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Archive for: March, 2013

Ministers urge students to apply for All Ireland Scholarships

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry and Education Minister John O’Dowd today launched the All Ireland Scholarships for 2013. The annual scholarships is now in its fifth year and provides financial assistance to top-performing students from low income households who intend to take up a full-time undergraduate course in the coming autumn. The value […]

Newry 1916 Easter Commemoration Association annual Easter Lily launch

Members of Newry’s 1916 Easter Rising Commemoration Association held a ceremony at the Republican plot in St. Mary’s Cemetery on Sunday morning, 3rd March to launch the 2013 Easter lily campaign launch. The 1916 Association: Éirí Amach Na Cásca 1916 – Cumann Cuimhneacháin an Iúir also known as “CASCA” was formed in November of 2012 […]

Ruane welcomes vital re-surfacing work in Warrenpoint

Sinn Fein representative Mickey Ruane has welcomed the completion of essential resurfacing work on the Bridal Loanan in Warrenpoint. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane commended the patience of local residents who have had to negotiate potholes and a rapidly deteriorating road surface. “I’m delighted that their patience has now been rewarded at last. We have […]

McGinn urges vigilance after ‘creeper’ theft

Fews area Sinn Fein Councillor Pat McGinn has urged vigilance after another vehicle was stolen in a “creeper” style theft in the Millvale area recently/ Speaking to Newry Times about the theft, Councillor McGinn explained, “A family vehicle was stole from outside their home. The trauma and inconvenience to the family involved cannot be under […]

Newry Council to launch Bliain na Gaeilge 2013 in Crossmaglen

The Mayor, Councillor John McArdle, Seán Ó Murchadha of Conradh na Gaeilge will launch Bliain na Gaeilge 2013 in Crossmaglen Community Centre with children from Scoil Phádraig Naofa, musicians from CCÉ An Bonnán Buí and local Gaeilgeoirí. Newry and Mourne District Council have said they recognise that the Irish language is an important part of […]

‘Mountain bike trails a great opportunity’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin Councillor Mick Murphy has said that new mountain-bike trails in Rostrevor will be a great opportunity for small business and investment in the area. Murphy was speaking following a trip to North Wales to examine the positive impact that mountain-bike trails have had in that area. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said that […]

House door kicked through in Warrenpoint incident

Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage in Duke Street, Warrenpoint. Some time between Friday, 22nd February and Monday, 25th February the front door of a property was kicked through causing significant damage to the door. The property was previously damaged by fire. Police are appealing to anyone who […]

Karen McKevitt can’t wait to ‘grow old’

After attending the sold out comedy sketch “A Beginners Guide to Growing Old” SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has told Newry Times she is quite looking forward to her golden years. The show, which is being performed by the Newry ‘Acting Up’ Group in the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre, consists of hilarious sketches which […]

Doran commends Roads Service

Councillor Sean Doran has commended the Roads Service on their recent decision to repair a damaged drain in the Mourne area. Doran stated, “I welcome the decision by the Road Service to replace a blocked culvert on the Tullyframe Road. This blockage has caused major flooding and made the road impassable in recent times. “Additional […]

Doran blasts fly tipping ‘epidemic’

Sinn Fein Councillor Sean Doran has expressed his concerns over the dumping of rubbish around the Mourne area. Speaking to Newry Times, Doran said the fly tipping that is taking place around the shores and countryside of the Mournes has reached ‘epidemic proportions’. “I visited Dunavil beach last week and was horrified at the amount […]







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