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Archive for: February, 2014

Local young business stars take top business award

Young Enterprise NI – the leading business education charity – recognised the hard work of local students at their annual Trade Fair at Rushmere Shopping Centre. Students from Newtownhamilton High School have created businesses as part of the Young Enterprise QuickStart Programme. With 4 companies represented it was the business named ‘Wee Minnies’ that took […]

Newry man Stephen Murney cleared of terrorism charges

The PSNI and prosecution service have been accused of operating a system of ‘internment by remand’ by Eirigi, after Stephen Murney, a member of the socialist republican party, was cleared of terrorism charges this afternoon. éirígí party member Stephen Murney was accused of having information useful to terrorists after pictures appeared on his Facebook page […]

Help your child make career choices

As a parent or carer there is plenty you can do to support your child and help them to make successful career choices. It is important to be aware of your influence and to make that influence as positive as possible. Johnny Nolan, careers manager for Newry in the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers […]

33rd Lislea Drama Festival opens to a packed house

On Saturday 22nd February the grand opening night of Lislea Drama Festival took place to a packed house in the Old School House Theatre in Lislea. The platform party consisted of the Festival President Mr Joe Murphy, Festival Chairperson Mr. Liam Hannaway, Lislea Community Association Chairperson Mr. Sean Cunningham, Adjudicator Biddy White Lennon A.D.A and […]

Ennis welcomes new road safety measures for Burren

Following recent site meetings with the Department of Regional Development (DRD), Sinead Ennis, Sinn Féin councillor for Crotlieve, has welcomed the news that the road safety improvement measures which she had requested has now been completed. Speaking to Newry Times, Ennis said, “At the first meeting held in Burren village on Thursday 14th November, I […]

Resurfacing work at Daly Park in Silverbridge

Sinn Féin councillor Mickey Larkin has commended Roads Service on resurfacing work currently being undertaken in Daly Park, Silverbridge. “When this work is finished”, Councillor Larkin said, “there will be a much improved surface on this stretch of road. “This will be safer for drivers and pedestrians and will ensure that vehicles are not damaged […]

‘HERsay the theme for International Woman’s Day’ – Ruane

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said that International Woman’s day on the 8th March is an opportunity to promote equality for all women including those in the gay community who face hardship everyday of their lives. Attending a launch of a book highlighting the lives of lesbian women in the 70’s and 80’s Ruane […]

Ireland’s best rowers compete in Newry

Over 130 of the best rowers from across the country competed in the third round of the Rowing Ireland High Performance Trials in Newry from 22-23rd February. The trials took taking place on the Newry Canal, where the rowers raced in five kilometre time trials on Saturday 22nd February and Sunday 23rd. This gruelling distance […]

4 reasons why Newry businesses should join Facebook

Following on from last week’s article about the reasons why businesses in Newry should join LinkedIn (Click HERE to read last week’s article), we thought it was time to give Facebook a bit of coverage. Afterall, it is the biggest social network on the planet. Facebook is all about interaction. You can comment, you can […]

Big bus brings Cancer services to Newry

Leading local cancer charity Action Cancer is bringing its Big Bus mobile unit to Newry in March, as part of its ongoing tour of Northern Ireland. The Bus will be hosted by the Promoting Wellbeing Team of the Southern Health Trust and will be located at Cathedral View, High St, Newry on Saturday 8th March. […]







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