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Archive for: September, 2012

Kennedy welcomes Taoiseach meeting

The Ulster Unionist Assembly member for Newry & Armagh, Danny Kennedy MLA has given his reaction to the meeting held in Dublin last Thursday between the sole survivor and relatives of the victims of the Kingsmills massacre and Irish Taoiseach, Enda Kenny. Kennedy, who set up the meeting on behalf of the Kingsmills group, said he […]

Ruane welcomes Warrenpoint Marina passing ‘major hurdle’

Last week saw the proposed Marina development in Warrenpoint pass another major hurdle and the news has been welcomed by Sinn Fein’s local representative, Michael Ruane. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “With the Marina project now having obtained planning permission, we can now look forward to the bridge hopefully receiving the same response. Both projects have […]

My Day Bridalwear – Calling all brides to be

Calling all brides to be, if you are searching for that perfect dress for your big day look no further than “My Day Bridalwear”,  2A Monaghan Street, Newry. MY DAY Bridalwear in Newry is closing its doors on Sunday 30th Sept at 5pm so now is your opportunity to get a great dress at a great […]

PSNI probe Crossmaglen ‘creeper style’ burglary

Police in Crossmaglen are appealing for information following the report of a creeper style burglary at a house in the Blaney Road area on Monday, 10 September. Sometime between 8.30pm on Sunday, 9th September and 9am on Monday, 10th September, the house was entered by persons unknown and keys to the owners car taken. A red […]

Broadband ‘Not-Spots’ to be identified

Sinn Féin Slieve Gullion Councillor Colman Burns has blasted the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for the decision to launch a consultation into poor broadband coverage online. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Burns said; “While I welcome any attempt to address the shockingly poor rural access to broadband in South Armagh I find it […]

McKevitt urges community to get involved in World Police and Fire Games 2013

SDLP sports spokesperson Karen McKevitt has urged councils, companies, communities and individuals to get involved in the 2013 World Police and Fire Games. Speaking to Newry Times, she said: “We have just seen what joint efforts and community buy-in could achieve in the Olympics and Paralympics. Next year we will have the World Police and […]

Sinn Féin launch ‘Pride in Politics’ event

Sinn Féin Assembly Members Mickey Brady and Megan Fearon were joined by Newry Rainbow Community’s Padraig Lynch for the official launch of Sinn Féin’s ‘Pride in Politics’ event. Megan Fearon MLA described what ‘Pride in Politics’ is all about. She stated, “Sinn Féin is for equality for everyone on the island of Ireland. Unfortunately, members […]

Clarke welcomes changes to benefit claim scheme

Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed a Welfare Reform decision that will see some benefit claimants remain on fortnightly payments. Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith unveiled his new Welfare Reform plans earlier this week, ahead of the launch of Universal Credit – a new benefit system – next year. Universal Credit plans […]

Clarke calls for greater transparency on supermarket fuel pricing

Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has highlighted the lack of transparency on fuel pricing. Clarke has raised concerns that supermarkets across Northern Ireland charge different prices at their forecourts, basing prices on the level of local competition instead. The strategy can result in prices being up to six pence per litre higher at some store […]

Doran Kitchens celebrate 30 years of excellence

Celebrating 30 years in business and the official opening of their new showroom Doran Kitchens invite you to their ‘Open Family Fun Day’ on Saturday 22nd September. The family run company – based in Meigh – was established by Peter Doran in 1982 and has since grown steadily into one of the leading bespoke kitchen […]







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