Wednesday, the Secretary of State said he had no intention of holding a poll and had received no calls to commission a vote. In response, Sinn Fein’s Adams […]
Mar 10 2012 | Posted in
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The Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Owen Patterson, has said that he has no intention of holding a border poll in Northern Ireland to open up a debate about the constitutional issues of the six counties. Owen Paterson, who has the power to call a vote on Northern Ireland’s place in the UK, was speaking […]
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is supporting the ‘Take the Leap’ campaign for No Smoking Day on Wednesday 14th March 2012. NIFRS is highlighting that in addition to all the health benefits of taking the leap and stubbing out the habit for good, there are also clear fire safety benefits – keeping families […]
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According to Daisy Hill Hospital, the number of people attending the Hospital’s Emergency Department has increased significantly in recent weeks. Over the course of a recent weekend, the number of people attending the Department was approximately 20% higher than would be expected over a normal weekend. There has also been a marked increase in the […]
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Newry City FC have launched an appeal against the Irish Football Association’s decision to reject their appeal over the eligibility of Ballymena’s Alan Davidson in a recent Irish Cup encounter. Newry Times reported this week that Ballymena faced ejection from the Irish Cup following a 2-1 win over Newry, a game in which Davidson scored […]
Mar 9 2012 | Posted in
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Name: Martin ‘Fitzy’ Fitzmaurice. Age: 32. Occupation: CCTV operator. Club: Midway United. Previous Club(s): Newry Celtic, Rockview United and Cleary Celtic. Honours: First and Second Division, Kennedy Cup and all local cups. Position: Left midfield at the minute. Favourite player: Steven Gerrard. Favourite drink: Carlsberg. What team do you support? Liverpool. What are your interests outside of football? Pool, […]
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The ever popular I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, is returning to Newry tonight. The event, being held at The Bank Bar at Trevor Hill, aims to raise funds for local school St Patrick’s Primary. Contestants include Down’s Benny Coulter, Armagh’s Ciaran McKeever and Irish Hollyoaks star Karen Hassan, who are all set […]
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There was widespread disappointment throughout the community today after it emerged that the Crossmaglen Northern Bank branch will close at the end of May. Tony Wilcox, managing director of retail and private banking, said the branches had been found “less sustainable” than others. According to Wilcox, customer accounts will automatically transfer to the Newry branch. […]
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Education Minister, John O’Dowd, congratulated Dominican @ Orana Playgroup, Newry on their 25th anniversary during a visit to their premises yesterday. During the visit the Minister had the opportunity to meet staff and the management committee as well as the children and some of their parents. The Minister said, “It is a pleasure to visit […]
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Police are warning of traffic disruption in Kilkeel and Newry during St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Traffic will be diverted away from Kilkeel town centre between 9am and 11.30am and 6.30pm and 8pm on St Patrick’s Day. In Newry, traffic will be diverted away from the Fathom Line between 10.30am and 2.30pm and away from Kildare Street […]
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