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Archive for: December, 2012

City centre residents angered at car parking obstructions

Newry Neighbourhood Policing Team are asking motorists to show consideration for residents living in the Drumalane Road and Glen Hill area of the city. Police have received a number of complaints regarding parking in the area. Motorists are parking in these areas for long periods of time preventing residents from parking outside their own homes. The […]

New year, new book club at Grounded Slieve Gullion

If one of your new year’s resolutions is to read more then the new book club which meets monthly at Grounded Slieve Gullion could be just the thing for you. The newly formed book club meets on the third Saturday of each month at 10.30am at Grounded Slieve Gullion Coffee Shop. The first book up for […]

Cross Border people’s panel launched

A new and unique cross-border group has been launched in the Carrickdale Hotel on 11th December by Newry and Mourne District Council and Louth County Council with funding support from the SEUPB’s Peace III Programme. The panel contains forty people selected from both sides of the border following a public application process. John McArdle, Mayor […]

McKevitt welcomes Attwood’s Narrow Water statement

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has welcomed Environment Minister Alex Attwood’s statement to the Assembly this week outlining that the correct procedure was in place at all times throughout the Narrow Water Bridge Project planning process. Ms McKevitt said: “I welcome the Minister’s statement. The people of South Down and Louth believe that the […]

‘Everything is against SME’s’ – Bradley slams Interest Rate Swap Agreements

SDLP Finance spokesperson Dominic Bradley has said everything is stacked against small and medium enterprises in the selling of interest rate swap agreements. The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking during a debate on Interest Rate Swap Agreements in the Assembly on Tuesday. The Newry and Mourne MLA said: “I am struck by the similarity […]

Newry and Armagh MLAs show support for Oscar Knox Appeal

Sinn Féin MLAs Megan Fearon and Cathal Boylan took time to drop in to an event held in Stormont for the Oscar Knox Appeal. The 3 year old is fighting Neuroblastoma, a very aggressive cancer that affects babies and young children. Speaking to Newry Times, MLA Megan Fearon said, “I was pleased to offer my […]

PIPS Newry Christmas Charity Quiz Night

The Charity Christmas Quiz Night in aid of Suicide Prevention will take place on 13th December 2012, starting at 9.30pm in the Bank Bar & Bistro, Newry. Come along and support this forthcoming festive fundraiser, raising money for suicide support and prevention initiatives. The quiz is being held at the  Bank Bar & Bistro and […]

Harte condemns Dublin Road filling station burglars

Newry City councillor Valerie Harte has condemned the robbery of the Dublin Road filling station last Thursday. Speaking after the incident councillor Harte said, “These types of incidents are becoming all too common in our area and more often we hear of weapons being used. There is no place in our society for this activity […]

‘Check on older people during Christmas period’ – Clarke

South Down Alliance spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke is urging people to look out for older family members and neighbours this Christmas and over the winter period. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Patrick Clarke stated, “Older people, and people who are ill, are particularly vulnerable during cold weather. We all have a role to play in […]

Hearty concerned with Crossmaglen roads

Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty has raised concerns with the Roads Service in relation to the Glassdrummond Road, Crossmaglen. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Hearty explained, “The Glassdrummond Road has been an ongoing issue for a number of years. I have raised concerns about how dangerous it is to Roads Service on numerous occasions. “The […]







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