
Warrenpoint Sinn Fein councillor, Michael Ruane has called on the Roads Service to review the speed limit on the Newry Road into Warrenpoint as far as the turn into Meeting Street, with a view to increasing the limit from 30mph to 40mph. At a multi-agency meeting recently, councillor Ruane pointed out: “The approach into Warrenpoint from Newry […]
Jul 12 2012 | Posted in
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Dear Editor In times of economic hardship and austerity the ratepayers have had to make financial concessions and cutbacks upon the family budget. On heating fuel costs, food, clothing, motoring costs and schooling needs to name a few. Meanwhile at Newry’s Monaghan Row council offices and chamber an unscrupulous practice of squandering the rate payer’s […]

Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney has delivered a lecture on the theme of ‘Reconciliation’ in Darkley House, South Armagh as part of the Darkley House Festival Week. In the course of his wide ranging speech Mr Kearney acknowledged the enormous hurt on all sides caused by the conflict, including in south Armagh. The Sinn […]
Jul 11 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has spoken of her shock at information received by her office which indicates that the Stormont Ministers for Agriculture and Health have not engaged in consultations regarding the EC directions regarding the reclassification of desinewed meat. The European Commission has directed that desinewed meat from sheep, cattle and goats […]
Jul 11 2012 | Posted in
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The inaugural Newry Sinn Féin Golf Classic was held on Saturday 30th June at Ashfield Golf Course Cullyhanna. In total 15 teams from across Newry, South Armagh and the surrounding areas took part in what was a competitive but friendly event. The winning team comprised of Tom Rushe, Noel Nugent, Martin Rooney and Kevin Watters […]
Jul 11 2012 | Posted in
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Residents in Newry’s Belfast Road have said they are ‘outraged’ after the erection of flags and banners outside their houses in the run up to tomorrow’s controversial Orange parade through Newry. The contentious parade, believed to contain nearly 40 bands from the Newry District LOL no 9 lodge, has been slammed by local political representatives […]
Jul 11 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed the initiative by Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill to deal with badgers infected with Bovine Tuberculosis. Speaking to Newry Times, Miss Fearon said, “For years there has been a debate on how we deal with the problem of badgers infected with Bovine Tuberculosis. I congratulate the Minister with coming […]
Jul 11 2012 | Posted in
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Newry Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed EU regulations which mean that for the first time ever there will be a maximum charge for data roaming across Europe. Speaking to Newry Times, Boylan said it was good news for people travelling for business or leisure breaks. “In today’s world people like and often need to […]
Jul 11 2012 | Posted in
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Fancy a once in a life time opportunity? If so, then the Southern Area Hospice is offering you just that! If you’ve always dreamed of being a cowboy or cowgirl, then this is the challenge for you! Saddle up Ya’ll and come work and live like a real cowboy during a week long challenge at […]

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of 21 year old Anthony Cahill. Tony, as he is known, was last seen on in the Newry area on Saturday 7th July. He is described as being 6′ tall, of thin build, with short dark. He has a tattoo of a spiders web on his neck. […]
Jul 10 2012 | Posted in
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