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Archive for: April, 2012

Warrenpoint couple admit trying to steal £100,000 from Alzheimer’s pensioner

A Warrenpoint couple have today admitted trying to steal nearly £100,000 from an 84-year-old widow who suffers from Alzheimer’s. James McPolin (46) and his wife Colleen (41) of Dallan View in Warrenpoint, admitted two counts of theft dating back to 2009 and 2010. Armagh Crown Court heard today how James McPolin took the pensioner – […]

Murphy slams ‘double standards’ and ‘inconsistency’ of SDLP

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy has slammed the SDLP and accused former SDLP Leader and South Down MP Margaret Ritchie of ‘double standards’. The blast from Murphy came after Margaret Ritchie appeared at the Oireachtas Committee considering the implications of the proposed Austerity Treaty this week. Murphy – the Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson – spoke […]

McGreevy selected as SDLP Council Group Leader

SDLP Councillor Connaire McGreevy was this week selected by Newry and Mourne councillors as the areas new group leader. Speaking enthusiastically about his new challenge, Cllr McGreevy said: “I am delighted to have been given this role to lead a dynamic SDLP team in Newry and Mourne in helping people in this area. We have […]

Carnbane League midweek results

Tuesday, 17th April 2012 Premier Division Bessbrook United 2 – 1 Rockview United Cleary Celtic 0 – 1 Ballybot United Newry Celtic 0 – 1 Windmill Stars ——————————————————– Wednesday, 18th April 2012 Premier Division Kilkeel Athletic 1 – 2 Finn Harps First Division Bohemians 5 – 1 Parkview Clanrye Athletic 2 – 2 Grasshoppers Midway […]

Ritchie – ‘SDLP strengthening ties with Republic’

SDLP Intergovernmental Relations spokesperson Margaret Ritchie has said the party is seeking to strengthen North-South cooperation on a variety of issues as well as making best use of cross-border bodies. The South Down MP was speaking after she and Seán Rogers MLA met with representatives of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, including chairman Charles Flanagan […]

Erection of Creggan Footbridge is welcomed

Slieve Gullion Councillor Colman Burns has welcomed the news that the new footbridge at Creggan is due to be installed on Friday 27th April 2012. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Burns explained, “This is an extremely welcome development for the people of Creggan and all those who currently use the footbridge. Contractors have been working for a number of […]

Boylan represents Sinn Féin in San Francisco

Newry & Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan recently celebrated Easter Sunday in not-so-traditional fashion after he represented Sinn Féin as guest speaker at the annual San Francisco Easter Commemoration, which was held this year at the grave of Thomas Desmond at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr Boylan began by thanking the event organisers for inviting him to attend and […]

Players of the Carnbane, with Dixie Devlin

Name: Dixie Devlin. Age: 22. Occupation: Bricklayer. Club: Finn Harps. Previous Club(s): Drums years ago! Honours: Only a runners up medal at senior level but have a few at underage! Position: Midfield. Favourite player: My favourite of all time is Paul Scholes but  at the minute Messi is unreal. Favourite drink: Magners/Coke. What team do you […]

Ritchie presses Finance Minister on First Trust jobs

South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has been given assurances that the cuts to jobs in First Trust bank will be on the agenda at the next North-South Ministerial Council meeting. Ritchie wrote to the Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, asking what steps he will take to ensure that the item is pushed to the top of […]

Calls for extension to Keady Astroturf Pitch

Keady Sinn Féin councillor Darren McNally has called for council funding to be ring-fenced to extend the AstroTurf pitch in Keady. Speaking to Newry Times, McNally said, “The AstroTurf pitch in Keady is a brilliant facility for the people of Keady and the surrounding areas. It is widely used and is due for resurfacing at the present time. […]







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