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Archive for: September, 2012

Police urge parents to ‘plan ahead’

As alarm clocks across Northern Ireland are set a little earlier in anticipation of the start of the new school and college terms, Police are urging parents and road users to plan ahead for busier rush-hours and heavier traffic. Head of Road and Armed Support, Superintendent Muir Clark warned: “Over the summer months, many of […]

PSNI call for witnesses to Ballyholland burglary

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at a house in the Ballyholland Park area on Sunday 2nd September. Sometime between 4:30 and 5pm the owner of the house arrived home to find a dark coloured Audi car bearing southern registration plates parked in front of his house with […]

McKevitt congratulates 5 year old Burren golf star

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt and Crotlieve Cllr Declan McAteer have congratulated Ireland’s newest and youngest golf star, Sean Ryan (5) of Burren who has won a qualifying place to compete in the World Golf Championships in North Carolina next year. Speaking to Newry Times, she said: “The whole community is incredibly proud of […]

Deadline fast approaching for photography competition

The Ring of Gullion with Newry and Mourne District Council are hosting another fantastic amateur Photography Competition in the Ring of Gullion. Darren Rice, Ring of Gullion officer explained to Newry Times, “There are some fantastic pictures in so far, from children and adults. There are great top prizes for adults and under 14’s so […]

PSNI encourage community to establish Neighbourhood Watch Schemes

Police in Newry are encouraging local residents to consider a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme for their own community. Neighbourhood Watch is a partnership between local communities, the PSNI and Policing and Community Safety Partnerships. The schemes aim to help people protect themselves and their property and to reduce the fear of crime. The PSNI Crime Prevention […]

Clarke congratulates bravery of South Down coastguard officers

Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has warmly congratulated two local Coastguard Officers, Keith Campbell and John Kirkpatrick who have each been awarded the Chief Coastguard’s Commendation for separate heroic rescues carried out last year in Dundrum Inner Bay. At a presentation of Awards Ceremony held at Newcastle Coastguard Station on Wednesday 29th August the prestigious […]

Carnbane round up, 1st September 2012

First Division Saturday was a day to forget for local football as it was overshadowed by horrific leg breaks in two separate incidents. Firstly, to Stefan Metcalfe of Bohemians in their encounter with Newry Hibs at Jennings Park and then to Orchard City’s David Henry against Ashgrove Rovers at Frank Curran Park. Speaking to Newry […]

Councillor highlights Heating Grant Scheme

Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin councillor Anthony Flynn has encouraged people who are thinking of replacing their heating systems or building new houses to look at the possibility of applying for a Renewable Heat Premium Grant. These grants are available for the installation of renewable heating sources in domestic properties. Heat sources which are covered by […]

Clarke welcomes window replacement scheme

Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed confirmation received from the Housing Executive that work will commence in September to replace housing executive properties with replacement double glazing in Newcastle. During the full Council meeting on Monday 28th August the Housing Executive made the announcement during the Down District Housing Plan and Local Housing Strategy 2012/2013 presentation. […]

McKevitt calls for improved play facilities in Hilltown

SDLP MLA for South Down Karen McKevitt and SDLP Councillor Sean O’Hare are calling on Newry and Mourne District Council to improve the play park equipment in Spelga Park, Hilltown. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, “Sean O’Hare and I visited the park recently after constituents contacted us with concerns about the lack of play […]







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