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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.

Northern Ireland’s first zero carbon house unveiled

Northern Ireland’s first ever zero carbon home “Green Future house” accredited under the Government Low Carbon and Zero Carbon Homes Scheme has been unveiled today. The conventionally designed new build constructed by Green Future is the first home ever to qualify for free council rates (five years no rates) under the Low Carbon and Zero […]

Battle of South Armagh fight night coming to Canal Court Hotel

On Saturday 27th April the Canal Court Hotel, Newry will be getting ready to rumble as the newly trained White Collar Boxers from South Armagh take to the ring for their moment of glory. Over 30 men and women from various businesses across the South Armagh region will be swapping their suits for boxing gloves. […]

Police warn public about unsolicitied phone calls

Police in Newry are reminding the public never to give personal or financial details to unsolicited callers. The reminder follows a phone call received by a resident of Loanda Crescent on Monday, 5 March. The resident was contacted by a male with an English accent who stated that the resident was required to pay £400 […]

The Mother of all St Patrick’s weekends at Buttercrane

It’s going to be one ‘Mother’ of a weekend’s entertainment at Buttercrane Centre on Friday 16, Saturday 17, Sunday 18 and Monday 19 March, with St Patrick’s Day, Mother’s Day and Bank Holiday Monday celebrations all rolled into one. Peter Murray, Centre Manager is inviting everyone to come on down and enjoy the craic – […]

Motorists warned of traffic disruption as Dublin take on Down in Newry

Police in Newry are warning motorists of major traffic disruption on Sunday 18th March as the Down v Dublin National Football League match takes place at Pairc Esler. Up to 16,000 spectators are expected at the game and delays are anticipated throughout the city but particularly in the areas of William Street, Warrenpoint Road and […]

McGinn: “Communities can help prevent crime through Neighbourhood Watch”

Fews area Sinn Féin Councillor Pat Mc Ginn has said that schemes such a ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ are an effective example of how communities can come together to help fight crime. The elected representative was speaking following discussions with PSNI, Community Safety, Crime Prevention, Housing, and Council representatives to discuss recent criminal incidents in the Lurganare […]

Newry & Armagh MLA to run for UUP leadership

Bessbrook born Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy is set to stand for the Ulster Unionist Party leadership. According to the BBC, sources close to Mr Kennedy say he has a “very clear majority support” within the UUP. The sources have also said that the Newry & Armagh MLA has a “substantial support from the party’s […]

Daisy Hill staff complete specialist cleaning programme

A number of domestic staff at Daisy Hill Hospital have completed the specialist cleaning programme set by the British Institute of Cleaning Science. The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICs) is the largest independent professional and educational body within the cleaning industry and is ISO 9001 registered. Five assessors have been appointed within the Southern […]

Newry Chamber tours Daisy Hill Hospital

Members of the Executive of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade recently toured Daisy Hill Hospital. This special visit to the Hospital was hosted and facilitated by Mrs Mairead McAlinden, Chief Executive of Southern Area Trust and Dr Gillian Rankin, Director of Acute Services. During their tour, the Chamber members were shown the Hospital’s new […]

New speech and language therapist for Kilkeel Health Care Centre

Mairead McAlinden, chief executive of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, has in the last week confirmed that a new staff member will be employed in the Kilkeel area by the end of the month. The new therapist will be able for speech and language therapies at the Kilkeel Primary Health Care Centre. Ms […]







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