
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie today joined with a cross-party delegation of Northern Ireland MPs to bring the case for the retention of Northern Ireland’s Regional Aid Status to Michael Fallon MP, Minister of State for Business & Enterprise. Speaking after the meeting held in the Department of Business, Innovation & Skills Headquarters in […]
Jan 9 2013 | Posted in
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Shall We Dance Newry has announced it will hold new beginners social dance classes for all those men and women who have made it their New Year’s Resolution to learn how to dance and get in shape in 2013. Commencing on Tuesday 5th February 2013 in St James Hall, Mullaghbrack, Markethill from 7:30pm to 8:30 […]

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” This famous quote from philosopher George Santayana was not referring to New Year’s Resolutions, but it applies quite aptly to them. At the start of January we cite off improvements to our lives which will make us fitter, healthier, more financially balanced and well-read […]

Officers in Newry have arrested a 41 year old man after recovering a quantity of herbal cannabis. On Saturday, 5th January at around 1.15pm officers observed a man close to the Quays shopping centre and stopped and searched him. A bag of herbal cannabis was found on the ground close by. The man was arrested for possession of class […]
Jan 8 2013 | Posted in
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Harold A Maio, 75, is retired from teaching German and mental health editing, though he keeps a hand in both. Through art and German he has a lasting interest in expression, particularly in language. To him word is art, he likes to discern the meaning in word. Harold speaks to Newry Times this week about […]
Jan 8 2013 | Posted in
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Premier Division Damolly Utd 2 – 2 Crieve Rovers Finn Harps 0 – 6 Newry Celtic Killowen Celtic 3 – 3 Kilkeel Ath North End Strollers 1 – 3 Ballybot Utd Rockview Utd 2 – 3 Cleary Celtic Woodside 3 – 2 Whitecross AFC P W D L F A GD Pts Bessbrook Utd 16 […]
Jan 7 2013 | Posted in
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Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman Cllr. William Irwin MLA has attended a special remembrance service on Saturday at the site where the Kingsmill massacre occurred. The Kingsmill Massacre took place on 5th January 1976 and although denied to this day by the Provisional IRA, many have attributed the carnage to them, despite an organization calling […]
Jan 7 2013 | Posted in
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The biggest stars of the 2013 Vauxhall International North West 200 will be riding into town next week when the local Vauxhall dealership hosts a special Meet the Riders event. As the new title sponsors of Ireland’s top motorcycle event, Vauxhall will be giving everyone the chance to meet John McGuinness and Michael Dunlop during […]
Jan 6 2013 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging everyone to begin 2013 with the resolution that they will make fire safety a top priority in their home to help keep themselves and their families safe from the dangers of fire. Speaking to Newry Times, Kevin O’Neill, Group Commander, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service […]
Jan 5 2013 | Posted in
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Harold A Maio, 75, is retired from teaching German and mental health editing, though he keeps a hand in both. Through art and German he has a lasting interest in expression, particularly in language. To him word is art, he likes to discern the meaning in word. Harold speaks to Newry Times this week about […]
Jan 5 2013 | Posted in
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