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Archive for: April, 2012

Mayor launches Barcroft Community Association website

Newry & Mourne District Council Mayor Charlie Casey officiated today at the launch of a website for Barcroft Community Association this week at Loanda House. Speaking at the launch Darren Thompson, Chairperson of Barcroft Community Association praised the production of the website for its highly professional design. Mr Thompson said: “This is a great day […]

Poleathon for Autism Awareness Month

Pole Fitness and Autism NI are getting together to raise money for “Autism Awareness Month”. Autism is a lifelong disability which affects the social and communication centre of the brain. Autism affects the way an individual relates to people, situations and the immediate environment. The term Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is used because Autism varies […]

Ruane expresses concern over Daisy Hill Hospital cuts

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said that she is concerned that health staff will not be able to get to other hospitals to avail of Occupational Health treatment following the announcement that services are to be curtailed in Daisy Hill. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “Moving the service between St Luke’s Armagh and […]

Clarke welcomes reopening of Rathfriland Fire Station

Local Sinn Féin MLA Willie Clarke has welcomed news that Rathfriland Fire Station is due to be reopened after having a major refurbishment. Speaking to Newry Times, Mr Clarke commented, “The refurbishment of Rathfriland fire station was a top priority given the circumstances and the needs of the Fire Rescue Service in the area. I am confident that any improvements […]

O’Rourke looks to Championship following missed chances in Donegal

Armagh boss Paddy O’Rourke has looked at Jamie Clarke’s 67th minute goal chance as the turning point against his side’s defeat to Donegal. Clarke hit the post with both sides locked level on points. Armagh subsequently lost the game by 3 points. O’Rourke said, “They missed chances, we missed chances, but the most glaring one […]

Armagh forward Steven McDonnell announces intercounty retirement

Armagh forward Steven McDonnell has announced he has retired from intercounty football. The 32 year old played no part in Armagh’s National Football League campaign this year, however manager Paddy O’Rourke was hopeful of a Championship return. Posting on Twitter, the Killeavy man said, “After 13 years of playing football with Armagh at county level […]

Wells welcomes proposals for unit pricing of alcohol

DUP South Down Assemblyman has strongly welcomed proposals by the Departments of Health and Social Services to introduce a minimum price for alcohol. Speaking to Newry Times, Wells said, “The irresponsible use of alcohol is causing huge social and health problems throughout South Down. At the weekend the PSNI and our Accident and Emergency units […]

Newry’s Lost Generation, with Peadar Coyle

Name: Peadar Coyle. Age: 24. Education/experience: I have a BSc from the University of Bristol in Physics and Philosophy. My schooling was in St. Michael’s Killean for Primary School and I was an Abbey Grammar student up until A Levels. I worked in Our Lady’s Grammar School in Newry for two years as Physics Technician […]

Titanic fun at Slieve Gullion

In an event to mark the centenary of the sinking of the world’s most famous ship, Enspire are running a family fun event at Slieve Gullion courtyard on Sunday 15th April 2012. Starting at 2pm, the event will commemorate the sinking with family art, games and activities, finishing off with a poignant reminder of the […]

Down manager McCartan wary of Cork in build up to semi-final

Down manager James McCartan has acknowledged the huge task of beating Cork in the National League semi-finals this month. Cork has beaten Down in the previous four meeting, the last three of which were by at least 12 points. McCartan said, “Cork have been handing us fairly heavy defeats over the past wee while, so […]







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