
Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has welcomed the work carried out on the B7 Bridge Road junction / Derryleckagh Road, Burren to improve visibility at a dangerous junction. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane stated, “There has been a problem for years when vehicles exiting the Bridge Road had no view of traffic coming along the […]
Jun 3 2012 | Posted in
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The SDLP Councillor team in Crotlieve has welcomed news that Louth County Council have won their appeal against the decision to refuse the Narrow Water Bridge project to proceed to stage 2. The Special European Union Programmes Body (SEUPB) had originally denied access from stage 1 application for the project. Councillor Declan McAteer spoke to […]
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Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed the commencement of construction work which has now started on the £1.9 million development of purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Mournes. This 45km development of sustainable mountain bike trails, due to open to the public next spring, will wind through both Castlewellan Forest Park and Kilbroney Forest […]
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Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty has extended his congratulations to local florist Siobhan Hughes, who has been awarded a bronze medal at the world famous Chelsea Flower Show. Siobhan (24), who hails from Crossmaglen and works for George Preston Flowers in Newry, was awarded the bronze medal for her impressive arrangement of the Queen’s Diamond […]
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Every year football clubs from Northern Ireland attend a European tournament in Geneva Switzerland and every year local footballers from Newry Gateway are selected as part of the squad. This year was no exception as gateway clubs from Newry, Downpatrick, Carrickfergus, Lisburn and Belfast made up the squad and five players from Newry Gateway were […]
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Police in Newry are warning of traffic disruption in the Newry City area on Sunday, 3rd June as the Newry City Marathon takes place. Traffic diversions will be in operation throughout Newry City Centre and Tandragee Road between 8.30am and 4pm. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes where possible. Motorists are advised of traffic […]
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MP for Newry Armagh Conor Murphy has met with local man Diarmuid Sands adhead of his participation in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Mr Sands, who is the only volunteer to be selected out of 47 local applicants, will be based in the press section and will have responsibility for dealing with photographers from all […]
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Newry and Armagh MLA Danny Kennedy has expressed his regret at the news that Bessbrook Police Station is to finally close. Speaking to Newry Times, the Ulster Unionist representative said: “This news will be greeted with dismay by the local community who greatly value the Police Station and who throughout the Troubles had cause to […]
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To date this year, 16 people have lost their lives and many more have been seriously injured in road traffic collisions across Northern Ireland. With increased traffic levels expected over the coming long weekend, Police are urging drivers, motorcyclists and pedestrians to take extra care on the roads. Head of the Road and Armed Support […]
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Rostrevor Councillor Connaire McGreevy has expressed delight at news that Kilbroney Park will be a venue for the World Police and Fire Games to be held in 2013. Speaking to Newry Times, McGreevy said: “It is fantastic news that Kilbroney Park will be a host venue for the World Police and Fire Games in 2013. I commend the officials and especially […]
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