It’s 89 years since Newry Town Football Club first opened their doors and during that time hundreds of players have come and gone; some good and some not so good! We want Newry fans to take a trip down memory lane, reminisce over their favourite players and to have a stab at picking their all […]
Nov 22 2012 | Posted in
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Local sporting hero Jackie Mooney is celebrating this week after scooping the People’s Award at the IFA McDonald’s Community Awards in Belfast City Hall. As a player, manager and now Chairman Jackie has dedicated his life to growing his local village club, Camlough Rovers, within the local community. Jackie initiated and drove the process of […]
Nov 22 2012 | Posted in
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By Richard Bullick There was double delight for the magnificent Caroline O’Hanlon at last Saturday night’s All Stars banquet in Dublin, which has put the seal on a memorably successful season for the rejuvenated Armagh ladies. With the Ulster and All Ireland Intermediate trophies already in the Orchard County cabinet, it was left to one […]
Nov 22 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has spoken of the need for all political parties to unite against terrorism and support the implementation of robust security practices in Northern Ireland. Ritchie was speaking during the recent DUP opposition debate in the House of Commons. She stated, “It is of paramount importance that at this […]
Nov 22 2012 | Posted in
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South Armagh Neighbourhood Policing Team and detectives from E District’s Tactical Crime Unit have charged a 38 year old man with a number of offences following the discovery of a cannabis factory in the Ferryhill Road area of Newry in November 2011. The man was charged with possession of class B drugs, possession of class […]
Nov 22 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh has welcomed the news that Derrybeg is set to get a new community centre. Newry Times exclusively revealed earlier today that the Derrybeg project had been given the green light for £190,000 in funding through the Department’s Neighbourhood Renewal Investment Fund. The project involves the provision of a bespoke […]
Nov 21 2012 | Posted in
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There was widespread delight today after Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland announced funding for the provision of the new Derrybeg Community Building in Newry. The project, estimated to be in the region of £190,000, has been funded through the Department’s Neighbourhood Renewal Investment Fund. The project involves the provision of a bespoke modular building comprising […]
Nov 21 2012 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust and LIVE UnLtd have teamed up to offer grants to young people to tackle health issues within their community.Grants from £500 to £1,500 (depending on age group) are available for young people to run projects targeted at their peer group from March 2013.The scheme is part of the […]
Nov 21 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitríona Ruane has met with Michael Scott from DRD Roads Service to lobby for flashing lights outside Hilltown primary school. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms. Ruane stated, “I am concerned and have questioned the fact that St Patrick’s Primary School have been removed as a priority to have traffic lights installed since […]
Nov 21 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Chris Hazzard has called on the UUP to demonstrate some ‘leadership and political maturity’ in the aftermath of their failed motion on a Cross-Border education survey. Speaking to Newry Times, Mr. Hazzard said: “Today we have seen a negative motion in opposing the work done by both Education Minister John O’Dowd […]
Nov 21 2012 | Posted in
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