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Archive for: June, 2013

Priests threatened at gunpoint in Newry robbery

The local community is in shock tonight after it emerged that five priests were threatened at gun point in a robbery at the Parochial House in Dominic Street, Newry. At around 8:30pm this evening two men entered St Catherine’s Dominican Priory and threatened five priests who were in the house at the time. The men […]

Local family push themselves to limit to save young boy’s sight

A local family is taking part in a grueling 85 mile challenge in just 24 hours in a bid to save a young family member’s eyesight. 4 year old Caolan Nation suffers from a rare eye disease called Ries-bucklers syndrome – where if a treatment is not discovered his eyesight will deteriorate and he will […]

26 year old man charged after ‘cannabis factory’ discovery

Police in Bessbrook have charged a 26 year old man with drugs offences following the discovery of what they described as a ‘cannabis factory’. The charges relate to the discovery of a cannabis factory at Charlemont Square East on Friday, 7th June. The 26 year old was charged with being concerned in the supply of […]

Thousands to benefit from free school meals and uniform grants

Thousands more children will benefit from free school meals and uniform grants as part of a £30 million investment announced by Education Minister John O’Dowd. Welcoming the announcement, Sinn Fein MLA Micky Brady said, “Free school meals and uniform grants are vital for many families struggling under financial pressure. “A healthy, nutritious meal is also […]

New signage secured for Camlough Road roundabout

Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has welcomed the news that additional signage is to be erected at the Camlough Road roundabout. Speaking to Newry Times, Brady said, “I was notified by members of Sinn Féin’s Hughes Grant Watters cumann who live near this stretch of road that drivers were choosing the wrong lane on approach […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Claim that Catholic schools contributed in The Troubles deeply offensive’

Dear Editor, The comments made by Mr Ross claiming that Catholic schools played a role and contributed to the conflict during The Troubles are deeply offensive to each and every teacher, principal and pupil who has gone through a catholic school. Speaking as a former principal, I have personally witnessed the ethos of respect, inclusivity […]

Newry Times 7-a-side football league: Meet the teams – Group C

Group C of the Newry Times 7-a-side football league is made up of: Barcroft Bandits Borussia Teeth Fiveways ‘Ultras’ had originally been placed in this group but they have since been removed from the tournament. A new team will take their place for next week’s fixtures. You can keep up to date with all the […]

Local woman asks for help after car stolen from her driveway

A local woman has urged the local community to keep an eye out for her car after it was stolen from the front of her house. Local woman Bernice Larkin said, “My car was stolen from my door between Monday night at 10:30pm and Tuesday morning 7:30am.” If you have seen the car (pictured right) […]

Newry Times 7-a-side football league: Meet the teams – Group B

Yesterday we introduced Group A from the Newry Times 7-a-side football league. Today we have a look at the Group B teams which consist of: Greenfield Gorillaz Pathletico Madrid Midway ‘Point FC You can keep up to date with all the scores and the latest news on the Newry Times 7-a-side football league on its Facebook page.

PIPS Newry receive £600 from half marathon trio

PIPS Newry & Mourne would like to thank Fintan Maginn, Gerard McLoughran and Katrice McLoughran for raising funds for the local organisation through completion of Newry City Half Marathon. With the help and support of friends and family, the guys did not only complete the marathon but managed to raise the exceptional amount of £1,200 […]







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