Stories written by DeclanCo-Founder, IT Specialist and Journalist at Newry Times. Declan is a graduate of the University of Ulster, gaining a Bachelor's degree in Interactive Multimedia Design.

Translink, TIDY Northern Ireland and Eco-Schools are asking Newry primary schools to get involved in the Translink Eco-Schools Travel Challenge that monitors pupil travel patterns over a 4-week period. Pupils and parents are being encouraged to move away from private car use and instead adopt more environmentally-friendly travel modes such as walking, cycling, bus and […]
Apr 9 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP Intergovernmental Affairs spokesperson Margaret Ritchie has said she is not convinced enough is being done in terms of north-south cooperation on key socio-economic areas. The South Down MP was speaking after meeting with Finance Minister Sammy Wilson to discuss how much investment in cross-border cooperation was being made. She said: “Although the Finance Minister […]
Apr 9 2012 | Posted in
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New Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt has this week announced a reshuffle of his assembly team, outlining the roles for local MLAs Danny Kennedy and John McCallister. Kennedy will continued in his role as regional development minister, with McCallister continuing as deputy leader of the party’s Assembly group, as well as continuing his role […]
Apr 9 2012 | Posted in
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The Mourne Mountains is set to host Northern Ireland’s first ever Etape cycling event. The cycling event takes place on the 27th of May at Corn Quay, Annalong Harbour. The event, organised by the Pioneer Group – in conjunction with the Newry and Mourne District Council – is inspired by the famous mountain stage of […]

A spokeswoman for Meningitis UK has appealed to locals to take part in a walk to help fight against meningitis. The charity is hosting two walks in Northern Ireland to raise money for vaccine research. Both walks, known as ‘Meningitis UK’s Big Strolls’, will take place along the Causeway Coast and Newry Canal on Sunday […]

The Newry and Mourne Council and Louth County Council have worked together in securing funding for a geo-tourism project which aims to promote a new cross-border destination. The aim of the project is to develop the Cooley Mountains, Mourne Mountains and Slieve Gullion mountain as a destination for tourists and locals alike. The funding is […]
Apr 7 2012 | Posted in
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South Down Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) are tackling thefts and burglaries from caravans after securing funding from the Assets Recovery Incentivisation Scheme (ARIS). The money is being used to promote crime prevention measures in caravan sites across South Down. A text alert system for site owners has been set up to enable the easy flow […]
Apr 7 2012 | Posted in
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Newry Biomass Limited, a joint venture with renewable energy group Kedco and Farmer Business Developments, has this week received assurances from HM Revenue and Customs, which authorises the company to issue shares under the Enterprise Investment Scheme. The Enterprise Investment Scheme offers tax relief incentives to investors who purchase new shares in participating companies. Gerry […]
Apr 7 2012 | Posted in
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The SDLP’s newest MLA, Seán Rogers, has formally taken office in a short signing-in ceremony at Stormont. Mr Rogers, who takes over from South Down MP Margaret Ritchie, signed the members’ register on Monday in the presence of Speaker William Hay, Director of Clerking John Stewart, SDLP Leader Alasdair McDonnell, Ms Ritchie and South Down […]
Apr 7 2012 | Posted in
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Police have said tonight that the bomb found at the Cloughoge roundabout today could have killed. Police have stated that the bomb contained a “significant amount of explosives that had the potential to kill”. The device was made safe by Army bomb experts, as the A1, a major motorway linking Belfast and Dublin, was closed in […]
Apr 6 2012 | Posted in
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