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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.

Hospice to hold community information event

Southern Area Hospice Services are set to host a community event at the Meadow & Armagh Road Community Centre on Thursday 23rd February from 10.30am until 2.30pm. The free event called ‘You Matter and We Care’, has been organised to help those suffering from or who know someone who is suffering from cancer, multiple sclerosis, […]

Newry Drama Festival celebrates 60th year

Newry Drama Festival marked it’s 60th year last week with a reception at Stormont, organised by local MLA Karen McKevitt. The organisation also spoke about the upcoming Diamond Jubilee Festival in March. Chairman for Newry Drama Festival Gerry McNulty said, “A Diamond Jubilee celebration for a voluntary organisation is a solemn, yet wonderful, occasion as […]

Newry film maker takes part in RTE Storyland competition

The first episode of the online drama/comedy series Trouble Times Three was released online on the 13th February. Scott, a 30 year old, Jack-the-lad has his life thrown into chaos when he wakes up to every guy’s nightmare: In the space of one day, three women he’s been with tell him they’re pregnant. This compelling […]

Smithwick Tribunal hears how Narrow Water bomb evidence was “interfered with”

The Smithwick Tribunal yesterday heard claims of how the forensic evidence in the Narrow Water bomb attack had been interfered with. The bomb at Narrow Water in 1979 was the single biggest loss of life for the British Army during the Northern Ireland troubles, as 18 soldiers were killed. The ambush, known as the Warrenpoint […]

Information sought following Duke Street assault

Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following an assault in the Duke Street area. Around 11pm on Friday 10th February, a 41 year old male was walking along the street when he was approached by three other males. One of the males spoke to him before punching him in the face. The male lost […]

Newry residents warned to vigilant of suspicious activity in their area

Police in Newry are reminding residents to be vigilant of any suspicious or untoward activity in their local area and report it straight away. The reminder comes following an attempted burglary in the Ravensglen area. Around 9.30am on Tuesday, 14 February, two males were observed at the rear of a house. The males were disturbed […]

Saval gaelic for mothers and others

Indoor Training for the new season is underway.There was an excellent turnout last Thursday evening at the first session.Anyone interested in joining the craic/training just turn up, you would be made very welcome. Training takes place in the Sports Hall every Thursday evening starting at 6.30pm.

£43,000 awarded for new employability programme in Newry

An investment of £43,000 for an employability programme has been awarded to several Northern Ireland towns and cities by Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland, with Newry being one of the selected cities. The programme aims to offer 50 participants a tailored programme in health care, personal development and job skills which will lead to a […]

Kedco Newry plant still on track for commissioning

UK and Ireland based company Kedco has this week announced that civil works are currently being carried out on its proposed Newry site and that the company is still on target to commission the first 2 MW capacity for the second quarter of this year. Newry Times reported in November that the company got the […]

Eco-Schools event held in Newry

Eco-schools from across Northern Ireland gathered in Newry this month to celebrate their achievements. The event, sponsored by Newry and Mourne District Council and supported by the Department of the Environment, attracted over 500 people, all of whom took part in workshops and other activities. Those in attendance also honoured the 800th school to join […]







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