
Following recent ‘lawlessness’ in the greater Altnaveigh Park /Demense area of Newry, a working sub group was established, through a CRJ intervention, to address issues raised at a public meeting in July. The second working group meeting took place on Tuesday evening, September 4th, in the CRJ offices in Ballybot House and was chaired by […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Whilst I’m sure many of us won’t notice the change in weather between summer and autumn we’ll all certainly notice the change in style! It will be a long time before we get our pins out again; now we get to focus on something more Irish; layering! It is one of the top trends this […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Newry Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has commended Dromintee GAC on their hugely successful fundraising day in aid of Motor Neurone Disease. The event was held in the club’s grounds on Sunday 9th September and was attended by thousands of people from across south Armagh and beyond. Ms Fearon, who was a volunteer helper on the […]
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Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has questioned why the DUP’s motion aimed at reducing the VAT rate for the Hospitality Sector was brought to the Assembly, when the issue has already been raised by Naomi Long MP at Westminster. The recent motion debated at the Assembly on Monday 10th September aimed at pursuing a reduced […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging students getting ready for the start of the new university and college terms to be aware of the dangers of fire. Students are being reminded to keep fire safe in their shared or rented accommodation by always ensuring they have a working smoke alarm fitted and by […]
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Forkhill Sinn Féin councillor Anthony Flynn has slammed thieves who robbed a house on the Forkhill/Dromintee Road on Sunday 9th September. The Sinn Féin representative, who visited the family on hearing of the incident said, “This home was broken into at approximately 3pm on Sunday while the family were attending the fundraising day in aid […]
Sep 12 2012 | Posted in
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Representatives from 52 schools across Northern Ireland gathered in Belfast recently for the launch of Ulster Colleges GAA programme for 2012/13. Around 100 guests were present at the Merchant Hotel to hear from Liam O’Neill, GAA President, and Seamus Meehan, Ulster Colleges Chairman, as they detailed plans for the season ahead. Speaking at the launch, […]
Sep 12 2012 | Posted in
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Dear Editor, As a long time sufferer of depression I’d personally like more aware of mental illness so I researched it and the statistics clearly state that one in four of us are affected by some kind of illness. This means that currently someone in your immediate family (I.e mother, father, brother, sister, aunt or […]

Dear Editor, Your article “Let’s talk about ‘stammering’ information evening coming to Newry” did an excellent job on educating your readers about The McGuire Programme, but did not address other sources of information about stammering. In addition to the information in your article about this programme, I recommend that your readers check out some websites […]

Police in Newry are appealing for information following the theft of seven cows from farm land in the Ballynaleck and Aghmakane town-land areas of Camlough. The cattle were taken between 7pm on Monday, 3rd September and 1.45pm on Tuesday, 4th September. Police are appealing to anyone who has information in relation to this to contact […]
Sep 12 2012 | Posted in
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