
Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has called on the IFA to distribute its UEFA funding to soccer clubs in order to help them through the COVID crisis. Speaking to Newry Times, the spokesperson for Culture, Arts and Sports said, “The Coronavirus pandemic has had a negative effect on many sectors, including our local soccer clubs. […]
Jul 7 2020 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed moves to ease restrictions on visiting prisons. Embed from Getty Images Prisons will now begin preparations to ensure all visits areas follow health guidelines to keep staff, prisoners and visitors safe. Visits, under the new guidance, will begin on 27 July. Speaking to Newry Times, Naomi Long […]
Jul 6 2020 | Posted in
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Translink has welcomed the announcement that from Friday 10 July, face coverings are to be compulsory when travelling on public transport. The new rule will apply to all passengers and Translink staff in public areas, although there will be exemptions especially for those who are not able to wear a face-covering for specific medical […]
Jul 6 2020 | Posted in
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Two SVP NI volunteers have been recognised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council for their outstanding work within their local communities. At a special virtual awards ceremony co-hosted by former Council Chairperson, Councillor Charlie Casey, and entertainer David Meade, Hugh McShane of St Joseph’s SVP NI and Noel Mussen of St Mary’s SVP NI […]
Jul 6 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has welcomed a commitment from the Minister for Infrastructure to advance the Narrow Water Bridge project following a written question. Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MLA said, “The Narrow Water Bridge project was a commitment in the New Decade, New Approach deal. “I am pleased to […]
Jul 6 2020 | Posted in
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Retail NI has launched its Independents’ Day campaign for 2020 with the Economy Minister Diane Dodds. The campaign will again include an online vote to find the people’s favourite independent retailer, local high street, independent retail employee and to recognise a retailer who has gone the extra mile for their customers during Covid-19. […]
Jul 4 2020 | Posted in
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Newry Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that her party is committed to the regeneration of Newry and says projects like the new Arts and Theatre complex, the new Civic Centre and 15 acre City Park are key to this. The Newry City Councillor was commenting on a motion going to Council […]
Jul 3 2020 | Posted in
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The award comes as hotel reopens on its first anniversary. Killeavy Castle Estate has won the coveted All Island Award of Castle Hotel of the Year 2020 at the Irish Hotel Awards. The Estate, which has just opened its doors for the second time in its first year, took the title after being rigorously inspected […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has urged everyone in Northern Ireland to take part in the nationwide applause for the NHS on its 72nd birthday on Sunday, 5 July. Embed from Getty Images The Minister said the planned 5.00 pm tribute is especially significant given the sacrifices health and social care staff have made during the […]

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has allocated £10million to enable Co-Ownership to reopen to new customers. Co-Ownership is the Department’s main delivery partner for affordable housing. It offers people the opportunity to enter homeownership through its products Co-Own and Rent to Own. Co-Ownership paused the processing of new applications on 24 March 2020 […]
Jul 3 2020 | Posted in
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