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Local community gets set for Euro 2012 showdown: Part 2

  In Part 2 of the Newry Times Euro 2012 special we caught up with two local lads who will be making the trip in just over two weeks to Poland and Ukraine. Jonny Irwin, from Carnagat, compared it to the build-up to Christmas. “You remember the last few days before Christmas as a child, […]

Work on new Warrenpoint footpath welcomed

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has welcomed the news that a new stretch of footpath will be built along the Milltown Street from Donaghaguy Road to the local supermarket. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms Ruane said, “It is important for the safety of road users and pedestrians alike that we ensure that busy routes are properly […]

Funding to be explored for Newry to Crossmaglen road

Sinn Fein Councillor Colman Burns has proposed that Road Service Officials, with support from Newry Council, put together a bid for Interreg funding to tackle the ongoing problems associated with the B30, Newry to Crossmaglen Road. Burns was speaking at a Council meeting on last Wednesday where Road Service Officers had come to introduce their […]

Councillor welcomes road schemes at Culloville and Crossmaglen

Slieve Gullion Councillor Terry Hearty has welcomed confirmation of two long awaited roads schemes in the area. The footpath at Culloville is to be extended, linking Culloville with Clonalig Primary School and a right turning lane will be constructed on the Newry Road junction with the Creamery Road. “Both of these schemes”, councillor Hearty said, […]

Local community invited to help with Newcastle beach clean-up

Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick is encouraging people to take part in the Beach clean-up in Newcastle which is being organised by Northern Ireland Water on Saturday 26th May at 10.00am. Members of the public are being asked to assemble at the entrance to the Slieve Donard Hotel in the Downs Road car park beside the […]

‘Gas main disruption minimised’ – McKevitt

Following a meeting with Firmus Energy Personnel and the contractors McNicholas, SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt complimented the contractors for minimising disruption to the people of Warrenpoint during their gas main installation to date. Speaking to Newry Times, she said: “Disruption is inevitable, particularly when the planned works begin in the town centre, but […]

Sinn Féin bring Council Motion on Review of Public Administration

Frustrated by the lack of progress by Environment Minister Alex Attwood on implementing the long awaited Review of Public Administration, Sinn Féin councillors on Newry & Mourne Council have submitted a motion which will be debated tonight. Councillor Charlie Casey, who will propose the motion said, “The fact is that Alex Attwood has not set […]

Walkers rewarded with great views on the Summit of Slieve Gullion

On Saturday past, as part of the ongoing series of events run by the Ring of Gullion, walkers were guided up the slopes of Slieve Gullion. Walkers from far (Korea!) and near (Drumintee) were led to the summit by guide Fiona Mullan. Walkers heard about the myths and legends of Slieve Gullion, its volcanic past […]

Local community gets set for Euro 2012 showdown: Part 1

The last time the Republic of Ireland appeared in a major football competition the country was split between two fiery characters. The infamous bust up between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy in South Korea and Japan in the 2002 World Cup created a sporting civil war, with family members fiercely debating about who they supported […]

Annual business conference to support local businesses

Businesses in Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry & Mourne Council areas are being given the unique opportunity to attend a local business conference to hear from a range of experienced business professionals who will be sharing their experiences of what it takes to set up and grow a successful business. To mark the fact that […]







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