
Celebrations for the Geological Survey Northern Ireland (GSNI) 70th anniversary saw the Ring of Gullion coming to Stormont this week. As part of Earth Science Week, staff from the Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership have helped primary school children from Belfast to recreate the formation of the Ring of Gullion at Parliament Buildings. The […]
Mar 22 2017 | Posted in
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Police in Newry, Mourne and Down are reminding residents to take steps to protect their property and reduce their risk of becoming a victim of crime. Officers say they are aware of the impact that burglaries can have on individual householders. Detective Inspector Roberta Bolster said, “By following some sensible crime prevention measures home owners […]
Mar 22 2017 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has welcomed An Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s announcement that a referendum on Presidential voting rights for Irish citizens in the North and across the world will take place. Hesaid that the role of President of Ireland is about representing not just the South, but all Irish people, and […]
Mar 21 2017 | Posted in
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The official mascot for this summer’s UEFA Women’s Under 19 Championship, Sweet Caroline, is launching a bid to break the world record for the most penalties scored by a mascot in one minute. Sweet Caroline will be touring schools across Northern Ireland for 10 days from 27th March to get help from the kids for […]

Jim Boyd and members of the Boyd Family and Gina’s Santa Cottage volunteers recently presented a cheque for £7,464.00 to the Southern Area Hospice. Now in its 6th year of running, the Santa’s cottage in Sheeptown has now raised almost £60,000 in memory of Georgina Boyd for Southern Area Hospice to date. Article […]
Mar 21 2017 | Posted in
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Three businessmen, who traded as Electricity Saver Ireland, have been sentenced to 15 months imprisonment suspended for three years for their role in selling and supplying bogus electricity saving devices. Gary John McGeown, John Paul McGeown and Peter Doran all pleaded guilty at Newry Crown Court to conspiring to defraud consumers and businesses. […]
Mar 20 2017 | Posted in
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Local kitchen firm Fearon Bros from Jonesborough, Newry has recently been awarded ‘Best of Design 2017’ on Houzz, the leading online platform for home renovation and design. The 38-year old kitchen design firm was chosen by more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise of more than one million active home building, home improvement […]
Mar 20 2017 | Posted in
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New statistics from the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry show that there has been an increase in the number of men diagnosed with the most serious skin cancer, malignant melanoma. However, the good news is that more cases were detected early, when there is a greater likelihood of successful treatment. In 2015 there were 209 cases […]
Mar 20 2017 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust recently organised a film making workshop for young people who use the Autism Spectrum Disorder and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Connect Service. Over 30 young people took part in the workshop which focussed on developing career and social skills as well as learning about the tools […]
Mar 20 2017 | Posted in
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DEPARTING FROM THE QUAYS SHOPPING AND LEISURE CENTRE, ALBERT BASIN | 12.00NOON | FREE This cross-community event, the centrepiece of the celebration, will be a spectacular cavalcade of floats, bands, fancy dress and lots of attractions! This year’s theme will be ‘Myths & Legends’. ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS | NEWRY AND MOURNE MUSEUM | […]