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Archive for: October, 2015

W5 join the Council to talk “Ghoul-arbage” this Halloween

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have joined up with W5 to put on a spooktactular recycling show. An exciting event, six shows taking place over three locations, has been organised for frightful young environmentalists aged 7 and over. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Bailie siad, “W5, (who-what-where-when-why) Ireland’s award winning science […]

Christmas jobs: Getting one and the value it can bring

If you’re looking for a job or to gain work experience, Christmas can be a great time to get work. It can help you gain valuable experience, confidence and of course help to pay the bills. Davy Doyle, Local Office Manager for Newry Jobs & Benefits office explained, “Many retailers are planning to take on […]

BMW stolen after thieves break into Newry house

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a creeper burglary. At around 2.47am on Saturday, 17th October, the alarm in a house at Turmore Road was set off and the occupants became aware that their vehicle, a grey BMW X5, had been stolen. The vehicle was taken after entry was forced to the house […]

Final call for applications to £25m Shared Education Signature Project

Education Minister John O’Dowd is encouraging schools to apply to the £25million Shared Education Signature Programme. The Project, funded by the Executive and the Atlantic Philanthropies is designed to further embed Shared Education and requires schools to progress their current level of collaboration. The final date for applications in this third and final call is […]

Hilltown child safety signs introduced

Sinn Féin South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane has welcomed the introduction of new rapid flashing speeding beacons outside St. Patrick’s Primary School in Hilltown. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “This is a very busy road and the safety of children, their parents and teachers is a priority. “The beacons are an important visual reminder […]

Enjoy Halloween safely, urges Ruane

Sinn Féin South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane has called for everyone to enjoy Halloween safely. Ruane said, “Halloween has evolved from an ancient Irish tradition and it’s great to see how widespread its celebration has become. “But while we enjoy ourselves we should also respect elderly residents who may find it an unnerving experience. She […]

DUP ‘taking money out of clubs’ Murphy insists

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed the use of a Petition of Concern by the DUP against a Sinn Fein bill that would see rates relief for amateur and community sports clubs. The Newry MLA said that the DUP’s actions had denied sporting clubs a valuable resource. “The use of a petition of concern […]

Newry company O’Hare & McGovern wins Construction Excellence Awards

O’Hare & McGovern, the leading Northern Ireland construction company, has been declared the overall winner of this year’s Construction Excellence Awards. Managing director Eamon O’Hare and senior members of his management team received the top accolade in recognition of the firm’s work on the showpiece Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine building at Queen’s University, Belfast. […]

Local dentist volunteers in Uganda

A Southern Trust dentist, Christine Finlay has used her annual leave to help the charity Fields of Life in Uganda. A member of the Community Dental Service team, working across Kilkeel, Rathfriland, Daisy Hill Hospital and John Mitchel Place Clinic, Newry, Christine has worked for the Trust for over 30 years. Fields of Life is […]

Daisy Hill Hospital Emergency Department issues to be discussed

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy is to meet Health Minister Simon Hamilton to discuss plans for a long term solution to the issues facing Daisy Hill’s Emergency Department. “While there may be a stopgap solution in place right now what the people of the area need is a long term, reliable resolution,” he said. “People […]







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