
The new US Consul General to the North, Greg Burton; visited Newry Museum last Wednesday where he was welcomed by Sinn Féin councillors Charlie Casey, Packie McDonald and Mickey Ruane. Speaking after the meeting Deputy Mayor Packie McDonald said: “It was a pleasure to meet with US Consul General Greg Burton today; I raised with […]
Oct 2 2012 | Posted in
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A Newry-based chartered surveyor has added some prestigious letters and another important role to his already impressive CV. Michael Hannaway, who runs local chartered surveying practice Hannaway and Hannaway, has been appointed to one of the World Regional Boards of the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). He has also been made a Fellow (FRICS) […]
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The historic KIlleavy Castle and estate goes on the market next week with offers invited just shy of one million pound – £975,000. The Castle (a grade 1 listed building) is located on the Eastern slopes of Slieve Gullion, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and dates back to 1810. The Castle is for […]
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Struggling sports retailer JJB has today been placed into administration, leading to the loss of 2,200 jobs nationwide. Administrators from company KPMG had been called in on Monday and managed to save 550 jobs after selling part of the business to Sports Direct, who are reportedly in the process of buying 20 JJB stores, the JJB […]
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The Chief Inspector and Area Commander of Newry PSNI has revealed to Newry Times the shocking details of the incident which led to two men working in McCoy’s Bar having bags placed over their heads before the popular local bar was set alight. At the press facility outside McCoy’s Bar, Area Commander, Chief Inspector Davy […]
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Newry City’s Irish FA membership has been terminated after the club’s registered directors told the governing body that they did not intend to appeal against a High Court winding-up order. The IFA suspended the club following last week’s winding-up order. On Friday, the IFA announced that all results from Newry City team’s this season “will be […]
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There was widespread anger today after it emerged that McCoys bar has been completely destroyed in an arson attack in the early hours of the morning (Monday 1st October). Two men in the bar at the time were believed to be badly beaten after four men entered the pub just after midnight. The two men […]
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In light of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) referral of the UK’s private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission, SDLP South Down MP, Margaret Ritchie, has called on the commission to include Northern Ireland in its investigation. The OFT referred the UK’s private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission for further investigation […]
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Come along to Slieve Gullion on Saturday 6th October at 11am to find out more about one of our much-loved native mammals, the red squirrel, and if you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of one! The event, organised as part of Red Squirrel week, is supported by Newry and Mourne District Council, Northern […]

Discover the untouched landscapes of South Armagh by exploring the ring **** hills of The Ring of Gullion; learn about the history and enjoy the craic. The three-hour loop walk will begin and end in the car park of the former Church of Ireland at the bottom of Jonesborough Hill, beside M1/A1 Junction 20 at […]