
Karen McKevitt MLA sponsored St Ronan’s Primary School to visit the Assembly last Tuesday 28th May 2013. The P7 classes made their way to the House on the Hill where they toured Parliament Buildings, received an educational talk on democracy and the workings of the Assembly and met some of our local politicians. Speaking to […]
Jun 6 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has said that CAP reform must introduce fairness into the system for distributing Single Farm Payments. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard said, “Although the SFP was established to support production, it is still the case that a lot of this subsidy goes to recipients who are not active farmers. “Perhaps […]
Jun 6 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Conor Murphy, is currently in Cuba as part of a Northern all party Delegation organised by Justice For Colombia, with the help of Colombians for Peace and the Congressional peace commission. The purpose of the trip is to support the current Colombian process between the Government and FARC […]
Jun 5 2013 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA Karen McKevitt has spoken during an Assembly debate on the need to promote greater sharing and integration of facilities for soccer. “We are in an austere financial period, the sharing and integration of sporting facilities is absolutely critical to the survival of some clubs, and provides great encouragement for others to provide new […]
Jun 5 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has called on Tourism Minister, Arlene Foster, in light of the decrease in Tourism Industry employment to abandon her resistance to an all-Ireland strategy. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard said, “It is obvious that Arlene Foster’s approach to tourism promotion is not working. “Despite the much heralded hosting of the […]
Jun 5 2013 | Posted in
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Armagh manager James Daly has hailed Orchard ladies legend Caroline O’Hanlon after she was named in the Team of the National League for a record fifth year running. The incomparable Carrickcruppen player was one of three Armagh heroes honoured during last Thursday night’s Croke Park awards ceremony hosted by the LGFA and National League sponsors. […]
Jun 5 2013 | Posted in
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Crossmaglen councillor Terry Hearty is calling on community groups and residents to get behind the ‘Colourful Past –Confident Future’ initiative. The scheme, which aims to promote all that Crossmaglen and south Armagh has to offer to visitors, residents and investors, is being launched in the town’s Community Centre on Friday, June 7th at 10am. Newry […]

SDLP MLA for South Down Sean Rogers has said that Mussel Fishermen based in Kilkeel must be taken into consideration when the Narrow Water Project is implemented. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said, “I was delighted that the Finance Minister announced funding for the Narrow Water Bridge Project. “As our attention turns to implementation of […]
Jun 5 2013 | Posted in
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Holidays can be stressful. It can be hard to decide the best fashion to bring with you. You want to have space left over in your suitcase therefore what you bring must be multi- functional. In this article I will help you make these decisions less difficult. Swimwear is a holiday essential. Pop down to […]
Jun 5 2013 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary at car sales premises on Patrick Street. Some time between 7pm on Wednesday, 29th May and 9am on Thursday, 30th May, entry was gained to the premises and two wing mirrors taken from a BMW X5. Police are appealing to anyone who noticed any activity […]
Jun 4 2013 | Posted in
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