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Archive for: January, 2014

Ritchie calls for action to prevent household debt crisis

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has called for the UK government to take action to prevent a household debt crisis should the base rate of increase rise. Ritchie has tabled a Parliamentary Motion on this issue in the House of Commons and stated, “A rise in the base rate of interest and a […]

Man injured in Newry bottle attack

Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault in the Barcroft area on Thursday, 2nd January. Around midnight a 20 year old man was assaulted by six people on steps between Barcroft Park and Dominic Street. The man was struck on the head with a bottle and sustained injuries to his head and […]

Crossmaglen protest to highlight Stephen Murney case

The socialist republican party, éirígí, is organising a public protest in the Square, Crossmaglen at 2.30pm this Saturday January 18th. The protest will coincide with the commencement, next week, of the trial at Belfast Crown Court of Newry man and éirígí party member, Stephen Murney, who has been imprisoned since December 2012. Last month, in […]

‘Executive committed to supporting people with autism’ – Poots

Health Minister Edwin Poots has told members of the Assembly that he and his Executive colleagues are committed to supporting people with autism and their families. The Minister was speaking as he launched the cross departmental Autism Strategy (2013 – 2020) and Action Plan (2013 – 2016) on behalf of the Executive. Speaking to the […]

Late Irish Entrepreneur Paddy Reilly remembered in poignant service

Family and friends of the late New York based Irish entrepreneur Paddy Reilly gathered in Cuan Mhuire (Sr Consilio’s) Newry to remember the Cavan man who died in May of last year after a battle against kidney cancer. Paddy along with his wife Angela (nee Murphy) became highly respected and prominent business people involved in […]

Newry death a ‘tragic accident’ says Police

Police remain at the scene of a fatal fire in the Georges Lane area of Newry. The city centre blaze, which was reported to police just after 11:00pm on Saturday night, was being treated as ‘suspicious’ by Newry PSNI. Police say the 38 year old female victim was originally from the Birmingham area of England. […]

Sinn Féin lead delegation to save 134 Newry jobs

Sinn Féin MPs Conor Murphy and Michelle Gildernew along with their SDLP colleagues Margaret Ritchie and Mark Durkan will meet British Treasury Secretary David Gauke on Wednesday 15th January regarding proposed cuts to HMRC offices across the North. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “Since this proposal was first raised with staff in the Newry, […]

Gibbons calls for repair of shore walkway

Mark Gibbons, Sinn Féin spokesperson for the Crotlieve electoral area, has warned Rostrevor residents to be vigilant while walking by the slope area of the shore in the village until much needed repairs are carried out. Following his representations, local Sinn Féin Councillor Mick Murphy has raised the matter in Council. Speaking to Newry Times, […]

Women assaulted and robbed in Newry city centre attack

Police in Newry are appealing for information after three people were assaulted in take away premises on Monaghan Street during the early hours of Sunday, 5th January. At around 2.30am, two women, aged 18 and 22 years old, were assaulted by another woman. A 24 year old man attempted to intervene and was assaulted by […]

Want to play Gaelic football? Newry Mitchels GFC call for new players

Want to play Gaelic football? Whether an experienced player or new to the sport, whether in Newry long-term or short-term, Newry Mitchels GFC always welcomes new players, so if you are interested in playing competitive football in 2014 please don’t hesitate to contact them! Mitchels Senior management team will meet all players at 6pm in […]







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