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Archive for: July, 2012

Our Lady’s Grammar School clarify academic selection position

Our Lady’s Grammar School in Newry has contacted Newry Times to clarify the school’s position regarding academic selection. The statement read, “It has been reported in some media outlets that Our Lady’s Grammar School has “announced” that it is to end academic selection. This is a misleading interpretation of a recent statement released by the […]

Ammunition found on Chancellor’s Road

Police are warning the public not to approach or touch any suspicious object or package following the recent discovery of ammunition in the area of the Chancellor’s Road, Newry. The lethal rounds were left in the open during the day close to a Primary School in an area that children would regularly frequent. It is […]

Ferris to wheel off to America to aid NFL preparations

Southern Regional College staff member Stephen Ferris will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in July to assist coaches from the Pittsburgh Steelers American Football team, in a three week pre-season training camp. Stephen, who is the Princes Trust Programme Coordinator at Southern Regional College in Newry, is completing a Masters in Nutritional Science and will file […]

Clarke calls for changes to Dundrum bonfire

Newcastle Alliance representative Patrick Clarke has called on the organisers behind the DeCourcey Way bonfire, Dundrum, to consider moving it to a new location for the good of the whole community. The local Councillor, who was speaking ahead of the 11th night bonfire events, says he believes the land owned by the Housing Executive could […]

Council call on Von Merkel to investigate suspected ‘Dragon Footprints’

Slieve Gullion is once again at the centre of controversy this week following the council’s decision to bring in expert help at the “taxpayers expense”. Since the initial discovery of a large footprint at Slieve Gullion, International Monster Specialists  – The Weird and Wonderful Inspector Team (TWWIT’s) have been excavating the area in search for any […]

W – the secret weapon!

When the going gets tough, remember the letter ‘W’, it’s your secret weapon when it comes to simple maintenance or improvement of your current health and weight. When money is tight and you can’t afford hundreds of pounds on a tailored plan or the newest gear for those spinning classes that you’ve signed up for, […]

Ruane congratulates Boley Fair organisers

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has congratulated the organisers of the Boley Fair for putting on another successful community based event. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms Ruane said, “The organisers of the Boley Fair need to be congratulated for bringing together a series of events that highlights the history and culture of this part of […]

Our Lady’s Grammar School announce support to ‘phase out’ academic selection

Our Lady’s Grammar School in Newry has said it backs plans by the Catholic church to phase out academic selection for 11 year olds. Our Lady’s, which is part of the Sisters of Mercy Trust, has joined the Abbey Grammar School in Newry – which Newry Times exclusively revealed last week has supported the bishop’s […]

International links with Barcroft Summer Festival

The Annual Barcroft Community Festival is due to kick off on Monday 23rd July with help from ten international volunteers. For nearly twenty five years the local community group has worked in partnership with Voluntary Services International in Dublin (VSI) bringing youth leaders and students from all parts of Europe to the Newry Estate to […]

MEP support for Narrow Water Bridge welcomed

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has welcomed the commitment of MEP’s who addressed a meeting to campaign for the Narrow Water Bridge. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms Ruane said, “The attendance of MEP’s Martina Anderson and Jim Nicholson at the meeting of political representatives, Newry and Mourne and Louth County Councils as well as business and […]







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