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.

Membership Matters Membership is now due and club registrar Seamus Campbell will be in the Social club on Sunday evenings to accept fees for 2012. Should Seamus not be available, fees can be left in a special box behind the bar. Membership rates are as follows: Adult Membership £30 Juvenile Membership (under 18) £10 Family […]

Longstone reserves had a challenge game away to an Errigal Ciaran reserve side on Sunday and the youthful Longstone side acquitted themselves well against strong opposition. Players to impress included John Trimble in his first adult game, Patrick Haughian and Danny Trimble and good to see the latter two back playing for the club. A […]

After sixteen years as P.R.O. for the club I find I am running out of superlatives to say about this team. One year after the other they never cease to amaze me with their ability to meet the challenges which are put in front of them. Seven points down after twenty minutes and defeat staring […]

Senior/Minor Liam O Donavan a native of Cork now residing in the locality has joined the playing and training team with Craobh Rua. All Seniors and available Minors should endeavour to make it to Circuit Training in the Craobh Rua Clubrooms on Tuesday Nights at 8pm. County Minor trials begin in March and we hope […]

Mayor for Newry & Mourne Charlie Casey has today reacted to last night’s fire at the Bank of Ireland’s Newry branch. Newry Times reported last night that a fire had broke out at the historic building on Trevor Hill. Speaking to Newry Times about the fire, Mayor Charlie Casey said, “Firstly I must be thankful […]
Feb 19 2012 | Posted in
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The Southern Area Hospice and the Q Radio Network have in the last week agreed a new partnership which allows the Hospice to speak about fundraising initiatives and the service it provides to the listeners of the Q100.5 and Q106FM radio stations. Fundraising Events Officer for the Southern Area Hospice, Rachel Quinn, spoke about the […]
Feb 19 2012 | Posted in
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Name: Paul Rocks Age: 24 Education/experience (i.e. do you have a degree /trade/skills or career background): BSc Hons Architectural Technology & Management What part of Newry are you from: Dromintee, South Armagh When did you leave Newry: 6th March 2011 Why did you leave Newry (no jobs, wanted to travel, bored etc.): I always wanted […]
Feb 19 2012 | Posted in
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Firefighters have tonight battled a blaze at the Bank of Ireland’s Trevor Hill branch in Newry. At least three fire engines attended the scene as crews from The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service worked to bring the fire under control. Newry Times understands that the fire started in the basement or ground floor of the property […]
Feb 18 2012 | Posted in
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Crossmaglen staged a brilliant comeback in the All Ireland club semi-final today, beating Dr Crokes 3-08 to 2-08 in Portlaoise. Kerry side Dr Crokes dominated the opening 20 minutes and an unfortunate own goal from Rangers’ Brendan McKeown helped them go 1-05 to 0-01 ahead. Crossmaglen fought back and dominated the rest of the half, […]

The Newry branch of the Gaelic League have in the last week agreed a memorandum of understanding with the main funders of the Gaeláras Mhic Ardghail project on Chapel Street, which include Ciste Infheistíochta Gaeilge, Comhaltas Uladh and the Newry & Mourne District Council. Speaking about the project, Deputy Director for the Council Colin Moffett […]
Feb 18 2012 | Posted in
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