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Archive for: April, 2012

Unique harp event at Slieve Gullion

Harpists, music fans and interested members of the public can head along to Slieve Gullion on Sunday 29th April to see the Carroll School of Harp open day, in conjunction with Telynau Teifi, the Welsh harp makers. Taking place between 1pm and 5pm, there will be harp performances, workshops and harp try-outs – if you’ve […]

Newry bomb contained 600 pounds of explosives

It was revealed just minutes ago by police that the bomb found in a van in Newry – and made safe last night – contained a staggering 600 pounds of explosives. The van, which was parked on the Drumalane Road/Fathom Line beside Newry Canal, had caused widespread disruption throughout Newry over this past two days […]

Jonesboro litter pick up a huge success

Sinn Féin’s Anthony Flynn has commended members of the 12th Armagh Slieve Gullion Scout Group who took part in a major litter pick up around the Jonesboro area on Monday 23rd April. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Flynn said, “This group of young people really impressed me this evening with their unselfishness and sense of […]

Minister Challenged at RPA Meeting

Department of Environment Minister Alex Attwood faced sharp criticism at Wednesday’s inaugural meeting of the Regional Transition Committee which the Minister created to oversee the progression of RPA. Sinn Féin Mayor of Newry Councillor Charlie Casey spoke following the meeting, which was attended by council chairs and officials and NILGA President Evelyn Robinson. Councillor Casey […]

‘Urgent work needed on Irish Language Act’ – Bradley

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh and party spokesperson on the Irish language Dominic Bradley has expressed his disappointment in culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín at her failure to advance the Irish Language Act during her first year in office. Speaking after Ms Ní Chuilín failed to answer a question in the Assembly on when […]

Crossmaglen library opening hours to be reduced

Hearty was disappointed with the decision to reduce the opening hours of Crossmaglen library. Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty has said that he is extremely disappointed with the news that Crossmaglen Library opening hours will be reduced from June onwards. Speaking to Newry Times, the Slieve Gullion elected representative said, “I have just received confirmation […]

Police confirm suspicious van contained bomb

The police have tonight confirmed that a white van at the centre of a major security operation contained a bomb. The van, which was parked on the Drumalane Road/Fathom Line beside Newry Canal, has caused widespread disruption throughout Newry over this past two days as Police and Army Technical Officers sealed off the area to […]

Carnbane League midweek results

Tuesday, 24th April 2012 Premier Division Damolly United 0 – 3 Killeavy United Kilkeel Athletic 1 – 2 Bessbrook United Newry Celtic 3 – 0 Rockview United Windmill Stars 1 – 2 Killowen Celtic Woodside 1 – 1 Cleary Celtic ——————————————————– Wednesday, 25th April 2012 First Division Bohemians 2 – 3 Villa Rovers North End […]

McDonald urges ‘extreme caution’ over Newry security alert

Local Sinn Féin councillor Packie McDonald has commented the discovery of an abandoned van near the border which police say may contain a suspicious device. Newry Times has reported extensively about the white van at the centre of the alert after a member of public became suspicious and contacted the police. Speaking to Newry Times, McDonald […]

Irwin condemns those responsible for Newry security alert

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman Cllr. William Irwin MLA has condemned those responsible for a security alert on the outskirts of Newry last night and much of today. Newry Times reported late last night how police were called to the scene after a suspicious white van was spotted by members of the public parked at […]







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