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Archive for: July, 2012

Police investigate reports of sexual assault

Police in Newry are investigating a report of a sexual assault in the Monaghan Street area of Newry in the early hours of Sunday 1st July. There was widespread speculation from the local media in Newry that a body had been recovered after members of the public witnessed forensic detectives in the area. These claims […]

Rogers questions commitment to undocumented Irish in USA

South Down SDLP MLA Sean Rogers has expressed his disappointment at the failure of First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness to reply to a written question he tabled on the 25th April 2012. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said, “Since taking up political office I have taken a special interest in […]

Calling all thoroughbred fashionistas.. It’s competition time!

Ladies Day at Dundalk Stadium is set for Thursday 12th July and Marshes are once again betting on stylish race goers to pull out all the stops in the hope of winning the grand prize – a €5000 Marshes shopping spree. Registration for entry into Marshes Best Dressed Lady is now open. Register to enter […]

O’Rourke resigns as Armagh suffer shock defeat by the Rossie’s

Paddy O’Rourke has resigned from his role as Senior Football Team Manager after Armagh lost to Roscommon in the All-Ireland qualifiers yesterday. It came as little surprise late last night (Sunday 1st July) when news began to filter through that Paddy O’ Rourke had made the decision to walk away from the Armagh setup that […]

District Commander provides update on local policing

Homes across E District’s four policing areas – Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry and Mourne, will receive a personal letter from PSNI District Commander, Chief Superintendent Alasdair Robinson, over the next few weeks. The letter will accompany a leaflet containing an update from Chief Constable Matt Baggott and an overview of policing initiatives and successes in the local area. […]

Let’s get ready to rumble – Sign Up for the 4th Hospice Midnight Walk

Following the success of last years Hospice Midnight Walk, the Southern Area Hospice are once again organising a fun filled Midnight Walk on Saturday 25th August 2012. This exciting event will kick off at Sculpt Fitness in Carnbane Industrial Estate, where it is hoped a sea of supporters will flood the venue in support of […]

Hughes Insurance awards local sports volunteer

The Hughes Insurance Sports Volunteer Awards, a national awards programme recognising the unsung heroes of local sport in communities across Northern Ireland, has announced 12 regional winners from across the province. Hundreds of volunteers from all sports were nominated with the Newry Sports Volunteer Award going to Maria Fox.  Maria was chosen as the Hughes […]

Southern Trust choristers hit high note

Members of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Choir recently performed at the international Arts Care Conference which attracted delegates from Australia, USA, Finland, Great Britain and Ireland. The members sang three pieces – Marie’s Wedding, Will You Go Lassie Go and I Believe – under the direction of choir director Dr Catriona Herron […]







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