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SRC Student in VQ Day Awards

James Niblock, a Southern Regional College student from Mayobridge, has been recognised for outstanding achievement at an awards ceremony held in Parliament Buildings, Stormont. James has changed direction in his education, moving to a Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science at SRC’s Armagh Campus, having previously studied an Apprenticeship in Installing and Commissioning Electrotechnical Systems. […]

Bradley welcomes Newry schools investment

SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley MLA has welcomed the announcement by the Education Minister to approve capital investment in local schools. Speaking to Newry Times, Mr Bradley said, “I very much welcome the Ministers announcement which will see £173 million invested in new school builds across the North and of course […]

Brady expresses delight over local schools investment

Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has said he is delighted that there will be two new schools built in Newry following the announcement today by Education Minister John O’Dowd. Speaking from the Assembly Mr Brady said, “The news this morning that both St Clare’s and the Abbey, which are in the process of amalgamation, and […]

Huge boost for local schools after £11.8m investment announced

Newry Times can exclusively reveal that three Newry schools will receive nearly £12m in new facilities as part of a £173million investment in the schools estate. St Clare’s Convent and St Colman’s Abbey Primary School are set to receive £6million and St Joseph’s Convent Primary School in Newry has been allocated £5.8million. Education Minister, John […]

‘Multi agency meeting hugely successful’ – McCreesh

Sinn Féin councillor Jimmy McCreesh has praised statutory agencies and residents who attended a public meeting held in Lir Community House, Dungormley, Newtownhamilton last Wednesday. The meeting, which was convened and chaired by Councillor McCreesh, was in response to illicit dumping, anti social behaviour and speeding in the area. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor McCreesh […]

Dog litter bins requested for Meigh

Sinn Féin councillor Packie McDonald has requested that council supply the Meigh area with dog litter bins following complaints by a number of local residents. “Dog fouling has been an issue” the Slieve Gullion councillor said, “for many walkers who use the footpath to the local school. There is simply nowhere for responsible dog owners […]

Bargain, Barter, Trade – The art of sales and marketing in a digital age

Insta ‘flippin’ Tweet ‘agram It’s hard enough to know where to begin when developing a marketing strategy for your business, without having reams of ‘so-called’ popular social media channels to siphon through and attempt to understand. One of the biggest points that local businesses often raise with me is the fact that they are dizzy […]

Bringing breakfast back to life!

Breakfast. Breaking the fast. Setting your body and mind up for the day. The meal most of us ignore/eat too late/grab on the go and do not give enough attention to. Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper – probably sounds like Chinese to most of us. Our brains […]

‘DARD must strengthen resolve on TB’ – Irwin

Newry & Armagh DUP MLA William Irwin has said the Department of Agriculture must strengthen its resolve if TB is to be effectively tackled. Irwin recently took part in a visit to England as part of a DARD Committee delegation to meet key figures involved in the fight against TB in mainland Britain. The visit […]

Green Flag Eco Schools Presentation

Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council, Councillor John McArdle, has welcomed local schools to the Council Boardroom for the annual presentation ceremony of Green Flags as part of the Eco Schools programme. St Malachy’s Primary School Carnagat, St Malachy’s Primary School Ballymoyer, St Joseph’s Convent Primary School Newry and St Mary’s High School Newry […]







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