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.

Police in Bessbrook are appealing for information following a burglary at supermarket premises on Main Street. At around 3.30am on Friday 10th February, entry was gained and a substantial amount of grocery items were taken. Two males were seen in the area around this time. Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed any activity around […]
Feb 13 2012 | Posted in
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Newry & Armagh MP Conor Murphy has in the last week attended a packed out special meeting of the Parades Commission held in Whitecross Community Centre to enable concerned residents to put their views on an upcoming march being arranged by Willie Frazer’s group ‘FAIR’ to the commissioners. Mr Murphy said, “Tonight’s public meeting in […]
Feb 13 2012 | Posted in
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Down faced a tough test today as they played their first away game in the National Football League against last season’s champions Cork. In the previous two meetings Down lost heavily to Cork and it was no different today as the Mournemen lost 4-11 to 0-10. It was a very positive start for Down as […]
Feb 12 2012 | Posted in
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Newry & Armagh MLA Conor Murphy hosted a public meeting on the issue of rural broadband access across South Armagh in Ti Chulainn Mullaghban on Thursday 9th February. This meeting, which was attended by over 80 members of the public, gave people the opportunity to listen to presentations from three broadband providers and to ask […]
Feb 12 2012 | Posted in
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A 27 year old man has been arrested following a report of a serious assault in the Kinelowen Street area of Keady in the early hours of today, Sunday 12th February. Shortly after 5.15am it was reported that a 25 year old man sustained serious head injuries when a large object was thrown through the […]
Feb 12 2012 | Posted in
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After last week’s fantastic result against Cork, many Armagh fans would have went into this game full of expectation. Armagh had arguably the toughest set of opening fixtures in the National Football League this year, but they stood up and achieved a remarkable 3 points out of both games. Armagh started the game on fire […]
Feb 11 2012 | Posted in
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Newry and Mourne District Council have spoke of their delight to be once again hosting Rowing Ireland this weekend Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th. Rowing Ireland’s high performance programme will be hosting trials this weekend at Newry Sports Centre and the St Christopher’s Park end of the Albert Basin. Speaking about the event, Mayor Charlie […]
Feb 11 2012 | Posted in
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Newry & Armagh DUP Councillor William Irwin has welcomed the drive by the Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland to cut irresponsible drink promotions. The issue has been thrust back into the headlines following the tragic drowning of a young Belfast man who fell in to the Lagan after consuming vodka shots which were part of […]
Feb 11 2012 | Posted in
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Newry & Mourne Council is urging people to consider the environment when buying gifts for Valentines Day this year. The Council has offered advice on how to stay green by recycling cards, composting flowers and buying Fairtrade gifts. Mayor Charlie Casey said, “Small steps such as recycling your cards and composting your flowers can make […]
Feb 11 2012 | Posted in
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The Chief Medical Officer has written a letter to all of Northern Ireland’s health trusts asking them to check for Pseudomonas bacteria in their water supply following the discovery of the deadly infection at several of the countries neo-natal units. The letter asks that areas such as intensive care units are paid particular attention to. […]
Feb 10 2012 | Posted in
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