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Archive for: May, 2015

Derrymore Inter Schools Allotment Project Launched

Friday the 24th saw the launch of the inter schools allotment project in Derrymore Woods. The project is a result of the joint workings of the Bessbrook Residents Association & The Friends of Derrymore Group. Local Councillor Roisin Mulgrew praised the initiative which she said would ultilise the facilities at Derrymore and help to continue […]

Get moving with a work out at work

Too much time sitting can be bad for your health and many of us spend a lot of our work hours at a desk, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to get up and get more active throughout the day. Over three out of five of us are spending three or more […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Support 5k in memory of local woman Mary Delargy’

Dear Editor, My mum fought cancer three times. The first time, she was a warrior, determined to survive at all costs. As a schoolteacher with 30 years experience in both Mayobridge and Newry, mum was well used to being in charge. She was going to take a big stick to the Big C and teach […]

Two vehicles stolen in ‘creeper burglary’

Local police are appealing for information following a creeper burglary. At around 2am on Friday, 17th April, entry was gained to a house on Dundalk Road, Newtownhamilton, and the keys to two vehicles taken. A sky blue coloured Volkswagen Passat reg FW12BCF and a white Vokswagen Caddy van reg BK08ODZ, containing a significant quantity of […]

Considering taking a ‘gap year’? Advice from the Careers Service

Taking a year out to do something else can enhance your skills, confidence and CV. Many people take a gap year before starting work, college or university, but you could take one at any time. Johnny Nolan, Careers Manager for Newry, offers the following advice, “You could gain some work experience to build up your […]

St Joseph’s, Newry Learning Support Centre is a real driving force!

As part of the Extended Schools programme at St Joseph’s HS Newry, pupils from the Learning Support Centre took part in a series of driving lessons. The lessons were to help develop their road safety capabilities and equip them with the necessary skills involved in driving. Extended Schools co-ordinator Brendan Fearon thanked Mr Gerry Brown […]

Third death threat to Mickey Brady in 24 hours as family home targeted

Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has said he will not be deterred by a third death threat within 24 hours. On Monday Brady says he was told by the PSNI that a threat has been made against his life. He was then told that a second threat had been received, in a phone call, in […]

Would you go the extra mile for charity?

A recent survey revealed that a whopping 63% of people in Northern Ireland were keen to go the extra mile and take on a challenge for charity. This study from British Heart Foundation (BHF) Northern Ireland also found that the type of sport we choose uncovers a lot about our personality traits and can reveal […]

‘Cut tourism VAT and begin work on Narrow Water Bridge’ – Ritchie

SDLP Westminster Candidate for South Down Margaret Ritchie has said that an incoming Westminster government must prioritise a cut in VAT for the tourism sector and the potential to renew the Narrow Water Bridge project. Delivering a keynote speech at a meeting of local business people and representatives of the tourism industry in Newcastle Ritchie […]

Mournes alive with sound of opera at Irish Open Fringe Festival

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is working in partnership with Northern Ireland Opera to bring a new unique piece of golf inspired performance to Newcastle during the Irish Open. The piece called LoveGolfOpera has never been performed before anywhere else in the world and already this new exciting project is drawing huge media interest. […]







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