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Archive for: March, 2013

McKenna blitzes Leitrim as Armagh go top

Armagh ladies clinched a place in the Division Three semi-finals with a memorable away win against previous Tesco Homegrown National League leaders Leitrim that took James Daly’s side to the top of the table. The Orchard outfit passed their toughest test of the season so far with flying colours thanks to a sensational haul of […]

Newry Style City 2013 set to be bigger and better than ever

One of Northern Ireland’s leading retail initiatives, ‘Newry Style City’ is back for a 3rd season in 2013 with a full schedule of exciting shows and fashion events taking place across the city from the 18th to 21st April. ‘Fashionistas’ and trend setters can look forward to a long weekend of fashion, style and glamour […]

Fearon and Burns hold meeting with BT over South Armagh issues

Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon and Councillor Colman Burns held a meeting with BT officials on Friday the 22nd March. The meeting was called due to the increasing incidents of poor response times to problems in the South Armagh area. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Burns explained, “In one incident an eighty year old lady […]

Youth Fest NI back by popular demand

With a hugely successful launch in Kilbroney Park last Summer, Youth Fest NI 2012 saw over 2,000 local people attending what was the biggest festival for young people ever to come to Newry and Mourne. Building on last year’s success the festival is back with a bang and this year promises to be even bigger […]

‘Assurance needed that Welfare Cuts will not affect Care in the home’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has said it is essential that any proposed closures to residential homes should come with assurance to patients that a high standard of care will be available in the community. Brady, who is a member of the Assembly’s Health committee, said, “With the announcement by Health Minister Edwin Poots that […]

McKevitt calls for NI Water to bring forward Rostrevor scheme immediately

MLA for South Down Karen McKevitt is calling on Northern Ireland Water to bring forward a scheme immediately in order to prevent future flooding in the Rostrevor area. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, “The heavy down pour of rain last week caused widespread flooding throughout the constituency of South Down particularly in Burren, Rostrevor, […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Barnardos thanks local school children’

Dear Editor, Barnardo’s would like to say a big thank you to the under-fives from Pontzpass Playgroup who took part in Barnardo’s superhero themed Big Toddle last year (2012). The tremendous toddlers lived up to the superhero theme by raising over £70 for local Barnardo’s projects – including children with a disability, children living in […]

‘Community spirit called for in the face of severe weather conditions’ – Ruane

Sinn Fein Councillor for Warrenpoint, Michael Ruane, has called upon the local community to show awareness and vigilance during another spell of adverse weather conditions. “During the last period of freezing weather I asked all citizens to make themselves aware of neighbours, especially the elderly, who may need assistance as a result of their reduced […]

‘Road Service must prioritise people in rural communities’ – Ritchie

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has urged the Minister for Regional Development and Road Service to prioritise inaccessible rural communities who have been hit hard by the poor weather. Ritchie, who has been in touch with Minister Danny Kennedy for an urgent update last night, said, “It is imperative that Road Service act […]

‘Downing Street must deliver on Corporation Tax’ – NIIRTA

The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has urged David Cameron to deliver on devolving Corporation Tax to Northern Ireland. Its call comes ahead of tomorrow’s meeting in Downing Street with the Prime Minister and the First and deputy First Ministers on Corporation Tax. NIIRTA also called for the establishment of local Enterprise Zones […]







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