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GAA Financial Report 2012

The GAA released their 2012 financial report for public consumption last week. I took a look at the details of the report and what I found was quite interesting for you connoisseurs of the national pastime. The epic replay of the hurling All Ireland final between Kilkenny and Galway meant that Croke Park made a […]

Local schools visit Stormont to support Fairtrade Movement

Fairtrade School Committee Members took a trip to Stormont recently to raise awareness with MLAs about the importance of supporting ethically traded products. Fairtrade School Committee members from Clontifleece Primary School, St. Dallan’s Primary School, St Joseph and St James’s Primary school and Killowen Primary School spent the day at Stormont and participated in an […]

‘Martin paying lip service to Irish re-unification’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has accused Micheál Martin of following in a long line of Fianna Fail leaders who put the party interest well before that of the people or the need for Irish reunification. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “Since the formation of Fianna Fail each leader of that party has consistently […]

Ritchie warns of universial credit dangers

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has spoken out at Westminster on the plans to introduce universal credit in Northern Ireland. Speaking following this week’s debate, Ritchie said, “The SDLP have opposed the UK government’s plan to introduce universal credit at every step. “Unlike other parties our voting record is clear and unambiguous, whether […]

Newry Samaritans have their ‘Feet on the Street’

Samaritans are now on the Street. As part of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Newry, Samaritans volunteers will be on the street doing what they do best; offering emotional support to people who need it. Samaritans are there for any person feeling anxious, despairing and/or suicidal. They offer you a safe place to be […]

Hearty urges all areas to attend meeting in Crossmaglen

Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has urged all areas to be represented at the meeting in Crossmaglen community centre on Wednesday the 13th March at 7pm. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Hearty explained, “The meeting deals with all issues including drug and alcohol awareness, anti-social behaviour, noise monitoring and any other issues raised. “These meetings […]

McDonald congratulates local acts on Scór Sinsear semi-final success

Sinn Féin Deputy Mayor Packie McDonald has congratulated County Armagh on their wonderful performance and great achievement in the Ulster Scór Sinsear semi-final, which took place in Monaghan. Four acts have successfully qualified for the Ulster Scór Sinsear final, which takes place in Derry on the 6th April. These are Killeavy Ceili dancers, Dromintee instrumental […]

Windscreen broken in Warrenpoint incident

Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage on Clonallan Road. Some time between 8pm on Friday, 15th February and 4pm on Saturday, 16th February, a white Citroen DS4 was damaged. The windscreen was broken and there were foot prints on the bonnet. During house to house enquiries police found […]

Burns speaks of disgust at latest ‘attack on community’

Sinn Fein Councillor Colman Burns has said that those responsible for the ongoing thefts throughout the countryside are not welcome in the area. He was speaking after it was revealed that a farm trailer and six cattle were stolen in two separate incidents on Wednesday night, 6th March. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Burns said, […]

Yellow pick up truck sought by police investigating Rostrevor theft

Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following the theft of tools from the Yellow Water area on the Newtown Road in Rostrevor. Some time between 5pm on Monday, 18th February and 7.55am on Tuesday, 19th February, various tools and wood cutting safety equipment were taken from a site being cleared of trees in a […]







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