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Archive for: April, 2017

New Sinn Féin Councillor announced for Newry Council

Oksana McMahon has been announced as the new Sinn Féin Councillor for Crotlieve on the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Ms McMahon from Ballyholland will replace outgoing Cllr Sinéad Ennis who was recently elected MLA for South Down.   Speaking at the Convention Sinéad Ennis MLA said, “I have no doubt that Oksana will […]

‘Tory tax credit cuts draconian’ – Mickey Brady

Newry & Armagh Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has branded Tory plans to cut child tax credits as ‘draconian’ and ‘an attack on women and those most in need’. Speaking to Newry Times, he explained, “The Tory government have intoduced changes to the tax and benefit system.   “It is a set of changes with […]

‘Public parks strategy must be in programme for government’ – McNulty

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has said he wants to see a future Programme for Government commit to the publication of a Public / City Parks Strategy. McNulty has been a strong advocate of the development of a City Park in Newry and has pledged his full support to the Albert Basin […]

Mayobridge SRC student crowned Apprentice of the Year

Southern Regional College student Kieran Magee has been crowned Apprentice of the year 2017 by the Federation of Master Builders. Kieran has been recognised for his hard work and dedication to Wall and Floor Tiling.   Apprentices from all over Northern Ireland were eligible and SRC apprentices Jordan Jeffers and Armondas Tamulis were also given […]

Red Squirrel Safari at Kilbroney Park

Families are invited to help track down one of our much-loved, but endangered animals, the red squirrel, on a safari at Kilbroney Park on Saturday 15th April, organised by Ulster Wildlife.   Join Shanna Rice, Red Squirrel Officer for the Mournes, to explore its woodland home – one of the last remaining strongholds for the […]

Police hunt two men who fled towards Hilltown after burglary

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary of commercial premises. The burglary took place on the Bog Road in Attical outside Kilkeel.   Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Graham said, “It was reported that around 3:45am on Tuesday, 4th April two males forced entry to the premises and stole a sum of cash before […]

Two FREE police trailer marking events in Newry and Mourne

Free Police trailer marking events are set to take place locally. The first takes place on Thursday 13th April at The Bracken Centre, Ballinran, Kilkeel and the second takes place on Friday 28th April at Hilltown Mart in Hilltown.   Both events will be held from 4pm – 8pm and are open to anyone with […]

Easter holidays: Opening hours for Newry health and care services

The Health and Social Care Board and the Public Health Agency together with Southern Health and Social Care Trust, local GPs, pharmacists and dentists have been working to ensure that local people have access to urgent care services over the Easter holiday period. The following health and care arrangements will be in place should you […]

‘Community sector counting the cost of Stormont failure’ – McNulty

'Sinn Fein must provide clarity on funding for Casement Park' - McNulty

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has claimed the community sector is already counting the cost of the failure to reach a political agreement at Stormont. He was speaking after meeting with Seamus McAleavey, Chief Executive of NICVA as well as individual representatives of the community and voluntary sector locally.   Speaking to […]

One-way traffic system trial set for Barcroft

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Liz Kimmins has said that proposals by Transport NI to trial the implementation of a One Way Traffic System would give all residents an insight into how, if possible, the issue of traffic movement, street accessibility and congestion might be resolved. She asked that all residents and vehicle owners embrace […]







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