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Archive for: April, 2012

Newry and Armagh area ranks high for Invest NI job support

Investment Minister Arlene Foster has in the last week spoke of how the majority of government jobs, supported by Invest NI, were located in areas “of economic disadvantage” such as Newry. She said, “During the past five years almost 60 per cent of new jobs supported by Invest NI were located in areas of economic […]

Irish language third most spoken in Ireland behind English and Polish

According to early results of the 2011 Census, Irish is the third most used language in Ireland. The results, released by the Central Statistics Office Ireland, indicate that approximately 82,600 people speak Irish in their every day lives. With English being the highest spoken language on the island, Polish is said to be second with […]

Weather man Frank Mitchell predicts sunshine for annual Hospice Towpath Walk

The Annual Hospice Towpath Walk, which is in its 21st year, is organised by dedicated Southern Area Hospice Services’ volunteer, Deborah Kennedy. During this time, the event has grown from strength to strength; and with your continued support has helped raise over £258,000 for your local Hospice. UTV Weatherman Frank Mitchell was on hand this […]

Brady: ‘Suicide Prevention must be given priority’

Sinn Fein MLA Mickey Brady has called for awareness to be raised on the issue of suicide following the tragic death of another young man in Newry last week. Speaking to Newry Times, Mr Brady said, “I would firstly like to express my condolences to the family and friends of Liam Boyle who sadly died […]

Newry homes to benefit from window replacement scheme

144 Housing Executive homes in the Newry area are set to receive new PVC double glazed windows. The windows will be delivered through a new Housing Executive scheme costing in the region of £340,000. Minister for Social Development, Nelson McCausland spoke of the scheme saying, “Through the Programme for Government the Northern Ireland Executive has […]

Tandragee 0 – 5 Newry City U18s

After the midweek disappointment in which goals from Edgar and Cunningham could only secure a point, Newry were determined to make amends and started brightly against Tandragee on Saturday morning. Within five minutes Gourley put Newry ahead when he collected the ball 25 yards from goal, ran at the heart of the Tandragee defence and […]

People of Newry & Mourne go the extra mile for Sport Relief

Over 140 local people turned out in force on Sunday 25th March at the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Newry. Milers of all ages were sponsored to do 1, 3 or 6 miles around the track and grounds of the St Colman’s Sports Complex. The day was a massive success with friends, families and work […]

Independent enquiry into Irish Cup to be held on Tuesday

The fate of Newry City FC in this seasons Irish Cup will be decided this Tuesday as the independent hearing into Ballymena United’s expulsion takes place. Newry issued an appeal into the eligibility of United’s Alan Davidson following a 2-1 quarter-final defeat. The Irish Football Association agreed with Newry City’s appeal having initially rejected it, […]

HMRC urged to do more to tackle fuel fraud

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has this week said customs officials should work harder to acquire new technology to tackle fuel fraud in Northern Ireland, helping to prevent red diesel from being sold illegally. Sinn Fein councillor for Newry and Mourne Terry Hearty commented on the issue, “This has a serious cost on local councils […]

Mayor welcomes familes to Mountain of Magic – Myths and Legends day out

Mayor of Newry and Mourne Charlie Casey joined representatives and events organisers at The Ring of Gullion this month in welcoming families to the Mountain of Magic – Myths and Legends day out. The day out, organised by Council as part of the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plan, aims to […]







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