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Archive for: August, 2012

PSNI growing concerned over missing woman

Police and the family of missing person, 42 year old Ailish McCarthy, are becoming increasingly concerned for her whereabouts. Ailish, who is from the Hawthorn Drive area of Armagh, was last seen in the city on the evening of Saturday 4th August. She is believed to possibly be in the Newry or Armagh area. Ailish […]

‘Investigation launched into reports of 4 year old girl sexually assaulted’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has commented on reports that a four year old girl was sexually assaulted yesterday, Monday 6th August, in Newry’s Ardcarne Park. There has been widespread talk on Facebook and Twitter over the past 24 hours after it emerged a letter (pictured right) was apparently sent to residents of Ardcarne Park. […]

Stolen fuel dumped in Cranfield

A recent incident which involved the dumping of stolen fuel in the Cranfield area has prompted an angry response from Sinn Fein councillor Sean Doran. Speaking to Newry Times, Doran blasted, “I want to condemn the disgraceful dumping of stolen fuel in an area of scenic beauty by mindless thieves who not only stole the […]

Summer workshops at the Museum

Bagenal’s Museum will host historically themed arts and craft workshops, which are open to families with children, aged seven and up on 13th, 14th, 16th, and 17th, August. Summer is nearly over but to make life a tiny bit more bearable your children can take part in our workshops. They will create items such as […]

St. Bronagh’s GAA reveal ambitious ‘2019’ plans

St. Bronagh’s GAA Club in Rostrevor has revealed that the club plans to mark its centenary year with a host of improvements to the infrastructure of the club. To meet the ambitious seven year plan, the club has announced that it has purchased 12 acres of land on the Drumsesk Road, Rostrevor. Aptly named ‘Vision […]

Ballyholland petition on traffic calming measures

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane and Councillor Peter Kearney have collected a petition from local residents calling for traffic calming measures to be implemented in the Ballyholland area. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane stated, “Sinn Féin have been working on behalf of the local residents of Ballyholland in order to have traffic calming measures implemented […]

Councillor Flynn goes on ‘Dragon Safari’

Sinn Féin councillor Anthony Flynn has described the ‘Dragon Safari’ set in Slieve Gullion as “a magical experience through the woodland.” The world’s first Dragon Safari is the brainchild of local children’s art charity, Sticky Fingers and involves a mile long trek through Slieve Gullion forest during which participants encounter some of the friendly dragons […]

Newry police charge woman (35) with child abduction

Detectives in Newry have charged a 35 year old woman with child abduction. She is due to appear at Newry Magistrates’ Court today Monday, 6th August. The news comes after the PSNI announced over the weekend they had also charged a 48 year old man with child abduction. It is believed the charge and arrest […]

Leading investment fund seeks NI startups for ‘global stardom’

Private investment fund Colman Equity is offering 10 outstanding startup companies an opportunity to pitch their business ideas and compete on an international stage for the attention of a global network of investors. The initiative, led by Newry based Colman Equity and sponsored by Tughans and Invest Northern Ireland, will see 10 start-up businesses compete […]

Newry City Ladies, Meet the Players: Eireann McLaughlin

Eireann McLaughlin has been a key figure in Newry City Ladies league campaign this season, scoring a superb 16 goals with another game to go and recently, Newry Times caught up with Eireann to find out a little more about her: Name: Eireann McLaughlin Age: 15 Position: Right wing /Forward. Previous clubs: Midway Utd, Dundalk […]







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