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Archive for: October, 2012

Olden Days and Olden Ways continue to support local Hospice

The Olden Days and Olden Ways group held their annual Open Day on Saturday 15th September raising a total of £4,400 and they would like to thank all of those who contributed to making the event such a success. A special thanks to the men from Lower Mourne who did the threshing, the exhibitors of […]

Murphy congratulates ‘Trad for Trociare’ in St.Bronaghs

Rostrevor Sinn Féin Councillor Mick Murphy has offered his congratulations to all those involved in the ‘Trad for Trociare’ in St.Bronaghs GAA. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy stated, “This event encompasses a group of local musicians and singers who are flying the flag for Down by hosting a 12 hour nonstop traditional/folk session in St […]

‘Pedestrian under-passes need addressed urgently’ – Curran

Sinn Féin Councillor Brendan Curran has slammed the condition of pedestrian under passes at Courtney hill Newry. He has called on the Roads Service to address the appearance of under passes. Speaking to Newry Times, Curran stated, “Pedestrian under-passes are continuing to be neglected by the Roads Service and have been allowed to become a […]

Man shot in both ankles in Ardcarne Park

A man has been rushed to hospital tonight after being shot in both ankles. Newry Times understands that the 25 year old man is a member of the travelling community and he was attacked in the Ardcarne Park area of the city shortly before 9:00pm tonight. The injured man was rushed to Daisy Hill Hospital […]

Dance Factory to appear at Bow Street Mall

Local Community Dance Group the Dance Factory will be moon-walking their way onto Bow Street Mall this Halloween bringing you an exclusive Thriller performance on Sunday 28th October at 3pm. But that is not all, on Saturday, October 27th from 11am – 3pm, Friendly Faces will be turning those who dare into the scariest of […]

Oh Muck! Mud Run at Rostrevor Holidays

The day got off to an interesting start when Banana Man and his sidekicks, The Dancing Divas, ran into a confrontation with the Men in Suits. They were all at Rostrevor Holidays for a joint cause in goodness however, and the differences were put aside for the start of the Oh Muck! Mud Run, raising […]

‘Greater effort needed in lobbying for improved broadband infrastructure’ – Burns

Sinn Fein Councillor Colman Burns has urged Newry and Mourne District Council to step up their efforts in lobbying for improved broadband infrastructure in the district. Councillor Burns, speaking at an Economic Development meeting recently, said: “There are huge gaps in broadband provision, especially in the rural areas, and, as this is now an essential […]

Motion on Vital Heart Services unanimously passed at Newry Council

Sinn Féin Councillors Turlough Murphy and Valerie Harte brought a motion on the Paediatric Congenital Cardiac Services to the council floor recently. They called on the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to reassure parents that the future service model will prioritise the needs of their children and further call on the Minister […]

PSNI launch fresh investigation into murder of Newry woman

Detectives from the Serious Crime Branch of the PSNI investigating the murder of Caroline Graham who went missing from her home in Portadown today began a renewed search operation. Newry woman Caroline, who went missing from her home in Portadown in April 1989, was just 19 years old when she disappeared. She was living with […]

Newry man shortlisted for Belfast ‘Young Business Man of the Year’ award

Newry man Neil Conlon is celebrating this week after he received the news that he has been shortlisted for the Belfast ‘Young Business Man of the Year’ award. Neil found out this week that he will join other gifted business men from Belfast in a tussle for the top accolade. The 28 year old, who […]







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