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.

The Newry & Portadown branch of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) has launched its new Facebook page IWAI newry and portadown. The branch holds monthly meetings for its members as well as workparties every 3 weeks and numerous other events and outings throughout the year. Many of these activities are open to Friends […]
Feb 22 2012 | Posted in
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The Killowen Fundraising Group are to host a 10km race/walk and a 5km forest family walk in April to raise money in aid of muscular dystrophy. The annual event, which is in it’s third year, is to be held on Monday 9th April at 12pm. Entry fees include £5 for adults and free for children. […]
Feb 22 2012 | Posted in
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The Greencastle Area Residents Group held its annual general meeting on Friday 10 February in Grange Primary School. At the meeting Diarmuid Cahill, Denise Cunningham, Hugo Thompson and Susanna Harper were returned as chairperson, secretary, vice chairperson and treasurer respectively. All were returned unopposed. Additional committee members elected were Joan Thompson, Rory Thompson, Joanne White, […]
Feb 22 2012 | Posted in
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Heard the one about the accountant who went into showbiz – combining mind-boggling magic and top-class comedy? The good news is that this remarkable entertainer is coming to Newry for one night only. Ian Keable brings Funny Tricks to the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre. Ian has been voted the British Magical Champion of Comedy and […]

Kedco, the company which is set to open a wood gasification plant in Newry, has this week been short-listed for the Deal of the Year award at the New Energy Awards 2012. The short-listing comes as a result of the companies development of the biomass electricity and heat generating plant in Newry. The New Energy […]
Feb 21 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein’s Pat McGinn has this week spoke of a “pleasant night” which was recently held to bid a fond farewell to “popular Camlough lads” Michael McCabe and Niall McGinn, who have now left Ireland for Australia. The two were members of a group that last year cycled from Malin Head to Mizen Head and […]
Feb 21 2012 | Posted in
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Ladies Training takes place this Saturday at 6.00pm and Thursday 1st March at 7.00pm Thirds training takes place this Thursday at 7.30pm Kilcoo underage training takes place this Friday evening in the Primary School. Under 10’s and 12’s 5.45 – 6.45 Primary 1, 2 and 3’s 6.45 – 7.30 Under 14’s and under 16’s 8.00pm […]

The club and committee would like to send their condolences to the extended family circle of Danny Cunningham on the sudden death of his wife. The family are greatly involved in many aspects of Ballymartin GAC. May she Rest in Pease. Club membership is now due for 2012. Payment and membership forms should be submitted […]

The ‘Little Stars’ Parent & Toddler Group, which is based at Barcroft Community Centre, has just received a financial award of £3,000 from the BBC ‘Children in Need’ Fund. The group’s leaders welcomed the financial assistance. The Chairperson of the Parent & Toddler Group Bernice Shiel said, “Everyone associated with the ‘Little Stars’ Parent & […]
Feb 20 2012 | Posted in
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Newry and Mourne Councillor Pat McGinn has stated that quad and mini quad bike activity is causing major concerns to many living in the Carnagat area. He made his comments after the issue was highlighted at the recent AGM of the Carnagat Community Association when a number of those in attendance aired their anger and […]
Feb 20 2012 | Posted in
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