
With the springing forward of the clocks all of our minds are on summer and how close it is. To avoid the bikini panic, or to at least attempt a bit of damage limitation in preparation for it, here is my top 10 healthier lifestyle tips. Add these to your lifestyle now, and come Summer […]
Apr 3 2012 | Posted in
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Letter to the Editor, from Barry Kelland I am writing to Newry Times to say that it is a disgrace for the Commons Way, Carnagh Park, Toragh Park, Carlingford Park and Sean O’Neill Park residents that there isn’t a play park in the area for any of the children to play. At the back of […]

Sinn Féin Newry councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed news that the commencement of the second phase of work at Monkshill Cemetery will begin at the end of April. “This is a major development which will be of great service to the people of Newry” councillor Harte said, “It is hoped that this work will begin […]
Apr 3 2012 | Posted in
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Local Newry and Mourne Clubs performed extremely well at the Ulster Championships in Tyholland ABC at the weekend. St Malachy’s ABC, St. John Bosco, St Brigid’s, St Bronagh’s and St. Pats ABC all picked up medals at the championships. St Malachy’s had the most successful day gaining two winner’s medals through Declan Rafferty defeating Anthony […]
Apr 3 2012 | Posted in
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Councillor Charlie Casey has welcomed a major footpath replacement scheme which is currently ongoing in College Gardens, Mountainview Drive and Violet Hill Avenue areas. Speaking to Newry Times, the Lord Mayor said he was delighted to see the ‘significant investment’ in the area and he commended Roads Service for undertaking this major piece of work. […]
Apr 3 2012 | Posted in
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In March 2011, Louth Local Authorities and Newry and Mourne District Council signed a unique Memorandum of Understanding committing the Joint Local Authorities to promote, strengthen and stimulate social, cultural and economic links between the people of the region. Described by Senior European Officials, Members of the European Parliament and local political and economic leaders […]
Apr 2 2012 | Posted in
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A local Warrenpoint family is marking World Autism Awareness Day today (2nd April) in an innovative way, with the launch of a new business designed to create a work place for their son who has Aspergers Syndrome. Save the Day Keepsakes is an innovative web-based business, selling a decorative box to store and protect a […]
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The Newry & Mourne District Council have this week announced that new development works are set to commence in Monkshill Cemetery in Newry. The work is set to commence next week and will be ongoing for 6 months. Some of the development works includes upgrades to the existing cemetery, including replacing flagged footpaths with concreted […]
Apr 2 2012 | Posted in
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Newry & Mourne District Council celebrated World Autism Awareness Day today (2nd April) by participating in Autism NI’s ‘Light It Up Blue’ campaign to raise awareness for Autism in Northern Ireland. Many iconic landmarks throughout the UK and the rest of the world will also be lit up in blue today to raise awareness for […]
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A cleanup of Newry Towpath this week has been hailed as a ‘great success’. The PSNI’s Newry Neighbourhood Policing Team joined up with partner organisations and local youths over the weekend to clean up the area. This is part of an ongoing partner project to tackle antisocial behaviour in the area and turn the Towpath […]
Apr 2 2012 | Posted in
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