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Archive for: April, 2012

Witnesses sought after Mourneview Court burglary

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary at Mourneview Court. At around 1.30pm on Saturday 31st March, vacant premises were broken into and a boiler was removed. The thieves were disturbed and the boiler was abandoned outside the property. Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed activity in the area around this […]

McKevitt welcomes Warrenpoint Road bus stops

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt said she is pleased that Ulster Bus has responded to representations by erecting two new bus stops on Warrenpoint Road at Oaklands and Forest Hills. Speaking to Newry Times, she said: “In terms of delivering for constituents it is often the smaller things that give the greatest satisfaction. In […]

Easter family egg-stravaganza at Slieve Gullion

Families looking for a fun afternoon over Easter can find what they’re after at Enspire’s Easter Egg-stravaganza. Starting at 2pm on Easter Monday, 9th April, and held for the third year at Slieve Gullion, this “egg-citing” treasure hunt will see families competing to become the Enspire Easter Family 2012! More details can be found on […]

Southern Trust films Daisy Hill maternity facilities to help pregnant women

A new short film aimed at pregnant women in antenatal classes was filmed in Daisy Hill Hospital recently. The film, filmed in the hospital’s Maternity Department, will replace tours of the same area. The 10 minute film shows viewers the maternity facilities and highlights what pregnant women can expect when they arrive at the hospital. […]

Wastewater treatment systems in local villages get the ‘works’ from NI Water

NI Water is currently investing over £850,000 to upgrade wastewater treatment works in Drumaroad and Attical as part of its multi-million pound Rural Wastewater Investment Programme (RWwIP). The sewage works in both villages are being totally refurbished with modern wastewater systems being installed to improve the quality of treated effluent and bring it into line […]

Over 6000 users for St Colman’s Running Track

Newry & Mourne councillor Charlie Casey has commented on the huge numbers of people who have used the new running track at St Colman’s College since it became operational.It is believed more than 6000 people have used it since it opened. Speaking to Newry Times, the Lord Mayor enthused, “I believe the track has been […]

Good and bad news for Warrenpoint ward proposal

In preparation for the new 11 council proposals under RPA (Review of Public administration) boundaries legislation is due to go before the Assembly. The Boundary Commissioner’s recommendations provide for only one ward in Warrenpoint with the current ward of Seaview being removed. The new configuration would mean that nearly 40% of Warrenpoint’s current electorate will […]

Newry travel plans for Titanic Light Show and Titanic Sounds

Translink has announced special coach transport arrangements for forthcoming events taking place in Titanic Quarter during April. Titanic Light Show – April 7 For the Titanic Light Show on April 7, a direct Goldline coach service will run from Newry at 6.30pm travelling to the Titanic Slipway. The return coach service will depart Titanic Slipway […]

Circuit of Ireland visits Newry to award local youths

The Circuit of Ireland recently paid a visit to Ardmore Police Station in Newry to award tickets to a number of local youths who took part in a road safety project with Newry Neighbourhood Policing Team. The Cedar Grove project, run in partnership with the Special EU Programmes Body and the Peace III Partnership, involved a […]

IWAI continue work on hogweed eradication along canal and river‏

IWAI Newry & Portadown branch volunteers, in partnership with Queen’s University, have begun this year’s programme of giant hogweed eradication along the canal and river. “The non-native giant hogweed completely takes over an area and no other plants can grow there.” said Maurice Turley, QUB, who is leading the team of sprayers. “The giant hogweed […]







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