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Archive for: December, 2017

Exciting new changes at Ramada Resort, Dundalk

The Ramada Resort Dundalk has lots of changes taking place in 2017 and 2018 and customers are set for some amazing deals. The hotel is the perfect Hotel base for corporates, couples, groups and families looking to visit Dublin and Belfast, Funtasia, Tayto Park, Dundalk Greyhound and Horse Racing Stadium, The Cooley Peninsula, Carlingford, PayPal, […]

‘Raymond McCreesh Park decision will be supported by people of Ballybot’ – Casey

Sinn Féin Newry Councillor Charlie Casey has said that the decision of Newry, Mourne & Down District Council to retain the name of Raymond McCreesh Park will be welcomed by the people of Ballybot. Speaking to Newry Times, Cllr Casey said, “Sinn Féin and the overwhelming majority of people from the Ballybot area believe that […]

Calls for Crossmaglen to retain town status

SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor Pete Byrne has called for Crossmaglen to retain its town status after discovering its proposed reclassification to a village in the Council’s Local Development Plan. Speaking to Newry Times, Byrne said, “I was shocked to find when I was preparing for this month’s Strategic, Policy and Resources Committee that Crossmaglen had […]

Newry Councillor issues home heating oil theft warning

Sinn Féin Councillor Charlie Casey has warned householders across the city to be on their guard against home heating oil thieves in the run up to Christmas. His appeal followed the recent report of an oil theft in Newry which took place in the Barcroft Park area.     The Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor […]

Could you be a ‘Short Breaks Carer’ for a child with a disability?

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is asking local people if they could offer a short break to a child with a disability.  ‘Short Breaks Carers’ are short term foster carers, who care specifically for children with disabilities.     Mark Irwin, Trust Operational Manager for Short Breaks said, “Our Short Breaks Carers play […]

UK recognition for Southern Trust Diabetes Team

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Community Diabetes Team has been recognised as one of the best in the UK for helping to boost the health of their patients. The team came third in the UK for helping patients to reduce the cardiovascular risks of diabetes by managing their lipids and blood pressure.   […]

Newry woman donates birthday gifts to local cancer unit

Eileen Toner from Newry has donated £1,200 to the Mandeville Unit at Craigavon Area Hospital. The money was raised at Eileen’s recent birthday party.     Her party was held at Mullaghbawn Football Club by family and friends who donated funds in lieu of gifts. Eileen has thanked everyone who has donated and supported her […]

‘Stamp out big Christmas postage costs’ – Consumer Council

The Consumer Council is encouraging consumers to save money on postage costs by shopping around this Christmas, as prices can vary. The Consumer Council has looked at a range of parcel operators to explore the price of posting some of this year’s top Christmas presents and toys within Northern Ireland, to the UK and ROI. […]

Know your alcohol limits during the festive season

With the Christmas party season in full swing the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to be mindful of their alcohol intake. Many people do not realise that alcohol is a powerful drug and we need to be careful how we use it. Drinking too much can seriously affect our health.     The […]

SRC win at NI Hairdressing Championships

Southern Regional College students recently won big at the NI Hairdressing Championships.  Aoife Rogers won 1st place in the Total Fashion Look competition.     Aoife is from Ardee and studies Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing at Newry Campus.  Kyle Redpath won 2nd place in the Junior Creative Colour competition, 3rd place in the […]







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