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Archive for: May, 2012

‘Assembly should have control of Fiscal Powers’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin’s Economy spokesperson Conor Murphy MP MLA took to the stage at the party’s Ard Fheis in Killarney over the weekend to speak to delegates on Sinn Féin’s All Ireland economic recovery plan. Murphy said, “Duplication and overlapping expenditure on the island of Ireland is wasteful and expensive within both jurisdictions. Actions could be […]

Cheaper by the dozen as Newry City Ladies romp to victory

Newry City Ladies 12-0 Armagh City Ladies Fresh from their 24-0 win last Friday Newry ladies approached Monday’s cup game with Armagh in confident mood but also in the knowledge that their Armagh opponents have been playing 3 divisions above them. However, the league gap between the teams seemed to be on paper only as […]

Newry and Mourne Olympic Torch visit

The Olympic Torch will visit Newry City Tuesday 5th and again on Wednesday 6th June 2012. The Olympic Torch Visit to Newry and Mourne District will include an Evening Celebration and Civic Event. The Evening Celebration will take place on Tuesday 5th June at Páirc Esler 4:00 – 8:00 pm followed by a Civic Event […]

McGreevy pays tribute to Blues on the Bay success

SDLP Newry and Mourne Councillor Connaire McGreevy has paid tribute to the Blues on the Bay Project team, and Ian Sands particularly, for another successful ‘Blues on the Bay’ festival last weekend in Warrenpoint. Speaking to Newry Times, McGreevy said: “There were literally thousands of people about Warrenpoint this weekend and I, like so many […]

‘Shining Light’ Community Volunteering Awards coming soon

The Confederation of Community Groups ‘Shining Light’ Community Volunteering Awards will take place on Thursday night 7th June in Bellini’s. Just fewer than fifty nominations were received for individuals and organisations and an Independent Adjudicating Panel judged the entries. The aim of the Community Volunteering Awards is to honour the life and work of Patricia […]

Newcastle beach clean-up a huge success

Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke took part in hugely successful the clean-up of Newcastle beach on Saturday 26th May assisted by local residents. Speaking to Newry Times, he stated: “I wish to thank the people and young community who turned out and assisted in cleaning Newcastle beach on Saturday. Newcastle beach is part of our […]

McKevitt launches 2012 Norbrook Point Project

The sun shone on the hill last Friday as Karen McKevitt MLA for South Down launched the 2012 Norbrook Pointer Project at the Northern Ireland Assembly. Speaking at the event McKevitt said: “I am delighted to launch Norbrook Pointer Project, a community led youth project involving the PSNI Neighbourhood Policing Team and community groups from […]

Newry Chamber ‘broadly supportive’ over Greenbank development

Newry Chamber of Commerce has said it is ‘broadly supportive’ of the new Greenbank development. Newry Times exclusively revealed last week that up to 1,130 new jobs could be created at the site. Orla Jackson, Chief Executive of Newry Chamber, spoke to Newry Times and stated, “Newry Chamber of Commerce is broadly supportive of any […]

Man injured after late night Derrybeg assault

Police in Ardmore are appealing for information following the report of an assault in the Camlough Road, Derrybeg area in the early hours of Saturday, 26th May. Sometime between 1.00am and 2.00am a male was assaulted by a group of males. He sustained injuries to his face, back and chest. His injuries are not believed to […]

Police investigate house break-in

Police are appealing for information following a burglary at residential premises in the Lough Road area of Newtownhamilton on the night of Tuesday, 24th April. Sometime between 5pm on Tuesday 24th April and 9am on Wednesday 25th April the premises were entered and a number of items stolen, which included:- 3 white bathroom suites, including […]







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