
Sinn Féin representatives Sean Doran and Caitríona Ruane have welcomed the allocation of funding by Sport NI to assist Ballymartin GAC in the upgrade of their playing and training facilities. Speaking following a visit to the Mournes club South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane stated, “It is great to see an investment by Sport NI for […]
Jul 19 2013 | Posted in
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Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following a burglary at business premises on Upper Burren Road. Some time between 4pm on Saturday, 13th July and 9am on Monday, 15th July, entry was forced to a portacabin at a car sales yard and a sum of cash was taken. Police are appealing to anyone who […]
Jul 19 2013 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland Water has welcomed an increase in visitors to Silent Valley Mountain Park, Kilkeel. Visitor numbers have swelled over the last year with over 58,000 visitors enjoying the unique beauty of the Valley. This is an increase of over 8,000 in comparison to previous years. NI Water’s External Communications Manager, Celine Rodgers, explained, “We […]
Jul 19 2013 | Posted in
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Armagh star Sinead McCleary has been named Queen’s University Sportsperson of the Year after leading their ladies Gaelic team to historic success this spring. In March, the classy Clann Eireann player captained the Queen’s side which lifted the prestigious O’Connor Cup, the female equivalent of the Sigerson Cup as the All Ireland for student footballers, […]
Jul 18 2013 | Posted in
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Last Thursday was an exciting and historic day for Newry and Mourne District Council when the commencement date of the Newry Leisure Centre was announced at a Press Launch. Speaking at the Launch, Mayor Michael Ruane said, “As Mayor I am delighted to announce the commencement of the construction stage for a new swimming pool […]
Jul 18 2013 | Posted in
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Police in Kilkeel are appealing for information following an arson attack at business premises on Greencastle Street. At 20.30pm on Sunday, 30th June, police received a report of fire at the restaurant premises. NIFRS attended and dealt with the fire. A front window in the premises had been smashed. Police are appealing to anyone who […]
Jul 18 2013 | Posted in
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SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has joined the campaign to oppose the privatisation of Royal Mail. Speaking after meeting with the “Save Our Royal Mail” Campaign Group in Westminster this week, the MP for South Down said, “The SDLP opposes the privatisation of Royal Mail. “We believe the surest way to guarantee the […]
Jul 18 2013 | Posted in
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During a statement on the recent violence in Belfast SDLP MP Margaret Ritchie has called on the Secretary of State to join her in condemning those perpetrating and instigating the riots as opposed to castigating the Parades Commission. Speaking from Westminster Ritchie stated, “The responsibility for this violence must be placed at the feet of […]
Jul 18 2013 | Posted in
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Police are currently investigating an incident after a man was found in Mary Street in Newry. The man was covered in blood but with no obvious sign of injury. Subsequent enquiries also found blood at the man’s home address. Officers are currently speaking with him to establish exactly what has happened.
Jul 17 2013 | Posted in
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The Southern Education and Library Board has received additional funds from the Department of Education to promote and support inclusive youth work projects in its area. The Youth Service is launching an Inclusion Scheme which aims to support youth work specifically targeting communities of interest and those who may be at greater risk of social […]
Jul 17 2013 | Posted in
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