
Sinn Féin Newry & Mourne Councillor Barra Ó Muirí has encouraged people to have their say on the future of Irish language funding. The Fews area Councillor explained, “Foras na Gaeilge is currently carrying out a consultation on the ongoing review of Scéim Phobail Gaeilge. “This includes proposals for radical changes to the way Irish […]
Oct 21 2014 | Posted in
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Fews area councillor and Mayor of Newry and Mourne Daire Hughes has urged vigilance after a number of burglaries in the area in recent days. In the early hours of Wednesday morning a garage was broken into on the Chancellors Road. Speaking about the incident Mayor Hughes said, “Thieves who came equipped to carry out […]
Oct 20 2014 | Posted in
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One of Down District’s Council most spectacular nights of the year is just around the corner. Hallowtides ‘Nightmare on Main Street’ is fast approaching with a great programme of events from Thursday 30th October to Saturday 1st November. The magnificent Float Parade on Friday 31st October 2014, which has grown dramatically over the past number […]

Big hearted children from Newry care about youngsters less fortunate than themselves and want to give to a disadvantaged child, according to new research released. Rather than see children go without toys this Christmas 94% of youngsters would happily give up some of their presents if it meant a disadvantaged child could enjoy a happier […]

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Liz Kimmins has called on the Housing Executive to clarify exactly when the home improvement scheme will begin in Loanda Crescent. Speaking about the issue to Newry Times, Kimmins said, “For some time now my colleague Charlie Casey and I have been dealing with residents in the Loanda Crescent area […]
Oct 20 2014 | Posted in
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In our new Newry Times column local fitness expert and Personal Trainer Mark Fleming of Elite Personal Training NI speaks about health, fitness and nutrition. Today Mark talks about men’s body image. It is becoming more and more important for men to look better, more muscle mass, have abs, have a tan and be well […]

PIPS Newry and Mourne have celebrated the volunteers who took part in their annual skydive challenge on the 14th September 2014. Just as previous years, the skydive was very successful for every volunteer who was brave enough to make the 13,000ft parachute jump. For months, the PIPS Newry & Mourne skydiving group, consisting of 16 […]
Oct 20 2014 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are investigating a suspected assault on a 2 year old girl in the Bessbrook area on the evening of Sunday, 19th October. Speaking to Newry Times, Superintendent Simon Walls said, “The child has been taken to hospital following this incident. A man in his 20’s has been arrested and is currently assisting […]
Oct 20 2014 | Posted in
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Police in Newry recently donated items of clothing to a local charity shop following a successful conviction for fraud. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Niall Humphries, Newry Response, explained, “During 2012 we detected a husband and wife team who were buying items from a shop, switching labels on the clothing and then returning them to […]
Oct 20 2014 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an attempted burglary. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Janine McAllister, Newry Response, explained, “Around 7.55pm on Sunday, 12th October, a man entered the back stairs of a newsagent shop on Monaghan Street and went into a store. “He attempted to steal numerous packets of cigarettes however staff […]
Oct 17 2014 | Posted in
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