
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is supporting the Northern Ireland Calais Refugee Solidarity group in their efforts to collect warm clothes and other essentials to try to help meet the immediate needs of people fleeing war torn homes. Appealing to the citizens of Newry, Mourne and Down, Council Chairperson Naomi Bailie said, “The Council […]

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has called on the Irish and British governments to do more to help those fleeing the conflict in Syria. Speaking in the Assembly Ruane said, “The Irish and British governments must do more to assist the refugees fleeing Syria if we are to prevent more tragedies like the thousands of […]
Sep 10 2015 | Posted in
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Health Minister Simon Hamilton has reiterated his commitment to tackling the high local suicide rate in Northern Ireland today on World Suicide Prevention Day. maLaunching the Samaritans 2014/15 Impact Report for Northern Ireland at Parliament Buildings, Hamilton said, “Awareness of the early warning signs of mental health difficulties, early help seeking, and effective treatment are […]
Sep 10 2015 | Posted in
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A new handbook which gives advice on speaking about the issues of mental health and suicide during a religious service is being sent to clergy throughout Northern Ireland. The new booklet has been developed by partnership group ‘Flourish!’. The group includes Lighthouse Ireland, clergy from across the Christian churches in Northern Ireland, the Churches Community […]
Sep 10 2015 | Posted in
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Crotlieve Sinn Féin Councillor Micky Ruane has condemned thieves who stole a picnic table at a well known beauty spot on Carmeen Road between Hilltown and Mayobridge. “This anti-social action hurts the entire local community and undermines the work Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are undertaking to build tourism in the area,” Councillor Ruane […]
Sep 10 2015 | Posted in
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The first of the Department for Employment and Learning’s series of Job Fairs and Advice Forums has opened in Newry. Speaking from the event at the Canal Court Hotel, the Department for Employment and Learning’s (DEL) Permanent Secretary Derek Baker said, “I recognise the important contribution which employers, large and small, have made to this […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has congratulated Orla Garvey and Shauna O’Callaghan on a tremendous performance at the European Women’s Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Hungary recently. Both girls from the Crossmaglen area picked up silver medals in their divisions in what was a brilliant competition for Ireland overall. “This is a fantastic result […]
Sep 10 2015 | Posted in
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South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has called on the First Minister and deputy First Minister and the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail any discussions they had with the Chancellor and Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change around the investment in Faslane on the River Clyde. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie […]
Sep 10 2015 | Posted in
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Local police are appealing for information following the report of a theft in the Benagh Road area of Mayobridge. Some time between Sunday 23rd August and 9am on Monday, 24th August, a number of unknown persons made off with a grey, 7ft inflatable boat which had the word “waveline” on the side. Speaking of the […]
Sep 9 2015 | Posted in
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The Salvation Army in Newry has become the latest organization to link in with the Millennium Volunteer scheme operated through Volunteer Now, who offers volunteers aged between 14 – 25, the opportunity to acquire certified recognition for volunteering with them. While the focus of The Salvation Army will be on volunteers between 18 – 25 […]
Sep 9 2015 | Posted in
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