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Archive for: October, 2012

Warrenpoint woman makes final of Kraft Foods Leading Light Award

A Warrenpoint woman is celebrating this week after it emerged that she has been chosen as a finalist in the Kraft Foods Leading Light awards. Jacquelyn Stewart, owner of Squeeze Juice Cafe in Warrenpoint, is one of three rising stars of the food and grocery industry to be named as a finalist in the prestigious […]

‘Liofa a great success’ – Ruane

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has welcomed the news that Liofa, the initiative to promote the use of the Irish language has more than doubled its initial targets so far. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “In a question to the Minister it has been confirmed that over two and a half times the number […]

‘Facing up to the Challenge’ with top economist, Angela McGowan

The chief economist of Northern Bank will be in Newry on Tuesday 9th of October to deliver a key note speech on ‘Facing up to the Challenge’. Angela McGowan, speaking ahead of the event said, “Despite the challenging economic environment it is important to recognise that opportunities also exist. The city of Newry has a […]

Eirigi voice concern over Newry unemployment figures

éirígí in Newry have voiced their concerns following recently released figures which show that a staggering 3,831 people in the Newry and Mourne area find themselves out of work and are receiving unemployment benefits. Of those 3,831 people, 2,708 are male while 1,123 are female. Across Northern Ireland, the statistics also show that young people […]

Narrow Water Bridge planning permission ‘expected’ tomorrow

Newry Times can exclusively reveal that planning permission for Narrow Water Bridge is expected to be announced tomorrow at 12:30pm in Warrenpoint. Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane said she is expecting Environmental Minister Alex Attwood at Narrow Water tomorrow to announce that planning permission has been granted for the proposed bridge. Speaking to Newry Times, […]

Casey welcomes Town Houses in Barrack Street proposal

Local Sinn Féin Councillor Charlie Casey has welcomed the proposal by Ulidia Housing Association that subject to funding opportunities it is their hope to demolish the building on Barrack Street that was once owned by Phab (Physically Handicapped and Abled Bodied.) Speaking to Newry Times, Casey said, “The building that was once owned by Phab in […]

Irish language Rights and Revelry event launched

South Armagh is buzzing about POBAL’s massive 4th annual Irish language Rights and Revelry event which will take place over Friday 5th and Saturday 6th October. Seán Mac Diarmada of Gaeltacht Oirdheisceart Uladh said, “Irish speakers from South East Ulster can’t wait for this year’s event. It just grows and grows every year. As well […]

Car boot sale and abseil event

Fancy abseiling from St Mary’s Tower? This Saturday 6th October from 9:30am is your chance! It will only cost you £49/person and you can even get sponsored, as forms are available from Kingsley at 0283026 2621. Places are limited, so make your booking quick! Also there is a car boot sale from 9am which also […]

McKevitt calls for South Down boxing investment

SDLP Culture, Arts and Leisure spokesperson Karen McKevitt said it is important that boxing clubs in South Down play their part in the boxing investment announced by Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister Caral Ni Chuilin. The South Down MLA has put down a ministerial question: “To ask the Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure whether […]

‘Farmers should keep their medicine record books updated – Hearty

Sinn Féin Agricultural spokesperson, Terry Hearty, says he has been inundated with calls from farmers, in regards to visits from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) officials, asking to see their medicine record books. Councillor Hearty explained: “One farmer had been told he had three months to update his medicine book before DARD […]







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