Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary in The Demesne, Carnagat Road. Some time between 2.30pm and 8.20pm on Wednesday, 20th February, entry was forced to the house but nothing was taken. Police are appealing to anyone who has information in relation to this incident to contact them in Newry on 0845 […]
Armagh-based Irish language organisation, Cairde Teo, are organising a hillwalking weekend in Carlingford, County Louth, as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge on Saturday 2nd March and Sunday 3rd March. There will be a hillwalk on Slieve Foy at 12 noon on Saturday under the guidance of experienced local hillwalker John Bruen. The group will be […]
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley MLA has said that the Finance Minister Sammy Wilson must take the lead from his departmental officials who said they are conscious of the need for a decision to be made promptly on the funding for the Narrow Water Bridge project. Bradley was commenting on the […]
Sinn Fein Councillor Colman Burns has urged dog owners to act responsibly in the coming weeks and months, during the lambing season, to ensure that there is not another year of losses and carnage. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Burns said,“Every year we read in the newspapers and look at the photographs of lambs ripped […]
Police are advising all householders to take steps to protect their property from theft. The calls come after the recent theft of a Mercedes car after entry was gained to a house on the Dromintine Road in Newry. A spokesman for Newry PSNI stated, “Firstly, you should review your security. If your doors aren’t secure, […]
The International European network “Small Size” has confirmed they plan to visit Newry this week in a bid to secure Newry as the hosting city for an international children’s theatre congress planned for 2014. It will see thousands of international visitors flock to Newry as part of a four day event to showcase the best […]
SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt says she wants to create greater awareness of the symptoms associated with Ovarian cancer in order to increase survival rates. Speaking to Newry Times, Karen said it is imperative that all women, young and old, are educated on the signs of ovarian cancer so that we can increase the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said that the new cultural centre Gaelaras Mhic Ardghail will serve the people of South Down with a rich diversity of Irish culture. Speaking at the opening, Ruane said she would encourage everyone, whether they are Irish language enthusiasts or not, to pay a visit to the new centre […]
SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has criticised reports that the UK government is about to commit to another 40 years of nuclear power subsidies. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said that the UK government appear to be paving the way for another 40 years of subsidies for ‘dangerous’ nuclear power. “They may be […]
Continuing on from our profile of local county footballers, we catch up this week with Down football captain and Longstone ace Mark Poland. Mark spoke to Seán Ó Sirideán about a mixture of subjects ranging from Down’s chances of an Ulster title this year, training, how he becomes hard to be around in the build […]
