
As the new school year approaches, parents are being encouraged to think about what they pack in their children’s lunchboxes and to choose a healthier option for the best start to the school year. The message from the Public Health Agency (PHA) for those preparing the packed lunch and snack for break is to steer […]
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A new vaccine which helps prevent meningitis B is being offered to babies from today [1 September] as part of the routine childhood vaccination programme. The vaccine is available to babies born on or after 1 July 2015 and doses are given at two months old, four months old and a booster when the child […]

A Newry golfer will have no excuse for missing his next tee-time after winning a limited-edition BOSS watch for achieving a hole-in-one. Piaras Curran, 28, scored his ace on the 187-yard, par-three second at Warrenpoint GC, and the 18-handicapper was rewarded with membership of the exclusive BOSS Watches H1Club and a specially-commissioned, commemorative timepiece. The […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon and Councillor Barra Ó Muirí met with Mr Paul Kelly of the Roads Service on Friday to address concerns about road safety around the new Happy Faces Centre at Fords Cross. Megan Fearon pointed to the huge success of Happy Faces, with over 50 families making use of the child […]
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Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí has welcomed the news that the Housing Executive are to carry out much needed improvements to homes in Dungormley Estate. “I have had numerous meetings with the Housing Executive with regard to Dungormley,” he explained to Newry Times. “I have always found their staff to be courteous and helpful […]
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Sinn Fein Councillor Mickey Larkin has congratulated St. Brigid’s Accordion Band. It follows their recent success at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil which was held in Sligo. “There is a huge sense of pride in the area at the achievements of the band,” he told Newry Times. “The dedication and commitment of the band members with […]
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