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Bradley welcomes new resource for Irish language

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh and party spokesperson on the Irish language, Dominic Bradley has welcomed the online publication of the new English-Irish dictionary www.focloir.ie Commenting on the new dictionary Mr Bradley said, “This new resource will be welcomed by both Irish speakers and those learning the language. “The dictionary will be gradually expanded […]

‘Local roads in a critical condition’ – McGreevy on pothole problem

A replica assault course for motorists. Those were the words SDLP Councillor Connaire McGreevy used this week to describe the potholes on roads around Rostrevor and Warrenpoint. And McGreevy has warned that the rapidly deteriorating state of the local roads network has made driving a ‘lottery’ that would inevitably lead to serious accidents. “The fact […]

‘Bessbrook Pond death not suspicious’ – PSNI

Local police investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a 36 year old woman in Bessbrook a fortnight ago have said they are not treating the death as suspicious. It is believed a group of young people came across the woman’s body at 6.25pm on the day in question and contacted the emergency services, […]

McKevitt welcomes ‘school ahead’ markings for Ballyholland

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has welcomed the news that DOE Roads Service is to enhance the existing school road marking at Ballyholland Primary School. The works will include two five meter bands of full road width of red textured surfacing with “School Ahead” wording installed on top. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, […]

SDLP praises work of US immigration lobbyists

South Down SDLP Assembly Member Sean Rogers has expressed hope that immigration reform will finally be addressed during the early months of President Obama’s second term in office. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said, “The hope of a few years back is renewed as result of the US Senate making its principles known on the […]

Ballyholland woman wins best recycler

Mrs Valerie Collins of Ballyholland was January’s winner of the Recycler of the Month competition. This competition, sponsored by the Department of the Environment’s ‘Rethink Waste’ campaign in partnership with Newry and Mourne District Council, is to encourage residents to recycle in their blue recycling bin. Valerie was awarded £50 for her excellent recycling efforts. […]

Police probe Old Warrenpoint Road ‘creeper burglary’

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a creeper burglary at Forest Hills on Old Warrenpoint Road. Around 5am on Tuesday, 29th January, entry was forced to a house and car keys were taken. A black BMW was subsequently taken from the driveway. Police are appealing to anyone who has information in relation to […]

McKevitt wants urgent action on Mayobridge floods

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt said serious flooding on the Benagh Road near Mayobridge must be dealt with without further delay before someone suffers serious damage. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “More than 100 yards of this road has been under deep water for more than two weeks. Residents must take a detour […]

Two rescued from Warrenpoint fire

A man and woman are being treated for the effects of breathing in smoke after being rescued from a house fire in Warrenpoint last night. The duo, believed to be in their 20’s and 30’s, were rescued from the fire in the seaside town after firefighters responded to an emergency call to the Duke Street […]

McKevitt wants more creative media courses

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has said that the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure needs to engage more closely with further and higher education institutions which can prepare young people to work in the creative industries. McKevitt, who is party spokesperson on Culture, Arts and Leisure (CAL) said, “I want to welcome the […]







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