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Archive for: July, 2012

PSNI response to Forkhill robberies criticised

Sinn Féin councillor Anthony Flynn has criticised the PSNI for failing to respond to notification of robberies as they were occurring in the Forkhill area. “Members of the community have come to me”, Councillor Flynn said, “and they have informed me that the PSNI were contacted in the early morning hours of Thursday 5th July […]

Corrinshego GFC Festival launched

Newry Armagh MP Conor Murphy and newly selected MLA Megan Fearon were on hand to help officially launch the Thomas Davis Corrinshego Summer Festival which takes place from 12th – 15th July. Speaking to Newry Times, Festival Committee Chairperson Declan McGreavey explained what would be happening over the festival saying, “The events commence on Thursday […]

Clarke praises quick and effective Council action

Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has praised Down District Council for its quick and effective response to flooding in the area over the past week. During flash flooding on Thursday, July 5, the Council declared an emergency situation, activating its action plan immediately. The Council has remained on high alert since, as flood warnings persisted […]

‘Responsible dog owners key to addressing dog fouling problem’ – Kearney

Sinn Féin Councillor Peter Kearney has welcomed Newry and Mourne Council’s determination to tackle the problem of dog fouling. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Kearney said, “In a recent community survey carried out by Sinn Féin dog fouling was one of the main complaints we met at the doors. I raised the issue at Council […]

Training day for hairdressing staff on gents cutting

Southern Regional College were thrilled to invite Paul Ames and his team from The Hair Project London to train and up-skill the Hairdressing staff on various barbering techniques. The staff learned about cutting facial hair and experimenting with many new cutting and styling techniques for the gents market. The training was one of a number […]

Crossmaglen 10k Challenge 2012

The second annual Crossmaglen 10k Challenge will take place on Sunday 29th July at 1pm from Crossmaglen Rangers GFC’s grounds. This is a 10km road run, jog or walk and will follow the same route as last year’s event. Everyone in the community is encouraged to take part either by entering, marshal ling or supporting […]

Newry Creative Craft end of year show

Students from SRC Newry Campus had the opportunity to showcase their art, craft and photography pieces at the End of Year Show held recently at Southern Regional College, Newry Campus. There was a wide range of work on display from students who attended Recreational Art, Level 2 Creative Craft – Photography, and Level 2 Creative […]

Clarke welcomes NIE work in Dundrum

Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) commencing replacement works of outside damaged electricity cables to buildings along Main Street Dundrum following a number of site inspections of outside electricity cables running along the top frontage of the buildings. Councillor Clarke says he had previously made representations to NIE who own […]

Go Green with Summer Recycling

Newry and Mourne District Council are urging residents to think green by recycling their waste this summer. During the summer time a lot of extra waste is generated through barbecues, garden parties and the school summer holidays. Officers are giving tips to residents barbecuing or having a party/picnic on how to ‘go green’ this holiday […]

Museum loan boxes – Please give generously

In 2007 the Museum took part in the “Valuing Heritage by Valuing Memories” project in partnership with the Reminiscence Network Northern Ireland. The aim of the project was to support and expand reminiscence activity in the area. The project was a great success, establishing a Loan Box service at the Museum. The current loan boxes, […]







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