
Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said that the successful weekend of events to commemorate the Loughinisland massacre were held with dignity and that it highlighted the injustices that are still being faced by the family. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms. Ruane said, “I would like to thank everyone who came out over the weekend […]
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Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman and Stormont Agriculture Committee member William Irwin MLA has reacted to news that The Mournes will be considered for National Park status. Irwin was speaking after the Newry Times exclusive today where Environment Minister Alex Attwood announced the most likely candidate areas for designation as a National Park. The Mournes, […]
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Down Senior Footballers take on Monaghan in the Ulster Semi Final this Sunday in the Morgan Athletic Grounds, Armagh at 2.00pm, with the minor game between the same sides due to start at 12.15pm. This is an All-Ticket Game. Down GAA will have tickets on sale as follows: County Office Dressing Room Complex, Pairc Esler […]
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Environment Minister Alex Attwood has today announced the most likely candidate areas for designation as a National Park. The Mournes, the Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens and the Fermanagh Lakelands are the three areas identified – from a list of 12 through an independent assessment process. The Minister also confirmed that his plan is not […]
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SDLP Council Group Leader Councillor Thomas O’Hanlon has said the SDLP’s Economic Conference in Armagh on Thursday will be an excellent opportunity for local people and businesses to get information on potential areas for economic growth across our island. O’Hanlon was speaking ahead of the SDLP Economic Conference ‘Job Creation and the Island Economy’ which […]
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A 33 year old man has been charged with various drug offences. The charges are in relation to the seizure of suspected herbal cannabis from residential premises in the Greencastle Street, Kilkeel area on Wednesday, 13th June. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 11th July. As is normal procedure, all […]
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If you’re heading to the Quays Shopping Centre in Newry this weekend keep your eyes peeled for some of the familiar faces that can be seen starring in the centre’s new television advert. The complex, once described by the New York Times as ‘The hottest shopping destination on the EU’s open borders’, decided to keep […]

Police in Newry are appealing for information following the report of an assault in a car park in the Monaghan Street area of Newry on Sunday, 10th June. At approximately 3.00am an unknown man got out of a white Peugeot 306 car and pushed another man to the ground and hit him in the face, […]
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Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following the theft of a car from the Ballinran Road area of Kilkeel. Some time between 9.30am on Saturday, 16th June and 12 mid-day on Sunday, 17th June a silver/grey Mazda RX8 was stolen from outside a house. Police would ask anyone who may have witnessed this incident […]
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Under 16 League: Craobh Rua 1-10 Cuchulainns 2-5 Craobh Rua Under 16 team claimed a narrow victory over Cúchulainns in their latest league match. The game, played in a sporting manner, was a terrific advertisement for hurling, as both teams displayed great skills and passion. Points from play by Kyle Kane, Barra McAteer and Joe […]