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PIPS Newry & Mourne 2nd Annual 10k Run

The Second PIPS Newry & Mourne (Public Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide and Self-harm) 10k road race will take place on Sunday 9th September 2012 at 11am. The scenic, flat, traffic-free road/track route is open to all abilities and is an excellent course for people looking to complete an easy flat 10k or for […]

‘Local pride soaring high in Red Kite Country’ – Hazzard

South Down Assemblyman Chris Hazzard has congratulated the RSPB for their on-going commitment to restoring the Red Kite bird to the south Down countryside. The Sinn Féin MLA was a guest of the RSPB as they visited local nesting sites, and having been able to see the bird of prey soaring high in the local […]

Sinn Féin welcome forthcoming ‘Community Transport Week’

Chris Hazzard MLA will be part of a Sinn Féin delegation to meet this week with Down Community Transport ahead of the forthcoming Community Transport Week. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard welcomed the event whilst praising the work of the locally based charity. “Down District and Ards Transport operates a number of accessible door-to-door travel […]

Record vintage entries attend ‘best Claragh Bridge show to date’

Record numbers of vintage vehicles and visitors attended the 9th annual cross-community Claragh Bridge Vintage, Classic, and Agricultural show in Drumaroad on Saturday 28th July. Despite the inclement weather people enjoyed a day packed of vintage vehicles, and attractions. BBC Radio Ulster made an early morning visit to the show and broadcast a live radio […]

Dragon AWOL on safari: Slieve Gullion set to host dragon extravaganza

Finally, all has been revealed. Following the bizarre footprints in the pavement, the bones discovered at Slieve Gullion, the large egg at Grounded Espresso Bar and the frequent dragon sightings…Sticky Fingers has announced that there is to be a Dragon Safari at Slieve Gullion on 3rd-5th August 2pm-5pm. It all came to light this week […]

Tensions high in Altnaveigh Park amid ‘traveller feud’

Newry MLA Mickey Brady has commented following his recent attendance at a community meeting. Speaking about the meeting, which was called in response to antisocial behaviour and crime in the Altnaveigh Park area, Brady stated, “I attended the meeting as I have received many phone calls to my constituency office from people who are genuinely […]

Donnelly saddened by road death of local teenager

SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor Geraldine Donnelly has spoken of her sadness at the death of a local teenager who was driving on the Castleblayney to Dundalk Road several days ago. Speaking to Newry Times, Donnelly said: “This young man was part of a much-loved and community-spirited family in South Armagh and he will be sorely […]

‘Kennedy’s decision not to appeal Lennon case politically motivated’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has stated that the announcement by Danny Kennedy not to appeal the decision of discrimination in the Alan Lennon case is based purely on political expediency. Speaking following the announcement Mr Murphy said: “The decision not to appeal the findings of the Fair Employment Tribunal’s decision in a case brought […]

Ladies Night in Aid of PIPS coming to town

In what proimises to be a fun-filled night for local women, PIPS Newry has announced the launch of ‘Ladies Night’, which is coming to town on Friday 3rd August. Acknowledged as Ireland’s number one strip show, the doors open at 9pm when “Men of Fantasy” are appearing live at the Bank. With temperatures about to […]

PSNI appeal for witnesses to trailer theft

Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following the theft of a trailer and steel from Milltown Industrial Estate. Some time between Friday, 20th July and Sunday night, 22nd July, a blue Tri Axle 45ft trailer with the words ‘McGorman Transport, Ballygawley’ written on the side was stolen from where it was parked at the […]







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