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Archive for: April, 2012

Kennedy vows to continue fight for justice for victims

Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kennedy has vowed to continue to fight for justice for victims. Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry & Armagh representative said; “In a speech at Queens University in Belfast Enda Kenny once again publicly backed the campaign by the family of Pat Finucane for a full public inquiry. I must agree […]

Local football round up, 21st April 2012

Premier Division It’s advantage Windmill at the top! It’s Windmill Star’s title to lose now. Their win over Woodside, coupled with Bessbrook’s defeat to Killeavy, means if the Star’s win their remaining games, then they will win the league regardless of how other results go. Gareth White was on red hot form as he hit […]

Three to appear in court over ‘terrorist activity’

Three men are set to appear in Newry Magistrates Court today on terrorism charges. The three men, aged 33, 43 and 54 respectively, were arrested in Newry on Saturday on suspicion of involvement in dissident republican activity. They face a number of charges, including blackmail and making threats to kill.

Carnbane midweek and weekend underage results

Midweek Results Under 10 (Section 1) Damolly  1  –  0  Lisdrum United Camlough Rovers  1  –  2  Windmill Stars Barcroft  2 – 0  Warrenpoint Damolly  1 –  1  Killowen Camlough Rovers  0  –  0 Lisdrum United Barcroft   0  –  1  Windmill Stars Damolly  0-1  Warrenpoint Town Killowen  4 – 2  Windmill Stars (Section 2) Annalong […]

Counterfeit notes and cannabis seized in Armagh

Organized Crime Detectives from the PSNI have seized a staggering 200 cannabis plants and counterfeit currency in Armagh. The discovery was made at Battleford Road in the city this week during searches. Customs officers were brought in to examine a suspected fuel laundering plant at the premises. A 28-year-old man was arrested but later released. […]

Spring officially arrives at Ring of Gullion

Spring is well on its way and despite the recent cold weather migrant birds have started to arrive in the Ring of Gullion and are in full song. Birds like the blue *** have nests underway and broods of blackbirds are fledgling already! So it’s important you keep those bird feeders topped up for the […]

Locals invited to join in with ‘Birds of a Feather’ at Slieve Gullion

Locals are encouraged to join Enspire’s bird experts next month in learning all about Slieve Gullion’s amazing wild birds. The event, on Sunday 6th May, will take families and guests on a fun packed guided walk around Slieve Gullion to experience the beauty of bird singing and learn how to identify some of our local […]

McKevitt disappointed at occupational health decision

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt said she is disappointed that the occupational health service at Daisy Hill Hospital is to be relocated to Armagh and Craigavon for nine months. Ms McKevitt met with the Southern Trust’s Director of Human Resources and Head of Occupational Health at her Warrenpoint constituency office. Following the meeting she […]

Survey suggests more people than ever claiming benefits

The number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance in Northern Ireland has increased this month according to a survey released this week. However, the number of those unemployed has remained the same according to the latest figures in the ‘labour force survey’. The number of people unemployed in Northern Ireland is expected to be in […]

‘Narrow Water Bridge must stay on agenda’ – McKevitt

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt said the Narrow Water Bridge remains key to any feasible tourism strategy for the whole East Border Region. Commenting on publication of planning objections to the bridge, she spoke to Newry Times and said that most of the objections can be answered. “It really is very important that we […]







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