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Archive for: March, 2017

Local woman brings Ring of Gullion to Stormont

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 […]

Newry police issue advice on protecting your home

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 […]

Presidential voting rights referendum welcomed by Newry MLA

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 […]

Newry kids to help world record attempt

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 […]

Gina’s Cottage present cheque for £7,464 to Southern Area Hospice

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 […]

Three businessmen convicted at Newry Crown Court of conspiracy to defraud the public

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.     […]

Local business Fearon Bros scoops prestigious award

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 […]

Increase in early detection of skin cancer in men

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 […]

Film making workshop for local young people

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 […]

St Patrick’s Day 2017 in Newry: Events happening today

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 | […]







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