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Co-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.

People of Newry & Mourne go the extra mile for Sport Relief

Over 140 local people turned out in force on Sunday 25th March at the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Newry. Milers of all ages were sponsored to do 1, 3 or 6 miles around the track and grounds of the St Colman’s Sports Complex. The day was a massive success with friends, families and work […]

Independent enquiry into Irish Cup to be held on Tuesday

The fate of Newry City FC in this seasons Irish Cup will be decided this Tuesday as the independent hearing into Ballymena United’s expulsion takes place. Newry issued an appeal into the eligibility of United’s Alan Davidson following a 2-1 quarter-final defeat. The Irish Football Association agreed with Newry City’s appeal having initially rejected it, […]

HMRC urged to do more to tackle fuel fraud

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has this week said customs officials should work harder to acquire new technology to tackle fuel fraud in Northern Ireland, helping to prevent red diesel from being sold illegally. Sinn Fein councillor for Newry and Mourne Terry Hearty commented on the issue, “This has a serious cost on local councils […]

Mayor welcomes familes to Mountain of Magic – Myths and Legends day out

Mayor of Newry and Mourne Charlie Casey joined representatives and events organisers at The Ring of Gullion this month in welcoming families to the Mountain of Magic – Myths and Legends day out. The day out, organised by Council as part of the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plan, aims to […]

Crossmaglen triumph in All Ireland final

Crossmaglen Rangers have been crowned All-Ireland Club football champions for the sixth time, following an impressive win over Garrycastle at Breffni Park. Cross went into the game looking to make it two in a row for the second time and took their opponents apart in a fantastic first half display of football. Oisin McConville hit […]

Nesbitt wins race for UUP leadership

South Down Ulster Unionist John McCallister today conceded the race for the Ulster Unionist Party leadership as members elected former BBC and UTV presenter Mike Nesbit. Approximately two thousand members were eligible to vote in the election at the party’s annual general meeting today in Belfast. 536 voted for Nesbitt, while McCallister received 129 votes. […]

Regional Development Minister says no to Irish road signs

Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has this week said no to introducing bi-lingual signage across Northern Ireland. The move to erect signs in both English and Irish was first considered last year by the previous Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy. Mr Kennedy said, “Following the conclusion of the consultation I have decided not to introduce […]

Newry pollution levels ‘moderate’

The Department of the Environment has this week stated that pollution levels in Newry are currently ‘moderate’. The department also states that Armagh, Lisburn, Londonderry, Belfast and Strabane are experiencing similar levels. Healthy people are unlikely to experience any ill effects, however those with lung or heart problems may find their conditions get worse during […]

UUP stage leadership debate ahead of election

South Down MLA John McCallister held a debate with his opponent for the UUP leadership this week. McCallister met with Strangford MLA Mike Nesbitt in Derry, where a debate was held in front of UUP party members. Mike Nesbitt spoke of the need for change, as well as the need for co-operation at Stormont, “When […]

Local transport company directors disqualified for eight years

Two local directors of Tinnelly International Transport Limited have this month been disqualified for eight years. Two local directors of Tinnelly International Transport Limited have this month been disqualified for eight years. The two, a man aged 47 and woman aged 49, are from Kilbroney Road, Rostrevor, Newry and appeared on High Court in Belfast […]







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