2014 November | Latest Newry News, Newry Sport and Newry Business for Newry City
Archive for: November, 2014

SDLP response to strategic pro-Agreement approach criticised

Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy has said that the SDLP response to the call to the by Martin McGuinness to open a discussion on developing a strategic pro-agreement approach to the next Westminster elections was viewed by many as a fundemental error. The Sinn Féin MP said, “Many like myself view the SDLP’s response to Martin’s […]

‘Arts must be made available to all’ – McKevitt

SDLP culture, arts and leisure spokesperson Karen McKevitt has said the arts must be made accessible to working class areas. McKevitt was speaking at the SDLP Annual Conference 2014, where she called on the DCAL Minister to give the support needed for the inquiry ‘Inclusion in the Arts of Working-Class Communities’ to be completed in […]

Ennis congratulates Burren on Ulster success

Sinn Féin Councillor Sinead Ennis has congratulated Burren GAA on winning the Paul McGirr Tournament. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Ennis said, “I would like to congratulate Burren GAA on winning the Paul McGirr Tournament at the weekend. “The Paul McGirr Tournament is an under 16 competition that showcases the strength of the up and […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘DUP racists attack Irish language again’

Dear Editor, Gregory Campbell used the opportunity of the DUP annual conference to declare that his party would treat the long-sought after Irish language Act like ‘toilet paper’. His comments were greeted with loud applause by the assembled bigots who had previously cheered when he had held a yogurt pot aloft to the conference. Earlier […]

Queen’s University Belfast scholarship for Newry student

The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast has sponsored two Arkwright Scholarships for local sixth form students from Enniskillen and Newry. Sophie O’Dolan from Mount Lourdes Grammar School, Enniskillen and Ryan Rafferty from St Louis Grammar School, Newry were awarded the scholarships at the prestigious presentation ceremony which was held in […]

Andrea Begley brings new album to Down Arts Centre

Down Arts Centre are delighted to welcome the winner of The Voice UK, 2013, Andrea Begley, to Down Arts Centre on Saturday 6th December at 8pm. The 2013 UK Winner of the Voice, Andrea Begley comes from strong musical heritage as her aunt is country music legend Philomena Begley. In 2013 Andrea won the second […]

McKevitt calls on Minister to ‘ringfence’ creative industries

SDLP Culture, Arts and Leisure spokesperson Karen McKevitt has said the Minister must ring-fence sufficient funds to protect the creative industries. McKevitt was speaking at the SDLP Conference 2014, where party delegates debated the economic contribution of creative industries here. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, “Creative industries represent around 4.6 per cent of the […]

Local politicians back calls for justice for Paul Quinn family

Newry & Armagh DUP MLA William Irwin has repeated the call for justice in the case of Paul Quinn who was savagely murdered in 2007. After the murder, the Independent Monitoring Commission stated that local members or former members and associates of PIRA were involved in the crime. Speaking after the debate Irwin stated, “The […]

Warrenpoint homes graffiti attacks causes anger

Sinn Féin Councillor Michael Ruane has condemned those responsible for overnight graffiti vandalism on homes in the Warrenpoint area. Speaking to Newry Times, the local Councillor said, “I unreservedly condemned those who in the dark of night vandalised local homes by painting graffiti on them. “A number of families awoke this morning to find their […]

72 year old Newry golfer records elusive hole-in-one

The time was right for a Newry golfer when he scored a hole-in-one during a recent club competition to be rewarded with a limited-edition BOSS watch as recognition for the achievement. Pat Mc Evoy, 72, scored his ace on the 150-yard, par-three sixth at Warrenpoint GC, and the 19-handicapper was rewarded with membership of the […]







Find us on Facebook

Log in | Designed by Gabfire themes