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Archive for: February, 2015

Newry rally against Conscience Clause Bill

Sinn Féin’s Mickey Brady has said that it is imperative that the rights of minorities are protected. He was speaking at a Rally against the Conscience Clause Bill in Newry on Saturday. “We need as many people as possible to come out, loud and proud and say that discrimination against our LGB & T community […]

Fury over illegal dumping at Camlough Mountain

Sinn Féin Councillor Roision Mulgrew has condemned the illegal dumping of litter close to the picturesque Camlough Mountain. Speaking to Newry Times, Murlgrew slammed those responsible as ‘selfish’. “Once again a sizeable amount of illegal litter has been dumped n the roadside along the mountain road at the foot of Camloch Mountain. “It is an […]

Hazzard praises Warrenpoint pupils on CRJ success

South Down MLA Chris Hazzard joined the Minister for Education John O’Dowd at St Marks Warrenpoint recently to celebrate pupils’ success in completing a Community Restorative Justice (CRJ) course. Speaking at the event the Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson said, “With a focus on mutual respect, shared experience and dialogue, Restorative Justice practises can have a […]

Police hunting silver BMW after Newry burglary

Newry burglary: 5 masked intruders prevent occupants from leaving while ransacking house - Newry news

Local police are reminding the public to report suspicious activity to police straight away. The reminder follows a number of burglaries and an attempted burglary in Newry, Armagh and County Monaghan over the weekend in which a silver BMW 3 Series car is believed to have been involved. Inspector Kieran Quinn, Armagh Response and Neighbourhood, […]

Murphy backs legal challenge of victims of murder gang

Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy has said that he and his party supports the legal challenge of victims of the Glenanne Gang. The Newry & Armagh MP was commenting after a legal challange into the delay in completing an investigation into the murder of 13-year-old Patrick Barnard on St Patrick’s Day 1976 began at Belfast High […]

Road improvement work set for Newry and Mourne

MLA for South Down Karen McKevitt has welcomed the news that road and footpath improvement work will be carried out by Roads Service. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, “After making representation on behalf of constituents, I have been advised by Roads Service that resurfacing work will be carried out on several roads across South […]

Translink asked to provide clarity on new bus and rail fares

The Consumer Council is calling on Translink to be clear on the actual level of fare increases passengers will face when the recently announced increases come into effect on Monday 16th February. The Consumer Council also wants a commitment from Translink to proactively inform passengers and help them switch to the best value fares. Aodhan […]

Loughran congratulates ‘inclusive’ Lislea community group

SDLP Councillor Kate Loughran has congratulated the Lislea Community Association for taking action to improve their area. “It’s great to see a very proactive and inclusive approach from this group in Lislea, creating new opportunities for everyone in the area,” she told Newry Times. “It was great to see the promotion of ideas from all […]







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