
SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has called on the Department for Agriculture and Rural Development to offer further support to hard-pressed local dairy farmers. Speaking following the release of a statement by the UK Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Ms Ritchie said: “I welcome the news that the UK government […]
Dec 12 2012 | Posted in
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A civic reception was held in the Armagh City Hotel to celebrate the success of the Armagh ladies football team as All-Ireland Intermediate Champions of 2012. The young champions relived the magical memories of their run to Mary Quinn Cup glory in the company of family and friends. Hosted by the three Councils whose districts […]
Dec 11 2012 | Posted in
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Premier Division Crieve Rovers 2 – 0 Newry Celtic Finn Harps 1 – 2 Whitecross AFC Rockview Utd 0 – 4 Bessbrook Utd Woodside 1 – 4 Windmill Stars P W D L F A GD Pts Bessbrook Utd 16 12 1 3 42 24 18 37 Windmill Stars 13 10 1 2 47 11 […]
Dec 11 2012 | Posted in
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High to very high levels of air pollution (particulate matter) are currently being monitored in the Newry area. This localised air pollution is likely to be associated with the build up of emissions from vehicles and home heating during the current cold weather conditions experienced across Northern Ireland and could persist throughout the rest of […]
Dec 11 2012 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a fire on the Rathfriland Road on Sunday evening, 2nd December. Around 5pm a fire was discovered close to a barn after a pile of mattresses had been set alight. A male was seen making off from the area, down a laneway in the direction of Rathfriland […]
Dec 11 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin has hosted the latest in a series of public meetings on Welfare Reform in The Ranger’s Hall, Crossmaglen on Thursday 6th December. Councillor Hearty chaired the meeting along with councillor Colman Burns, while MLA Mickey Brady, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Welfare Rights, briefed the audience on the implications that the Tory Welfare Reform […]
Dec 11 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said she intends to raise the latest attack on Ballymartin GAC pitch at the highest levels of the PSNI. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms. Ruane said, “This is the latest major attack on the pitches where the Ballymartin GAC train. Again the goal posts have been damaged and again […]
Dec 11 2012 | Posted in
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St Bronagh’s Club Coaching Officer and the Youth Committee have arranged a ‘Coaching the Coaches’ Workshop on Saturday December 15th in Pettit Park hall from 9.30 to 11.30am. Leading Ulster GAA Coach Philip Kerr will be delivering this unique session aimed at any Club members who have an interest in coaching within the Club, particularly […]

South Down Alliance Party spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed new legislation effective from 10th December which will allow a Senior Police Officer to close specific licensed premises or a private members club where disorder is occurring on the premises or in the vicinity. The introduction of these new closure powers will also enable a […]
Dec 10 2012 | Posted in
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There was much festive cheer at the Newry Business Christmas Charity Dinner and the 120th Anniversary Celebration of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade on Thursday evening 6th December 2012 at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The Charity Dinner and Chamber Celebration event was a fantastic success and a very memorable and enjoyable occasion. Guests, […]
Dec 10 2012 | Posted in
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