Newry MOT centre is set for an upgrade as part of the DVA’s refresh programme. The work, set to begin on the 14th of May, is designed to minimise waiting times at the centre and is expected to reach completion on the 17th of May. The Driver and Vehicle Agency for Northern Ireland is urging […]
Workers at Vodafone call centres in the Republic of Ireland have voted in favour of strike action after the company decided to move 300 jobs to Teleperformance in Newry. The strike notice is being considered by the Communications Workers’ Union who had previously been in talks with Vodafone over the transfers. The Communications Workers’ Union […]
A man accused of an alleged rape in the Sugar Island area of Newry has this week been granted bail. The accused, 23, denies the charges of aiding and abetting rape, false imprisonment and robbery having been granted bail to live with his girlfriend in County Armagh. The alleged victim had been standing at a […]
Newry and Mourne’s Environmental Health Department are this week asking consumers who may have purchased a carbon monoxide alarm produced by Sensor Safe Ltd, with the model number SF80190, to stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase. The Newry & Mourne Council’s District Environmental Health Officer Aoibheann Downey explained, “Sensor […]
The Loughs Agency has this week announced that it may provide funding for events that benefit the Carlingford area should they have an angling focus or should they focus on marine tourism. Event organisers may receive up to £1000 in support for events through the Lough Agency’s Sustainable Development Fund. Full details from the Loughs […]
Best wishes and hope for a speedy recovery to Senior Payer and U-12’s coach, Cathal Doyle. Cathal was injured on 25 mach in play against Glassdrumman. It is likely that Cathal will NOT see competitive football this year due to ‘cruciate ligament’ damage and pending surgery. Best wishes to reserve player and youth coach Niall […]
ACL I: Downpatrick 1-7 Longstone 3-17. The senior team put in a good performance in their second game of the season on Friday night in Pairc Tomas Ruiseil, Downpatrick. At half-time the visitors were well on the way to victory and led 2-08 to 0-4, the two goals scored by Ryan Kelly and Ambrose Rogers. […]
“The Point Gets Jiggy “ Takes Warrenpoint by Storm St. Peter’s GAA Club “The Point Gets Jiggy” took Warrrenpoint by storm on Saturday evening. Rarely has an event ever attracted so much interest and excitement among the local community. Tickets were sold out weeks before the event and as a result a second show was […]
On Friday 20th members gathered to contest the Donaghy Scramble, which took place on a glorious evening for pitch and putt. There was plenty of good scoring from all members but the spoils went to the team consisting of Mark Flynn, Phyliss Crawford and Thomas Malocca with a gross score of 47 which meant an […]
Killeavy return to winning ways Killeavy bounced back from their midweek mauling at the hands of Granemore to edge home in a hard fought contest against Culloville. Killeavy were able to welcome back James Duffy to midfield after injury and other changes saw Stephen McKinley take the goal minding role for the first time this […]
