
Police in Kilkeel are appealing for information following criminal damage. Sometime between 9.45am and 6.45pm on Saturday, 5th September, four vehicles parked in a layby on Head Road were damaged. The windows of a grey Toyota Avensis, blue Hyundai Tucson, grey Ford Mondeo and green Seat were smashed. Police would like to hear from anyone […]
Sep 23 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Newry and Mourne are reminding householders to take steps to make their shed secure. Crime Prevention Officer, Lisa Sherman, explained, “We know that homeowners are security conscious about their homes but sheds and outbuildings are often forgotten about. I am asking all property owners to take a few steps to protect your property. […]
Sep 23 2015 | Posted in
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SDLP South Armagh Councillor Geraldine Donnelly has said that party proposals for 30 hours basic free childcare allowance for working parents could have a transformative effect on the economy and help reshape the workforce. Speaking to Newry Times, Donnelly said, “Childcare provision continues to be a huge issue in South Armagh. “I’m often approached by […]
Sep 23 2015 | Posted in
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SDLP Councillor Geraldine Donnelly has congratulated local boxers for their achievements at the European Women’s Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Hungary. Cllr Donnelly said, “I would like to congratulate Shauna, Orla and Amy on their outstanding achievements in Hungary. “We should all take great pride in seeing sporting talent like this being nurtured in […]
Sep 23 2015 | Posted in
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Red Squirrel Week is fast approaching and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have joined forces with the Ring of Gullion and Cooley Red Squirrel Group to offer a wild day out for all at SlieveGullion Forest Park on Saturday 3rd October from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Come along to this free event to learn more […]

At the inaugural meeting of Slieve Gullion DEA forum, held in Crossmaglen Community Centre recently, Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí was elected Chairperson for the year ahead. Slieve Gullion DEA forum will aim to highlight and address the many needs and requirements of the area, including Health and Wellbeing, Education and Employment, Infrastructure and […]
Sep 23 2015 | Posted in
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The USPCA is holding the Official Opening Ceremony of its Animal Hospital on Saturday 26th September at the Hospital premises at Unit 5 & 6, Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry, Co Down. There are activities on the day for the whole family including: Official Opening Ceremony with Special Guests Downtown Radio Roadshow with Siobhan McGarry Animal […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and the Ring of Gullion AONB project are calling on all budding photographers to get their photos in before the competition deadline of the 23th September. The theme this year is ‘The World around us in the Ring of Gullion”, which photographers are free to interpret any way they […]

In the middle of the modern migrant crisis, with European countries attempting to accommodate tens of thousands of refugees, the National Famine Commemoration will this week cross the border into Northern Ireland. It is an opportunity to reflect on the similarities between the treatment of those now attempting to enter the European Union and the […]

Detectives in Newry investigating two shooting incidents which took place in Sandy Street and Armagh Road on Thursday, 17th September, are keen to identify a man who they believe can assist with their enquiries. The first incident took place at around midnight in Sandys Street, when a man called to the door of a house, […]
Sep 22 2015 | Posted in
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