
Police in Hilltown are appealing for information following the theft of a tractor from Yellow Road. Some time between 6.50pm and 11pm on Monday, 1st October, a blue Ford 7610 tractor, registration E984 FKW was taken. The tractor has two new front tyres and a dog chain tied to the front of it. Police are appealing […]
Oct 8 2012 | Posted in
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In the run-up to Halloween, police in Newry & Mourne are making the public aware that the sale of illegal fireworks and the misuse of fireworks will not be tolerated. Police have received a number of reports from across the area in relation to the inappropriate use of fireworks. A substantial number of complaints include […]
Oct 8 2012 | Posted in
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Premier Division Craven goal sinks Windmill John Craven was the toast of the Cavern Bar after he netted the winner for Finn Harps against neighbours and fierce rivals Windmill Stars in a scrappy affair at Nan Sands park. Both sides were restricted to a series of half chances in a drab first period but Windmill […]
Oct 7 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP Education spokesperson and MLA for South Down Sean Rogers has welcomed a move by the Catholic Church in the South of Ireland to put an end to the excesses of First Holy Communion celebrations. Rogers was speaking following this week’s publication by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of guidelines on preparing Dublin children for their First […]
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley has congratulated Armagh Ladies Gaelic Football Team on their victory in the All-Ireland final over Waterford. Commenting on the victory Mr Bradley said: “I congratulate Armagh on this historic victory in the All-Ireland final. The ladies really played their hearts out and they settled into a strong […]
Oct 7 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has spoken warmly of the links being fostered between West Georgia Technical College in the US and the Southern Regional College in Newry and Mourne. Representatives of West Georgia Tech came to Stormont this week to discuss details of the arrangement, which will see six months of shared teaching […]
Oct 7 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has welcomed the decision by Environment Minister Alex Atwood to extend the spreading of slurry past the 15th of October when there is a reasonable excuse to do so given the condition of their land. Speaking to Newry Times, Hearty said, “I welcome the decision by the Environment Minster to […]
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The free tour of Newry and Mourne Museum will now commence at 3pm every Sunday. If you haven’t visited the Museum before or you would like to hear more about the history of the area this is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The exhibitions provide an overview of the history and the […]

By Richard Bullick Armagh’s magnificent midfielder Caroline O’Hanlon can underline her status as arguably the best player in the country on the fittingly grand stage of Croke Park on All Ireland ladies finals day. All eyes will be on the 28-year-old Carrickcruppen captain, who will be making her first appearance at headquarters since the senior […]
Oct 6 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has called on the Roads Service to deal with the flooding on the Concession Road in Crossmaglen before lives are lost. Speaking at a meeting with Roads Service Councillor Hearty said, “If drainage is not done to prevent water flowing down the Concession Road before the frost and ice set […]
Oct 6 2012 | Posted in
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