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Archive for: June, 2015

Larkin anger after ‘thugs’ ransack South Armagh house

Sinn Fein Slieve Gullion Councillor Mickey Larkin has revealed that yet another house in Dromintee has been burgled. “Once again a home in this area has been broken into by callous thieves,” he told Newry Times. “In a similar vein to the last incident the house was entered after midday by breaking a glass panel […]

‘Whitecross is a forgotten village’ – Mulgrew

Local Sinn Fein Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has urged Roads Service to follow through on their commitment to improve road signage, grass cutting and line painting throughout the village of Whitecross. “Eighteen months ago I and concerned residents held a number of meetings with Roads Service to highlight safety concerns,” she explained. “Much of the suggested […]

Narrow Water Keep to open during Summer

Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has announced that Narrow Water Keep and Greencastle Royal Castle will be open during the busy summer season. There was speculation, that due to the budget cuts facing DOE, that these may not have opened. Speaking to Newry Times, Mark H Durkan said, “There is no doubt that I face […]

‘Greencastle ferry can help tourism industry’ – Ruane

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said that while the Greencastle Ferry can help boost the local economy the concerns of the local residents must be also be taken into consideration. Ruane said, “The decision to grant planning permission for the Greencastle Ferry can be the catalyst to open up the entire South Down North […]

Four SRC Butchers Make the Cut for UK Butchery Contest

Four butchers from Southern Regional College will be aiming to show that they are a cut above the rest when they compete in the Northern Ireland Heat of the Butchery Worldskills UK National Competition this Thursday. Award-winning Southern Regional College is delighted to host the Worldskills NI Regional Heat at their Newry East Campus. The […]

Newry crash victim named

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Police in Newry can confirm that the male motorcyclist who died following a collision with a tractor on the Rathfriland Road yesterday, Monday 15th June, was 46 year old Noel Campbell from the Rathfriland area. The collision took place at around 4.30pm near Ashtree Cottages and the Rathfriland Road remained closed until around 11.30pm on […]

16 year old boy beaten unconscious in Warrenpoint

Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following an assault in the area of Church Street and The Square in the early hours of Sunday 7th June. Police received a report that a 16 year old boy was assaulted sometime between 1am and 2am by a group of male youths. The boy lost consciousness as […]

iPod and cash taken in Bessbrook burglary

Police are appealing for information following a burglary in the College Square West area of Bessbrook on Saturday 6th June. A television, an i-pod, a games console and some cash were stolen. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Chris Wolfe said, “I would ask anyone with any information about this incident to contact Newtownhamilton Police Station […]

Newry Councillor Kevin McAteer to bring equal marriage motion to council

Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer is bringing a motion to council in relation to same sex marriage. If passed, it would see the council call upon the Northern Ireland Executive to introduce legislation allowing same-sex couples to marry. The motion follows the landmark yes vote which legalised same-sex marriage by referendum in the South […]

Rising Reds lower the Banna: Rostrevor 1-15 – 1-05 Clann na Banna

DOWN ACFL DIVISION ONE – MATCHDAY EIGHT ROSTREVOR 1-15 – 1-05 CLANN NA BANNA By Kieran McNally Rostrevor continued their recent upsurge in form with a facile victory over struggling Clann na Banna at Petit Park on Friday evening. Following a start to the season which brought little reward for positive impressions, the Reds have […]







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