
Sinn Féin councillor in the Mourne area, Sean Doran, has contacted Roads Service in an effort to have a full investigation and repairs carried to the coastal embankment and Pier Road in Greencastle. The call comes following damage caused by the recent weather conditions. Councillor Doran said, “I have been contacted by a number of […]
Jan 16 2014 | Posted in
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South Down SDLP MP, Margaret Ritchie has called on the Assembly’s Health Committee to push the Minister for Health to intervene to restore weekend Accident and Emergency services at the Downe Hospital, Downpatrick. Margaret Ritchie stated, “Over the past week we have witnessed a deepening crisis in Accident and Emergency provision in various parts of […]
Jan 16 2014 | Posted in
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A man has become the latest fatality on Northern Ireland’s roads after he was reportedly hit by a bus this evening in Rostrevor. It is understood the man was walking when he was hit by a bus on the Killowen Road at around 5:30pm today. Police have said the crash involved only one vehicle and […]
Jan 15 2014 | Posted in
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Shall We Dance Newry has announced it will hold new beginners social dance classes for all those local men and women who have made it their goal to learn how to dance and get in shape for 2014. Shall We Dance? Newry was launched in 2012 by local dancing supremos Gerald and Patricia Malone from […]

Eamon Murphy from Warrenpoint is getting closer to fulfilling his personal challenge to support the Special Olympics Ireland charity, while completing one of the world’s most spectacular marathons. Among many runs, Eamon has completed London Marathon twice for the Southern Area Hospice Services and he also organises the annual PIPS Newry & Mourne 10k run/walk […]
Jan 15 2014 | Posted in
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Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade will host a ‘Let’s Talk’ Business Lunch with a Minister Simon Hamilton, Department of Finance and Personnel in the Canal Court Hotel, 29th January. Newry Chamber is inviting members of the local business community to attend this important event to hear from the Minister of Finance about his plans […]
Jan 15 2014 | Posted in
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Local SDLP MLA Dominic Bradley has said now is the time for the Rev Ian Paisley to withdraw the ‘groundless allegations’ he made under Parliamentary privilege in the House of Commons on 27th January 1999 linking the Reavey victims to the IRA. Speaking to Newry Times, Bradley stated, “Paisley unfortunately did not, as hoped, retract […]
Jan 15 2014 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh, Dominic Bradley has expressed serious disappointment the party’s efforts to protect and fight for fair pension rights for more than 200,000 public sector workers have not been supported by the DUP, UUP and Alliance. Bradley was speaking after The Public Service Pension Bill passed its consideration stage in the […]
Jan 15 2014 | Posted in
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Work is scheduled to begin on the redevelopment of Crossmaglen Community Centre early next week. The project, which will involve the complete redesign of the building and the addition of an upper floor, will necessitate the closure of the building and the relocation of groups and services currently located in the Community Centre. Alerting the […]
Jan 15 2014 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging everyone to begin 2014 with the resolution to make fire safety their top priority in their home to help protect themselves and their families from the dangers of fire. Kevin O’Neill, Group Commander, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service said, “At this time of year, many […]
Jan 15 2014 | Posted in
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