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Archive for: March, 2012

Crossmaglen Rangers club notes – 26th March 2012

Another big week for the club as we prepare to travel to Breffini Park in Cavan for the replay of the All Ireland Club Final. In truth it is a Journey we should not have to take as we had the opportunity to win it the first day and did not avail of it. Still […]

Local football round up, 24th March 2012

Premier Division Late Clarke goal denies Crieve Crieve Rovers looked on course for only their second win of the season at Kilbroney park until Aidan Clarke popped up in the last minute of the game to head home an equaliser for Killowen. Pavel gave Crieve the lead before Cahal Ruddy found the back of the […]

McKevitt: ‘Budget offers nothing for vulnerable in society’

South Down SDLP representative Karen McKevitt has slammed Chancellor George Osborne’s budget this week. The MLA has said that those with lower incomes will find life more difficult as a result of the budget. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, “Apart from boosting tax allowances there is nothing in this budget for low-income families and […]

Irwin sees good and bad in 2012 Budget

The 2012 Budget has left local political representatives seething with rage after British Chancellor George Osbourne announced cuts across Northern Ireland. Local DUP MLA William Irwin, however, insists there are several parts of it that will be good for the local community. Irwin MLA commented, “Some aspects of this budget represent good news for Northern […]

Armagh defeat rivals Down in close NFL encounter

Armagh’s fears of getting relegated to Division Two of the National Football League were eased this weekend with a close victory over neighbours Down. Armagh made a bright start to the game but were dealt a blow when Peter Carragher was stretchered off with a suspected broken leg. The hosts held the lead for most […]

Newry telecommunications centre set to take over Vodafone staff

The Communications Workers Union (CWU) in the Republic of Ireland has warned that over 300 jobs may be lost in Dublin and Dundalk as Newry based call centre Teleperformance takes over the contract for Vodafone. There is speculation that the jobs may be transferred to Newry, with the CWU claiming Vodafone told them the jobs […]

Eirigi warn of ‘generation of despair’ after 2012 Budget is implemented

Newry republican group Eirigi have described the 2012 Budget as ‘a budget for millionaires’. Eirigi’s Newry spokesman Stephen Murney was speaking to Newry Times after British Chancellor George Osborne announced sweeping cuts across Northern Ireland. Murney stated, “The 2012 British Budget, as with every previous Tory budget, is a welfare budget for the millionaires at […]

Mahon Tribunal leaves former Taoiseach in trouble

By Mark McGahon Yesterday saw the publication of the final report of the Mahon tribunal, dealing with allegations of corrupt payments to politicians. Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern finds himself at the centre of the fallout from the report as it refuses to believe his myriad explanations about the sources of money received. The report is […]

Players of the Carnbane, with Peter Markey

Name: Peter Markey. Age: 27. Occupation: Student. Club: Bessbrook. Previous Club(s): Parkview, Clearly Celtic and Loughgall. Honours: 2 x Bessbrook cups, Fr Davis cup, AOH cup, Carnbane Premier Division, and the Kennedy cup. I also have multiple Carnbane, Mid Ulster youth leagues and cups. Position: Midfield/Striker. Favourite player: Roy Keane. Favourite drink: Diet Coke. What team […]

Down and Armagh clash in a battle for relegation and glory

It is one of the biggest events in the local sporting calender when Armagh and Down meet. With Newry divided 50:50, the game can be one of the most talked about events of the year and this weekend’s clash is one of the most anticipated meetings in years as both teams have plenty to play […]







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