Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed the announcement by the Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland of a £255,000 boost to regenerate Newcastle as a top tourist destination. The measures to be funded by DSD and Down District Council include a portable cinema and a covered outdoor space to allow events all year round. A […]
The growing cycling culture needs real support from the Northern Ireland Executive if it is to grow and flourish according to SDLP Culture, Arts and Leisure spokesperson Karen McKevitt. The South Down MLA said, “The World Police and Fire Games brought mountain-biking to Rostrevor Forest and Kilbroney Park where it was great to see local […]
SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt MLA met with residents from Greencastle to discuss the proposed Greencastle-Greenore ferry. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, “I had a productive afternoon in Greencastle last Friday where I met with some local residents to discuss an array of questions and concerns regarding the Greencastle-Greenore ferry proposal. She added, […]
Claire O’Callaghan has already one tasty title to her name ahead of Dorsey Emmetts’ bid for Mackin’s Junior Championship glory this weekend. In sport, the acronym MOTM usually signifies man-of-the-match but in the recently-crowned O’Callaghan’s case it stands for Maiden of the Mournes! However, Dorsey’s sole senior county panelist is more than happy to get […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information after a theft in the city. Some time between 10.00am and mid-day on Wednesday, 7th August a red Massey Ferguson 135 tractor with front loader and Red Rock engineering trailer was stolen from a lay by on the Armagh Road, Newry. Police would ask anyone who has any […]
Pride in Newry and the Newry Rainbow Community have confirmed their full exciting line up for the Pride in Newry Parade, Festival and Outdoor Concert taking place in McClelland Park, Newry on the 31st August 2013. Free events, listed on www.prideinnewry.com will be taking place throughout the city from Thursday 24th to Saturday 31st August, […]
Assembly Member Mickey Brady and European MP Martina Anderson have held a meeting with Paddie Blaney, Director of the All Ireland Institute of Hospice & Palliative Care (AIIHPC) in Newry on Wednesday 7th August. Ms Blaney wanted to meet the Sinn Féin representatives to discuss the work of the AIIHPC and how the European Union […]
SDLP MLA for South Down and party spokesperson on Culture Arts and Leisure Karen McKevitt has congratulated local documentary makers, Below the Radar on their Emmy win. “I was delighted to hear that Below the Radar’s documentary ‘Mea Maxima Culpa’ which was made for HBO television has received an Emmy for Exceptional Merit in Documentary […]
Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has announced details of this year’s Annual Golf Classic, which is taking place in Warrenpoint Golf Club on Friday 30th August. Once again there are amazing prizes to be won for the four ball competition as well as prizes for ‘Nearest to the Pin’ and ‘Longest Drive’. Prizes for […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information following criminal damage being caused to a Masonic Hall in the Newry Street area of Newtownhamilton at approximately 3.30am on Sunday, 11th August. The front gates were removed and a hinge broken. Two windows were also broken (one at the front of the building and the other to […]
